Hay was up 5-10% over all. Fear of drought in central Iowa still lingers. Lots of hay ground expected to go out of production this year due to high cost of production and low market prices. Expected markets to stay soft through the summer leading into fall.
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 | — | — | 57.50–65.00/bale | 14.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 26.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 62.50/bale | 5.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 20–25/bale | 84.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 26.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–4.00/bale | 78.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 35/bale | 3.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4/bale | 50.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 47.50/bale | 17.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 50/bale | 20.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 14.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 62.50/bale | 15.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 40–55/bale | 27.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 70.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 6.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 33.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 12.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4/bale | 50.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 8.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45–55/bale | 89.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 40.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 57.50/bale | 40.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 2.75/bale | 26.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 77.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 2.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 120.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Small Square Bundled | — | — | 3.00–3.25/bale | 168.00 |
| Small Square Bundled | — | — | 4/bale | 210.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 8.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 55/bale | 13.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 45/bale | 10.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 40–45/bale | 15.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 50/bale | 16.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 45/bale | 10.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 70/bale | 4.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 52.50/bale | 8.00 |