USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay 10/03 10:00

AMS_2244
 
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
 
Released on October 03, 2025
 
Compared to last Thursday, all grades of hay steady to firm.  The quality was 
better than last week but still only slightly above average. We had a more 
attentive buyer crowd today. Trade active with good demand.
 
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 82             110.0-112.5              110.73
  Large Round                 74             117.5-120.0              119.59


Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 38               105.0                     105


Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 57             137.5-140.0              138.82
  Large Square 3x4            25               130.0                     130


Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 94               120.0                     120
  Large Round                 124            122.5-130.0              126.43


Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 18                80.0                      80


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 30                92.5                    92.5


Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 167            105.0-117.5              112.78


Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 165             85.0-92.5                89.24


Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           25               170.0                     170



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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square                25                90.0                      90
  Round                       18               140.0                     140


Bluegrass Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Round                       44              80.0-100.0                  90

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