Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 4 ton at the prior sale (Oct 7) · 7 ton a year ago (Oct 16).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 77
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold steady. Alfalfa/grass mix sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Orchard grass sold strong on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. Wheat straw sold weak. 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 | — | — | 185/ton | 3.73 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290–335/ton | 15.26 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 390/ton | 4.46 |
| Small Square | — | — | 510/ton | 2.04 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 260–300/ton | 45.55 |
| Small Square | — | — | 350/ton | 1.52 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 320–390/ton | 15.75 |
| Supreme |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 455–460/ton | 11.63 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 85–125/ton | 13.59 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 320/ton | 2.15 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 195–260/ton | 81.31 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 140–185/ton | 37.71 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 405/ton | 1.72 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 340/ton | 3.34 |
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 200/ton | 1.20 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 140–190/ton | 28.74 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 345–360/ton | 3.39 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 280–290/ton | 13.24 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 125–175/ton | 62.92 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 95–125/ton | 18.64 |