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 
becomes harder to find.  Very good demand for hay with sub-artic winter 
weather experienced the area.  Transportation continues to be a problem 
as cold weather and snow makes moving hay difficult. Warm weather this 
weekend will help transportation until cooler weather returns midway 
through next week. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless 
otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Large Squares, 190.00-220.00; Small Squares, 6.00-
7.50 per bale.  Premium: Large Rounds, 170.00-180.00.  Good: Large Rounds, 
140.00-155.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 130.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 
95.00-100.00.

   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, 4.00-5.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 100.00; Large 
Squares 120.00-130.00.

   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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