Receipts
USDA's own comparison1 bale.
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last week, hays in large packages traded mostly steady. Comparable hays in small squares on the Premium side were steady to 3.75 per bale higher. Lessor quality sold 1.00 to 1.25 lower. Wheat straw traded steady. Trade was active with moderate to good demand.
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good/Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 80/bale | 1.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 2.25–6.50/bale | 50.00 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 8.50–9.00/bale | 40.00 |
Mixed Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 25–50/bale | 44.00 |
| Small Square | — | — | 1.25–2.00/bale | 72.00 |
| Medium Round | — | — | 10/bale | 10.00 |
| Medium Square 3x3 | — | — | 35/bale | 6.00 |
| Fair/Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 20/bale | 3.00 |
Clover/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 40/bale | 6.00 |
| Good/Premium |
| Large Round | — | — | 40–55/bale | 14.00 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 2.50–3.75/bale | 80.00 |
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Medium Round | — | — | 45/bale | 6.00 |
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Small Square | — | — | 1.50–5.25/bale | 80.00 |
| Premium |
| Small Square | — | — | 6.75–8.50/bale | 36.00 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Small Square | — | — | 3.50–3.75/bale | 30.00 |