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Sioux Falls, SD   Wed Nov 18, 2009   USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News

Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction  -  Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009
    Pipestone, Minnesota

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

Receipts:  22 Loads   Week Ago:  27 Loads   Year Ago:  43 Loads
 
   One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons;
 Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load.

   All classes sold steady to firm.  
                    
   Alfalfa:  Supreme small squares, 1 load 122.50.  Supreme 
large rounds, 1 load 120.00.  Premium large rounds, 2 loads
112.50.  Good large rounds, 3 loads 85.00-90.00.

   Mixed Alfalfa/Grass:  Premium large rounds, 1 load 110.00. 

   Grass:  Premium small squares, 3 loads 100.00-102.50, load
132.50.  Good small squares, 1 load 85.00.  Premium large rounds,
5 loads 97.50-110.00.  Good large rounds, 3 loads 90.00-95.00.

   Bedding:  Small squares, 2 loads 2.55 per bale.  

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_GR314.txt

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