Friday, March 6, 2020

South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Lower undertones prevailed this week on
all classes and types of hay.  Demand only moderate currently.  
Very little dairy quality hay exists, which has helped to support that
price.  Abundant supplies of hay of lower qualities has added
substantial pressure to the market as hay has moved East from western SD.
Cattle producers have been struggling with profitability and are looking
to cheapen their feed costs.  The weather has become very mild this week
with snow cover receding and frost coming out of the ground, which has
slowed hay consumption.  Area hay auctions again saw a large volume of
hay offered.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 225.00 per bale.  Good: Large
Rounds, 145.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 115.00.

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

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 6.00 per bale; Large Squares, 160.00;
Large Rounds, 120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 100.00 per bale.
Fair to Good:  Large Rounds, 130.00-135.00.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 50.00 per bale.

   Corn Stalks:  No reported sales.


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