SF_GR312
Sioux Falls, SD   Wed May 13, 2009    USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News
 
Midwest Hay and Straw Co.  -  Saturday, May 09, 2009
    Alcester, SD

Receipts:  7 Loads   Week Ago:  9 Loads   Year Ago:  7 Loads

All prices dollars per ton, except straw, dollars per bale.

   One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons;
Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load.
   
   Alfalfa and grass hay sold steady on a light test. Spring
fieldwork taking priority.  This was the last sale at this
location until November 7, 2009.
       
   Alfalfa:  Large Rounds, 4 loads:  Premium 97.50, Good 
77.50-85.00, Fair 67.50.

   Grass:  Large Rounds, 2 loads:  Fair 60.00, Utility 42.50.

   Bedding:  Large Rounds, 1 load:  42.50 per ton.        

Source:  USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD
         605-338-4061  24 Hour Price Info:  605-336-7765
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_GR312.txt
 
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