USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay                           07/11 10:10
AMS_2244
 
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
 
Released on July 11, 2025
 
Compared to 2 weeks ago, all grades of hay steady to strong. Quality more 
attractive this week than the previous weeks. Demand moderate to good with best 
demand for Alfalfa. Trade active.
 
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 58               120.0                     120
  Large Square 3x4            29               132.5                   132.5
  Medium Square 3x3           28               140.0                     140
  Large Round                 46             125.0-130.0               127.5


Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 28               107.5                   107.5
  Medium Square 3x3           26               100.0                     100
  Large Square 3x4            28               110.0                     110
  Large Square 3x4            25               100.0                     100
  Medium Square 3x3           24               125.0                     125
  Large Round                 266            102.5-117.5              111.86


Grass Utility Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 191             65.0-80.0                74.79
  Large Square 3x4            2                 47.5                    47.5


Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 189             82.5-95.0                90.87
  Medium Square 3x3           25                90.0                      90


Millet Utility Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 45              72.5-75.0                73.78


Oat Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 22                80.0                      80


Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           28               170.0                     170
  Medium Square 3x3           28               165.0                     165
  Small Square                1                140.0                     140


Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square 3x4            26                87.5                    87.5
  Large Round                 58              82.5-87.5                85.09
  Large Round                 27                75.0                      75
  Large Round                 46              77.5-80.0                 78.7


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 46              65.0-72.5                69.24


Grass Utility Per Bale
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 50                25.0                      25


Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 66             100.0-110.0              105.72
  Large Round                 35               105.0                     105


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 58               115.0                     115


Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 54              82.5-87.5                   85



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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Square                25               115.0                     115
  Round                       34              87.5-90.0                88.75


Corn Stalk Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Round                       44                50.0                      50