GX_GR313 Springfield, IL Sat Mar 30, 2013 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Hamilton's Madison County Ag Hay Auction-Bethalto, IL Mar 30, 2013 Compared to last week, Premium hay in small squares sold .50 to 2.30 higher per bale. Good quality hay in small squares sold mostly .30 to .80 higher per bale. Hay in large squares and large rounds sold 10.00 to 35.00 higher per bale. Wheat straw in small squares traded steady. Trade was active and demand excellent for Hamilton's last sale till December. All prices quoted per bale. Receipts: 2927 bales Last Week: 4183 bales Last Year: 854 bales 240.40 tons 285.92 tons 111.48 tons Alfalfa Tons Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 11.58 6.10-8.00 per bale 7.33 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 22.05 131.00-164.00 per bale 138.83 per bale Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 15.25 4.00-5.40 per bale 4.65 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 16.87 100.00-116.00 per bale 106.40 per bale Large Rounds (4x5's)(Light) 11.25 84.00-93.00 per bale 87.60 per bale Alfalfa-Orchard Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.50 7.80-8.00 per bale 7.93 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 6.75 113.00-120.00 per bale 114.56 per bale Alfalfa-Mixed Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 2.30 5.10-6.50 per bale 5.61 per bale Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 8.52 4.10-5.40 per bale 4.64 per bale Large Rounds (5x5's) 4.80 76.00 per bale 76.00 per bale Alfalfa-Oats Premium Quality Weighted Average Large Squares (3x3's) 8.50 140.00 per bale 140.00 per bale Clover-Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Large Rounds (4x5's) 18.00 80.00 per bale 80.00 per bale Orchard Grass Premium Quality Weighted Average Small Squares .45 7.30 per bale 7.30 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 1.50 124.00 per bale 124.00 per bale Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 1.00 4.10-5.10 per bale 4.60 per bale Mixed Grass Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 4.75 4.10-5.10 per bale 4.86 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 5.63 103.00-127.50 per bale 114.43 per bale Large Rounds (4x5's)(Light) .65 51.00 per bale 51.00 per bale Large Rounds (4x5's) 17.50 71.00-85.00 per bale 77.29 per bale Large Rounds (5x5's) 28.80 90.00-97.00 per bale 94.02 per bale Corn Stalks Fair Quality Weighted Average Large Squares (3x3's) 9.00 31.00 per bale 31.00 per bale Large Rounds (5x5's) 7.80 26.00 per bale 26.00 per bale Wheat Straw Good Quality Weighted Average Small Squares 13.20 1.60-2.80 per bale 2.00 per bale Large Squares (3x3's) 17.55 35.00 per bale 35.00 per bale Large Rounds (5x6's) 4.20 38.00 per bale 38.00 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_gr313.txt 1500c