USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 02/05 17:20
02/05/2026 | 5:20 pm CST USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 02/05 17:20
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on February 05, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/06/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(01/19/2026)
Tons:
Hay 910 700 760
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Total 910 700 760
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Compared to two weeks ago most hay sales sold steady, instances 10.00
higher on some large square bales in the eastern side of the state.
Demand was moderate.
Bulk of the contacts that contribute to this report are sold out of hay.
Some still have some loads of Alfalfa and Teff grass left to sell in
small and large squares.
Some producers feel like with the exceptionally warm and dry weather
the hay market could spike up soon.
Time will tell.
A lot of eyes are carefully watching the Wyoming-NRCS weekly snow report.
For this week, the state's SNOTELs are reading 85% of median with a basin
high of 112% and a basin low of 4%.
Last year the state was at 87%, and at 76% in 2024.
As they are trying to figure out how much available irrigation water
there may be within their districts.
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 Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 300 165.0 165 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
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 Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 10 260.0 260 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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