South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Very limited reported sales of hay and bedding materials this
week, bulk of the reported prices are from two weeks ago.  All hay and bedding materials 
continue to sell steady to higher, with limited avaiable supplies.  Demand is good to 
very good, with good interest especially from West River and the western neighboring states.
Hay producers are mostly sold out for the year, or have decided to hold onto whatever stocks
they may have available until after 1st cutting is started.  Much of the state has received
moisture to some degree, with totals varying, bringing spring planting to a halt.  Another round
of moisture is forecasted for this weekend and many row-crop farmers are working as quickly as
possible to get their crops in ahead of another potential rain delay. 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, Delivered 30 miles
150.00.

   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, 110.00-130.00.
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.