Friday, May 24, 2019

South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices remained steady with few sales.  
Cooler temperatures and several inches of rain did not improve ground 
conditions and transportation of hay.  Very good demand for all types of 
hay and bedding.  Corn planted in South Dakota at 60% with 13% emerged as 
of Monday; compared to 76% planted and 30% emerged on the 5 year average.  
Soybeans planted in South Dakota at 21% with 2% emerged as of Monday; 
compared to 39% planted and 6% emerged on the 5 year average.  Pasture 
and range condition reported on Monday 21% Excellent, 51% Good, and 25% 
Fair.  Moderately warmer temperatures and more rain expected this weekend 
and next weekend.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless 
otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 200.00-210.00.  Good: Large Squares, 
180.00-190.00. Fair:  Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-
165.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00-128.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 240.00; 17 pct 250.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 255.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00-150.00.

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

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 110.00; Large Squares 135.00-150.00. 

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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