GX_GR313 Springfield, IL Tue Apr 8, 2008 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Hamilton's Madison County Ag Hay Auction-Bethalto, IL Apr 5, 2008 **This was the last auction until November 2008.** Compared to last week, hay sold steady to .50 higher in small squares, with straw steady. Large rounds and large squares traded mostly steady. Demand was very good, with heavy offerings. All prices are noted as either dollars per bale or dollars per ton. Receipts: 2296 bales Last Week: 2609 bales Last Year: 369 tons 313 tons Alfalfa Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 7.10-7.90 per bale 7.49 per bale 284.00-316.00 per ton 299.41 per ton Large Squares 86.50 per bale 86.50 per bale 230.65 per ton 230.65 per ton Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 6.30-6.90 per bale 6.68 per bale 252.00-276.00 per ton 267.09 per ton Large Squares 72.00 per bale 72.00 per bale 192.00 per ton 192.00 per ton Alfalfa/Orchard Good Quality Weighted Average Grass Mix Small Squares 6.30-6.60 per bale 6.44 per bale 252.00-264.00 per ton 257.62 per ton Alfalfa-Grass Mix Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 7.20 per bale 7.20 per bale 288.00 per ton 288.00 per ton Good Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 73.00-78.00 per bale 76.67 per bale 194.65-208.00 per ton 204.44 per ton Brome Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 59.00-66.50 per bale 64.54 per bale 157.35-177.35 per ton 172.13 per ton Orchard Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 7.00-7.40 per bale 7.13 per bale 280.00-296.00 per ton 285.17 per ton Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 6.40-6.80 per bale 6.64 per bale 256.00-272.00 per ton 265.77 per ton Prairie Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 60.00 per bale 60.00 per bale 160.00 per ton 160.00 per ton Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 6.00-6.80 per bale 6.50 per bale 240.00-272.00 per ton 260.15 per ton Large Rounds 68.00-70.00 per bale 68.80 per bale 136.00-140.00 per ton 137.60 per ton Large Squares 57.00-61.00 per bale 58.91 per bale 152.00-162.65 per ton 157.09 per ton Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 5.00-5.50 per bale 5.21 per bale 200.00-220.00 per ton 208.26 per ton Large Rounds 61.50-66.00 per bale 63.33 per bale 123.00-132.00 per ton 126.65 per ton Blue Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 6.50-6.60 per bale 6.54 per bale 260.00-264.00 per ton 261.44 per ton Fescue Good Quality Weighted Average Large Rounds 77.50 per bale 77.50 per bale 155.00 per ton 155.00 per ton Bermuda Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 52.00-59.50 per bale 55.90 per bale 138.65-158.65 per ton 149.07 per ton Wheat Hay Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 40.00 per bale 40.00 per bale 114.30 per ton 114.30 per ton Large Rounds 44.00 per bale 44.00 per bale 88.00 per ton 88.00 per ton Corn Stalks Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Rounds 44.00 per bale 44.00 per bale 62.85 per ton 62.85 per ton Wheat Straw Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.20-2.50 per bale 2.35 per bale 110.00-125.00 per ton 117.60 per ton Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.10 per bale 2.10 per bale 105.00 per ton 105.00 per ton ==================================================================== 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 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. ======================================================================= 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_gr313.txt 0750c jm