WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Dec 12, 2019 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending Dec 13, 2019 Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold steady. Buyer inquiry light to moderate for in-state feeding needs with good demand for hay leaving the state. Some contacts stated hard to move hay off of fields due to soft ground conditions. Many contacts are planning on baling cornstalks after the snow melts from the fields and will continue to bale as long as the stalks are in good shape. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00. Good large rounds 93.00-105.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 120.00-125.00; Good large rounds 90.00- 100.00; Fair large rounds 75.00-85.00. Premium small squares 170.00- 180.00. Cane in large rounds 65.00-70.00. Cornstalks large rounds 53.50-55.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 300.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large rounds 130.00; Good large rounds 105.00-110.00. Grass hay: Good large rounds 115.00. Cornstalk bales 50.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 125.00-135.00. Cane/stubble mix ground and delivered 115.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00-275.00, few at 285.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 240.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00-215.00; Premium large squares 180.00-195.00; Good large squares 160.00-170.00; Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. Straw large squares 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00. 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 1200c tlw