South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Very light reported sales of alfalfa and grass this
week.  Prices mostly steady.  Demand is good to very good, as very tight hay supplies
combine with wintery weather conditions. South Dakota is experiencing a spring Blizzard,
into the weekend, with forecasted totals varying across the state with totals over 20 inches in some areas.  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; 185.00 Del to WI.

   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; 55.00-65.00 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.