Receipts
USDA's own comparison901 ton sold · 1,067 ton at the prior sale (Oct 15) · 1,036 ton a year ago (Oct 23).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last Thursday. Alfalfa steady. Grass 3.00-19.00 higher. Cornstalks and straw not tested this week. Producers are still in the field affecting the supply. Trade active with good demand.
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 155/ton | 42.00 |
| Premium/Supreme |
| Large Round | — | — | 247.50–255.00/ton | 78.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 225–260/ton | 91.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 250/ton | 26.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 242.50/ton | 24.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 235/ton | 23.00 |
Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 255.00–262.50/ton | 48.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 270/ton | 26.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 192.50/ton | 25.00 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 185–195/ton | 47.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 192.50–197.50/ton | 136.00 |
| Large Round | — | — | 185/ton | 25.00 |
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 150.00–177.50/ton | 92.00 |
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 100/ton | 44.00 |
| Utility/Fair |
| Large Round | — | — | 130–145/ton | 89.00 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 155/ton | 55.00 |
| Premium/Supreme |
| Large Round | — | — | 230/ton | 7.00 |
Prairie/Meadow Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Utility |
| Large Round | — | — | 50/ton | 23.00 |