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:  Premium:  Large Squares, 185.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale; 
Large Rounds, 135.00.  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:  Premium: Large Squares, 150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 
125.00, Small Lots 60.00 per bale, Large Rounds, 110.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00 
per bale. Fair: Large Rounds, 125.00

   Millet Hay:  Large Rounds, 125.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 100.00-115.00.  

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

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 40.00, 60.00 Del on a short haul.