Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay traded mostly steady.  Demand and 
interest in Eastern South Dakota moderate, with better demand coming from West 
River.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 150.00-170.00.  Premium to Supreme:  Large 
Squares, 150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00; Large Rounds, 125.00.  
Fair:  Large Squares, 120.00; Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00, Old Crop 105.00.  
Utility to Fair:  Large Squares & Rounds, 85.00-90.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 165.00; 17 pct 170.00.  Alfalfa Meal: 17 
pct 175.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, Old 
Crop 130.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 110.00.  Large Rounds, 90.00.

   Bean Straw:  Large Squares, 55.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 45.00 Old Crop