USDA South Dakota Hay 08/15 16:45 AMS_3183 South Dakota Direct Hay Report Released on August 15, 2024 Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/16/2024 VOLUME This Week Last Reported Last Year (08/05/2024) Bales: Hay 600 Straw 1000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1600 Tons: Hay 150 1200 3775 Straw 50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 200 1200 3775 ====================================================================== Compared to last week, demand and movement has been a lot slower than normal, producers are saying it has been quiet. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor Website South Dakota is 62% normal soil moisture, 38% abnormally dry soil moisture, 22% moderate dry soil moisture, 11% severe dry soil moisture. According to the National Weather Service temperature has been average for this time of year for the entire state, precipitation in Northeast South Dakota has been higher than normal. Southeast South Dakota has had lower precipitation than normal. Alfalfa Quality Guidelines Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ **TDN-100% **TDN-90% 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 . **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage). Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Low Under 5. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hay Conventional -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfalfa Fair Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 50 105.0 105 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou Grass Fair Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Round 100 100.0 100 F.O.B. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Straw Conventional -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corn Stalk Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Round 25 50.0 50 F.O.B. Wheat Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 25 120.0 120 F.O.B.