Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 1 ton at the prior sale (Sep 30) · 7 ton a year ago (Oct 2).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 63
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold steady. Alfalfa/grass mix sold strong. Orchard/timothy sold steady. Prairie/meadow grass sold strong. Wheat straw sold steady. Buyer demand was moderate on a moderate supply with good demand on small square bales. 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 | — | — | 295–340/ton | 17.41 |
| Small Square | — | — | 320–335/ton | 6.27 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 220–255/ton | 8.59 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 360–390/ton | 8.51 |
| Small Square | — | — | 400–410/ton | 4.97 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 295–325/ton | 21.75 |
| Small Square | — | — | 210/ton | 3.15 |
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 145–180/ton | 13.42 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–270/ton | 65.91 |
| Small Square | — | — | 320/ton | 1.42 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 510–520/ton | 4.71 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 145–200/ton | 38.97 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195/ton | 6.79 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 340/ton | 1.47 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 4.52 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 420/ton | 5.15 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170/ton | 7.31 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 455/ton | 1.74 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 305/ton | 8.30 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 215–235/ton | 12.60 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 170–215/ton | 33.71 |
Barley
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 150–160/ton | 15.87 |