Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa hay movement is at a near standstill, grass and bedding materials seeing a little more demand.  Many hay sellers are noting that end-users are looking for lower quality grass and straw to stretch rations.  Mild spring weather has many farmers starting to get machinery ready for spring tillage and planting.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 160.00-165.00.  Premium/Supreme:  Large Rounds,
100.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 75.00.  
Utility/Fair:  Large Rounds, 90.00.  Utility:  Large Squares, 80.00; Large Rounds, 85.00.  

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 145.00; 17 pct 150.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 155.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 110.00-125.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 75.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Squares, 80.00; Large Rounds, 85.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 55.00-65.00 delivered 30 miles.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.