WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Jun 20, 2019 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending June 21, 2019 Compared to last week, old crop hay sold steady. Dehy pellets sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Buyer inquiry was good for baled hay and for pellets. So far, summer of 2019 has been very similar to 2018 as there have been a limited number of sunny days that producers can put up top quality hay. Tonnage of alfalfa in a large area has been less in many cases for the first cutting and quite a lot of hay is down and producers are waiting for sunshine and a tick of wind in order to bale. Some areas of the state received .50 to 3.00 inches of rain along with hail this week. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: New crop Premium large squares 180.00-200.00; Good large squares 155.00; Good large rounds 130.00. Old crop Good large squares 140.00- 155.00; Good large rounds 90.00-120.00; Utility large squares 75.00. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: New crop Good to Premium large rounds 150.00. Grass Hay: Old Crop Good large rounds 90.00-100.00. Premium small squares 160.00-170.00. Good small squares of brome grass 8.00 per bale. Cornstalks large rounds 70.00 delivered. Alfalfa green chop delivered to the pit 160.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 330.00; Organic Dehy alfalfa pellets 16 percent protein 375.00; Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 300.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-155.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa- stubble mix 130.00-145.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 250.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: New crop Premium large squares 180.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00. Cornstalks in large squares 55.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. ================================================================== Table 1: Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than 10% grass) Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP 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. 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). ===================================================================== Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Low Under 5 Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value more than testing results. ===================================================================== Hay Quality Designations physical descriptions: Supreme: Very early maturity, pre bloom, soft fine stemmed, extra leafy. Factors indicative of very high nutritive content. Hay is excellent color and free of damage. Premium: Early maturity, i.e., pre-bloom in legumes and pre head in grass hays, extra leafy and fine stemmed-factors indicative of a high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage. Good: Early to average maturity, i.e., early to mid-bloom in Legumes and early head in grass hays, leafy, fine to medium stems and free of damage other than slight discoloration. Fair: Late maturity, i.e., mid to late-bloom in legumes, head-in grass hays, moderate or below leaf content, and generally coarse stemmed. Hay may show light damage. Utility: Hay in very late maturity, such as mature seed pods in Legumes or mature head in grass hays, coarse stemmed. This Category could include hay discounted due to excessive damage and heavy weed content or mold. Defects will be identified in market reports when using this category. ===================================================================== Source: USDA NE Dept of Ag Market News Service, Kearney, NE Thomas Walthers, OIC (308) 390-5399 Website: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/wh_gr310.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage Email: Thomas.walthers@ams.usda.gov 1150c tlw