Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, Eastern Wyoming Prices were mostly steady with no test 
to compare the other reported regions.  Trade activity slow as 1st cutting 
alfalfa is getting put up.  Demand Good to Very Good in all regions due to 
drought conditions in Montana and the Dakotas.  Cattleman in drought affected 
regions of South Dakota are considering a possible reduction to their herd size 
to avoid purchasing supplemental hay.  The NASS Wyoming Crop Progress and 
Condition report for the week ending June 18, 2017 states that Wyoming 
experienced cooler than normal temperatures for the week, according to the 
Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, 
USDA. Twenty-five of the 34 stations reported below average temperatures for the 
week with the high temperature of 91 degrees recorded at Old Fort Laramie and 
Torrington and a low of 30 degrees at Rawlins.  Three stations reported no 
precipitation and Jackson Hole had the most precipitation with 1.59 inches.  
Sixteen of the 34 stations received above normal precipitation.  Stock water 
supplies across Wyoming were rated 7 percent very short, 5 percent short, 84 
percent adequate, and 4 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 140.00; Premium 125.00; Fair 110.00.
   Round Bales: Fair 100.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Fair 115.00.
  Alfalfa/Orchard Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 190.00.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 155.00. 
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Utility 115.00.
   Ground and Delivered: 135.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western South Dakota
  Alfalfa
   Mid Squares: Supreme 155.00, Old Crop 150.00; Premium 142.50.
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Mid Squares: Premium 155.00.
  Wheat Hay
   Large Round: Good 80.00-110.00.

   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.