Hay auction results 03/22/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2008

Here are the results from the March 22 hay and straw auction in Orangeville, IL sponsored by the NW IL Forage and Grassland Council and supported by University of Illinois Extension.

Lot 1 190 small squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $2.90/bale

Lot 2 190 small squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $2.80/bale

Lot 3 12 large squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $65/bale

Lot 4 145 small squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $3.20/bale

Lot 5 12 large squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $59/bale

Lot 6 12 large squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $56/bale

Lot 7 12 large squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $57.50/bale

Lot 8 6 large rounds (~ 1300 lb. ea.), 3^rd crop alfalfa, $85/bale ($131/ton)

Lot 9 16 large squares (~ 700 lb. ea.), 1^st crop alfalfa + ryegrass, $53/bale ($151/ton)

Lot 10 12 large squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $52/bale

Lot 11 8 large squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $57/bale

Lot 12 16 large squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $54/bale

Lot 13 6 large squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $52.50/bale

Lot 14 8 large squares, 2^nd crop alfalfa, $66/bale

Lot 15 15 large squares, 3^rd crop alfalfa, $59/bale

The next auction will be Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11 am at the Boco MinMart on Route 26, Orangeville, IL.

The Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council have been hosting their hay and straw auctions at the Orangeville Boco MiniMart parking lot, Route 26, on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday's beginning at 11 am. The last auction will be April 26.

Consignments should arrive by 10:30 am. It is preferred, but not required, that hay lots have a certified scale ticket on the day of the auction. This will allow hay to be sold by the ton, rather than by the bale. Straw is typically not weighed and is sold by the bale.

Quality tested hay is encouraged, and a copy of the analysis indicating at least the crude protein, fiber (acid detergent fiber and/or neutral detergent fiber) and relative feed value (RFV) or relative forage quality (RFQ) be brought with the consignment. Hay analysis will not be provided on site. A list of forage testing laboratories is available at University of Illinois Extension offices.

There will be no consignment fee for members of the Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council. Non-members will be charged $10.00 and this will be collected prior to the auction. B & M Hay Auctions will retain a 6% commission fee from the sale proceeds and 3% for no-sale lots. Sellers can outline their delivery terms as

in the past. A skid loader will be available for reloading hay and straw at the sale site.

Dues ($30.00) to the organization for the January through December 2008 year can be paid at the auctions.

Questions about the auctions can be directed to Jim McNeil, B & M Hay Auctions (608-938-4822 or 608-293-9999), or Don Brown, Jr. (815-238-8372).