Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

SF_GR311   
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri Feb 08, 2013    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 remain mostly steady.  Very good demand for all qualities 
of hay.  Very good interest this week by buyers, as many seem to be preparing ahead of the winter
storm that is forecasted to hit the region Sunday with anywhere from 4-8 inches of snow for the 
Sioux Falls area and as much as 12-18 inches of snow for the northern parts of the state.  
The margin between high quality alfalfa and grinding quality is narrowing.  Hay supplies 
continue to be tight.  Several producers are reporting that they are sold out for the year 
or are down to just a few loads left to sell.  

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 270.00-280.00; Large Squares, 300.00.  Good:  
Large Rounds, 250.00.  Fair to Good:  Large Rounds, 245.00-275.00.  Utility:  Large
Rounds, 240.00.  

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  16 pct 315.00, 15 pct 305.00.  Alfalfa Meal:  17
pct 318.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large ROunds, 190.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 150.00.   
CRP:  Large Rounds, 135.00-150.00.
 
   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 250.00.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 175.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 70.00-80.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Rounds, 100.00; Small Squares, 4.00 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
         Erika Sorenson, Market Reporter 605-372-8350 
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_LS311
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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