South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  In a limited comparison alfalfa hay steady,
grass hay sold with a lower undertone.  Good demand yet for higher 
feed quality alfalfa as that supply is very limited.  Only moderate
demand for lower quality alfalfa and other types of hay.  Warm weather
this week has allowed for great progress to be made on corn planting
with some producers planting soybeans already.  Warm weather remaining
throughout the weekend with rain in the forecast for the start of next
week.  Grass and alfalfa are green and starting to grow.  Plenty of 
low quality hay continues to be offered in area hay auctions as growers
sell their hay stocks before the new crop arrives.  All hay and straw
sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds,
120.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Fair:  Large Rounds, 100.00 per bale.

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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