Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 35 ton at the prior sale (Jan 23) · 7 ton a year ago (Jan 31).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 138
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold weak on a light comparison. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady with a strong undertone noted. Orchard grass sold steady. Orchard/timothy mix sold strong on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. No comparison on timothy grass. No comparison on wheat straw. Buyer demand was moderate on a moderate 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 |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 245/ton | 4.08 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 230–250/ton | 16.19 |
| Small Square | — | — | 270–325/ton | 12.76 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 5.05 |
| Small Square | — | — | 215/ton | 3.26 |
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 150/ton | 4.76 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 375/ton | 1.60 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 285–295/ton | 9.03 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 400/ton | 3.24 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 355/ton | 6.79 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 140–195/ton | 68.60 |
| Small Square | — | — | 160/ton | 3.51 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 200–260/ton | 6.36 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 65/bale | 15.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–260/ton | 57.40 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 305–400/ton | 8.86 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 340/ton | 5.76 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 175–185/ton | 25.15 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 190/ton | 1.29 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 250/ton | 5.63 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320/ton | 4.17 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 250–275/ton | 9.22 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 230–295/ton | 62.23 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 340–380/ton | 5.35 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 300–350/ton | 36.97 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 450/ton | 1.94 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 370–420/ton | 36.59 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 190/ton | 9.10 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 255/ton | 1.66 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–240/ton | 22.16 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 165/ton | 5.76 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170/ton | 6.03 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–240/ton | 29.80 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 150–170/ton | 46.71 |
| Small Square | — | — | 145–200/ton | 6.99 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 115–135/ton | 10.79 |
Barley
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Small Square | — | — | 150/ton | 4.32 |