ML_GR312 
Moses Lake, WA    Fri Oct 13, 2017    USDA Market News 

Idaho Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  9700    Last Week:  1550    Last Year:  5700 

   Compared to last week, export Alfalfa steady. A lot of 3rd and 5th 
cuttings are still in the windrows. Also some interests just finished cutting 
3rd cutting. All on the eastside. Central and Westside growers are on their 5th 
cutting. Trade active this week. Demand remains good. Prices are dollars per 
ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 
 
                         Tons      Price        Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                          
    Mid Square                                                     
      Premium/Supreme    1000   140.00-140.00   140.00     Tarped  
      Good/Premium       6000   150.00-150.00   150.00     Tarped  
      Good               2000   125.00-125.00   125.00     Export  
                          700   130.00-130.00   130.00     Tarped

   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.  
        Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_GR312.txt
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
        greg.sanders2@ams.usda.gov

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