USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 09/18 12:10
09/18/2025 | 12:10 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 09/18 12:10
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on September 18, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/19/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(09/01/2025)
Bales:
Hay 25
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Total 25
Tons:
Hay 4600 2490 4747
Straw 1000
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Total 4600 3490 4747
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Compared to two weeks ago, most hay sales sold steady.
Demand was moderate.
This week's trades were a pretty even mix of hay going to ranches, feedlots,
and dairies.
Dairy quality alfalfa hay is bringing around 1.00 per point RFV.
Grinder quality alfalfa moving to the feedlots are delivering at low values.
Ranch hay is bringing a significant premium over what feedlots are offering.
Recent storms are hitting areas where 3rd cutting hay is on the ground
and delaying corn silage harvest that's underway.
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.
**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/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 300 175.0 175 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Large Square 4x4 400 190.0 190 F.O.B. 2nd Cut
Barley Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 250 135.0 135 F.O.B.
Forage Mix-Two Way Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 280 205.0 205 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 15% Suncured 0 260.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 400 120.0 120 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 475 170.0-175.0 172.89 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 250 185.0 185 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 100.0 100 F.O.B.
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 100 250.0 250 F.O.B.
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 Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 1000 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 25 250.0 250 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 25 220.0 220 F.O.B. Certified WeOld Crop
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 110 240.0-260.0 249.09 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 150.0 150 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 85 150.0 150 F.O.B.
Triticale Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 300 140.0 140 F.O.B.
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