USDA South Dakota Hay 04/25 10:30
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South Dakota Direct Hay Report
Released on April 25, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/25/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/14/2025)
Bales:
Hay 470
Straw 60 60
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Total 530 60
Tons:
Hay 525 600
Straw 50 50
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Total 575 650
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Compared to last week movement of hay demand is light planting of new
alfalfa crops have started in some parts of the state.
According to U.S.
Drought Monitor as of April 13, 2025.
Extreme drought (D3) continued to affect much of southeastern Colorado
and portions of adjacent southwestern South Dakota and western Nebraska.
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 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 Wis/Minn formula.
**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.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 0 150.0 0 F.O.B. Old Crop
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 25 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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