Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with activity and demand 
light in all classes.  The USDA Wyoming NRCS Monday Morning Snow Report for 
March 13, 2017 has the Snake River Basin Snow Water Equivalent at 156%, the 
Madison River basin at 130%, the Yellowstone Basin at 149%, the Wind River Basin 
at 186%, the Bighorn Basin at 115%, the Shoshone River Basin at 176%, the Powder 
Basin at 92%, the Tongue Basin at 110%, the Belle Fourche Basin at 60%, the 
Cheyenne Basin at 74%, the Upper North Platte Basin at 121%, the Sweetwater 
Basin at 209%, the Lower North Platte Basin at 113%, the Laramie Basin at 120%, 
the South Platte Basin at 120%, the Little Snake River Basin at 123%, the Upper 
Green Basin at 190%, the Lower Green Basin at 155%, and the Upper Bear Basin at 
163% as a percent of the median of all SNOTEL sites in each basin compared to 
previous years.  According to the United States Drought Monitor, temperatures 
were mixed over the high plains region.  In the western portions, temperatures 
were above normal, with departures of up to 5 degrees.  Most of the rest of the 
region was below normal, with departures of 5-10 degrees common in Kansas and 
Nebraska and departures of 10-15 degrees below normal over the Dakotas.  Almost 
the entire region was dry during the week, with only portions of the Dakotas 
recording precipitation associated with a fast-moving snow event.  No changes 
were made to the drought depiction for the region this week, but conditions are 
being monitored closely as the short-term indicators have dried out 
significantly over the last few weeks.  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 
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Good 120.00.
   Round Bales: Good/Fair 110.00.
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Large Squares: Premium 150.00 DEL.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming 
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Good/Fair 100.00.
  Grass
   Large Squares: Fair 75.00.
  Oat Hay
   Large Squares: Good 75.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Ground and Delivered: 105.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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