Rock Valley Hay Auction for Thursday, Aug 18, 2017
Receipts: 82 loads Last Week: 73 loads Last Year: 100 loads
Compared to last week: Prices were generally steady, with firmer undertones noted for the higher quality alfalfa and grass. Alfalfa and grass quality varied today. Straw sold steady.
Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 2 loads 135.00-140.00; Large Rounds, 20 loads 115.00-127.50. Good: Large Squares, 1 load 90.00; Large Rounds, 11 loads 85.00-110.00. Fair: Large Squares, 1 load 75.00; Large ROunds, 2 loads 75.00; Small Squares, 76 bales at 3.00 per bale.
Grass: Premium: Large Rounds, 6 loads 105.00-112.50; Small Squares, 1 load 127.50. Good: Large Squares, 2 loads 95.00-97.50; Large Rounds, 11 loads 82.50-97.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 7 loads 62.50-75.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 1 load 50.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Fair: Large Rounds, 2 loads 60.00-72.50.
Straw: Large Rounds, 11 loads 70.00-87.50. Small Squares, 120 bales at 3.00 per bale.
Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 2 loads 50.00-70.00; Very Poor 1 load 35.00.