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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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Billings, MT Fri Jan 2, 2009 USDA Market News
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Hay prices remain steady with very limited current
transactions reported this week. Trade activity continues to remains light with
most hay previously contracted this summer. Supplemental feeding should begin to
increase but most ranchers are still disappointed with current price levels.
All sales FOB the stack and per ton basis in large rounds or large square bales,
unless otherwise stated.
Alfalfa: Supreme 165.00-190.00; Premium small squares horse hay 200.00-
205.00; Good 115.00-140.00, small squares 130.00, Fair 100.00-120.00.
Alfalfa/grass mix Good small squares 4.00-5.00 per bale.
Grass: Good to Premium small squares 125.00, 4.00-5.00 per bale; Fair to
Good large rounds 80.00-90.00.
Timothy: Premium small squares 180.00-200.00.
Straw: Large rounds 35.00-50.00.
Alfalfa hay test guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of
sale. Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value.
ADF NDF RFV TDN-100% TDN-90% CP-100%
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 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16
RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. TDN calculated using the
western formula. Values based on 100% dry matter, TDN both 90% & 100%.
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5- 9
Utility Under 5
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding
value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence hay price
or value more than testing results.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Billings, MT
Dennis Widga 406-657-6285
24 hour price information 406-657-6400
www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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