Compared to last month 31 consignors bring us 48 lots in total with 47 bidder numbers handed out and 39 of those bidders getting some hay bought. There were 931 Small Squares, 49 Large Squares, and 881 Large Rounds sold. Notes from Paden Lawler (owner):
Moisture has returned to the area after 60 days of no rain but the growing season is now over. Hay is in large quantity in central Iowa & livestock numbers are down reflection in the prices who not much change from last month. Our next hay auction will be December 14th. HPL Auction / Paden Lawler 641-640-0954
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium/Supreme | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 42.50–45.00/bale | 45.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 6.75/bale | 76.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 52.50/bale | 27.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 14.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 57.50–67.50/bale | 88.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 5.50/bale | 115.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 37.50–70.00/bale | 41.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4–8/bale | 111.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 85/bale | 6.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 55.00–57.50/bale | 96.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 47.50/bale | 19.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 25–50/bale | 86.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 40.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50–60.00/bale | 76.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 7.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 14.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75/bale | 125.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 75.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 21.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4.00–4.75/bale | 100.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 65/bale | 24.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 8.50/bale | 70.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 62.50–67.50/bale | 9.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 60/bale | 7.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75–5.00/bale | 112.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 4.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 20.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 24.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 40/bale | 18.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 75/bale | 8.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 70/bale | 30.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 10.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Large Square | — | — | 25.00–32.50/bale | 16.00 |
| Round | — | — | 22.50/bale | 76.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 20/bale | 52.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 6.00–7.25/bale | 125.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 22.50–30.00/bale | 26.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4/bale | 22.00 |