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 
April 10, 2017 has the Snake River Basin Snow Water Equivalent at 146%, the 
Madison River basin at 118%, the Yellowstone Basin at 136%, the Wind River Basin 
at 195%, the Bighorn Basin at 123%, the Shoshone River Basin at 151%, the Powder 
Basin at 108%, the Tongue Basin at 116%, the Belle Fourche Basin at 7%, the 
Cheyenne Basin at 5%, the Upper North Platte Basin at 95%, the Sweetwater Basin 
at 190%, the Lower North Platte Basin at 93% the Laramie Basin at 92%, the South 
Platte Basin at 93%, the Little Snake River Basin at 85%, the Upper Green Basin 
at 173% the Lower Green Basin at 139% and the Upper Bear Basin at 146% as a 
percent of the median of all SNOTEL sites in each basin compared to previous 
years.  According to the United States Drought Monitor, the moderate drought 
(D1) area was shifted a bit to the west into northeastern Wyoming.  This re-
configuration reflects the recent precipitation that has been beneficial at the 
start of the growing season, and is focused primarily on the past 30-60 days.  
In addition, D0 was expanded in southwestern North Dakota to include the 
counties of Hettinger, Grant, Adams, and western Sioux.  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
   Round Bales: Good 120.00.
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Large Squares: Premium 130.00-150.00 DEL.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 185.00 (6.50 per bale).
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming 
  Grass
   Large Squares: Fair 75.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Premium 130.00; Good/Fair 100.00.
   Ground and Delivered: 135.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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