Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 7 ton at the prior sale (Aug 26) · 3 ton a year ago (Aug 28).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 36
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold steady on a light comparison. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady on a light comparison. No comparison on orchard or prairie/meadow grass mix. Wheat straw sold steady. 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 Square 3x4 | — | — | 265/ton | 15.78 |
| Small Square | — | — | 270/ton | 1.03 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 40/bale | 10.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 285/ton | 4.65 |
| Small Square | — | — | 280–300/ton | 6.05 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 300–335/ton | 15.68 |
| Small Square | — | — | 340–360/ton | 4.37 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 165/ton | 6.14 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290/ton | 2.09 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135–185/ton | 41.47 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–240/ton | 27.00 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 140–150/ton | 31.64 |
| Small Square | — | — | 260/ton | 1.16 |