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USDA California Hay 04/19 12:15
AMS_2904
California Direct Hay Report
Released on April 19, 2024
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/19/2024
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/08/2024)
Bales:
Hay 5000 100
Straw 2000
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Total 7000 100
Tons:
Hay 9325 3150 4875
Silage 8700
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Total 9325 3150 13575
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Compared to last report: Trade activity and demand were moderate.
Retail hay demand were steady.
Dairy and Export hay demand were light to moderate.
According to the NASS field crops, in the Sacramento Valley, heading
out of wheat fields progressed.
Most rice fields were too wet to work and preparations were delayed.
In the San Joaquin Valley, some cotton planting began but was limited
by cold and wet weather.
The season was off to a late start.
In the Central Valley, rain stalled the alfalfa harvest.
In Tulare County, wheat, alfalfa, oats, and barley continued to grow well.
Some fields were cut.
Winter grains were treated for pests, and herbicides and fungicides were
applied between storms.
Cotton fields were prepared for planting, with a few fields already planted.
In San Luis Obispo County, recent rain and warm weather were beneficial
to growth of winter grains.
The next available hay report will be Friday, April 26, 2024.
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Central San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Wheat Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Standing 7500 40.0-42.0 41.6 F.O.B.- New Crop
Feedlot/dairy
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North San Joaquin 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 110.0 110 F.O.B.- Rain Damage New Crop
Feedlot/dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 260.0 260 F.O.B.- New 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 225 100.0-105.0 104.44 F.O.B.- Bottom BalesNew Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 280.0 280 F.O.B. Certified WeNew Crop
Large Square 3x4 500 220.0 220 F.O.B.- 2nd Cutting New Crop
Feedlot/dairy
Small Square 3 Tie 100 240.0 240 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 250 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 2nd Cutting New Crop
Retail
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North Inter-Mountains
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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 150 220.0 220 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Feedlot/dairy
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