WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Feb 21, 2019 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending February 22, 2019 Compared to last week alfalfa hay sold steady to 5.00 higher. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets steady to 10.00 higher. Grass hay and ground and delivered hay steady. Buyer inquiry and demand picked up this week from local and out of state buyers. This year has been a typical Nebraska winter with February dealing us the most snow we have had in several years. This cold, snowy weather is giving ranchers many sleepless nights while calving first calf heifers and aiding in burning through hay piles faster than one would like. A lot of hay has been fed in the last 30 plus days. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 180.00, Good large squares 165.00- 180.00; Fair large squares 100.00-125.00. Premium large rounds 135.00— 145.00; Good large rounds 100.00-115.00. Grass Hay: Premium large rounds 100.00-105.00; Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Premium small squares 160.00-170.00. Brome grass: Good small squares 7.50 per bale. Cane in large rounds 80.00-100.00; Cornstalks in large rounds 52.50-60.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00, 15 percent protein 250.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large round bales 100.00-110.00. Cane in large rounds 75.00-80.00. Cornstalk bales 60.00-65.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix 130.00-135.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent or better at 220.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large squares 175.00-180.00; Good large squares 160.00. Good large rounds 132.50. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium large squares 255.00. Grass: Premium large squares 230.00-255.00. Straw in large squares 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 150.00-155.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 235.00. ================================================================== 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 1145c tlw