GX_GR313
Springfield, IL   Wed Dec 21, 2016   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Hamilton's Madison County Ag Hay Auction-Bethalto, IL Dec 17, 2016

Demand was light to moderate offerings, with bad weather affecting the 
sale. Prices traded mostly steady. No Sale on Christmas Eve Sat, Dec 24. 

Receipts: 911 bales  

Alfalfa                      Premium Quality
Large Rounds                 50.00 per bale

                             Good Quality
Large Squares                41.00-63.00                3x3's
                 
         
Alfalfa-Grass Mix            Good Quality
Small Squares                5.00-5.50 per bale
Large Rounds                 36.00-37.00 per bale

                             Fair Quality
                             2.50 per bale

Mixed Grass                  Good Quality
Small Squares                2.10 per bale
Large Squares                27.00 per bale              3x3's
Large Rounds                 18.00-21.00 per bale                                           

                             Utility Quality
Small Squares                1.60 per bale
Large Rounds                 8.00 per bale

Wheat Straw                  Good Quality
Small Squares                2.10-2.60 per bale
  
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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).

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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.

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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.
 
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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
                             and 
        Hamilton's Madison County Hay Auction, Fosterburg, Illinois
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