SF_GR311 Sioux Falls, SD Fri May 3, 2019 USDA-SD Dept of Ag Market News South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Hay prices steady with very few reported sales this week. Very wet ground conditions remain an issue, making for very difficult transportation. Demand remains very good for all types of hay and bedding. More rain cooler temperatures expected this weekend making yard conditions continue to be poor. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 200.00-210.00. Good: Large Squares, 180.00-190.00. Fair: Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-165.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00-128.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 235.00; 17 pct 245.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 250.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-175.00. Straw: Large Rounds, 110.00; Large Squares 40.00 per bale. Corn Stalks: No Reported Sales. West River: Alfalfa: No Reported Sales. Grass: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa guidelines (domestic livestock use and not more than 10 pct grass) Quality ADF NDF RFV TDN-100 pct TDN-90 pct CP Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22 Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22 Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20 Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18 Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16 RFV calculated using the WI/MN formula. TDN calculated using the western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100 pct dry matter. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100 pct dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value more than testing results. Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Utility Under 5 Source: USDA-SD Dept of Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD Ross Kotewa, Market Reporter 605-372-8350 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sf_gr311.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 1142c rmk