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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Medium Square 3x3      25        150.0   150    F.O.B.