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Richmond, VA    Thu   Jan 21, 2010    USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News

***Includes Clarke County Hay Auction***

Virginia Hay Report

Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Jan 20, 2010

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 95 tons. Straw 33 tons.

Alfalfa 
   Large square 650-750 lbs
     Premium                   50.00-60.00 per bale
     Good                      26.00 per bale
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Premium                   5.00 per bale
   Small round under 1000 lbs  
     Good                      19.00 per bale

Alfalfa Orchard grass mix
   Large square 650-750 lbs 
     Premium                   145.00    
     Good                      25.00 per bale             
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                      2.80-2.85 per bale

Mixed Grass
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                      2.00-2.85 per bale
   Small round under 1000 lbs
     Premium                   86.00
     Good                      70.00
                               20.00-26.00 per bale

Orchard grass
   Large square 650-750 lbs
     Good                      70.00                   
                               27.00-37.00 per bale
     Fair                      22.00 per bale
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                      2.20 per bale    
    Small round under 1000 lbs
     Good                      35.00 per bale  

Straw
   Large square                25.00-42.00 per bale
   Small square                2.30 per bale
   Large round                 37.00 per bale

Timothy
    Small round under 1000 lbs 
     Good                      24.00 per bale


***Clarke County Monthly Hay Auction, Berryville, VA on Jan 20, 2010***

Alfalfa Orchard grass mix
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Premium                4.25-6.25 per bale

Mixed Grass 
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                   2.25-4.10 per bale
     Fair                   3.20 per bale
   Small round under 1000 lbs
     Good                   39.00 per bale

Straw Wheat
   Small square             2.00 per bale
   
Timothy
   Small square 35-45 lbs
     Good                   2.50 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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