This months auction sold 898 Small Squares, 47 Large Squares, and 297 Large Rounds. With 16 Consignors bring us 23 lots in total with 36 bidder numbers handed out and 27 of those bidders getting some hay bought. Still a lot of hay from the past summer with very little consumer buying or interest. Farmers in the fields & busy so low inventory quantity came into the sale along with low numbers of buyers. Please take note: it hasn't rained here since August and is very very dry seeing possible price increases to come if it stays this dry.
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ 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).
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Low Under 5
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 67.50/bale | 12.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 3.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 57.50/bale | 14.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 40/bale | 32.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50–67.50/bale | 84.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 7.75–8.75/bale | 96.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45–65/ton | 22.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 69.00 |
| Large Square 4x4 | — | — | 35–40/bale | 28.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 104.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3/bale | 70.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 65/bale | 20.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 65–70/ton | 6.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 5/bale | 87.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75/ton | 13.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4.00–5.25/bale | 135.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Large Square 4x4 | — | — | 75/bale | 10.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Square 4x4 | — | — | 75/bale | 9.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 21.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 7.50/bale | 96.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3/bale | 152.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 77.50–80.00/bale | 14.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–4.00/bale | 40.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3/bale | 105.00 |