USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 07/10 18:00
07/10/2025 | 6:00 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 07/10 18:00
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on July 10, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/11/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(06/23/2025)
Tons:
Hay 1505 625 3700
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Total 1505 625 3700
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Compared to two weeks ago, old crop square bales of alfalfa sold steady.
Alfalfa cubes and pellets sold steady.
On comparable new crop sales of alfalfa sold steady on a thin test.
Demand was light to instances moderate.
Spotty rain showers across different areas of the state along with
several contacts noting their next cutting of alfalfa was pretty much
destroyed by hail.
Most contacts have mowed and baled what was left of their alfalfa hoping
for a good regrowth and decent tonnage on the next round of production.
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 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-5.
**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.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 1000 210.0 210 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Farm/Ranch
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East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 300 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Pellets 15% Suncured 0 260.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 50 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 100 225.0 225 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
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Cubes 0 380.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 25 210.0 210 F.O.B. Old Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 25 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 2 225.0 225 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 275.0 275 F.O.B.
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