GX_GR310
Springfield, IL Thu Apr 5, 2012 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News
Hay Market Report as of Apr 5, 2012
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 275 tons.
The demand for Illinois hay was slow to moderate, as sales activity was
slow, with prices steady to 20 dollars lower. With the warmest March on
record, the alfalfa crop and many pastures started growing and producing
nearly a month ahead of schedule. Some producers in the southern and
central parts of the state will be harvesting their first cutting of
alfalfa this week. Some will be chopping it for the silo and some will
be putting up dry hay. The early baling and grazing season has hurt
demand for hay in Illinois. Many producers were ready to start the
baling season as the supplies were in and the machinery was inspected.
Many were also still working on prices for the 2012 season and trying to
finish last minute customer details. The demand for wheat straw was
moderate, with moderate supplies. Demand was still good for livestock
feeding and bedding, but interest had improved for the spring mulching
and lawn sowing season.
Northern: Northern Illinois hay trading was slow to moderate, with prices
steady to 20 dollars lower. Demand was light to moderate with moderate
offerings. Straw prices were steady, with moderate demand and moderate
offerings. Premium Alfalfa 260-280, big squares 225; Good Alfalfa 200-
240, 190-225 in big squares and 140-160 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa
160-180, 165-195 in big squares, 110-130 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa
80-100, 80-100 in big squares, 60-80 in big rounds. Premium Mix 240-280,
225 in big squares; Good Mix 200-240, 190-220 in big squares, 120-140
in big rounds; Fair Mix 120-160, 140-160 in big squares, 80-100 in big
rounds; Utility Mix 60-80, 60-80 in big squares, 60-80 in big rounds.
Premium Grass 180-200, 170 in big squares; Good Grass 160-180, 150-170 in
big squares and 80-100 in big rounds; Fair Grass 120-140, 120-140 in big
squares, 60-90 in big rounds; Utility Grass 80, 60-80 for big squares and
50-60 in big rounds. Straw prices were 2.50-4.00 per bale in small
squares, 130-150 per ton in small squares, with large squares 110-140,
and big rounds at 70-95.
Central: Central Illinois hay sales were slow to moderate, with prices
steady to 20 dollars lower. Demand was light to moderate, with moderate
offerings. Straw prices were steady, with moderate demand and moderate
offerings. Premium Alfalfa 240-260, 210-220 in big squares; Good Alfalfa
200-240, 190-220 in big squares, 100-140 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa 120-
160, 100-120 in big rounds, 120-150 in big squares; Utility Alfalfa 60-
80, 80-100 in big squares, and 60-90 in big rounds. Premium Mix 240-260,
215-225 in big squares; Good Mix 200-240, 180-200 in big squares, 100-120
in big rounds; Fair Mix 120-140, 120-150 in big squares, 80-100 in big
rounds; Utility Mix 60-80, 60-80 in big rounds. Premium Grass 160-200,
150-170 in big squares, 120-130 in big rounds; Good Grass 160-180, 150-
160 in big squares, 100-120 in big rounds; Fair Grass 120-140, 100-120 in
big squares and 90-110 in big rounds; Utility Grass 60-80, 60-65 in big
squares, 45-50 in big rounds. Straw prices were 2.50-3.50 per bale, 130-
150 per ton in small squares and 110-135 in big squares and 70-90 in big
rounds.
Southern: Southern Illinois producers reported hay trading was slow to
moderate, with moderate demand, and prices were mostly 10 to 20 dollars
lower. Straw prices were mostly steady, with moderate demand and moderate
offerings. Premium Alfalfa was 240-260, 220 in big squares; Good Alfalfa
200-240, 175-200 in big squares, 120-140 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa 120-
160, 120-150 big squares, 90-110 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa 80-100,
80-100 in big squares and 60-80 in big rounds. Premium Mix 240-260, 210-
220 big squares; Good Mix 200-240, 180-200 in big squares, 100-130 in big
rounds; Fair Mix 160-200, 120-150 in big squares, 100-110 in big rounds;
Utility Mix 60-80, 70-100 in big rounds. Premium Grass 180-200, 160-170
in big squares; Good Grass 160-180, 150-160 in big squares, 130 in big
rounds; Fair Grass 120-140, 90-110 in big rounds, 100-120 in big squares;
Utility Grass 60-80, 50-70 in big rounds. Straw was 2.50-3.50 per bale;
110-130 per ton in big squares, 70-90 in big rounds and 130-150 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
www.ams.usda.gov/mncs/mn_reports/gx_gr310.txt
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