GX_GR310 Springfield, IL Fri Dec 2, 2016 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News ***This report is discontinued due to absence of the reporter.*** Hay Market Report as of Dec 1, 2016 All hay prices quoted dollars per ton FOB the farm, unless otherwise noted. Straw quoted in dollars per bale and by the ton. This report was based on the sale of 4974 tons. The demand for Illinois hay was moderate, with market activity slow to moderate, for moderate to heavy offerings. Prices were mostly steady on small squares, with prices on large rounds and large squares steady to 10.00 lower. The warmer than normal temperatures for most of the state kept pastures productive longer than usual. Demand and interest from buyers had increased noticeably in the last couple of weeks, especially from horse and beef producers. Prior to that most of the interest was just local buyers. Wheat straw prices are steady to weak, with light demand for moderate to heavy offerings. With the landscaping season basically over, demand should begin to increase for livestock needs. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has an Illinois Hay Directory on their website. If you have hay for sale or want to list your needs as a buyer, you can do so at www.agr.state.il.us/markets/hay. Northern Illinois Tons Price Wtd Avg Comments Alfalfa Large Squares Premium 100 165.00-165.00 165.00 Delivered Good 50 150.00-150.00 150.00 Fair 100 125.00-125.00 125.00 Delivered Utility 25 100.00-100.00 100.00 Small Squares Good 110 260.00-260.00 260.00 6.50/bale Alfalfa-Grass Large Squares Good 100 145.00-145.00 145.00 Delivered Good 20 170.00-170.00 170.00 Fair 40 125.00-130.00 127.50 Small Squares Premium 230 270.00-270.00 270.00 6.75/bale Grass Hay Large Squares Premium 20 240.00-240.00 240.00 2nd cutting Good 100 145.00-145.00 145.00 Delivered Good 20 120.00-120.00 120.00 1st cutting Small Squares Good 40 300.00-300.00 300.00 7.50/Orchard Wheat Straw Large Squares Good 20 100.00-120.00 110.30 Central Illinois Alfalfa Large Squares Premium 1500 220.00-220.00 220.00 Delivered Good 1500 170.00-170.00 170.00 Delivered Premium 300 190.00-200.00 195.00 Delivered Premium 40 200.00-200.00 200.00 Small Squares Premium 80 280.00-320.00 300.00 7-8.00/bale Good 5 220.00-220.00 220.00 5.50/bale Alfalfa-Grass Small Squares Good 5 220.00-220.00 220.00 5.50/bale Grass Hay Small Squares Good 5 170.00-170.00 170.00 4.25/bale Good 25 200.00-200.00 200.00 5.00/bale Fair 25 160.00-160.00 160.00 4.00/bale Large Squares Good 50 120.00-120.00 120.00 Large Rounds Fair 50 80.00-100.00 90.00 4x5's Wheat Straw Small Squares Good 10 200.00-200.00 200.00 4.00/bale Southern Illinois Tons Price Wtd Avg Comments Alfalfa Large Squares Premium 25 222.00-222.00 222.00 Premium 25 185.00-185.00 185.00 Delivered Good 25 170.00-170.00 170.00 Delivered Fair 25 150.00-150.00 150.00 Delivered Fair 25 145.00-145.00 145.00 Fair 25 125.00-125.00 125.00 3x3's Small Squares Premium 8 320.00-320.00 320.00 8.00/delivered Premium 15 240.00-240.00 240.00 6.00/bale Good 5 200.00-200.00 200.00 5.00/bale Large Rounds Fair 25 100.00-100.00 100.00 4x5's-Inside Alfalfa-Orchard Grass Small Squares Premium 8 320.00-320.00 320.00 8.00/delivered Premium 10 240.00-240.00 240.00 6.00/bale Premium 30 290.00-290.00 290.00 Delivered Good 5 200.00-200.00 200.00 5.00/bale Large Squares Fair 50 125.00-125.00 125.00 $45/bale Orchard Grass Small Squares Premium 8 320.00-320.00 320.00 8.00/Delivered Good 10 160.00-170.00 165.00 4.00-4.25/bale Large Rounds Fair 20 60.00- 60.00 60.00 4x5's-Outside Mixed Grass Large Squares Fair 50 100.00-100.00 100.00 Wheat Straw Small Squares Premium 10 200.00-200.00 200.00 4.00/bale ======================================================================= Table 1: 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 16-18 Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16 *RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. **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). ======================================================================= Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Low Under 5 Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value more than testing results. ======================================================================= Hay Quality Designations physical descriptions: Supreme: Very early maturity, pre bloom, soft fine stemmed, extra leafy. Factors indicative of very high nutritive content. Hay is excellent color and free of damage. Premium: Early maturity, i.e., pre-bloom in legumes and pre head in grass hays, extra leafy and fine stemmed-factors indicative of a high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage. Good: Early to average maturity, i.e., early to mid-bloom in legumes and early head in grass hays, leafy, fine to medium stemmed, free of damage other than slight discoloration. Fair: Late maturity, i.e., mid to late-bloom in legumes, head-in grass hays, moderate or below leaf content, and generally coarse stemmed. Hay may show light damage. Utility: Hay in very late maturity, such as mature seed pods in legumes or mature head in grass hays, coarse stemmed. This category could include hay discounted due to excessive damage and heavy weed content or mold. ======================================================================= Source: USDA-IL Dept of AG Market News Springfield, IL 217-782-4925 in state only toll free 888-458-4787 www.ams.usda.gov/mncs/mn_reports/gx_gr310.txt 1200c jm .