WH_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu Apr 18, 2019 USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News Nebraska Hay Summary - Week Ending April 19, 2019 Compared to last week baled alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Ground and delivered alfalfa steady to 10.00 lower, ground and delivered alfalfa mix hay sold steady, ground and delivered cornstalks sold steady to 5.00 lower. Demand for small squares was very good in the eastern part of the state. Demand for large squares going out of state was good. Demand was moderate for all other forages across the state. Several reports pastures are slow to grow this spring and some livestock owners are having to procure additional hay to make it to turn out time. Other producers have kicked some cattle out and have backed off of buying hay. County road conditions still are poor across most of the state with some areas applying weight restrictions. These restrictions have made it difficult to get forage products to the farmer/rancher in remote areas. Some field work across the state as many spring crops are roughly 2-4 weeks behind schedule. Some have planted alfalfa and other getting geared up for corn planting. Some producers have started to bale cornstalks to help clean trash off the fields. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 150.00-165.00; Good large rounds 110.00. Grass Hay: Premium large rounds 100.00-110.00; Good large rounds 85.00- 95.00; Fair large rounds 60.00-75.00. Premium small squares 160.00- 170.00. Good small squares of brome grass 7.00 per bale. Cane large rounds 70.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein or better 270.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large round bales 110.00-120.00, 140.00 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-160.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix 135.00-145.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00; Fair large squares 140.00. Good large rounds 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 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 0935c tlw