USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 10/16 12:05
10/16/2025 | 12:05 pm CDT USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 10/16 12:05
AMS_3236
Wyoming Direct Hay Report
Released on October 16, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 10/17/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(09/29/2025)
Bales:
Hay 850
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Total 850
Tons:
Hay 5155 1445 670
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Total 5155 1445 670
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Compared to two weeks ago hay prices are steady.
Hay producers are a little stumped on why hay movement is rather slow
this month.
Cattle prices are at a record for the ranchers.
Droughts are present in the southwest and western areas of the state,
and some land has been burned.
But the demand from a rancher to procure hay for winter feeding has been light.
Could possibly be cattle or livestock numbers are just light enough
that there is an over supply of feed within the state? Bulk of the recent
sales in the report have been to local outfitters, but that season
will dry up soon and the stockpiles will still be around.
Rain in some northwestern and eastern sides of the state.
Like many things in the world, not all are happy with the moisture.
The hay guys are blue as windrows of hay are getting wet, sugar beets
pickers are at a standstill, but other people are happy as it will give
grasslands a change to grow before the hard killing frost arrives at
will give the soil a little buildup in the soil profile.
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 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/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 4050 135.0-140.0 135.06 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 25 175.0 175 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 25 225.0 225 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 Fair/Good 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.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 25 190.0 190 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 25 125.0 125 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 200 150.0 150 F.O.B. 1st Cut
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/Orchard Mix Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 130.0 130 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 70 150.0 150 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 80 260.0-275.0 263.75 F.O.B.
Sudan Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 360 110.0 110 F.O.B.
Triticale Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 100 140.0 140 F.O.B.
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