USDA South Dakota Hay                              01/24 13:15
SF_GR311  
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri Jan 24, 2020    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 hay steady.  Good
demand for all types and qualities of hay, but demand for the high
quality alfalfa and grass is vastly better than it is for the lower
qualities.  Supplies of high quality hay are much more limited.
A severe winter storm moved across the eastern part of the state last
week, bringing half a foot of snow and 50-60 mph winds, along with
temps far below zero.  There is a good amount of snow cover across much
of the state, keeping the need for supplemental feeding of beef cows.
Good demand remains for straw and corn stalks.  All hay and straw sold by
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 300.00.  Premium:  Large Squares,
250.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Squares, 225.00-
235.00.  Fair:  Large Squares, 180.00; Large Rounds, 120.00-150.00.
Utility:  Large Rounds and Squares, 110.00-130.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 230.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.50 per bale; Large Squares, 160.00.
Good:  Large Squares, 110.00 Western SD; Large Rounds, 120.00-140.00.  
Fair:  Large Rounds, 110.00-120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per
ton.  Good:  Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 140.00.  Fair:  Large
Rounds, 120.00-125.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 100.00.  Small Squares, 5.50 per bale.

   Corn Stalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00-60.00 per bale.

   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

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