USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay                           12/12 09:35
AMS_2244
 
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
 
Released on December 12, 2025
 
Compared to last Thursday, On a very light test, the market was steady. Buyer 
interest is building as the weather is creating issues with transportation. 
Trade moderate to active with good demand and good buyer attendance.
 
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 20               125.0                     125
  Large Round                 22               120.0                     120
  Large Round                 25               127.5                   127.5


Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 44             137.5-140.0              139.03
  Large Round                 81             130.0-147.5              141.45
  Large Square 3x4            27               135.0                     135
  Medium Square 3x3           23               140.0                     140
  Large Round                 39             132.5-135.0              133.72


Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 80             120.0-135.0              125.31


Grass Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 15               140.0                     140
  Large Square 3x4            25               155.0                     155
  Large Round                 64             152.5-155.0               154.1


Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           24               155.0                     155
  Medium Square 3x3           23               167.5                   167.5
  Small Square                1                160.0                     160
  Medium Square 3x3           24               145.0                     145


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square 3x4            34               115.0                     115


Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           24               122.5                   122.5
  Large Round                 89              97.5-105.0              100.53


Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 26               105.0                     105
  Large Round                 20               115.0                     115



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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square                25               115.0                     115
  Large Square                26                60.0                      60


Corn Stalk Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Round                       23                60.0                      60