South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Too few reported sales to offer a price
comparison.  Moderate demand for all classes of hay.  The market has
begun to feel some price pressure as hay has moved from west to east.
Supplies of high testing dairy hay remain tight, but lower qualities
have become abundant.  Area hay auctions have had large supplies on 
offer in recent weeks as well.  Warmer weather again this week has 
helped the snow to melt, except for northeast SD there is a lot of
bare ground.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium: Small Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Good:  Large 
Squares, 200.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 230.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No reported sales.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Straw:  Small squares, 5.50 per bale.

   Corn Stalks:  No reported sales.

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