Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 18 ton at the prior sale (Oct 16) · 5 ton a year ago (Oct 24).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 67
Compared to last week, alfalfa/grass mix sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Orchard grass sold steady. Orchard/timothy sold weak on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. Wheat straw 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.
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 235/ton | 4.46 |
| Small Square | — | — | 285/ton | 2.38 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 220–250/ton | 43.14 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290/ton | 5.47 |
| Small Square | — | — | 340/ton | 1.12 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170–195/ton | 39.17 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240–260/ton | 11.80 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 190/ton | 4.04 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 300/ton | 3.90 |
| Small Square | — | — | 395/ton | 1.43 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 190/ton | 3.66 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 430–450/ton | 3.45 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 395–415/ton | 16.17 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 270/ton | 3.73 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 220–250/ton | 9.46 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 350–390/ton | 6.15 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290–360/ton | 17.50 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 285/ton | 4.85 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–260/ton | 45.24 |
| Utility |
| Small Square | — | — | 130/ton | 2.70 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 175/ton | 4.88 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 270/ton | 5.83 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–210/ton | 10.51 |
Rye
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 160/ton | 3.99 |
| Small Square | — | — | 205/ton | 7.39 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 155–205/ton | 20.15 |
Barley
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 175/ton | 4.01 |