Yield (all hay)2.16 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.07 +4.3%
Yield (alfalfa)2.40 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 1.80 +33.3%
Yield (grass)1.85 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 1.65 +12.1%
Acres harvested2.55M acres (2026)5-yr median 2.88M -11.5%
Production5.70M tons (2025)5-yr median 5.28M +8.0%
On-farm stocks (May 1)1.95M tons (2026)5-yr median 1.90M +2.6%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)5.40M tons (2025)5-yr median 5.40M 0.0%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for South Dakota.
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ANNUAL FORAGE
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Hay Auction - Corsica, SD (Monday) | SD | Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $165/ton | $165–$165/ton | 1 |
CROP RESIDUE
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Hay Auction - Corsica, SD (Monday) | SD | Ungraded | Round (generic) | $73/ton | $70–$76/ton | 2 |