SF_GR311 Sioux Falls, SD Fri Sep 20, 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: Alfalfa and grass mostly steady, reported sales still rather limited. Good demand for high quality alfalfa hay, especially from out of state buyers, demand only moderate for lower quality hay as this supply is more plentiful due to the persistent summer rains. After the heavy rains a week ago the sun came out and warmed up greatly, but more rain in the forecast for the weekend still making it hard to put up hay without rain on it. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 230.00; Small Squares, 6.50 per bale. Fair to Good: Large Squares, 165.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00. Utility: Large Rounds and Squares, 100.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 245.00; 17 pct 250.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 255.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 120.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 80.00- 110.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 65.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares, 225.00. Fair: Large Squares, 135.00. Sudan Grass: Large Rounds, baleage 100.00 delivered. Straw: Large Rounds, 90.00-100.00. Large Squares, 110.00-120.00. 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 Justin Lumpkin, Officer in Charge 605-372-8350 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sf_gr311.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 730c jll