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Thursday, August 07, 2008
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Billings, MT Fri Aug 1, 2008 USDA Market News
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Sales remain firm. Very good demand remains in the
western part of the state from out of state buyers, good demand in other areas
from in state buyers. Second cutting of alfalfa taking place in the Yellowstone
Valley. All sales FOB the stack and per ton basis in large rounds or large
square bales, unless otherwise stated.
Alfalfa: Premium for export 165.00, small squares horse hay 205.00; Good to
Premium 140.00-150.00 in Western MT, small squares horse hay 175.00-180.00; Good
small squares 125.00-130.00. Alfalfa/grass mix Good to Premium small squares
4.00-5.00 per bale; Good 90.00- 100.00.
Grass: Good to Premium small squares 125.00, 4.00-5.00 per bale.
Timothy: Premium small squares 200.00.
Straw: No reported sales.
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
Justin Lumpkin, 406-657-6285
24 hour price information 406-657-6400
www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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