South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Very light reported sales, as many producers
and brokers are sold out or strictly moving contracts made earlier in the
year until New Crop is available.  Demand light to moderate, as many cattle
have been turned out onto summer pastures.  Recent rains across much of the
state has made slight improvements to the drought monitor map, with 39 percent
of the state experiencing Abnormall Dry to Moderate Drought Conditions.  The
rains however have also hindered spring planting with row crop planting well behind
the 5 year average.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Fair:  Large Rounds, 135.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 175.00; 17 pct 180.00.  Alfalfa
Meal:  17 pct 185.00.  

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 135.00.

   Wheat Straw:  No Reported Sales.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 70.00.

West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales.

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, Delivered 120.00