South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass steady as high quality hay 
inventory levels diminish.  Strong demand for hay with artic winter 
weather experienced the area and to continue into next week.  Finding 
transportation continues to be a problem as cold weather and snow makes 
moving hay difficult.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless 
otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Large Squares, 195.00-225.00; Small Squares, 6.50-
7.50 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,
85.00-100.00.

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

   Straw:  Small Squares, 4.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 100.00; Large Squares 125.00-130.00.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 34.00 per bale, 50.00-60.00 per ton.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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