AL_GR310
Las Cruces, NM May 24, 2019  
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending May 25, 2019

   Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady to 20.00 lower.
Trade moderate to active, demand good. The southern region is now in their second
cutting.  The Southeastern and eastern region is about halfway in their first
cutting.

Eastern region: Alfalfa Large Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme; 230.00-245.00, 
Good quality; 215.00-230.00 del.

Baled Wheat Hay:  180.00-190.00 per ton delivered from out of state.

Ground Hay: 178.00.

Southeastern regions:

Alfalfa Small Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme Bundle(21 bales) two tie 300.00 per
ton loaded on truck.

Wheat Hay: 3x3x4 Large Bales 190.00 per ton.
 
Southern and Southwestern region:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales 3x3x4:  Premium and Supreme 200.00-220.00, Good quality
180.00-200.00 delivered to dairies.

Small Bales Alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 9.00-11.00 per bale FOB.

Wheat hay: Large Bales 160.00-200.00 per ton, small bales two tie 4.50 per bale.

Oat Hay: 160.00-180.00 per ton.

North central Region:

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme three tie 19.00, two tie 13.00 per
bale.



Price quotes are FOB for current delivery unless otherwise stated.
alfalfa hay test guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of 
sale.  Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value.

Quality   ADF     NDF      RFV    TDN-100%    TDN-90%     CP-100%
Supreme    <27     <34     >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    52.5-54.5   18-20
Fair      32-35   40-44   130-150     56-58    50.5-52.5   16-18
Utility    >35     >44     <130        <56      <50.5       <16

   RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.  TDN calculated using
the western formula.  Values based on 100% dry matter, TDN both 90% &
100%.

Source: USDA Market Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News, Las Cruces, NM
        Baldemar Ortiz (575) 527-6861 FAX (575) 527-6868
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_GR310.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews
        LasCruces.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov

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