WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Jun 11, 2020 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending June 12, 2020 Compared to last week, old crop hay sold steady on a thin test. New crop alfalfa steady when compared to old crop prices for round bales. Ground and delivered hay steady except in the panhandle it dropped 10.00. Where will the price go? It’s like throwing darts, it might not be the bullseye but somewhere around it will probably be the price. But, there are a lot of areas surrounding Nebraska that are dry and these areas may have to procure hay just to get through the summer. Also, most contacts have reported overall tonnage on first cutting is roughly half of last year, especially on dryland hay. Usually the tonnage gets less with each cutting so hypothetically speaking Nebraska could be short of alfalfa by years close. But, there are the newly planted fields that will be cut at least once and those acers will add to the overall tonnage. Strong storms blew through some areas of the state this week. Dumping large amounts of rain, hail and strong winds (tornados) in its path with some areas only getting a shower or two. Several reports of a lot of damage to corn, soybeans and other forages in this storm’s path. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: New Crop: Premium large squares 150.00-155.00; Good large rounds 80.00-85.00. Prairie Hay: Old crop: Fair large rounds 65.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Cane in large rounds 60.00-65.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 310.00. Sun-cured pellets 15 percent 285.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Ground and delivered alfalfa 115.00-120.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 95.00-110.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 60.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 280.00-285.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: New crop good large round 115.00. Straw in large squares 65.00- 70.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 143.00. ================================================================== 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@usda.gov 1330c tlw