SF_GR311 Sioux Falls, SD Fri Dec 14, 2018 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: Alfalfa steady to instances of 25.00 higher. Too few reported sales of grass to compare. Very good demand for high feed value hay suitable for dairies as supplies of that quality are much more limited. Large Squares are hard to come by as the wet summer made for poor curing conditions, producers had to put the hay up in a round bale, in order for it to keep. Good demand remains for stalks and straw as the wet weather this fall has greatly increased the need for bedding. With the moisture received the past few weeks the window for baling corn stalks has closed. Beef cows are out grazing corn stalks in areas that missed the heavier snows, which is helping them to lessen the need for forage supplementation. Warmer than average weather in the forecast for the weekend through next week. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Supreme: Small Squares, 6.50-7.50 per bale; Large Squares, 230.00. Premium: Large Squares, 200.00. Good: Large Squares, 180.00; Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Squares, 150.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 100.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 195.00. Grass: Good: Large Squares, 150.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 140.00, 155.00 del. Straw: Large Squares, 120.00, 135.00 del. Cornstalks: No Reported Sales. West River: Alfalfa: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: No Reported Sales. Grass: No Reported Sales. Straw: 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 Justin Lumpkin, Officer in Charge 605-372-8350 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sf_gr311.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 1200c jll