South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass hay fully steady.
Good to very good demand from dairies looking for high testing alfalfa,
more moderate for other qualities and types of hay.  The weather was
ideal for first cutting of alfalfa and grass which allowed for some
very high quality hay to be put up without any rain on it.  Rain fell
this week across a good portion of the state, bringing much needed 
relief to some dry areas.  The temps have cooled and the high winds
have calmed making for good growing conditions now for regrowth of
cut fields.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise
noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 225.00.  Premium:  Large Squares,
180.00.  Good:  Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00-165.00, 120.00 old crop
large rounds.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00-5.50 per bale, 180.00-185.00
per ton.  CRP hay, Utility:  Large Rounds, 75.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 50.00 per bale.

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