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USDA IA & NE Hay 04/25 08:45
AMS_2935
Nebraska Direct Hay Report
Released on April 25, 2024
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/26/2024
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/15/2024)
Bales:
Hay 25 130
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Total 25 130
Tons:
Hay 500 935 1025
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Total 500 935 1025
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Compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold steady on a very thin test.
Demand was light.
Several hay producers are holding over several tons of hay.
Some hay producers are gearing up to plant alfalfa this spring on irrigated
pivots.
Some corn planting just getting underway in the Eastern areas of the
state with talks of soybean planting too.
But overall the drought monitor shows the state in a lot better shape
than it was this time last year.
According to NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE LINCOLN, LINCOLN, Neb.
April 22, 2024 - For the week ending April 21, 2024, there were 4.7 days
suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural
Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 33% short, 51% adequate,
and 4% surplus.
Subsoil moisture supplies rated 11% very short, 39% short, 46% adequate,
and 4% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Corn planted was 6%, near 8% last year and 5% for
the five-year average.
Soybeans planted was 2%, near 3% last year, and equal to average.
Winter wheat condition rated 2% very poor, 3% poor, 27% fair, 52% good,
and 16% excellent.
Oats planted was 71%, ahead of 63% last year and 60% average.
Emerged was 36%, ahead of 20% both last year and average.
Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than
10% grass)
Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDN-100% **TDN-90%
CP
Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62
>55.9 >22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185
60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
Good 29-32 36-40
150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair .
Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% &
90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of
Sale
(usage).
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Grass
Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein
Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair
5-9
Low Under 5.
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Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 0 110.0-140.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 200 120.0 120 F.O.B.
Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 200 55.0 55 F.O.B.
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East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Pellets 17% Suncured 0 280.0 0 F.O.B.
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Northeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 115.0 0 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Feedlot/dairy
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Platte Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 175.0 0 Delivered
Pellets 15% Suncured 0 350.0 0 F.O.B.
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 0 350.0 0 F.O.B.
Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 90.0 0 Delivered
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 150.0-180.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Medium Square 3x3 100 225.0 225 F.O.B.
Millet Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 115.0 0 F.O.B.
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