Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with demand moderate in all 
regions.  The NASS Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition report for the week 
ending October 15, 2017 stated Pasture and range condition rated 4 percent very 
poor, 18 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 34 percent good, and 2 percent 
excellent.  Alfalfa third cutting is 78 percent complete.  The NASS Nebraska 
Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending October 15, 2017 states 
that alfalfa fourth cutting was 92 percent complete.  Pasture and range 
condition rated 3 percent very poor, 13 percent poor, 45 percent fair, 35 
percent good, and 4 percent excellent.  The NASS South Dakota Crop Progress and 
Condition Report for the week ending October 15, 2017 states that alfalfa third 
cutting was 95 percent complete.  Pasture and range condition rated 30 percent 
very poor, 25 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 19 percent good, and 1 percent 
excellent.  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/Fair 120.00-125.00.
   Round Bales: Good/Fair 120.00-125.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming
  Alfalfa
   Small Squares: Good 135.00 (4.50 per bale).
   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.