South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Steady and grass hay steady.  Good demand for
grinding quality alfalfa to use in feedyard rations as distillers grains
have become harder to find, light demand for the really low quality grass
that remains pretty abundant.  With new crop hay a few weeks away hay
users are not chasing the market.  Warm, spring weather has returned to
the area after last week’s much cooler temps.  Rain forecast for the 
weekend with more sunshine next week helping the growth of forage.
Area hay auctions continue to see large offerings of lower quality hay.
All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Fair:  Large Rounds,
115.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 95.00.

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

   Oat Hay:  Large Rounds, 100.00.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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