South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Light reported sales again this week.  Demand
is light for low quality grinding cow hay, moderate to good for higher testing
hay more suited for dairies. Interest is light to moderate.  3rd cutting alfalfa
is underway and has potential to be some of the higher quality hay so far for the
year as the weather pattern has been drier and lower humidity allowing hay to cure
in a timely manner.  Wheat harvest is in full swing which means new crop straw is 
starting to become available.  South Dakota is experiencing limited drought characteristics
currently, however much of the Southern Plains states and the South Western states
are in Severe to Exceptional Drought (D2-D4). All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, 
unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 200.00; Small Squares, 210.00 (6.50 per bale).  
Good to Premium:  Large Squares, 170.00.  Good:  Large Squares, 170.00.  

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00.  Alfalfa
Meal:  17 pct 195.00.  

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Small Squares, 200.00  Good:  Large
Rounds, 150.00. 

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00-5.50 per bale.  Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00.  
Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 100.00

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  Small Squares, 4.00 per bale New Crop. 

West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.