USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 06/25 15:10
06/25/2026 | 3:10 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 06/25 15:10
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on June 25, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 06/26/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(06/08/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1000
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Total 1000
Tons:
Hay 870 75 625
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Total 870 75 625
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Compared to the last report most hay prices were sharply higher.
Demand is very good from local and out of state buyers.
Light tonnage, very little carry over along with short irrigation water
this year has driven prices up a lot across the Cowboy state.
But in reality, hay prices have not jumped upward as much as the price
of a calf or feeder cattle.
Spotty rain showers along with some hail in different areas of the state
in the last two weeks.
Tonnage a little lighter than many producers would like as input cost
have jumped upward this year.
Many producers commented that the hay quality is way better than previous
years.
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 Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Cubes 0 400.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 700 350.0-380.0 365 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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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 0 400.0 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 100 255.0 255 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 0 400.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1000 15.5-16.0 15.75 F.O.B.-
Stables
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 25 300.0 300 F.O.B.- Certified We
Stables
Small Square 25 280.0 280 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 20 170.0 170 F.O.B.
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