Prices are dollars per ton and FOB they field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ TDN-100% TDN-90% CP
Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16
*RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage).
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Low Under 5
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 150–165/bale | 87.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 5.50–6.50/bale | 400.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 140–145/bale | 32.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 160/bale | 12.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 155/bale | 6.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 8.25/bale | 141.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 125/bale | 41.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 5.75–10.00/bale | 336.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 140–165/bale | 47.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 85–130/bale | 133.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 85/bale | 21.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 65/bale | 1.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 75–130/bale | 134.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75–5.50/bale | 240.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 115–145/bale | 42.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 25/bale | 1.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 7.75/bale | 84.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 5/bale | 114.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 145/bale | 21.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 7.75/bale | 32.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 135/bale | 18.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 85/bale | 56.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 150/bale | 21.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 60–110/bale | 25.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 7.50–8.50/bale | 100.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 140/bale | 7.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 65–130/bale | 118.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 65/bale | 20.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 95–135/bale | 24.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 120/bale | 44.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 155/bale | 12.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 70–75/bale | 19.00 |
| Premium | ||||
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 85/bale | 11.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 157.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 115/bale | 26.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 125–130/bale | 142.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Wrapped Bale | — | — | 55–100/bale | 21.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 65/bale | 12.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 50.00–52.50/bale | 78.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 22.50–37.50/bale | 58.00 |