TO_GR310  
Torrington, WY      Thu   Feb 5, 2009     USDA-WY Dept AG Market News

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
w/e February 7, 2009

Trade and movement slow.  Demand moderate to good.  Prices mostly steady to 
weak.  All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and 
rounds, unless otherwise noted.  Horse hay in small squares.  Prices are from 
the most recent reported sales.

   Eastern Wyoming
Alfalfa: Supreme 180.00; Good-Premium 120.00-160.00; Fair-Good 100.00-125.00; 
Fair large rounds 95.00-100.00; Utility 85.00; ground and delivered 121.00-
126.00.  Alfalfa/Grass for horses small squares 6.50/bale.  Oat Hay 90.00. Wheat 
Straw 60.00. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (17 percent protein) 190.00 delivered 
wholesale.

   Central and Western Wyoming 
Alfalfa: Supreme (far west Wyoming) 170.00-175.00. Premium 140.00-150.00, small 
squares 145.00-175.00; Good 120.00-140.00; Fair 98.00-110.00; Utility 85.00. 
Alfalfa/Grass: Fair-Good 105.00-115.00.  Mixed Grass 100.00-120.00.  Oat Hay 
75.00-85.00.  Alfalfa Cubes 135.00-140.00.

   Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Supreme 150.00-180.00; Premium 135.00-145.00, small squares 140.00; 
Good 110.00-130.00; Fair 95.00-110.00; Utility 90.00; ground and delivered 
120.00-130.00.  Wheat Straw 50.00-55.00.  Corn Stalks 50.00-55.00.

   Western South Dakota
Alfalfa: for dairy 1.00 per point delivered; Premium 85.00-120.00; Good large 
rounds 70.00-90.00; Fair 50.00-65.00.  Alfalfa/Grass: 3x3 Premium 100.00-120.00; 
Good 70.00-80.00.  Grass 65.00.  Oat Hay 75.00.  Barley Hay 70.00.  Crested 
Wheat Grass 65.00-72.50.  Wheat Straw large rounds 26.00/bale.


Alfalfa hay guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of sale:
            ADF     NDF     RFV     TDN-100%    TDN-90%      CP
Supreme     <27     <34     >185      >62       >55.9       >22
Premium    27-29   34-36   170-185   60.5-62   54.5-55.9   20-22
Good       29-32   36-40   150-170    58-60    52.5-54.5   18-20
Fair       32-35   40-44   130-150    56-58    50.5-52.5   16-18
Utility     >35     >44     <130      <56       <50.5       <16
   
   RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.  TDN calculated using the 
western formula.  Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can 
affect feeding value.  Values based on 100 percent dry matter.

Source:  USDA-WY Dept Ag Market News, Torrington, WY
         Dennis Widga, OIC 307/532-4146 
         24 HR Markets 307/532-7200
         Office email: torrington.lgmn@usda.gov   
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/to_gr310.txt

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