SF_GR314 Sioux Falls, SD Wed May 22, 2013 USDA Dept of Ag Market News Pipestone, MN Hay and Straw Auction for Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Receipts: 35 Loads Week Ago: 29 Loads Year Ago: 35 Loads All prices dollars per ton, except straw, dollars per bale. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Premium: Small Squares, 1 load 270.00; Large Rounds, 5 loads 250.00-265.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 1 load 205.00. Grass: Good: Large Squares, 1 load 250.00; Large Rounds, 4 loads 215.00-245.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 13 loads 170.00-205.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 2 loads 105.00-155.00. Mixed Alfalfa/Grass: Premium: Large Rounds, 2 loads 290.00-295.00. Good: Large Rounds, 5 loads 210.00-255.00. 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 Dept of Ag Market News Service, Sioux Falls, SD Justin Lumpkin, Officer in Charge 605-372-8350 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_GR314.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 0800C jll