Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with activity very light and 
demand good in all classes.  The NASS Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition report 
for the week ending May 14, 2017 states that Wyoming experienced warmer than 
normal temperatures for the week, according to the Mountain Regional Field 
Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.  All 34 stations 
reported above average temperatures for the week with the high temperature of 89 
degrees recorded at Torrington and a low of 18 degrees at Big Piney.  All 34 
stations reported some precipitation with Big Piney having the most at 0.73 
inches and Buffalo-Johnson having the least with 0.02 inches.  Only three 
stations had more than average precipitation.  A reporter from North Central 
Wyoming indicted that rain continues to add to the greening of the pastures, 
planting is in full swing, livestock look good and branding and docking is 
underway.  A reporter from Northeastern Wyoming stated that additional 
precipitation is needed.  A reporter from Eastern Wyoming noted that things are 
improving but subsoil moisture is low so current conditions may not last.  A 
reporter from Southwestern Wyoming stated that they are dealing with excessive 
runoff and flooding.  A reporter from South Central Wyoming commented that they 
are still in need of moisture for sustained pasture growth and irrigation needs.  
A reporter from Southeastern Wyoming stated that their area has received very 
little moisture, cool temperatures, and wind which has resulted in dry 
conditions and minimal grass growth.  However, another reporter from Southeast 
Wyoming reported that they have very good grazing prospects for this year in 
their local area.  Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated 7 percent very 
short, 6 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus.  Pasture 
and range conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 16 percent poor, 19 percent 
fair, 58 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.  According to the United States 
Drought Monitor, during the week ending May 14, nearly half (45%) of the corn 
acreage was planted in South Dakota, along with 35% in North Dakota.  However, 
South Dakota also led the northern U.S. in topsoil moisture rated very short to 
short (40% on May 14), as well as rangeland and pastures rated very poor to poor 
(20%).  All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, 
unless otherwise noted.  Most horse hay sold in small squares.  Prices are from 
the most recent reported sales. 

Eastern Wyoming 
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming 
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Ground and Delivered: 135.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western South Dakota
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.