USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 03/19 14:15
03/19/2026 | 2:15 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 03/19 14:15
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on March 19, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 03/20/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(03/02/2026)
Tons:
Hay 775 400 1400
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Total 775 400 1400
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Compared to the last report all reported hay sales sold steady.
Demand was good as dry condition prevail.
Majority of the hay contacts called upon for this report are pretty
much out of hay.
Only a few have hay left to sell.
Some producers in the west have three string small square bales of teff
grass and timothy hay left to sell with most having the alfalfa hay
sold.
It will be an interesting year for the farmers and hay producers that
rely on runoff water for irrigation needs.
Some irrigation districts have already informed customers of the limited
amount of days they may have water.
Early reports some districts are saying 40 days of water and that is
it! Currently the state's SNOTELs are reading 84% of median with a
basin high of 112% and a basin low of 3%.
Last year the state was at 99%, and at 101% in 2024.
Alfalfa Quality
Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ
**TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme 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 .
**TDN calculated using the Western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding
value.
Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage).
Grass
Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium
Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair
5-9
Low Under 5.
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Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Cubes 0 375.0 0 F.O.B.
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East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Pellets 17% Suncured 0 260.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 600 160.0 160 F.O.B.
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Cubes 0 380.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Small Square 3 Tie 50 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 155.0 155 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 75 240.0-265.0 248.33 F.O.B.
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