South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher
this past week.  Demand is good, as wintery weather continues to hold on, with
colder than normal temperatures and rain/snow mix.  Interest is good to very good,
as hay supplies are tightening up as we get closer to when we normally anticipate
new crop being available.   Best demand is seen for grinding quality hay and bedding
materials.  Very soft field and road conditons have created some logistical issues
for both loading and delivering hay.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless 
otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 180.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 155.00-165.00.
Fair:  Large Rounds, 140.00.

   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:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 135.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 110.00.
Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.  

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 125.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 45.00; 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.