Receipts
USDA's own comparison209 ton sold · 256 ton at the prior sale (Mar 26) · 224 ton a year ago (Mar 13).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLOAD COUNT: 43 Loads Hay | 6 Loads Straw | 3 Loads Corn Fodder
Compared to last Wednesday, hay sold with a mostly firmer undertone, but with a wide range in quality. Demand was moderate to good. All prices per ton unless otherwise noted.
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 230–265/ton | 4.07 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–245/ton | 16.05 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 100–160/ton | 21.95 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 270–300/ton | 25.30 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 70/ton | 3.72 |
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 310/ton | 4.14 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180–225/ton | 20.77 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 120–150/ton | 8.77 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 8.67 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 125–195/ton | 7.30 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 100–120/ton | 17.02 |
| Small Square | — | — | 175/ton | 1.76 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 400–420/ton | 10.86 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 130–200/ton | 19.41 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 250–300/ton | 15.16 |
| Small Square | — | — | 250/ton | 2.25 |
| Supreme |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 440/ton | 12.03 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 4.74 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 300/ton | 5.08 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 170–200/ton | 26.47 |
| Small Square | — | — | 170/ton | 5.59 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 90–140/ton | 16.99 |