This months auction hay market was steady compared to last month. The lack of moisture is a concern across the state of Iowa. There is still a heavy amount of hay stored.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 17.50/bale | 29.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 6.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 42.50/bale | 21.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4–6/bale | 200.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 37.50–42.50/bale | 39.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 22.50/bale | 18.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30–75/bale | 99.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 75–85/bale | 50.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–4.25/bale | 235.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75–6.00/bale | 108.00 |
| Medium Round | — | — | 50.00–57.50/bale | 50.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 6.75/bale | 48.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50/bale | 48.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 1.75/bale | 128.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 10.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 11.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 30–35/bale | 31.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 20.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 2.00–2.50/bale | 175.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50–3.75/bale | 120.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 15–50/bale | 93.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30.00–47.50/bale | 217.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 17.50/bale | 54.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 27.50/bale | 27.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 35/bale | 18.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 38.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 4.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50/bale | 120.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 40/bale | 10.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 28.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 10.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 42.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 30–60/bale | 158.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 40–70/bale | 21.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4–6/bale | 100.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 2.25/bale | 96.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75/bale | 96.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 62.50/bale | 7.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 80/bale | 11.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 52.50–55.00/bale | 68.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 75/bale | 15.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 27.50–32.50/bale | 12.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 30/bale | 6.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 67.50/bale | 22.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45–55/bale | 43.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 60/bale | 30.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 40–60/bale | 132.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 37.50–45.00/bale | 35.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 85–100/bale | 20.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 48.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 15.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 2.00–3.25/bale | 140.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 1.00–1.75/bale | 141.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 2.50–3.25/bale | 60.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 67.50/bale | 10.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 36.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Medium Round | — | — | 12.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 5.00–12.50/bale | 40.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 30.00–37.50/bale | 40.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 121.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25–4.25/bale | 200.00 |