South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

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

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass hay fully steady.
Demand moderate overall, best demand is currently from dairies that
are in need of high testing alfalfa.  The first cutting of alfalfa
this year was put up very nice, suitable for dairy hay.  Second 
cutting was very difficult to put up high quality hay.  Spottty rains
this week with many dry areas in need of more rain, humidity levels
have dropped.  Drought conditions in Western SD, there was some rain 
this week in that area but it was not widespread leaving many areas in
dire need of 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, 135.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 125.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00-5.50 per bale, 180.00-185.00
per ton; Large Rounds, Timothy 120.00.

   Corn Stalks:  Large Rounds, 45.00.

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