South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Very little reported sales this week,
too few to allow any price comparisons to be made.  Demand moderate
for lower quality hay as that supply is abundant, good demand remains
for dairy quality alfalfa as supplies are very tight.  The moderate
weather has helped to lessen the need for supplemental feeding
of beef cows which has also pressured the cow hay market.  The 
weather was mild until the end of the week when a cold front moved
through with rain and snow, warmer weather is to return by next week.
All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 275.00.  Good:  Large Rounds,
130.00.  Fair:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 110.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 230.00; 17 pct 235.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 240.00.

   Grass:  No reported sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 225.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 50.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 60.00 per bale.

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