Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 bale.
Reporter comment USDA
As filedToday in Arthur, small packages of good quality hay traded mostly steady, with premium grades trading 3.00 higher. Larger packages following the same trend, with premium grades trading higher 20.00. Nice weather provided increased attendance and buyer participation for a moderate offering.
Mixed Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 37–100/bale | 4.00 |
| Medium Round | — | — | 55/bale | 8.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 4.25–7.25/bale | 268.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 37.50–70.00/bale | 19.00 |
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 10/bale | 2.00 |
| Medium Round | — | — | 10/bale | 1.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 130/bale | 18.00 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 24.00 |
| Fair/Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–4.50/bale | 57.00 |
Canary Reed
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 125/bale | 4.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 8/bale | 20.00 |
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 7.75–11.25/bale | 130.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 310/bale | 4.00 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 5.00–6.75/bale | 182.00 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 6.25–7.00/bale | 198.00 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 13.25–15.50/bale | 45.00 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.00–4.50/bale | 59.00 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 8–10/bale | 109.00 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 6.75/bale | 30.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 8.75/bale | 10.00 |
| Premium |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 80–85/bale | 30.00 |
Alfalfa/Oat Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair/Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75/bale | 50.00 |
Clover
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good/Premium |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 110/bale | 6.00 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.75–6.25/bale | 262.00 |
Oat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.25/bale | 10.00 |