Receipts
USDA's own comparison1,161 ton sold · 1,172 ton at the prior sale (Apr 9) · 746 ton a year ago (Apr 17).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last Thursday, Alfalfa and Grass are firm while cornstalks remained steady. The largest jump in price came from Grass even with the larger supply being offered today. This is attributed to buyers concerned about drier conditions around the country. While "premium" and "supreme" hay are still bringing the most demand, "fair" and "good" alfalfa prices are starting to cover the spread. Trade active with good demand and good buyer attendance.
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 130/ton | 19.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 137.50/ton | 46.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 145.00–172.50/ton | 87.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 142.50/ton | 24.00 |
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 72.50/ton | 4.00 |
| Premium/Supreme |
| Large Round | — | — | 200–210/ton | 54.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 170.00–197.50/ton | 64.00 |
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 100.00–112.50/ton | 83.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 105/ton | 10.00 |
Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 105.00–117.50/ton | 123.00 |
| Premium/Supreme |
| Large Round | — | — | 180/ton | 24.00 |
| Utility |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 100/ton | 19.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 87.50–100.00/ton | 55.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 145/ton | 23.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 155.00–157.50/ton | 53.00 |
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 120–140/ton | 387.00 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 95/ton | 24.00 |
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 110.00–112.50/ton | 34.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 100/ton | 28.00 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Round | — | — | 45/ton | 45.00 |