Mixed Hay & Bedding Results 08/27/26

Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday, August 27, 2026

 81 loads


All classes of hay lower today. Many buyers are in the field this week. Lighter crowd with not as much interest. Plenty of CRP in the offering putting pressure on the grass market.


 

--------CRP-5---------

SIZE LBS $/TON CUT

lgrd 45800 150.00

lgrd 47220 150.00

lgrd 44120 147.50

lgrd 50440 142.50

lgrd 51480 132.50

MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-4

SIZE LBS $/TON CUT

3x3 42480 145.00

3x4 51840 190.00 3rd

3x4 53740 182.50 3rd

lgrd 18180 172.50

---CORNSTALKS-7-----

SIZE LBS $/TON

lgrd 44120 82.50

lgrd 45980 77.50

lgrd 46760 72.50

lgrd 46040 67.50

lgrd 55180 65.00

lgrd 51880 65.00

lgrd 54140 65.00

--------STRAW-5-------

SIZE LBS $/TON

3x4 55100 155.00

3x4 53080 155.00

3x4 59160 135.00

lgrd 47840 160.00

lgrd 43060 107.50


The Smart Pig

A man was driving through the countryside when he noticed a farm with a very unusual sight: a pig with a wooden peg leg walking around the yard. Intrigued, the man pulled his car over, walked up to the farmhouse, and knocked on the door.
A proud farmer answered. The visitor asked, "Excuse me, sir, but I couldn't help but notice your pig out there. Why does he have a wooden leg?"
The farmer’s face lit up. "Oh, that’s no ordinary pig! That is a very special animal. Let me tell you about him. Last year, I was out plowing the field when my tractor flipped over. I was pinned underneath, suffocating. That pig ran all the way from the barn, dug me out with his snout, and dragged me to safety. He saved my life!"
"Wow, that's incredible!" the visitor said. "But why the wooden leg?"
The farmer continued, "Wait, there's more! Just three months ago, our house caught fire in the middle of the night. That pig broke through the kitchen door, woke up the whole family, and made sure we all got out safely. He's a hero!"
"That is truly an amazing pig," the visitor agreed. "But you still haven't told me why he has a wooden leg."
The farmer looked at the visitor like he was crazy. "Well, look here, fella. A pig that special? You don't eat him all at once!"