South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices steady with very few reported 
sales this week.  Wet ground conditions continue to make it very 
difficult to get hay transported. Demand remains very good for all 
types of hay and bedding.  Rain and scattered snow expected this weekend 
making yard conditions continue to be poor.  All hay and straw sold by
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Rounds, 200.00-210.00.  Good: Large Square, 
180.00-190.00. Fair:  Large Squares, 150.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-165.00.  
Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00-128.00.

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

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 150.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-175.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 110.00.

Corn Stalks: No Reported Sales.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales.

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