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.  Heavy rains 
in East Central SD fell this week, while West River saw dry conditions
expand.  D1 drought conditions in the western quarter of the state
as rains have missed that area.  Hot weather for the weekend and next
week, which will help those areas with too much rain.  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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