Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 9 ton a year ago.
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 111
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold weak. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady with a strong undertone noted. Orchard grass sold strong. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. Timothy sold steady on a light comparison. Wheat straw and corn fodder sold steady. Buyer demand was moderate on a moderate to heavy supply. All prices are considered FOB, although a local 10 mile delivery is typically provided.
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 5.33 |
| Small Square | — | — | 240/ton | 2.74 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 300–315/ton | 12.07 |
| Small Square | — | — | 300/ton | 1.03 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 375/ton | 2.35 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 9.48 |
| Small Square | — | — | 310–330/ton | 6.97 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 185/ton | 7.19 |
| Small Square | — | — | 220–275/ton | 12.84 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–240/ton | 87.32 |
| Small Square | — | — | 300–350/ton | 3.23 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 260–310/ton | 13.67 |
| Small Square | — | — | 410/ton | 1.19 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Small Square | — | — | 155/ton | 3.15 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195–205/ton | 12.11 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 350–395/ton | 8.46 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 350–385/ton | 10.82 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 220/ton | 4.57 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–265/ton | 61.36 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 270–290/ton | 5.94 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 275–325/ton | 67.31 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 75/bale | 9.00 |
| Supreme |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 405/ton | 6.10 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 340/ton | 2.08 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 47/bale | 6.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–260/ton | 37.44 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 360–420/ton | 5.02 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 285/ton | 5.44 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–190/ton | 15.46 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 280/ton | 1.29 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 175–235/ton | 14.07 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 150–165/ton | 9.86 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 120–130/ton | 14.61 |