GX_GR311
Springfield, IL    Wed   Oct 8, 2008    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

**Resending with correction on trend and heading**

United Producers Inc Weekly Hay Auction-Shelbyville, IL Oct 7, 2008	

Compared to the last reported sale, hay sold weak to 1.50 lower in thin 
test, with moderate demand and very light offerings.   

All prices are for small square bales on a per bale basis.

Receipts:   176 bales     Three Weeks Ago:  193 bales      
           4.35 tons                     4.83 tons			


Mixed Grass         Tons    Good Quality            Weighted Average
                    2.28    2.00-2.40 per bale      2.14 per bale

                            Fair Quality            Weighted Average
                    1.88    0.50-1.50 per bale      1.24 per bale

Wheat Straw         Tons    Fair Quality            Weighted Average
                     .20    0.50 per bale           0.50 per bale


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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).
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Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines

         Quality            Crude Protein Percent
          Premium             Over 13
          Good                   9-13
          Fair                   5-9
          Utility                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.
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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. 
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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_gr311.txt


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