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Hay prices soar in local markets

USDA Market News reports that Central Illinois hay auctions are hitting high levels.
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Published: Jul 27, 2012
This week's Central Illinois hay prices are soaring, with prices $2.75 to $3.00 higher at some auctions.

At the Arthur sale barn, small square bales of premium quality alfalfa hay sold for as high as $13.00 each.  Good quality hay was selling between $6.25-$8.00/bale.   Large round bales were selling at $135.00 for a 5x6 size, and $105.00 for a 5x5 bale.

At Shelbyville, alfalfa and alfalfa-orchard grass bales of hay were selling between $7.00 and $9.00 per bale.

In Congerville, premium quality alfalfa hay was selling between $6.50-$7.25/bale.

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