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USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 10/02 16:30

AMS_3236
 
Wyoming Direct Hay Report

                               Released on October 02, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 10/03/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (09/15/2025)
Bales:
      Hay                                                   25                  
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      Total                                                 25                  
Tons:
      Hay           1445                4600                380                 
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      Total         1445                4600                380                 
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Compared to two weeks ago, reported hay sales sold steady.
Buyer inquiry and demand has picked up in the last two weeks.
Some hay going to ranchers that have lost winter grazing due to recent fires.
Quite a lot of the large square bales and some small squares going to 
buyers from the out of state.
With a few loads almost to the East coast.
Some producers are finishing third cutting in the East and finishing 
second cutting in the West.
Producers are wanting to lay down another cutting of alfalfa and will 
after the weekend rain showers pass through.
There may be some snow at higher elevations.
Some are drilling rye or wheat this week before the expected moisture arrives.
Most of the state is relatively dry but some areas are getting some moisture.
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.
**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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Cubes                  0         375.0   0      F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 4x4       100       190.0   190    F.O.B.                 2nd Cut 

Barley Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       100       135.0   135    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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Pellets 15% Suncured   0         260.0   0      F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       50        130.0   130    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       300       140.0   140    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       400   170.0-175.0 172.5  F.O.B.                         
 Medium Square 3x3      25        175.0   175    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Medium Square 3x3      25        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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Cubes                  0         380.0   0      F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           80    260.0-275.0 263.75 F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       25        125.0   125    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           20        225.0   225    F.O.B.                         
 Small Square 3 Tie     70    240.0-260.0 254.29 F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       100       130.0   130    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       70        150.0   150    F.O.B.                         

Timothy Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       80        150.0   150    F.O.B.

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