South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay trading steady to firm.
Demand moderate to good, with best demand seen from West River and farther
west.  Interest is best from West River, WY and MT as cattle producers are
needing to supplement feed due to the deep snow and very cold temperatures.
Demand for bedding materials is very good, as the recent moisture and warmer
temps have degraded yard conditions.  Calving season has also arrived and
producers are wanting good dry bedding for new calves.  Near 90 percent of 
the state is experiencing some level of drought. All hay and straw sold by 
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 150.00.  
Good to Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00.  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 Rounds, 135.00.

   Grass:  Good to Premium: Large Rounds, 125.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00.  

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 100.00.  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Bean Stubble:  Large Rounds 35.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 40.00.

West River:
   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 165.00 Del.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Squares and Rounds, 200.00 Del. Good to Premium:
 Large Rounds, 165.00 Del.