Receipts
USDA's own comparison122 ton sold · 165 ton at the prior sale (Apr 23) · 89 ton a year ago (May 1).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedLoad Count: 29
Compared to last week, alfalfa sold strong on a light comparison. Alfalfa/grass sold steady on a light comparison. Prairie/meadow grass sold steady. No comparison on orchard grass. Wheat straw sold steady with a weak undertone noted. 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 | — | — | 210/ton | 3.21 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 380/ton | 5.02 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 330–375/ton | 10.48 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 5.49 |
| Small Square | — | — | 145/ton | 3.10 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 280/ton | 4.75 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 360/ton | 7.91 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 160–175/ton | 22.09 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 210–225/ton | 17.92 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 370/ton | 1.08 |
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 125–160/ton | 20.26 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Small Square | — | — | 220/ton | 1.44 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 155/ton | 7.06 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 225/ton | 8.82 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 165/ton | 3.35 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 175–200/ton | 23.77 |