South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay steady.  Demand moderate
at best currently, demand improving from areas to the south that are
gripped in terrible drought conditions.  Rain early in the week and
high dew points making for poor curing conditions East River.  The
morning dews are very heavy and keeping hay from drying down.  4th
cutting of alfalfa reported to start next week.  Supplies of high
quality hay are more limited East River due to the persistent rain
and poor drying weather.  Hay supplies West River are more plentiful
this year, as last year supplies were very short and virtually no 
carryover.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise
noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Large Squares, 185.00; Small Squares, 210.00 (6.50
per bale).  Good to Premium:  Large Squares, 170.00.  Good:  Large
Squares, 150.00-160.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00.  Utility:  Large
Rounds and Squares, 115.00.

   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:  Large Rounds, 50.00.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.