GX_GR311
Springfield, IL    Tue   Nov 24, 2009    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

United Producers Inc Weekly Hay Auction-Shelbyville, IL Nov 24, 2009
	
Compared to two weeks ago, alfalfa-mixed grass hay sold 2.00 to 2.25 lower, 
with mixed grass hay .25 to .75 lower. Demand was light, with moderate 
offerings. 

All prices are for small squares on a per bale basis.

Receipts: 327 bales     Two Weeks Ago: 233 bales     Last Year: 331 bales       
         8.18 tons                    5.82 tons                8.13 tons

Alfalfa                 Tons    Good Quality           Weighted Average
                         .63    2.25 per bale          2.25 per bale

Alfalfa-Orchard                 Good Quality           Weighted Average
Grass Mix                .60    3.50 per bale          3.50 per bale

Alfalfa-Mixed Grass             Good Quality           Weighted Average
                        3.70    2.00-2.75 per bale     2.44 per bale
                                 
                                Fair Quality           Weighted Average
                        1.20    1.25 per bale          1.25 per bale

Mixed Grass                     Good Quality           Weighted Average
                        1.30    2.85-3.00 per bale     2.88 per bale

                                Fair Quality           Weighted Average
                         .75    1.75 per bale          1.75 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/mnreports/GX_GR311.txt



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