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 22, 2017 stated Pasture and range condition rated 6 percent very 
poor, 18 percent poor, 48 percent fair, 26 percent good, and 2 percent 
excellent.  Alfalfa third cutting is 85 percent complete.  The NASS Nebraska 
Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states 
that alfalfa fourth cutting was 93 percent complete.  Pasture and range 
condition rated 2 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 43 percent fair, 39 
percent good, and 5 percent excellent.  The NASS South Dakota Crop Progress and 
Condition Report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states that pasture and 
range condition rated 29 percent very poor, 23 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 23 
percent good, and 0 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/Grass Mix
   Large Squares: Good 140.00.
   Small Squares: Good 135.00 (4.50 per bale).
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Good 125.00-135.00.
   Large Rounds: Good 135.00.
   Ground and Delivered: 135.00.
  Oats
   Large Rounds: Good 125.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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