Wyoming Hay Summary

Week ending May 17, 2019

   Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand was 
good for hay shipments out of state with moderate demand for local 
usages. Some piles of tarped and non-tarped big squares in various parts 
of the state will be carried over while others are waiting on trucks for 
shipment. Warmer temps this week has helped most forages to grow. Most 
areas around Powell continue to be dry and growers are hoping for a nice 
rain shower. Crop progress report by NASS for week May 12th, barley 
planted 90 percent compared to 86 percent last year, with 65 percent 
emerged compared to 64 last year. Sugar beets planted at 90 percent 
compared to 68 percent last year and corn plantings at 39 percent 
compared to 50 percent last year.  All prices are dollars per ton FOB the 
field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern Wyoming 
Alfalfa: Good large rounds 130.00-140.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 
percent protein 255.00.  
   
Central and Western Wyoming
Alfalfa: Premium small squares 200.00-215.00, Good small squares 165.00. 
Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 230.00-240.00, bagged 270.00-
280.00.

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