South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass steady.  Good demand with 
several inches of snow experienced this last week.  Transportation 
impacted again from the snow making moving hay difficult.  More snow and 
artic temperatures expected for the area next week. All hay and straw 
sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Large Squares, 200.00-230.00; Small Squares, 
235.00.  Premium: Large Rounds, 165.00-190.00.  Good: Large Rounds, 
140.00-150.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00.  Utility: Large 
Rounds, 85.00-100.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 230.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 235.00.

   Grass:  Good: Large Rounds, 130.00-150.00.  Fair: Large Rounds, 
105.00-120.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 85.00-100.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 175.00.  Good: Large 
Rounds, 135.00-150.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 175.00; Large Squares 120.00-130.00.

   Millet Hay: Large Rounds, 120.00.

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

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Rounds, 120.00

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium: Large Rounds, 125.00.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

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