RH_GR310 Richmond, VA Thu Jan 7, 2021 USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News Virginia Hay Report Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Jan 6, 2021 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. 90 tons Alfalfa Small round Good 48.00 per bale, wet wrapped Alfalfa-Orchardgrass mix Large square Good 76.00 per bale 53.00 per bale, wet wrapped Small square Premium 6.00-7.50 per bale Good 2.50-4.60 per bale Large round Good 37.00 per bale, wet wrapped Mixed Grass Large square Good 36.00-46.00 per bale Small square Good 2.50-3.20 per bale Large round Good 63.00-105.00 27.50-32.00 per bale Orchardgrass Large round Good 37.50 per bale Fair 18.00 per bale Straw Large square Wheat 22.00-30.00 per bale Small square Wheat 2.75 per bale Large round Wheat 34.00 per bale Corn Fodder Large round 22.50 per bale The following can be used to estimate bale weights: Alfalfa Other (Orchardgrass, Timothy, Mixed) Small Square 45-55 lbs 35-45 lbs Large Square 750-850 lbs 650-750 lbs Small Round under 1000 lbs under 1000 lbs Large Round over 1000 lbs over 1000 lbs 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 1000e jsh jcs