Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 26 ton at the prior sale (May 1) · 25 ton a year ago (May 9).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 58
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold weak on a light comparison. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Orchard grass sold steady on a light comparison. Wheat straw sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Buyer demand was moderate on a light to 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 |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 160/ton | 9.56 |
| Small Square | — | — | 210/ton | 4.94 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320/ton | 4.42 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 335–360/ton | 5.84 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–185/ton | 12.09 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 225–280/ton | 13.65 |
| Small Square | — | — | 300/ton | 2.77 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 440–490/ton | 4.74 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 400–410/ton | 6.42 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 405–430/ton | 4.60 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 375/ton | 3.66 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 150–195/ton | 34.68 |
| Small Square | — | — | 240/ton | 4.63 |
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 70–90/ton | 9.81 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 155/ton | 3.64 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 100–125/ton | 14.35 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 230–255/ton | 7.31 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 145/ton | 7.31 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 370/ton | 5.65 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320–330/ton | 11.74 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135/ton | 14.40 |
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 85/ton | 6.42 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 335/ton | 1.32 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 190/ton | 7.59 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 110/ton | 6.65 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 230–260/ton | 5.66 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 4.77 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135/ton | 4.33 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 260/ton | 4.05 |
Brome Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 70/ton | 6.77 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 160–170/ton | 17.64 |
| Small Square | — | — | 215–235/ton | 6.67 |