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USDA IA & NE Hay 07/30 12:35
AMS_2935
Nebraska Direct Hay Report
Released on July 30, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/31/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/13/2026)
Bales:
Hay 25 225 120
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Total 25 225 120
Tons:
Hay 4095 3250 1775
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Total 4095 3250 1775
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Compared to two weeks ago, Alfalfa hay in the Eastern side of the state
20.00 to 40.00 per ton higher, alfalfa pellets 20.00 per ton higher.
Grass hay in the Central area of the state 20.00 to 40.00 per ton higher.
Ground and delivered hay in sold steady to 20.00 per ton higher.
Sun cured alfalfa pellets in the West sold 10.00 per ton higher.
Large squares of Alfalfa sold 20.00 per ton higher and wheat hay sold
25.00 per ton higher.
Demand was very good especially for hay going out of state and into Wyoming.
Ranchers in many areas are willing to pay more for alfalfa hay than
dairies are willing to pay for the same quality of hay.
Hot, dry, very humid weather the last two weeks has shot the hay market
in a sharply higher direction.
Spotty rain showers in different areas of the state will help pastures,
third cutting alfalfa and other forages make a decent crop at harvest.
Talk on dairy hay in right around 1.50 per RFV point sitting at the
stack (FOB).
Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than
10% grass)
Quality ADF NDF *RFV **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
20-22
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 .
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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Grass
Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein
Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair
5-9
Low Under 5.
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Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Ground 0 205.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 1500 140.0 140 F.O.B.
Oat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 270 85.0 85 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 175 160.0-200.0 177.14 F.O.B.
Large Round 75 160.0 160 F.O.B. Old Crop
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 25 10.0 10 F.O.B.
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East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 0 370.0 0 F.O.B.
Pellets 17% Suncured 0 300.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 200 160.0-170.0 165 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Large Round 50 140.0 140 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 100 200.0 200 F.O.B.
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Platte Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 200.0 0 Delivered
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 0 330.0-340.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 500 200.0 200 F.O.B. 1st Cut
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 275.0 0 Delivered
Pellets 17% Suncured 0 390.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 270.0 270 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Oat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 500 220.0 220 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 400 280.0-310.0 295 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 150 280.0 280 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 250.0 250 F.O.B.
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