How Hay Auctions Operate

All hay must be at the auction site no later than one and one-half hours prior to sale start time. Hay arriving later may not be listed on the sale order. It may be sold after the sale is complete.

Consigners are urged to list hay in advance of sale with market manager.

Some hay will be sold by N.I.R. tests conducted on the sale day. Test information will be posted on each lot.

Hay will be sold on weight basis unless otherwise determined. A weight ticket from a certified scale must accompany loads

All hay lots must be loaded properly for easy access for core sampling. The auctions reserve the right to reject loads improperly loaded or the lot will be sold subject to buyer approval.

Consigners are responsible for quality and conditions of hay. Any consigner found to be deliberately misrepresenting or altering their product shall be barred from further participation in sales.

Consult market manager for delivery terms.

A Bill of Sale or disclaimer is required.

Minimum sale lot: 40 regular square bales or five large round bales.

The commission rate of 6 percent (or minimum of $6 per load) for both hay and straw and $12 per lot test fee are payable to the sales agency. The bid-in charge is 3 percent.