USDA Bethalto, IL Hay Auction 03/15 12:00
03/15/2026 | 12:00 pm CDT USDA Bethalto, IL Hay Auction 03/15 12:00
AMS_3660
Madison County Ag Auction
Released on March 15, 2026
Today in Madison county, small package hay and straw traded mostly steady as
compared to one week ago. Large package hay traded lower 7.00 on a lighter
supply. Well attended auction with several out of state consignments in
today's offering. Trade was active on good demand.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 16 79.0 79
Small Square 62 7.9-8.6 8.22
Timothy Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 25 51.0-56.0 53.2
Mixed Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 21 45.0 45
Small Square 250 5.1-6.7 6.08
Mixed Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 113 25.0-39.0 31.11
Small Square 184 4.0-5.4 4.62
Grass Fair/Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 16 24.0 24
Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 40 25.0 25
Small Square 140 4.4-5.1 4.6
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Medium Square 2x3 12 95.0 95
Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 125 5.2-6.1 5.58
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 102 5.6-6.4 6.06
Large Round 24 51.0-59.0 52.67
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 25 9.5 9.5
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 53 5.8 5.8
Medium Square 2x3 36 54.0 54
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Medium Square 2x3 100 65.0 65
Medium Square 3x3 12 42.0 42
Small Square 77 6.0-6.5 6.16
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 195 3.6-5.4 4.55
Orchard Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 207 8.2-8.9 8.61
Mixed Grass Fair/Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 111 11.0-26.0 15.99
Medium Square 3x3 34 18.0 18
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Medium Square 3x3 65 70.0-75.0 71.92
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Small Square 375 4.0-4.9 4.41
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