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Richmond, VA Thu Dec 05, 2019 USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News
***Correction on Alfalfa/Orchardgrass mix***
Virginia Hay Report
Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Wed Dec 04, 2019
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.
35 tons
Alfalfa
Large square
Premium 81.00 per bale, wet wrapped
Alfalfa/Orchardgrass mix
Small square
Premium ***7.50 per bale***
Mixed grass
Large square
Good 65.00-71.00 per bale
Small square
Good 5.25-5.75 per bale
Large round
Good 180.00
Fair 42.00 per bale
Orchardgrass
Large square
Good 66.00 per bale
Small square
Good 5.50-7.50 per bale
Large round
Good 65.00-66.0 per bale
Corn Fodder
Large round 20.00 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
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