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USDA Idaho Hay                                     05/01 12:30
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Idaho Direct Hay Report

                               Released on May 01, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 05/02/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (04/21/2025)
Tons:
      Hay           230                 400                 6000                
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      Total         230                 400                 6000                
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Trade activity was slow this past week with light demand, everyone says 
its been quiet and they are busy working the fields for this years 
crop.
According to the Idaho Crop Progress Report, as of April 27th, 2025, 
Pasture is 40% good condition, winter wheat is 69% good condition, winter 
canola is 75% good condition, 10% 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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                                   East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       150       140.0   140    Delivered                      


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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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       80        150.0   150    F.O.B.

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