South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay remain steady, few
reported sales however.  Demand moderate for alfalfa, good for
high quality grass hay to start calves on feed.  Cool weather early
in the week, which slowed down drying of hay, followed up by 4-6 inches
of rain in SE SD basically ruining any cut hay.   All hay and straw sold by
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. 

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium to Supreme: Large Squares, 200.00; Small Squares,
220.00 (6.50 per bale).  Good:  Large Rounds, 150.00-170.00.  Fair:
 Large Squares, 150.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 90.00.

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

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No reported sales.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 170.00 (5.00 per bale; Large Rounds,
140.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 120.00; Small Squares, 4.50 per bale.

   Cornstalks:  No reported sales.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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