Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with demand light in all 
regions.  Producers indicate movement of hay throughout Wyoming, but little to 
no movement in South Dakota.  The USDA Wyoming NRCS Monday Morning Snow Report 
for November 27, 2017 has the Snake River Basin Snow Water Equivalent at 165%, 
the Madison River basin at 136%, the Yellowstone Basin at 181%, the Wind River 
Basin at 170%, the Bighorn Basin at 133%, the Shoshone River Basin at 191%, the 
Powder Basin at 124%, the Tongue Basin at 71%, the Belle Fourche Basin at 0%, 
the Cheyenne Basin at 97%, the Upper North Platte Basin at 94%, the Sweetwater 
Basin at 122%, the Lower North Platte Basin at 66%, the Laramie Basin at 119%, 
the South Platte Basin at 119%, the Little Snake River Basin at 80%, the Upper 
Green Basin at 164%, the Lower Green Basin at 92%, and the Upper Bear Basin at 
91% as a percent of the median of all SNOTEL sites in each basin compared to 
previous years.  According to the United States Drought Monitor, in the High 
Plains, conditions were very dry this week, and temperatures were well above 
normal across the entire region. 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 200.00 DEL.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Large Squares: Utility 85.00.
  Native Grass
   Large Squares: Good 75.00.
  Forage Oats
   Large Squares: Good 75.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Good 135.00.
   Ground and Delivered: 135.00.
  Wheat Straw
   Large Squares: Good 60.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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