Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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Sioux Falls, SD    Fri Aug 10, 2012    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, 5.00 to 15.00 in a limited comparison for
alfalfa, grass not well tested last week for comparison but a higher
undertone is evident.  Very good demand for all classes of hay as supply
is very tight for this time of year.  Drought conditions remain in the 
southern tier and all of the western side of the state.

  Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares 250.00.  Good:  Large Squares 250.00.  Fair:  Large Squares 230.00-240.00.  Utility:  Large Squares and Rounds 180.00-190.00.

  Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  17 pct 275.00, 15 pct 265.00.  Alfalfa Meal:  17
pct 278.00.

  Mixed Alfalfa/Grass:  No reported sales.
 
  Grass:  Premium:  Large Squares 220.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds 165.00.

  Corn Stalks:  Large Rounds 70.00.

         
  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_LS311
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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