GX_GR312 Springfield, IL Tue Nov 24, 2009 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Arthur Sale Barn Weekly Hay Report-Arthur, IL Nov 23, 2009 Compared to last week, alfalfa hay sold steady to .75 lower, with mixed grass hay and wheat straw steady to 4.00 higher. Trade was active due to a large buyer attendance. Demand was mostly good with very good demand noted for grass hay. Offerings were moderate. All prices are noted as dollars per bale. Receipts: 994 bales Last Week: 139 bales Last Year: 1406 bales 54.05 tons 11.60 tons 37.65 tons Alfalfa Tons Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 1.28 6.10-6.50 per bale 6.23 per bale Good Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 10.50 50.00-67.50 per bale 60.33 per bale Alfalfa-Mixed Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.25 6.00 per bale 6.00 per bale Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 3.75 4.25-5.75 per bale 5.00 per bale Large Squares 5.25 41.00-47.50 per bale 43.17 per bale Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares .97 3.50 per bale 3.50 per bale Alfalfa-Orchard Premium Quality Weighted Average Grass Mix Small Squares 1.50 6.25 per bale 6.25 per bale Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 6.90 3.25-4.75 per bale 4.22 per bale Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 1.95 2.75-2.85 per bale 2.82 per bale Large Rounds 3.50 31.00 per bale 31.00 per bale Large Squares 7.00 37.50 per bale 37.50 per bale Utility Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 3.75 2.35-2.50 per bale 2.44 per bale Oat Stubble Utility Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 5.25 17.50-20.00 per bale 19.17 per bale Wheat Straw Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares .20 3.75 per bale 3.75 per 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 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_gr312.txt .