South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa steady to weak.  Moderate to good
demand for all types and qualities of hay but the market activity is
slower than what it has been in recent weeks.  The weather has been
conducive for hay hauling and temps have been fairly mild but a cool
down and more snow is in the forecast.  Good demand remains for straw and
corn stalks.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise
noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 250.00-300.00.  Premium:  Large
Squares, 300.00 del.; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale.  Good:  Large 
Squares, 200.00.  Fair:  Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 120.00-
150.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds and Squares, 110.00-130.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 230.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.50 per bale; Large Squares, 160.00.
Good:  Large Squares, 110.00 Western SD; Large Rounds, 120.00-140.00.  
Fair:  Large Rounds, 110.00-120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per
ton.  Good:  Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 140.00.  Fair:  Large
Rounds, 120.00-125.00.

   Straw:  No reported sales.

   Corn Stalks:  No reported sales.

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