USDA South Dakota Hay 07/17 09:55

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South Dakota Direct Hay Report

                               Released on July 17, 2026
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/17/2026
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (06/22/2026)
Tons:
      Hay           575                 4650                                    
      Straw         2400                                                        
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      Total         2975                4650                                    
Bales:
      Straw                             400                                     
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      Total                             400                                     
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Very good demand for all classes and qualities of hay currently.
Drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, resulting in 
decreased supplies of forage.
Dairies are making their third cutting as they are chopping it this 
week, second cutting of dry alfalfa production is nearing completion.
Hot weather has gripped the region for the last few weeks, rain is greatly 
needed.

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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       300       200.0   200    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       150       220.0   220    F.O.B.                         

Grass Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Round            125       180.0   180    F.O.B.                         


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Straw Conventional
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Wheat  Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square           2400  150.0-160.0 155    Delivered

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