Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

ML_GR310                                                                                            
Moses Lake, WA    Fri May. 11, 2012    USDA Market News                                              

Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report                                                

Tons:  360    Last Week:  7635    Last Year:  11,940                           
                                
   Compared to last week, not enough Alfalfa for export and domestic use 
reported this week for accurate trends as most interests awaiting new crop 
supplies. Trade remains slow on old crop. Demand remains light to moderate 
with best demand for 2-3 tie small bales. Dairies remain cautious as local 
milk processors starting June 1, 2012 will stop receiving any milk surplus 
over a producer’s quota. Retail/Feedstore steady. Trade very slow with 
continued light supplies being held in firm hands. All prices are dollars per 
ton and FOB unless otherwise stated.  
                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments  
 Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  75  255.00-285.00  271.00     Retail/Stable     

 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  65  265.00-275.00  269.62     Retail/Stable     

 Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  70  250.00-275.00  264.29     Retail/Stable     

 Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 150  250.00-265.00  253.00     Retail/Stable     

   Alfalfa hay test guidelines, (for domestic livestock use and not                                 
more than 10% grass), 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% and 100%.                            
                                                                                                    
Source:  USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.  
         Greg Sanders 509-765-3611 MosesLake.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
         24 hour price information: 509-765-0311
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_GR310.txt
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

                                                                                                    
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