Idaho Hay Market Report

MOSES LAKE - Apr 18/14 - SNS -- The latest weekly USDA alfalfa hay market update for Idaho.

Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons:  6249    Last Week:  4150    Last Year:  825
   Compared to last week, new crop contracts steady in a light test. New
crop contract hay is selling straight thru rain or shine with no test.
Premium/Supreme and Fair/Good Alfalfa steady to firm. Trade turned moderate
this week especially from California buyers and new contracts. Demand remains
good for all classes especially for high testing supplies. Retail/feed
store/horse not tested this week. Buyer demand good with light to moderate
supplies.  All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated.
                       Tons      Price     Wtd Avg     Comments
  Alfalfa
    Large Square
      Supreme           250  210.00-220.00  216.00     Tarped
      Premium/Supreme   333  180.00-180.00  180.00     New Crop
      Good/Premium      333  180.00-180.00  180.00     New Crop
                       2500  205.00-205.00  205.00     Rain Damage
                       1200  197.50-197.50  197.50     Tarped
      Good              500  205.00-205.00  205.00     Export
      Fair/Good         333  180.00-180.00  180.00     New Crop
                        800  160.00-160.00  160.00     Del
   Alfalfa hay test guidelines, (for domestic livestock use and not more than
10% grass), used with visual appearance and intent of sale.  Quantitative factors
are approximate and many factors can affect feeding value.
             ADF     NDF     RFV     TDN-100%    TDN-90%   CP-100%
 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. Values based on 100% dry matter, TDN both 90% and 100%.
   Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding
Value.  Values based on 100 pct. dry matter.  End usage may influence hay
price or value more than testing results.
   Grass Hay guidelines
Quality       Crude Protein Percent
Premium            Over 13
Good                  9-13
Fair                   5-9
Utility            Under 5
Contracted price - Price and conditions of sale agreed upon when buyer and
Seller negotiates a transaction.
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.

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