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USDA Idaho Hay 05/08 12:05
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on May 08, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 05/09/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/28/2025)
Tons:
Hay 80 230 2200
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Total 80 230 2200
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Trade activity was slow this past week with light demand, everyone says
its been quiet.
New crop has started getting cut in Western Idaho.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, Central Idaho, Northern Idaho, and Northeast
Idaho are in abnormally dry to moderate dry, with the rest of Idaho under
normal soil moisture.
According to the Idaho Crop Progress Report, as of May 4th, Pasture is
40% good condition, winter wheat is 63% good condition, winter canola
is 70% good condition, 31% field corn has been planted.
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium
Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Low
Under 5
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF
*RFV/RFQ **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.
**TDN calculated using the Western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many
factors can affect feeding
value.
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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South
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 80 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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