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Richmond, VA    Wed   Jul 01, 2009    USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News

Virginia Hay Report

Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Jul 01, 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 70 tons. Straw 7 tons

Alfalfa
   Large square 750-850 lbs
      Premium                   50.00 per bale
      Fair                      29.00 per bale

Alfalfa-Orchard grass mix
   Small square 35-45 lbs
      Good                 2.50- 2.60 per bale

Mixed Grass
   Large square  650-750 lbs
      Good                      65.00   
   Small square 35-45 lbs
      Premium                    2.00 per bale
   Large round over 1000 lbs
      Fair               21.00- 23.00 per bale
   Small round under 1000 lbs
      Good                      19.00 per bale

Orchard grass
    Large square 650-750 lbs
      Good                      35.00 per bale
    Small square 35-45 lb
      Good                 2.00- 2.20 per bale
    Small round under 1000 lbs
      Good                      15.00 per bale

Straw
    Large square                17.00 per bale

Timothy
    Large square 650-750 lbs
      Good                38.00-41.00 per bale

Timothy-Orchard grass
    Small square 35-45 lbs
      Good                       2.60 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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