By Shannon Sand and Jack Davis
Grazing prices for summer 2018 in Western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs1 are steady to $10.00 higher (Table 1). According to USDA-AMS some land owners went up to either cover costs of higher taxes or if full care of the land is included. While lower prices generally mean the tenants have to care for the land themselves, this includes fixing fences, caring for water, etc.
Table 1. Grazing Prices for South West South Dakota Cow/calf pair per month.
| Cow/Calf Grazing Fees | | |
| | 2017 | 2018 |
| Range | $35.00-50.00 | $35.00-68.00 |
| Mostly | $35.00-40.00 | $45.00-55.00 |
Yearling Grazing Prices
The range of prices for South West South Dakota yearlings has increased slightly from 2017 (Table 2). While the most commonly reported prices were between $20.00-25.00 per head, the range for 2018 is slightly wider than 2017.
Table 2. Grazing Prices for South West South Dakota Yearlings per month.
| Yearling Grazing Fees | | |
| | 2017 | 2018 |
| Range | $17.00-25.00 | $17.00-30.00 |
| Mostly | $20.00 | $20.00-25.00 |
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