USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay 10/30 09:45
AMS_2244
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
Released on October 30, 2026
Compared to last Thursday, Alfalfa 5.00 higher, Grass is 21.00-26.00 higher in
a light test. Not enough straw or cornstalks for accurate trends. Trade remains
active for lighter supplies. Demand remains good for hay and straw, Rain
showers affecting attendance and supplies for sale.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 16 252.5 252.5
Large Round 73 255.0-260.0 258.08
Large Round 25 280.0 280
Large Square 3x4 25 220.0 220
Medium Square 3x3 25 260.0 260
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 101 180.0-195.0 190.2
Grass Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 22 130.0 130
Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 112 210.0-222.5 217.19
Large Square 3x4 24 215.0 215
Large Square 3x4 24 197.5 197.5
Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 127 150.0-175.0 159.13
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 84 202.5-255.0 230.18
Large Round 27 205.0 205
Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 62 195.0-200.0 196.98
Large Round 83 190.0-202.5 193.31
Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 154 230.0-275.0 248.15
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Square 55 100.0-142.5 120.86
Round 23 165.0 165
Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Round 23 82.5 82.5
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