USDA South Dakota Hay 07/25 10:25

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South Dakota Direct Hay Report

                               Released on July 25, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/25/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (07/07/2025)
Tons:
      Hay           225                 225                 1700                
      Straw         50                  50                  300                 
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      Total         275                 275                 2000                
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Compared to last report:  Alfalfa hay steady.
Light to moderate demand currently.
Second cutting of alfalfa was difficult to put up due to frequent rains 
and high relative humidity levels.
Hot weather in the forecast for the coming week but dry.

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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       125   165.0-185.0 177    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       25        250.0   250    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       25        275.0   275    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Grass Mix Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Round            25        125.0   125    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       25        160.0   160    F.O.B.                         


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Straw Conventional
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Corn Stalk  Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Round                  50        50.0    50     F.O.B.

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