SF_GR311  
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri Oct 13, 2017    USDA-SD Dept of Ag Market News

Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market 
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay traded mostly steady.  Demand and 
interest in Eastern South Dakota moderate, with better demand coming from West 
River.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 150.00-170.00.  Premium to Supreme:  Large 
Squares, 150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00; Large Rounds, 125.00.  
Fair:  Large Squares, 120.00; Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00, Old Crop 105.00.  
Utility to Fair:  Large Squares & Rounds, 85.00-90.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 165.00; 17 pct 170.00.  Alfalfa Meal: 17 
pct 175.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, Old 
Crop 130.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 110.00.  Large Rounds, 90.00.

   Bean Straw:  Large Squares, 55.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 45.00 Old Crop
 
  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
         Erika Goette, Market Reporter 605-372-8350 
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sf_gr311.txt
         www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage

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