USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 07/24 12:25
07/24/2025 | 12:25 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 07/24 12:25
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on July 24, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/25/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/07/2025)
Bales:
Hay 50
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Total 50
Tons:
Hay 2430 1505 4050
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Total 2430 1505 4050
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Compared to two weeks ago, all reported hay sales sold steady.
Demand was mostly light, instances moderate.
Some buyers started to procure pretty large amounts of tonnage in the
last two weeks.
Hay quality and tonnage has been all over the place this year.
Some producers are still selling old crop hay.
Some producers out west finishing up on first cutting of hay.
Producers in the east are starting on the second cutting or have finished.
Dairy quality hay across the state is in short supply.
Western areas remain dry with some areas in the east getting spotty
rain showers.
Overall it has been a very trying year across the state for the hay producers.
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.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 500 165.0 165 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 450 230.0 230 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 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 300 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Large Square 4x4 200 170.0 170 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 500 90.0 90 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 25 140.0 140 F.O.B.
Medium Square 3x3 50 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 100 225.0 225 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 Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 25 210.0 210 F.O.B. Old Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 25 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 2 225.0 225 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 275.0 275 F.O.B.
Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 50 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Small Square 50 265.0 265 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 150 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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