2005 Year in Review

Hay-Straw Auctions Continue for Winter 2005

The Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council will continue their hay and straw auctions at the Orangeville Boco MiniMart parking lot, Route 26, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s beginning at 11 a.m. The auctions will continue through April 23.

Consignments should arrive by 10:30 a.m. It is encouraged that the hay be quality tested 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) be brought with the consignment. Hay analysis will not be provided on site. A list of forage testing laboratories is available at Extension offices.

There will be no consignment fee for members of the Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council. Non-members will be charged $10 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 ($25) to the organization for the January through December year can be paid at the auctions.

Questions about the auctions can be directed to B & M Hay Auctions (608) 938-4822), Don Brown, Jr. (815-865-5471), or the Stephenson County Extension Office (815-235-4125).

by  Editor, theCity1.com
February 3, 2005