USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 01/22 14:05
01/22/2026 | 2:05 pm CST USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 01/22 14:05
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on January 22, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 01/23/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(01/05/2026)
Tons:
Hay 700 1055 835
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Total 700 1055 835
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Compared to the last report small square bales sold steady to 5.00 per
ton higher.
Large square bales steady.
Demand picked up in the last two weeks as dry weather continues across
the state.
Prospective buyers are starting to pick out a few loads of hay to feed
now or later in the year.
Most of the state is very dry with some high elevation receiving snow.
Per NRCS weekly snow report for Jan 19,2026: Currently the state's SNOTELs
are reading 93% of median with a basin high of 125% and a basin
low of 4%.
Last year the state was at 88%, and at 83% in 2024.
So overall median is a little better than the last two years for the same week.
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
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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 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 100 140.0 140 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 175.0 175 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 Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 25 165.0 165 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 175.0 175 F.O.B.
Small Square 3 Tie 70 240.0-260.0 254.29 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 125 125.0 125 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 105 140.0 140 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 25 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Small Square 105 260.0-265.0 263.57 F.O.B.
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 20 145.0 145 F.O.B.
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