South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices steady with reported sales being 
moderate.  This week saw warmer temperatures with light rain which 
improved ground conditions and hay transportation.  Hay cutting and 
bailing activity across the region, bringing price stability and easing 
buyer concerns.  Demand still very good for all types of old and new crop 
hay in this active market.  Corn planted in South Dakota at 78% with 56% 
emerged as of Monday; compared to 100% planted and 97% emerged on the 5 
year average.  Soybeans planted in South Dakota at 70% with 36% emerged 
as of Monday; compared to 98% planted and 89% emerged on the 5 year 
average.  Pasture and range condition reported on Monday 25% Excellent, 
56% Good, and 15% Fair.  Area temperatures in the 80s and rain expected 
this 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: New Crop/Old Crop Large Squares, 
170.00-190.00. Fair:  Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-
170.00.  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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