GX_GR312
Springfield, IL    Tue July 7, 2009    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Arthur Sale Barn Weekly Hay Report-Arthur, IL July 6, 2009

Compared to last week, hay and straw sold mostly steady. Demand was moderate 
to good, with good demand for the higher quality hay.  Offerings were 
moderate to heavy.  

All prices are noted as dollars per bale.

Receipts: 2117 bales   Last Week: 1176 bales     Last Year: 1046 bales                       
         77.59 tons              80.55 tons                38.24 tons

Alfalfa          Tons   Premium Quality         Weighted Average
Small Squares    1.65   4.25-5.25 per bale      4.95 per bale

                        Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    4.52   3.00-4.00 per bale      3.70 per bale 

Large Squares    4.20   43.00-45.00 per bale    43.66 per bale
(3x3's)
(2x3's)          2.40   30.00 per bale          30.00 per bale 

                        Fair Quality            Weighted Average
Large Squares    1.20   24.00 per bale          24.00 per bale
(2x3's)

Alfalfa-Orchard         Premium Quality         Weighted Average
Grass Mix
Small Squares     .38   5.00 per bale           5.00 per bale

                        Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    6.52   3.00-4.00 per bale      3.70 per bale

Large Squares    1.40   37.00 per bale          37.00 per bale
(2x3's)

Alfalfa-Red Clover      Fair Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    1.30   2.50 per bale           2.50 per bale

Orchard Grass           Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares     .38   3.50 per bale           3.50 per bale
 
Mixed Grass             Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    8.45   2.00-2.60 per bale      2.26 per bale

                        Fair Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares   16.95   1.25-1.85 per bale      1.48 per bale

                        Utility Quality         Weighted Average
Small Squares    1.80   1.10 per bale           1.10 per bale 

Large Rounds    11.40   12.00-20.00 per bale    16.00 per bale 

Oat Hay                 Fair Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    3.50   1.25 per bale           1.25 per bale       

Large Squares    4.90   23.00-28.00 per bale    27.29 per bale
(3x3's)         

Wheat Straw             Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares    4.24   2.25-3.25 per bale      2.55 per bale 

                        Good Quality            Weighted Average
Large Squares    2.40   12.00 per bale          12.00 per bale
(2x3's)       
   
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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
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