WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Aug 22, 2019 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending Aug 23, 2019 Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand was light with a load here and there getting sold. Most contacts said this is a tough time to sell hay as many are gearing up to chop silage, bale fall forages and are not concerned about filling dry hay needs at this time. Several loads of hay have been ear marked sold but soggy, wet ground in several areas have made it impossible to load and haul hay. Some areas of the state from west to east have received rain this week with some hail that has completely wiped out crops and grass in its path. Some areas of Northeastern part of the state remains fairly dry and could use a good general rain. Some producers have baled more rounds than normal this summer knowing the hay will not keep in a large square bale. So, less than normal amounts of large squares may be available for out of state shipment. Most cuttings of alfalfa are behind a “normal” year. High humidity continues to plaque most of the state as it takes a long time for hay to dry down to be baled. Several reports that RFV test are lower than normal from the excess time it has laid on the field. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 150.00-160.00; Fair large squares 140.00; Good large rounds 90.00-95.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 125.00; Good large rounds 100.00-110.00; Fair large rounds 105.00. Premium small squares 165.00-170.00. Brome mix hay: Good large rounds 90.00-100.00. Straw large rounds 55.00-60.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 320.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 110.00. Oat hay in large round bales 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa- stubble mix 125.00-135.00. Oat/cane mix ground and delivered 115.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 100.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00-275.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 140.00-160.00. Straw large squares 65.00- 70.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00. ================================================================== 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 1220c tlw