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$2.27 to $2.30 on the Northern Neck. The Chicago price was $2.48 with Baltimore $2.36% to $2.42.
HAY
Bad weather in Virginia spurred demand for hay somewhat in the last week or two, and this has been reflected in a slight price boost.
There is plenty of h^y around, however. Virginia on-farm stocks January 1 were 13 per cent over a year ago. Neighboring states had stocks near or above a year earlier.
Even so, buyers had better watch hay quality. 1961 was a good growing season, but rain and humidity at curing time cut quality.
If you have good quality hay to sell, it will probably pay you to hold onto it a while longer. Demand—and prices—for quality hay should strengthen further. Producers with poor quality hay should be looking for a market.
Hay prices offered and paid farmers in the Shenandoah Valley area last week were: No. 2 leafy alfalfa, around $35; No. 2 clover, $25; timothy, $19 to $22; orchard grass, $25; and straw, $20.
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