South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices were higher with very few sales 
reported.  Average late spring temperatures and little rain improved 
ground conditions and hay transportation.  Very good demand for all types 
of hay and bedding in this active market.  Growers are starting to cut 
and bail new crop bringing much needed supply stability.  Corn planted in 
South Dakota at 44% with 13% emerged as of Monday; compared to 96% 
planted and 80% emerged on the 5 year average.  Soybeans planted in South 
Dakota at 14% with 2% emerged as of Monday; compared to 82% planted and 
51% emerged on the 5 year average.  Pasture and range condition reported 
on Monday 19% Excellent, 53% Good, and 24% Fair.  Cooler temperatures and 
with light rain expected this weekend and next weekend.  All hay and 
straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: New Crop Large Squares, 225.00-250.00. Premium: Old 
Crop Large Squares, 220.00.  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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