Compared to last month hay market was steady. With this months auction bids strong. Producers still have hay in inventory. HPL finished out 2024/2025 Hay Auction Season, next auctions will April 12th & May 10th hay auctions. 2025/2026 auction season will start September 13, 2025 .
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 | — | — | 70/bale | 32.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 16.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50/bale | 69.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 42.50/bale | 10.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 30.00–32.50/bale | 37.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 16.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 35–45/bale | 80.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 1.75/bale | 127.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 25/bale | 1.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 50.00–52.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.25/bale | 24.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50–3.75/bale | 75.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 130.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 77.50/bale | 53.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 87.50/bale | 7.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 20.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 160.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 52.50–82.50/bale | 42.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 67.50/bale | 28.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 82.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Good/Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 5.50/bale | 48.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 55/bale | 24.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 2.75–3.50/bale | 200.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 65/bale | 60.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 22.50/bale | 123.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 40/bale | 17.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 20.00–22.50/bale | 20.00 |
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 27.50/bale | 5.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–4.00/bale | 50.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 4.75/bale | 104.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50/bale | 80.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 52.50–55.00/bale | 55.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45.00–52.50/bale | 98.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 20–35/bale | 200.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 26.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 20.00–37.50/bale | 142.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 27.50/bale | 20.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 30/bale | 54.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 22.50–30.00/bale | 42.00 |
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 30–50/bale | 82.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/bale | 19.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 32.50/bale | 38.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 42.50/bale | 27.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 27.50–35.00/bale | 72.00 |
| Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50–52.50/bale | 26.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 45–55/bale | 98.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 62.50/bale | 26.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 35/bale | 12.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility/Fair | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 1.75/bale | 192.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 45.00–62.50/bale | 30.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 60–65/bale | 30.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 52.50/bale | 20.00 |
| Utility | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 10/bale | 18.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 32.50/bale | 15.00 |
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 60/bale | 7.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 47.50/bale | 7.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 80.00 |
| Fair | ||||
| Large Round | — | — | 35/bale | 21.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair/Good | ||||
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 77.50/bale | 12.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 22.50/bale | 3.00 |
| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
| Round | — | — | 22.50/bale | 32.00 |