Alfalfa & Grass Results 02/16/26

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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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

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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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