South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay continues to sell at mostly steady levels. Demand
moderate to good overall, with better demand coming from the western half of the
state.  Drought conditions are spread across essentially the entire state, with the
the heart of west river experiencing Severe Drought conditions.  Depressed Class III
Milk Futures leave extra income for dairy farmers and they are very price conscious.
Hay supplies are getting harder to come by, as many are either sold out or have committments
made on their hay. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Small Squares, 210.00.  Premium to Supreme: Large Rounds,
140.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 170.00.  Good to Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00.
Good:  Large Squares, 155.00.  Fair to Good:  Large Rounds, 145.00.  Fair:  Large
Squares, 120.00; Large Rounds, 115.00-130.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 175.00; 17 pct 180.00.  Alfalfa
Meal:  17 pct 185.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Squares, 120.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Squares, 75.00-85.00 per bale in Small Lots.  Good to 
Premium: Large Rounds, 135.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 120.00.  

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 110.00-115.00.  Large Rounds, 90.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 45.00, 50.00 del short haul.

West River:
   Alfalfa:  Fair:  Large Rounds, 165.00 Del.

   Grass:  Good to Premium, Large Rounds, 165.00 Del.

   Wheat Straw: No reported sales.