Receipts
USDA's own comparison894 ton sold · 1,114 ton at the prior sale (Apr 24) · 1,357 ton a year ago (May 2).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last Thursday, all grades of hay steady. Alfalfa quality was better this week than in last week's offerings. Cornstalks weaker. Buyers looking for only better quality and discounting low to mid quality hay. Trade active with moderate to good demand.
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good/Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 147.50/ton | 31.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 130–145/ton | 78.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 122.50/ton | 53.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 140/ton | 2.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 155/ton | 28.00 |
| Premium/Supreme |
| Large Round | — | — | 172.50–175.00/ton | 83.00 |
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 92.50/ton | 30.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 90/ton | 27.00 |
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 102.50–110.00/ton | 116.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 100/ton | 22.00 |
| Premium |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 152.50/ton | 22.00 |
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 115–125/ton | 105.00 |
Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 110–125/ton | 74.00 |
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 85–90/ton | 73.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 90/ton | 7.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 72.50–77.50/ton | 44.00 |
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 100–105/ton | 43.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 92.50–95.00/ton | 56.00 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 82.50–102.50/ton | 49.00 |
| Large Square | — | — | 25/ton | 26.00 |
| Round | — | — | 77.50/ton | 17.00 |
Oat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Round | — | — | 72.50/ton | 23.00 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Round | — | — | 30–40/ton | 173.00 |