Receipts
USDA's own comparison2 ton sold · 5 ton at the prior sale (Apr 10) · 16 ton a year ago (Apr 18).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 70
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold strong. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady. Orchard grass sold weak on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold strong. No comparison on timothy. Orchard/timothy sold steady on a light comparison. Wheat straw sold strong on a light comparison. Buyer demand was moderate on a light to moderate supply. All prices are considered FOB, although a 10 mile delivery is typically provided.
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 150/ton | 3.70 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 120–180/ton | 33.34 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195–260/ton | 13.64 |
| Small Square | — | — | 215/ton | 1.73 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 35–37/bale | 24.00 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 280–315/ton | 8.99 |
| Small Square | — | — | 370/ton | 3.93 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320–325/ton | 18.03 |
| Small Square | — | — | 430/ton | 5.80 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 415/ton | 5.09 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 250/ton | 6.95 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 175–180/ton | 9.46 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135/ton | 3.10 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 150–215/ton | 13.89 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290/ton | 6.04 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 340–385/ton | 6.48 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240–295/ton | 36.06 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 480/ton | 1.60 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 395–415/ton | 21.92 |
| Utility |
| Small Square | — | — | 105/ton | 2.29 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 405/ton | 4.32 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320–365/ton | 26.49 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 265–270/ton | 6.20 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 420–460/ton | 2.71 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 175/ton | 1.57 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 240–260/ton | 6.31 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 160–185/ton | 17.50 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 265/ton | 2.13 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 150–190/ton | 5.53 |