Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay fully steady, on a
limited reported volume.  Demand just moderate, overall.  The mild
weather conditions are lessening the need for supplemental feed
which is allowing cow-calf producers to keep their cattle turned
out and grazing, whether it is on grass or stalk fields.  As
the corn harvest is finished and the weather has been dry many
corn stalk bales are being made.  All hay and straw sold by the ton
FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Small Squares, 6.50 per bale (220.00 per ton);
Large Squares, 200.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 160.00-185.00; Small
Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 110.00-135.00,
Large Squares, 110.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 95.00-100.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 170.00; 17 pct 175.00.  Alfalfa
Meal:  17 pct 180.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium: Large Squares, 150.00.  Good: Large
Large Rounds, 135.00.

   Grass:  Good to Premium:  Large Rounds, 135.00.  Good:  Large
Squares, 125.00-130.00.  Large Rounds, 120.00. Fair: Large Rounds,
110.00-125.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 1 load very clean 120.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 40.00-50.00, 60.00 Del on a short haul.
Large Rounds, in Northern SD 75.00.