South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  All classes of hay steady on this week.  Very 
good demand due to continuing low inventory in South Dakota.  Warmer than 
average weather is helping the snow melt and continues impact the 
flooding of the region.  Flood waters starting to recede as water flows 
down-stream.  Hay transportation continues to be impacted by closed roads 
from this flooding.  Transportation issues and low inventory levels 
making demand continue to be very good.  All hay and straw sold by the 
ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 200.00-220.00; Large Rounds, 200.00. 
Supreme:  Large Rounds, 165.00.  Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-160.00.  
Fair:  Large Rounds, 135.00-140.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 230.00; 17 pct 240.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 245.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 170.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds and Squares, 120.00-140.00 and 40.00-52.00 per 
bale.

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 65.00.

  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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