South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All hay and bedding materials continue to sell steady to
higher, with limited avaiable supplies.  Demand is good to very good, as the cold wet 
spring has increased the need for betting materials and delayed pasture turnout.  
Interest is very good from all areas of the state, with most interest coming from the 
western half of the state.  Hay supplies are scarce as last summers drought conditions, 
followed by a winter with heavy snowfall for many areas and then a delayed spring has 
many cattle feeders and ranchers using up their reserve feed stores they had on hand. 
Spring may had finally arrived, as temperatures are returning to more normal levels and 
things are starting to dry up a little.  Spring field work is starting to happen across 
the state however there is thought that the frost may not be completely out of the ground 
yet in the northern tier counties.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 180.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 150.00-155.00;
Large Rounds, 150.00.  Fair:  Large Squares, 145.00; 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.

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

   Wheat Straw:  Large Squares, 125.00-135.00; Delivered 30 miles 140.00.  
Large Rounds, 80.00-120.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00-70.00.

West River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 185.00 Del.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 185.00 Del.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 185.00 Del. 

   Straw:  Large Rounds 130.00 Del.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 120.00 Del.