South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa steady on all grades, grass sales are
too few reported to compare.  Very good demand for hay and highest demand
for high feed value hay for calves and especially dairies.  Which is making
 difficult for dairy producers to acquire with already tight margins. Good 
demand for all types of bedding as warmer than average winter weather makes
for muddy yard conditions.  Weather out look for the next week is expected 
to be warmer than average with little to no snow in the forecast.  All hay 
and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Small Squares, 7.00 per bale; Large Squares, 
205.00-230.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Good: Large Rounds,
160.00.  Fair: Large Rounds, 130.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

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

   Grass:  Good: Large Squares, 150.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares, 185.00.  Good:  Large
Rounds, 140.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 120.00-135.00.

   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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