South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices continue to hold at mostly steady levels.
Demand is moderate for the Eastern half of the state, with good demand seen coming
from West River and neighboring states to the west.  Winter weather with freezing
rain is predicted for this weekend.  Road conditions have become a concern as frost 
is starting to go out of the ground in some areas.  Wet and muddy yards have created
some logisitical issues as some bales are freezing to the ground or truckers are 
concerned about getting stuck when loading or unloading.  All hay and straw sold by 
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 150.00-175.00;
Large Rounds, 150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 155.00.  Fair:  Large Squares, 125.00; 
Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 90.00-100.00.

   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; 145.00 Del.

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

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 100.00; 115.00 Del.  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Bean Stubble:  Large Rounds 40.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 40.00; 55.00 Del.

West River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 200.00 Del

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

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