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 with some 
difficulty, but little to no movement in South Dakota.  The USDA Wyoming NRCS 
Snow-Precipitation Update for December 13, 2017 has the Snake River Basin Snow 
Water Equivalent at 127%, the Madison-Gallatin basin at 105%, the Yellowstone 
Basin at 157%, the Wind River Basin at 143%, the Bighorn Basin at 128%, the 
Shoshone River Basin at 166%, the Powder River Basin at 118%, the Tongue River 
Basin at 83%, the Belle Fourche Basin at 118%, the Cheyenne River Basin at 120%, 
the Upper North Platte Basin at 82%, the Sweetwater Basin at 100%, the Lower 
North Platte Basin at 72%, the Laramie River Basin at 95%, the South Platte 
Basin at 88%, the Little Snake River Basin at 67%, the Upper Green River Basin 
at 123%, the Lower Green River Basin at 82%, and the Upper Bear River Basin at 
73% as a percent of the median of all SNOTEL sites in each basin.  According to 
the United States Drought Monitor, most of the region had above-average 
temperatures and little to no rainfall.  The lack of precipitation continues a 
pattern of dryness in the region over at least the past couple of months.  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
   Small Squares: Supreme 200.00 (6.50 per bale).
   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 65.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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