SF_GR311   
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri May 24, 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 of hay fully steady.  Very good demand
for all classes of hay and bedding as supply continues to tighten up.  Many
cattle producers have turned cattle out on pasture, helping to relieve some
of the pressure on the market.  Rain this past week continues to delay spring
planting in some areas.  Hay producers are thinking first cutting could be 
one to two weeks out yet depending on location.  Winter kill is reported as 
a problem not only in the eastern areas of South Dakota but also in other
states.  

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 280.00; Delivered short haul 280.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  16 pct 305.00, 15 pct 295.00.  Alfalfa Meal:  17
pct 308.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 260.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 165.00-220.00.  

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 85.00-100.00 delivered.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Rounds, Delivered short haul 130.00.

  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
         Erika Sorenson, Market News Reporter 605-372-8350 
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_LS311
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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