Rock Valley Hay Auction for Thursday, Jan 18, 2018

Receipts:  97 loads    Last Week:  70 loads    Last Year:  85 loads

Compared to last week: Alfalfa and grass sold steady.  Prices dollars per ton, except where noted.

Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 4 loads 142.50-147.50.  Good: 1 load 137.50.  Fair:  Large Squares, 10 loads Large Squares and Rounds 115.00-130.00.  Utility: Large Squares and Rounds, 17 loads 95.00-112.50.

Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 3 loads 132.50-140.00.  Good: Large Rounds, 13 loads 115.00-127.50.  Fair: Large Squares and Rounds, 26 loads 90.00-110.00; Small Squares, 1 load 2.75 per bale.  Utility: Large Rounds, 2 loads 60.00-75.00.

Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good: Large Rounds, 1 load 122.50.

Straw:  Small Squares, 1 load 4.75 per bale; Large Squares, 3 loads 62.50-82.50; Large Rounds, 3 loads 65.00-72.50.

Bean Straw:  Large Rounds, 20.00.

Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 8 loads 35.00-37.50.