Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa sales mostly steady, grass hay no comparable sales.
Demand continues to be mostly light, with interest picking up a little in the past couple
of weeks for grinding quality hay.   Corn and soybean planting has been the main focus for 
many end-users the past couple of weeks.  First cutting alfalfa could be right around the
corner, with some producers thinking they could be opening fields in 7 to 10 days depending
on weather conditions.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:   Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 135.00.
Fair:  Large Squares, 125.00.  Utility:  Large Squares, 90.00; 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 Squares, 95.00; few 75.00 per bale.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 100.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 60.00.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.