GX_GR313 Springfield, IL Mon Feb 6, 2012 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Hamilton's Madison County Ag Hay Auction-Bethalto, IL Feb 4, 2012 Compared to last week, hay and straw sold mostly steady. Trading was moderate to active with good demand for light offerings. Offerings were affected by overnight rainfall and wet conditions for the auction. All prices are noted as dollars per bale. Receipts: 608 bales Last Week: 2734 bales Last Year: 1293 bales 90.73 tons 217.28 tons 88.57 tons Alfalfa Tons Premium Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 17.42 133.00 per bale 133.00 per bale (3x3's) Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares .05 4.10 per bale 4.10 per bale Alfalfa-Orchard Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares .62 6.60 per bale 6.60 per bale Alfalfa-Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 1.25 6.00-6.10 per bale 6.05 per bale Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 7.23 67.00 per bale 67.00 per bale (3x3's) Orchard Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 8.08 131.00 per bale 131.00 per bale (3x3's) Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.00 5.70-7.70 per bale 6.67 per bale Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 12.75 53.00-57.00 per bale 56.47 per bale (3x3's) Milo Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Squares 7.22 62.50 per bale 62.50 per bale (3x3's) Corn Stalks Fair Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 1.08 2.10-2.70 per bale 2.45 per bale Large Rounds 21.70 30.00 per bale 30.00 per bale (5x5's) Wheat Straw Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 4.68 2.30-2.60 per bale 2.53 per bale Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Rounds 6.65 32.50 per bale 32.50 per bale (5x5's) ===================================================================== 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 1500c