Virginia Hay Report
RH_GR310 Richmond, VA Fri Mar 5, 2021 USDA-VA Dept of Ag Market News Virginia Hay Report Rushville Semimonthly Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Mar 3, 2021 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. 33 loads Alfalfa Large square Premium 115.00 per bale Small square Premium 7.25 per bale 3rd cutting Mixed Grass Large square Good 55.00 per bale Large round Good 35.00-50.00 per bale Orchardgrass Small square Good 3.00-3.25 per bale 1st cutting 4.50-5.50 per bale 2nd cutting Straw Large square 24.00-30.00 per bale Corn Fodder 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 0830e bwr lht