We're located at 3110 Eagle Ave in Rock Valley. It is located across the road east of Town & Country Implement. ATTENTION: WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING MONDAY & THURSDAY AUCTIONS. WE HAVE HAY FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE "HAY FOR SALE" TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. Rock Valley Hay Auction has been selling hay and straw for over 70 years. We sell on average 4500 loads annually. Let our experience in hay and straw marketing work for you.
Auctions begin @ 12:30p.m. Monday auctions are held November through April in addition to the year round Thursday sale.
Contact our office if interested or have any questions at 712-476-5541.
Rock Valley Hay Report
Monday February 16, 2026
38 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady. The grass still seems to sell a little better. Quality was lacking across the board. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-3
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x3 38980 87.50
3x3 34340 60.00
lgrd 62700 87.50
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SIZE LBS $/TON
3x4 37740 115.00
3x4 44280 107.50 Wheat
3x4 47720 47.50 Wheat
-----CORNSTALKS-8-----
SIZE LBS $/TON
lgrd 37520 52.50
lgrd 41540 52.50
lgrd 37440 52.50
lgrd 50600 50.00
lgrd 48700 50.00
lgrd 49800 50.00
lgrd 47760 50.00
lgrd 2160 20.00
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The Miseducation of Paul McGill
It has dawned on me that I need to write a goodbye and a thank you. I sincerely want to thank each and everyone of you for helping and teaching me throughout these years. Over the years, I have met so many people and everyone of you have touched me deeply. I have learned so much. When I first started in the hay business, I knew nothing about hay and hay production. So, I guess that hasn’t changed. But my point is, I asked several people about it, and I couldn’t believe how many people attempted to “help” educated me. And much of the information and suggestions were very helpful. Throughout the years, I was lucky to be involved with many great people and organizations that were very beneficial to me as far as learning about the industry.
As far as the hay auction, I have been incredibly lucky to always have the best employees. They were all hard-working, friendly, honest, loyal and professional. I know that things would have worked out differently if this was not the case. So, I want to thank all the employees of today and of the past!
As far as customers/friends are concerned, I have been incredibly lucky to have the best customers/friends. I have learned so much from you. From things related to hay business to life lessons. You people have always treated me with respect and patience, which I really appreciate although obviously did not deserve. I have learned to never prejudge anyone on their ability to load from the looks of their equipment. Also never judge anyone for anything because you don’t know where they have been. I have also learned that we learn some of the most important life lessons from the least likely sources. I want to thank all of my friends/customers that have made these last 30 years a remarkable and extraordinary journey. It obviously wouldn’t have been possible without you.
As far as the future, I hope for the best for you all. I also ask that you give Eric & Betsy a chance, like you have me to let them serve you and allow them to prove themselves to you. Again, thank you for everything.
Paul T. McGill
Retirement: When you stop living at work and start working at living! Congratulations Dad, you deserve it! -Meredith
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Posted: February 16, 2026 by Manager1
Rock Valley Hay Report
Monday February 16, 2026
38 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady. The grass still seems to sell a little better. Quality was lacking across the board. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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------ALFALFA-11------
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x3 45620 135.00 3rd
3x4 63740 87.50 2nd
lgrd 47440 120.00 2nd
lgrd 42500 100.00 3rd
lgrd 48500 97.50 3rd
lgrd 40580 90.00 3rd
lgrd 46620 82.50 1st
lgrd 34640 82.50 3rd
lgrd 41080 77.50 1st
lgrd 41280 77.50 1st
lgrd 51900 62.50 1st
-------GRASS-13-------
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x4 47500 80.00 1st
lgrd 51140 110.00
lgrd 47100 105.00
lgrd 48180 105.00 1st
lgrd 47300 100.00 1st
lgrd 46680 95.00
lgrd 51620 90.00
lgrd 65360 87.50
lgrd 41400 85.00 1st
lgrd 44820 85.00
lgrd 56700 77.50
lgrd 32040 70.00
lgrd 2560 40.00
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The Miseducation of Paul McGill
It has dawned on me that I need to write a goodbye and a thank you. I sincerely want to thank each and everyone of you for helping and teaching me throughout these years. Over the years, I have met so many people and everyone of you have touched me deeply. I have learned so much. When I first started in the hay business, I knew nothing about hay and hay production. So, I guess that hasn’t changed. But my point is, I asked several people about it, and I couldn’t believe how many people attempted to “help” educated me. And much of the information and suggestions were very helpful. Throughout the years, I was lucky to be involved with many great people and organizations that were very beneficial to me as far as learning about the industry.
As far as the hay auction, I have been incredibly lucky to always have the best employees. They were all hard-working, friendly, honest, loyal and professional. I know that things would have worked out differently if this was not the case. So, I want to thank all the employees of today and of the past!
As far as customers/friends are concerned, I have been incredibly lucky to have the best customers/friends. I have learned so much from you. From things related to hay business to life lessons. You people have always treated me with respect and patience, which I really appreciate although obviously did not deserve. I have learned to never prejudge anyone on their ability to load from the looks of their equipment. Also never judge anyone for anything because you don’t know where they have been. I have also learned that we learn some of the most important life lessons from the least likely sources. I want to thank all of my friends/customers that have made these last 30 years a remarkable and extraordinary journey. It obviously wouldn’t have been possible without you.
As far as the future, I hope for the best for you all. I also ask that you give Eric & Betsy a chance, like you have me to let them serve you and allow them to prove themselves to you. Again, thank you for everything.
Paul T. McGill
Retirement: When you stop living at work and start working at living! Congratulations Dad, you deserve it! -Meredith
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Posted: February 16, 2026 by Manager1
Rock Valley Hay Report
Thursday February 12, 2026
77 Loads
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Today, the alfalfa sold steady to weaker. The grass sold steady to slightly stronger. The cornstalks sold steady with a nice supply today. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-3
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x3 38820 77.50
lgrd 18220 90.00 1st
lgrd 36120 77.50 1st
----CORNSTALKS-11-----
SIZE LBS $/TON
3x4 45980 42.50
lgrd 17480 55.00
lgrd 37040 52.50
lgrd 49320 50.00
lgrd 34200 50.00
lgrd 49520 50.00
lgrd 37140 47.50
lgrd 32240 47.50
lgrd 34240 45.00
lgrd 38580 45.00
lgrd 35760 45.00
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Don’t forget to pick up your lady some flowers!
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Posted: February 12, 2026 by Manager1
Rock Valley Hay Report
Thursday February 12, 2026
77 Loads
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Today, the alfalfa sold steady to weaker. The grass sold steady to slightly stronger. The cornstalks sold steady with a nice supply today. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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------ALFALFA-34------
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x3 57880 140.00 4th
3x3 2400 135.00 3rd
3x3 45320 135.00 3rd
3x3 60140 122.50 4th
3x3 54140 120.00 4th
3x3 47440 112.50 3rd
3x3 2500 112.50 3rd
3x3 42000 87.50 3rd
3x3 46460 70.00 3rd
3x4 64800 90.00 2nd
3x4 55320 82.50 2nd
3x4 41380 77.50 1st
lgrd 46020 122.50 2nd
lgrd 47660 117.50 1st
lgrd 57440 115.00 1st
lgrd 42340 110.00 3rd
lgrd 47280 107.50 3rd
lgrd 46100 95.00 1st
lgrd 35560 90.00 2nd
lgrd 43460 90.00 3rd
lgrd 37580 87.50 3rd
lgrd 38980 87.50 2nd
lgrd 57240 85.00 1st
lgrd 38240 85.00 2nd
lgrd 40900 85.00 2nd
lgrd 21020 82.50 3rd
lgrd 56820 77.50 2nd
lgrd 41720 77.50 1st
lgrd 43240 77.50 1st
lgrd 52780 75.00 1st
lgrd 27340 75.00 3rd
lgrd 42040 75.00 1st
lgrd 32940 67.50 2nd
lgrd 53300 62.50 1st
-------GRASS-29-------
SIZE LBS $/TON CUT
3x3 42240 85.00
3x3 45380 62.50
lgrd 47040 155.00 2nd
lgrd 43380 140.00
lgrd 54580 140.00
lgrd 18240 127.50
lgrd 44100 115.00
lgrd 45440 115.00
lgrd 11300 110.00
lgrd 12280 107.50
lgrd 24280 105.00
lgrd 10520 100.00
lgrd 48870 100.00
lgrd 43980 97.50
lgrd 52180 97.50
lgrd 55480 97.50
lgrd 59480 95.00
lgrd 48560 92.50
lgrd 44860 90.00
lgrd 51140 90.00
lgrd 54400 90.00
lgrd 53000 87.50
lgrd 57120 85.00
lgrd 54460 82.50
lgrd 41040 82.50
lgrd 39040 80.00
lgrd 61520 77.50
lgrd 57700 70.00
lgrd 6480 50.00
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Don’t forget to pick up your lady some flowers!
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Posted: February 12, 2026 by Manager1
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