Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:   Alfalfa and grass hay sold mostly steady.  Demand
mostly moderate as recent rains across much of the eastern half of the state has
alleviated some of the Drought Conditions and green grass is being seen in many
East River pastures.  Interest remains moderate to good, especially for lower quality
cow hay, however higher testing dairy quality hay has started to receive additional
interest.  The weather pattern this summer has made it very challenging at times to
get hay put up in a timely manner due to summer showers, heavy dews and high humidty.
US Drought Monitor Map released on Aug 17th, has 89.5 percent of the state in some
degree of moisture deficit with 5.75 percent experiencing Extreme Drought.  All hay
and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 150.00-165.00;
Small Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00 Delivered Short Haul.
Fair:  Large Squares, 115.00. Utility to Fair:  Large Squares, 100.00-115.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 160.00; 17 pct 165.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 170.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 150.00.  Good to Premium:  Large Rounds, 
120.00 Delivered Short Haul.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 130.00; Small Squares, 4.50 per bale.
Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00 Delivered 60 miles.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 115.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 75.00 out of the field; Large Squares 80.00 out of the
field.  Large Squares and Rounds, 100.00 FOB the yard.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.