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. Scattered rains this
week with more abnormally dry areas showing up in Central SD and along
the I-29 corridor.  D1 drought conditions remain in the western quarter
of the state.  Hot weather remains in the forecast statewide.  Many
hay producers making their second alfalfa cutting this week.  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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