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Richmond, VA    Wed   Nov 18, 2009    USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News

***Includes Clarke County Hay Auction***

Virginia Hay Report

Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Nov 18, 2009

Prices per ton FOB unless otherwise noted.
Most loads delivered free within 10 miles of auction site.
Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 per mile.

Hay 53 dry tons  

Alfalfa 
   Large square 650-750 lbs
     Premium                 67.00-77.00 per bale 3rd cutting

Alfalfa Orchard grass mix
   Large square 650-750 lbs 
     Premium                 79.00 per bale 5th cutting
     Good                    140.00
                             30.00-54.00 per bale 1st cutting
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                    2.50-3.60 per bale  

Mixed Grass
   Large square 650-750 lbs
     Good                    85.00-138.00 2nd cutting
                             35.00 per bale 3rd cutting
   Small square 35-45 lbs 
     Good                    1.90-2.40 per bale
   Large round over 1000 lbs
     Poor                    15.00 per bale

Orchard grass
   Large square 650-750 lbs
     Premium                 130.00
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                    2.90-3.80 per bale
   Large round over 1000 lbs
     Good                    25.00-35.00 per bale
     Good                    39.00 per bale 3rd cutting
    Small round under 1000 lbs
     Good                    35.00 per bale 2nd cutting

Straw
   Small square              1.10 per bale
  
Timothy
   Large square 650-750 lbs  
     Good                    131.00 1st cutting   

Orchardgrass-Alfalfa-Timothy mix 43 bales
   Small square
     Good                    3.30 per bale 

Orchardgrass-Timothy mixed 18 bales
   Large round
     Good                    25.00 per bale
   Small square  137 bales
     Good                    2.90 per bale 3rd cutting

   Alfalfa Timothy mixed
     Large square             
       Good                  105.00

   Oat-Alfalfa mixed 8 bales
     Large square            25.00 per bale 

   Alfalfa Wet Wrapped 8 bales 30.00 per bale 3rd cutting

   Corn fodder
     Large round 59 bales    18.00-28.00 per bale
  
    Shredded corn fodder 17 bales
      Large round            35.00 per bale

***Clarke County Monthly Hay Auction, Berryville, VA on Nov 18, 2009***

Alfalfa Orchard grass mix
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Premium                        6.50 per bale

Mixed Grass
   Small square 35-45 lbs 
     Good                           4.10 per bale 
     Fair                           4.00 per bale

Timothy 
   Small square 35-45 lbs 
     Good                     4.00- 4.25 per bale 
     

Official USDA hay standards/grades do not exist. The following hay
quality designations and guidelines are used to describe and report hay.
   
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 WI/MN formula. TDN calculated using the western
formula. Quantitative factors approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100%
and 90%). Guidelines used with visual appearance and intent of sale.

ADF  Acid Detergent Fiber
CP   Crude Protein
NDF  Neutral Detergent Fiber
RFV  Relative Feed Value
TDN  Total Digestible Nutrients

Grass Guidelines

Quality     Crude Protein Percent
Premium     >13
Good         9-13
Fair         5-9
Utility     <5

Quantitative factors approximate and many factors affect feeding
value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence
hay price or value more than testing results.
 
Source:  Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
         USDA-VA Market News, Richmond, VA   804.786.3947
         www.vdacs.virginia.gov/marketnews/ 
         market.news@vdacs.virginia.gov

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