Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 ton sold · 20 ton at the prior sale (Mar 6) · 3 ton a year ago (Mar 15).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 53
Compared to last week, alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix sold steady. Orchard grass sold weak on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Wheat straw sold steady with a strong undertone noted. Corn fodder sold steady with a weak undertone noted. Buyer demand was moderate on a light to moderate 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 |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 75/ton | 6.75 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135–180/ton | 38.57 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–230/ton | 14.78 |
| Small Square | — | — | 240/ton | 1.70 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 32.50/bale | 10.00 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290/ton | 4.08 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–260/ton | 8.26 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–200/ton | 8.48 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 235–275/ton | 33.49 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 57.50/bale | 14.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 255/ton | 5.25 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 420/ton | 1.10 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 330–380/ton | 21.46 |
| Small Square | — | — | 380/ton | 1.82 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 205–240/ton | 31.57 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 290–300/ton | 12.00 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 160–180/ton | 12.04 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 270/ton | 8.60 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 165–180/ton | 14.01 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 150–195/ton | 14.61 |
| Small Square | — | — | 165/ton | 4.41 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 130–140/ton | 9.73 |