South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay and bedding sold steady to firm this
past week.  Demand is moderate to good from East River, with good demand noted in
the Western half of the state.  Interest is best from West River, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Hay supplies are tightening, as many producers have already contracted much of what 
they still have in their yards.  Lower quality grinding type hay is the most sought
after, with limited availablity.  Late last week and early this week more moisture
was received across much of the state in either rain or snow depending on location.
Yards are very soft and some hay producers are unable to reach their stacks due to
the mud.  Spring road weight restrictions have been posted across much of the state.
All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 150.00-180.00;
Large Rounds, 150.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 155.00-165.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00.

   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; 145.00 Del.

   Grass:  Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.  

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 115.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00; 65.00 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 to Premium:
 Large Rounds, 165.00 Del.