South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass generally steady on a light
reported volume week.  Drier weather this week helping hay growers to
make progress.  Wheat harvest taking place and baling of straw in
progress.  Demand good still for high quality hay of all classes, straw
as well.  Demand much more moderate for lower qualities, especially the
rougher grinding type hay as this supply is much more plentiful.  All hay
and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 210.00.  Fair to Good:  Large 
Squares, 160.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 125.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds,
100.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 245.00; 17 pct 250.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 255.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Small Squares, 5.00 per bale.  Fair:  Large Rounds,
110.00.

   Wheat Hay:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Rye Grass Hay:  Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, old crop 120.00.  Large Squares, 55.00 per bale.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Squares, 160.00; Small Squares, 6 per
bale.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales.

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