USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 08/21 16:10
08/21/2025 | 4:10 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 08/21 16:10
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on August 21, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/22/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(08/04/2025)
Bales:
Hay 75
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Total 75
Tons:
Hay 2790 730 1545
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Total 2790 730 1545
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Compared to two weeks ago, most hay sales sold fully steady, instances
a higher undertone was noted on large squares of good quality hay.
Demand was light to moderate.
Several areas of the state are dry, and some range fires are prevailing.
As cattlemen access the destruction from the fires, hay producers are
hoping to sell more hay to those burn-out areas.
Irrigation water is getting shut off earlier than normal to conserve water.
Most districts will be shut down by September 1st.
Some tonnage is short due to lack of irrigation water and producers are
hoping for a slight increase in the price per ton because of it.
Some old crop hay sitting around in various places of the state.
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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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 Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 300 125.0 125 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 705 130.0-145.0 139.11 F.O.B.
Oat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 220 100.0 100 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/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1500 160.0-170.0 165 F.O.B.
Small Square 10 210.0 210 F.O.B. Old Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 25 240.0 240 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 10 170.0 170 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 20 250.0-275.0 262.5 F.O.B.
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