GX_GR312
Springfield, IL    Mon   May 20, 2013    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

***AUCTION NOT COVERED DUE TO REPORTERS ABSENCE. THE FOLLOWING IS THE
LAST REPORTED SALE***

Arthur Sale Barn Weekly Hay Report-Arthur, IL Apr 29, 2013

Compared to last week, small squares of alfalfa and alfalfa mixed hay
traded .50 lower, with grass hay .50 to 1.00 lower and wheat straw
mostly steady.  Trading was active, with moderate to good demand, for
heavy offerings.

All prices are noted as dollars per bale.

Receipts: 2448 bales     Last Week: 2207 bales     Last Year: 796 bales
         69.11 tons                86.82 tons               22.20 tons

Alfalfa            Tons   Premium Quality         Weighted Average
Small Squares     12.77   6.00-8.25 per bale      6.73 per bale

Large Squares      3.00   130.00 per bale         130.00 per bale
(3x3's)
                          Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares      4.62   3.00-4.50 per bale      4.62 per bale

Alfalfa-Orchard Grass     Premium Quality         Weighted Average
Small Squares      1.75   6.50-8.25 per bale      7.24 per bale

Oat Hay                   Good Quality            Weighted Average
Large Squares      1.50   95.00 per bale          95.00 per bale
(3x3's)

Orchard Grass             Premium Quality         Weighted Average
Small Squares      2.45   6.50-8.75 per bale      7.88 per bale

Mixed Grass               Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares     16.77   4.00-6.00 per bale      4.98 per bale

Large Squares      2.25   80.00 per bale          80.00 per bale

                          Fair Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares     10.50   2.00-3.50 per bale      2.93 per bale

Large Rounds        .80   17.00 per bale          17.00.00 per bale
(4x5's)

Wheat Straw               Good Quality            Weighted Average
Small Squares      9.10   1.75-2.75 per bale      2.51 per bale

Large Squares      3.60   27.00 per bale          27.00 per bale
(3x3'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
               www.ams.usda.gov/mncs/mn_reports/GX_GR312.txt

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