SF_GR311 Sioux Falls, SD Thu Jul 2, 2009 USDA-SD Ag Market News Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB field or stack. Compared to last week all classes of reported hay rather steady. Limited sales this week. Hay growers busy cutting, raking, and baling 2nd cutting of alfalfa. Mild, dry weather this week allowing producers to get their hay put up quickly. Buyer inquiry good for most classes. Demand good for high quality hay as much of the first cutting was rained on in the swath. Alfalfa pellets steady. Alfalfa: Premium large squares 125.00; Good 120.00, large rounds 100.00; Utility 50.00-65.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets 17 pct 165.00; 15 percent 150.00. Grass: No reported sales. Straw: Large rounds 20.00 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-South Dakota Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD 605-338-4061 24 hr markets 605-336-7765 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_LS311 1400c jll .