USDA Idaho Hay                                     04/24 12:00
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Idaho Direct Hay Report

                               Released on April 24, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/25/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (04/14/2025)
Tons:
      Hay           400                 1240                100                 
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      Total         400                 1240                100                 
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Compared to last report: Trade activity was slow with light demand.
According 
to the Idaho Crop Progress Report, as of April 20th, 2025, Pasture 
is 37% good condition, winter wheat is 68% good condition.

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/.
**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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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       250       140.0   140    Delivered                      

Alfalfa Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       150       125.0   125    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Farm/Ranch