South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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


   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa hay remains steady to firm, especially
for large squares.  Demand very good for high quality hay of all kinds,
best demand is for large square bales bound for out of state buyers.
The demand for round bales is much lower as this supply is much more
plentiful.  Frequent rains and humid conditions this summer made it very
difficult to make large square bales that would not spoil, which resulted
in a lighter supply.  More rain and cool temps keeping producers from
cutting and baling cover crops.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB,
unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium to Supreme:  Large Squares, 215.00-250.00; Small
Squares, 6.50 per bale.  Good:  Large Squares, 175.00-225.00.  Fair:  
Large Squares, 175.00-225.00; Large Rounds, 140.00.  Utility to Fair:  
Large Squares, 165.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 235.00; 17 pct 240.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 245.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 120.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds, 85.00.
Utility:  Large Rounds, 65.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 200.00-225.00:  Large
Squares, 160.00.

   Sudan Hay:  Large Rounds, 65.00, 85.00 delivered.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 110.00.

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