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USDA California Hay                                04/12 13:25
AMS_2904
 
California Direct Hay Report

                               Released on April 12, 2024
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/12/2024
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (04/01/2024)
Bales:
      Hay           5000                3875                                    
      Straw         2000                                                        
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      Total         7000                3875                                    
Tons:
      Hay           3150                12357               9125                
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      Total         3150                12357               9125                
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Compared to last report: Trade activity and demand were moderate.
Retail hay demand were steady to good.
Dairy and Export hay demand were light to moderate.
According to the NASS field crops, across the state, ground preparations 
and planting were temporarily halted due to wet soil conditions.
In the Sacramento Valley, wheat began to head.
In the San Joaquin Valley, cotton fieldwork continued as the weather allowed.
In the Central Valley, rain stalled the harvest of alfalfa.
In Tulare County, wheat, oats, and barley continued to grow, and some 
fields were cut.
Winter grains were treated for pests, and herbicides and fungicides were 
applied between storms.
Cotton fields were prepared for planting.
In San Luis Obispo County, lodging was observed in winter grain fields 
due to excessive rain during the week.
The next available hay report will be Friday, April 19, 2024.

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                                   North Inter-Mountains
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     500       20.0    20     F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Retail


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                                   North San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     500       15.0    15     F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Retail


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                                   Sacramento Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     25        100.0   100    F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Feedlot/dairy

Alfalfa/Wheat Mix Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     25        175.0   175    F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Retail

Oat Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     1000      6.0     6      F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Retail


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Straw Conventional
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Wheat  Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           2000      6.0     6      F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Retail


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                                   South
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     1000      17.5    17.5   F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Dealer/Mill/Processor

Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     1500      15.0    15     Delivered-             Old Crop
                                                 Retail
 Small Square 3 Tie     1000      18.5    18.5   F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Dealer/Mill/Processor

Sudan Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       100       115.0   115    F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Feedlot/dairy


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                                   Southeast
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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       145.0   145    F.O.B.-    2nd Cutting New Crop
                                                 Feedlot/dairy

Alfalfa Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       250       165.0   165    F.O.B.-    2nd Cutting New Crop
                                                 Feedlot/dairy

Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       2000      200.0   200    F.O.B.-    1st Cutting New Crop
                                                 Feedlot/dairy

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