South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass steady with lower undertones 
as inventory of high quality hay dwindles.  Good demand for hay with cold 
winter weather and snow returned to the area.  Transportation of hay was 
busy earlier in the week before the winter storms hit, but though finding 
transportation for some loads continues to be an issue.
All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Large Squares, 225.00; Small Squares, 7.00 per 
bale.  Premium: Large Rounds, 170.00.  Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-160.00.  
Fair:  Large Rounds, 130.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 205.00; 17 pct 215.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 225.00.

   Grass:  Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00.  Utility: Large Rounds,
100.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds,
120.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 120.00-140.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00-60.00.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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