Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  Prices continue to hold mostly steady for all classes of hay.
Demand moderate for alfalfa, moderate to good for grass hay and bedding materials.  Interest
continues to pick up, as many feedlots are starting to get calves into their yards and are in 
need of grass and grinding alfalfa for their rations.  Trades continue to be lightly reported,
as corn and soybean harvest is still the main focus of many end-users.  There was a dusting of
snow overnight along the I-29 corridor.  Much of the state has been experiencing high winds and
seasonally colder weather this week.  The US Drought Monitor Map released on Oct 26th showed 
some minor changes with near 6 percent of the state experiencing D3 (Extreme Drought) compared to 
less than 4 percent last week.   All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 170.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, Delivered to the Dairy 165.00;
Small Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 100.00.  
Fair:  Large Squares, 60.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 125.00.  Utility to Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.
Utility:  Large Squares, 100.00; Large Rounds, Delivered to the Dairy 110.00.

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

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Squares, 125.00, Small Lots 60.00 per bale.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Squares, 60.00
per bale. 

   Millet Hay:  Large Rounds, 125.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 110.00.  

   Bean Straw:  Large Squares, 52.50.  Large Rounds, 60.00.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.