Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 4 ton at the prior sale (Sep 25) · 4 ton a year ago (Oct 3).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 63
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold steady on a light comparison. Alfalfa/grass mix sold strong on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. Wheat straw sold steady. 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 |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 5.77 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 305/ton | 5.51 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 230/ton | 4.76 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195/ton | 5.71 |
| Small Square | — | — | 160–195/ton | 7.09 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 265–295/ton | 15.33 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 475/ton | 2.85 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 410/ton | 5.14 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 375–425/ton | 3.52 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 310–340/ton | 18.81 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195–230/ton | 20.76 |
| Small Square | — | — | 230–260/ton | 12.46 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 300–325/ton | 4.27 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 245–265/ton | 13.61 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170/ton | 4.93 |
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 95–110/ton | 4.33 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 280–305/ton | 8.83 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 160–175/ton | 18.93 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 385/ton | 1.61 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 220–255/ton | 14.29 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 205/ton | 3.18 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 390/ton | 1.43 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 290/ton | 2.23 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 155/ton | 6.54 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–195/ton | 10.61 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 155–185/ton | 17.09 |
| Small Square | — | — | 210/ton | 4.27 |