Illinois Hay Market Report
11/06/2009 04:19PM
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Springfield, IL Fri Nov 6, 2009 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News
Hay Market Report as of Nov 5, 2009
All hay prices quoted dollars per ton FOB the farm, small square bales
unless otherwise noted. Straw quoted in dollars per bale and by the ton.
This report was based on the sale of 1725 tons.
The demand for Illinois hay was moderate, as sales activity was moderate,
with prices steady to firm. Last month trading and interest in hay was
slow, however the last couple of weeks buyer interest has improved. Usually
harvest is finished by the time buyers begin to fill winter needs, but this
year it's not. So, many producers are dealing with
harvest and hay customers. Demand for straw has improved this month. The
late soybean harvest and wet soil conditions have limited wheat seeding
this year in Illinois, which lowers supply expectations for 2010. The
majority of the demand for straw was coming from the livestock sector,
with some still coming from ornamental and mulching interests.
Northern: Northern Illinois hay trading was moderate with prices steady
to firm. Demand was moderate with moderate offerings. Straw prices were
20 to 40 dollars higher, with moderate to good demand and light to
moderate offerings. Premium Alfalfa 160-180, 165-170 in big squares; Good
Alfalfa 160, 140-150 in big squares, 100 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa
100-120, 90-110 in big squares, 60-80 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa
40-60, 60-80 in big squares, 50-60 in big rounds. Premium Mix 160-180,
165 in big squares; Good Mix 140-160, 110-130 in big squares, 80-100 in
big rounds; Fair Mix 100-120, 100-130 in big squares, 60-80 in big
rounds; Utility 40-60, 60-80 in big squares, 40-60 in big rounds. Premium
Grass 120-140; 120-130 in big squares; Good Grass 100-120, 100-120 in big
squares and 80 in big rounds; Fair Grass 80-100, 100 in big squares,
60-80 in big rounds; Utility 40-60, 60-80 for big squares and 50 in big
rounds. Straw prices were 2.50-3.50 per bale in small squares, 125-150
per ton in small squares, with large squares 110-120, and big rounds at
90-110.
Central: Central Illinois hay sales were light to moderate with prices
steady to firm. Demand was moderate with moderate offerings. Straw
prices were mostly 20 to 40 dollars higher, with moderate to good demand
and light to moderate offerings. Premium Alfalfa 160-180, 150-165 in big
squares; Good Alfalfa 140-160, 120-140 in big squares, 100-120 in big
rounds; Fair Alfalfa 100-120, 55-60 in big rounds, 70-100 in big squares;
Utility Alfalfa 40-60, 60-80 in big squares, and 40-55 in big rounds.
Premium Mix 160-170, 160 in big squares; Good Mix 140-160, 110-140 in big
squares,100 in big rounds; Fair Mix 80-100, 100-120 in big squares, 75-85
in big rounds; Utility Mix 40-60, 40-55 in big rounds. Premium Grass
110-130, 120 in big squares, 100 in big rounds; Good Grass 100-120,
100-120 in big squares, 80-100 in big rounds; Fair Grass 80, 80-100 in
big squares and 45-60 in big rounds; Utility 40-60, 60 in big squares, 50
in big rounds. Straw was steady with moderate to good demand. Prices were
2.50-3.50 per bale, 120-150 per ton in small squares and 100-120 in big
squares and 90-110 in big rounds.
Southern: Southern Illinois producers reported hay trading was slow to
moderate with moderate demand. Prices were steady to firm, with moderate
supplies. Straw prices were mostly 20 to 40 dollars higher, with moderate
to good demand and light to moderate offerings. Premium Alfalfa was
160-180, 160-170 in big squares; Good Alfalfa 140-160, 120-140 in big
squares, 90-100 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa 100-120, 85-100 big squares,
55-60 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa 40-60, 80 in big squares and 40-60
in big rounds. Premium Mix 160-180, 140-160 big squares; Good Mix
130-160, 110-120 in big squares, 100 in big rounds; Fair Mix 100-120,
90-110 in big squares, 70-85 in big rounds; Utility Mix 40-60, 40-50 in
big rounds. Premium Grass 120-140, 100-120 in big squares; Good Grass
100-120, 100-120 in big squares, 80 in big rounds; Fair Grass 80, 45-60
in big rounds, 80 in big squares; Utility Grass 40-60, 30-50 in big
rounds. Straw was 2.50-3.50 per bale; 100-120 per ton in big squares,
70-90 in big rounds and 120-160 in small squares.
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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).
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Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Low 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
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