Rock Valley Hay Report Thursday, April 16,2026 57 loads Alfalfa and Grass are higher while cornstalks remained steady. The largest jump in price came from Grass even with the larger supply being offered today. This is attributed to buyers concerned about drier conditions around the country. While “premium” and “supreme” hay are still bringing …

Rock Valley Hay Report Thursday, April 9,2026 57 loads Nice day for a hay sale! Alfalfa saw the biggest jump in price with more quality being offered. Grass was much stronger over last week but still slightly a higher average overall. Straw was higher while cornstalks were steady. Market seems to be trending up …

Rock Valley Hay Report  Thursday, April 4, 2026  64 loads Although the rain was much needed, it definitely affected prices today. Good buying crowd, but demand under the conditions was lower than last week. Alfalfa and grass were lower, but still averaging higher than earlier this month. Straw held steady while cornstalks came back to normal …

Rock Valley Hay Report  Thursday, March 26, 2026  94 loads A higher volume of hay moved through the market today. Quality alfalfa and grass with good RFV and color saw strong demand, pushing prices higher. Lower quality cornstalks and straw experienced minimal buyer activity, contributing to a softer, slow-moving market. Overall buyer demand was looking for …

Rock Valley Hay Report Thursday, March 19,2026  48 loads Beautiful day for a sale and thanks for coming out! Alfalfa sold higher and Grass sold considerably higher. Straw sold lower while Cornstalks remained steady.  See you next Thursday @ 12:30. ——ALFALFA-19——  SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT  3×3   47400 195.00 3rd  3×3   50000 142.50 3rd  3×3   46120 100.00 …

Rock Valley Hay Report  Thursday, March 12, 2026  75 Loads  A lot of quality alfalfa today selling higher. Grass hay steady at best. Straw and cornstalks lower.    ——ALFALFA-24——  SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT  3×3   47660 185.00 3rd  3×3   55760 110.00 1st  3×3   14300  95.00 1st  3×4   25080 170.00 5th  3×4   45280 147.50 3rd  lgrd  55960 140.00 3rd  …

Rock Valley Hay Report  Thursday, March 5, 2026  63 Loads  Beautiful day for a hay sale! Alfalfa sold higher today while grass was steady to lower. Grass quality had a wider spread today that lowered the average slightly. Cornstalks and straw were steady to weaker. See you next Thursday @ 12:30!   —–ALFALFA-24——  SIZE    LBS  …

Rock Valley Hay Report  Monday, March 2, 2026  16 Loads Light test today with good buying crowd. Alfalfa higher than grass with all classes selling higher. Last Monday sale. See you Thursday @ 12:30!   ——ALFALFA-2——-  SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT  lgrd  45560 122.50 3rd  lgrd  47000  85.00 1st  ——-GRASS-12——-  SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT  lgrd  50240 134.00      lgrd  42860 130.00 1st  lgrd  42820 130.00 1st  lgrd  …

Rock Valley Hay Report Thursday, February 26, 2026 74 Loads Grass and alfalfa higher today. Cornstalks steady with straw a bit lower. Great buyer participation today. Monday auction is being discontinued after the sale this coming Monday. Thursdays will continue as normal with the auction starting at 12:30.   ——ALFALFA-26—— SIZE LBS $/TON CUT …

Rock Valley Hay Report Monday, February 23, 2026 26 Loads ______________________________________ Hay market was weaker on all classes today. Smaller buying crowd showing less demand. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM. _______________________________________ ——ALFALFA-11—— SIZE LBS $/TON CUT 3×3 50180 115.00 3rd 3×4 65900 65.00 2nd lgrd 44920 120.00 2nd lgrd 48260 90.00 …