USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 02/19 07:45
02/19/2026 | 7:45 am CST USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 02/19 07:45
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on February 19, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/20/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(02/02/2026)
Tons:
Hay 905 910 465
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Total 905 910 465
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Compared to the last report hay sales sold fully steady.
Demand was good especially from out of state buyers with hay going almost
to the east coast.
Drought conditions and snow pack was on the minds of all contacts.
Some water shed districts have already said that they will limit days
of water this summer with some districts may not run at this time.
Unless, good Ole Mother Nature drops much needed snow or even some slow,
soaking rain showers this spring.
Per NRCS/WRDS, Currently the state's SNOTELs are reading 79% of median
with a basin high of 110% and a basin low of 3%.
Last year the state was at 98%, and at 86% in 2024.
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 .
**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 17% 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 700 160.0 160 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 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
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Small Square 3 Tie 70 240.0-260.0 254.29 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 35 260.0-265.0 263.57 F.O.B.
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 40 145.0 145 F.O.B.
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