SF_GR311   
Sioux Falls, SD    Fri May 17, 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.  Demand very
good as available supply of hay is very tight.  Temps finally warmed this
week, more like summertime as many areas saw the mercury rise to 95 degrees
or higher coupled with 30mph winds which only made dry conditions worse,
however nice rain fell midweek across Eastern South Dakota, many areas around
half an inch, with more forecast through the weekend into next week is
providing much needed relief.  Alfalfa stands have finally greened and are
actually growing now that temps rose.  First cutting will be delayed because of
the cold temps in April and the first two weeks in May.  Winterkill of alfalfa
is being noticed in many areas, it is also reported to be a problem in other
states.

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 300.00; Large Rounds, 280.00-285.00.

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

   Grass:  Fair:  Large Rounds, 220.00.  

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 100.00 delivered.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

  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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