AL_GR310
Las Cruces, NM    May 17, 2012    USDA Market News

Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending May 18, 2013

   Compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices steady.  trade and
demand moderate, movement slow.  Southeast portion of the state 
20-50 percent into 1st cutting.  Southern and southwestern re-
gions are between 1st and 2nd cutting.  Northcentral regions are 
beginning 1st cutting.  
   
Eastern region:

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme 275.00-285.00 delivered
from out of state.  Feedlot hay ground and delivered 265.00-275.00 per ton.

Small bales; Premium and Supreme, 10.00 per bale. 

Wheat hay;  Large square bales;  145.00-175.00 per ton.

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme, 245.00-250.00 
delivered to dairy.

Small bales;  Premium and Supreme 275.00-300.00 per ton.

Southern and Southwestern region:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Supreme 230.00-250.00;
per ton delivered to dairies.  

Small bales; Premium and Supreme quality: 280.00-300.00 per ton; 9.00-
10.00 per bale.

North central Region:

Baled alfalfa:  Large square bales: no quote 

Price quotes are FOB for current delivery unless otherwise stated.
alfalfa hay test guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of 
sale.  Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value.

Quality   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%.

Source: USDA Market News, Las Cruces, NM
        John Langenegger,OIC (575) 527-6861 FAX (575) 527-6868
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_GR310.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews
        LasCruces.LGMN@ams.usda.gov

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