GX_GR310
Springfield, IL Fri Dec 7, 2012 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News
Hay Market Report as of Dec 6, 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 2450 tons.
The demand for Illinois hay was moderate to good, as sales activity was
moderate to active, with prices steady to as much as 20 dollars higher.
In the southern areas of the state, producers are still getting some
production from pastures helping to soften demand for Illinois hay. In
other areas, pastures are gone and hay was now the main forage. Demand
for hay was good for all types of hay, especially dairy and horse quality
hay. Some hay producers were either out of hay for sale or inventories
are running low, especially compared to last year. The Illinois Department
of Agriculture has an Illinois Hay Directory on their website. If you have
hay for sale or want to list your needs as a buyer, you can do so at:
www.agr.state.il.us/markets/hay
Northern: Northern Illinois hay trading was moderate to active, with
prices steady to 20 dollars higher. Demand was good with light to moderate
offerings. Straw prices were steady, with moderate demand and moderate
offerings. Premium Alfalfa 260-300, big squares 280-325; Good Alfalfa
240-280, 260-300 in big squares and 210-250 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa
180-220, 200-250 in big squares, 180-210 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa
100-120, 100-140 in big squares, 80-120 in big rounds. Premium Mix
260-300, 280-300 in big squares; Good Mix 240-280, 240-260 in big squares,
170-200 in big rounds; Fair Mix 160-200, 200-240 in big squares, 140-160
in big rounds; Utility Mix 80-120, 100-120 in big squares, 100-120 in big
rounds. Premium Grass 200-240, 240-280 in big squares; Good Grass 160-200,
200-220 in big squares and 150-185 in big rounds; Fair Grass 120-160,
160-180 in big squares, 150-160 in big rounds; Utility Grass 100-120,
120-150 for big squares and 120-150 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 115-135, and big rounds at 70-95.
Central: Central Illinois hay sales were slow to moderate, with prices
steady to 20 dollars higher. Demand was moderate to good, with light to
moderate offerings. Straw prices were steady, with moderate demand and
moderate offerings. Premium Alfalfa 240-280, 270-320 in big squares; Good
Alfalfa 240-260, 260-280 in big squares, 200-250 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa
180-220, 180-200 in big rounds, 180-220 in big squares; Utility Alfalfa
100-120, 100-140 in big squares, and 100-120 in big rounds. Premium Mix
240-280, 240-260 in big squares; Good Mix 200-240, 220-240 in big squares,
170-200 in big rounds; Fair Mix 160-200, 160-200 in big squares, 140-160
in big rounds; Utility Mix 100-120, 100-120 in big rounds. Premium Grass
240-260, 200-240 in big squares, 200-250 in big rounds; Good Grass 200-240,
180-200 in big squares, 150-180 in big rounds; Fair Grass 120-160, 140-160
in big squares and 120-150 in big rounds; Utility Grass 100-120, 120-150
in big squares, 120-150 in big rounds. Straw prices were 2.50-3.50 per bale,
130-150 per ton in small squares and 115-130 in big squares and 70-90 in
big rounds.
Southern: Southern Illinois producers reported hay trading was moderate,
with moderate to good demand, and prices were mostly steady. Straw prices
were steady, with moderate demand and moderate offerings. Premium Alfalfa
was 260-300, with some up to 310, 210-240 in big squares; Good Alfalfa
200-240, 240-260 in big squares, 160-200 in big rounds; Fair Alfalfa 160-
200, 180-200 big squares, 140-150 in big rounds; Utility Alfalfa 100-120,
100-120 in big squares and 100-120 in big rounds. Premium Mix 260-280, 240-
280 big squares; Good Mix 220-240, 220-240 in big squares, 200-220 in big
rounds; Fair Mix 160-200, 160-200 in big squares, 140-160 in big rounds;
Utility Mix 100-120, 100-120 in big rounds. Premium Grass 200-240, 200-225
in big squares; Good Grass 160-200, 175-200 in big squares, 140-180 in big
rounds; Fair Grass 120-160, 120-150 in big rounds, 140-180 in big squares;
Utility Grass 100-120, 120-150 in big rounds, with large squares 120-150.
Straw was 2.50-3.25 per bale; 115-130 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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