Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly lower with activity very light and 
demand good in all classes.  Growers are reporting a reluctance from customers 
to purchase hay.  Some have even stated a plan to thin herds rather than 
purchase higher priced hay.  The NASS Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition report 
for the week ending June 11, 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 thirty-four 
stations reported above average temperatures for the week with the high 
temperature of 97 degrees recorded at Worland and a low of 27 degrees at Lake 
Yellowstone.  Eight stations reported no precipitation and Newcastle had the 
most precipitation with 1.19 inches.  Newcastle was the only station receiving 
above average precipitation.  A reporter from Western Wyoming indicted that 
weather was really good last week.  They also reported that they need a little 
rain to keep the grass growing and flooding problems are subsiding.  A reporter 
from South Central Wyoming noted that they had temperatures in the high 70’s and 
80’s with no moisture.  A reporter from Southeast Wyoming indicated that very 
good pasture conditions continue.  Another reporter from Southeastern Wyoming 
indicated that hail has taken out or reduced potential yield for wheat and 
reduced pasture grazing days for livestock.  They also stated that they have 
received no moisture so field work is in full swing.  Stock water supplies 
across Wyoming were rated 7 percent very short, 6 percent short, 82 percent 
adequate, and 5 percent surplus.  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: Supreme 140; Premium 125.00; Fair 110.00.
   Round Bales: Fair 110.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: 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.