USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay                           04/12 11:05
AMS_2244
 
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
 
Released on April 12, 2024
 
Compared to last week, hay was mostly steady with better quality in demand.  
Bedding continues to struggle as we move to spring like temperatures and grass 
starts to grow.
 
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
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  Large Round                 99             142.5-145.0              144.55


Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 181            150.0-157.5               155.9
  Medium Square 3x3           24               160.0                     160


Alfalfa Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 162            160.0-170.0              164.18


Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 86             177.5-187.5              183.95
  Large Square 3x4            58             180.0-182.5              181.42


Grass Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 92             145.0-152.5              147.91


Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 327            165.0-197.5              176.22


Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           31               210.0                     210
  Large Round                 28               220.0                     220


Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square 3x4            80             135.0-142.5              137.44
  Large Round                 43             127.5-137.5              132.62


Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square 3x4            29               197.5                   197.5
  Medium Square 3x3           80             190.0-195.0              193.25


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           45             140.0-147.5              143.33
  Large Round                 25               142.5                   142.5


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           39             150.0-152.5              151.28
  Large Round                 29               155.0                     155


Grass Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 100            210.0-235.0              216.75



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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
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  Large Square                95              45.0-115.0               84.32


Barley Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square                21               102.5                   102.5


Corn Stalk Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
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  Round                       89              25.0-30.0                28.88