Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  Reported hay sales are very light this week.  Demand
and interest is very light at best, as end-users are just not looking to get hay
laid into their yards this time of year.  The US Drought Monitor released on April
27th, shows no drought areas for Eastern South Dakota.  Planting season continues to
be slow going, as cool temps and small rain showers have kept farmers from the fields. 
All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:   Premium:  Large Squares, 150.00.  Good to Premium:  Large Squares, 125.00.

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

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 150.00.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00.