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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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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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

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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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Rock Valley Hay Report

Monday February 9, 2026

29 Loads
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 Light test today. The grass sold a little stronger and the alfalfa was slightly weaker. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   54680 112.50 4th

3x4   34920  55.00 2nd

lgrd  48700 127.50 4th

lgrd  52340 100.00 3rd

lgrd  43280  90.00 3rd

lgrd  45880  90.00 3rd

lgrd  41160  85.00 3rd

lgrd  19380  85.00 2nd

lgrd  52320  80.00 1st

lgrd  44620  70.00 2nd

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

lgrd  58500 117.50   

lgrd  48000 115.00   

lgrd  47840 115.00   

lgrd  47000 110.00   

lgrd  43660 110.00 1st

lgrd  46760 110.00   

lgrd  34560 105.00   

lgrd  50640 100.00   

lgrd  45040 100.00   

lgrd  45800  95.00   

lgrd  57880  90.00   

lgrd  49080  85.00   

lgrd  53080  85.00   

lgrd  39100  85.00   

lgrd  46280  80.00   

lgrd  55520  57.50   

lgrd   2380  40.00   

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Farmer’s wife. Yes, he’s working. No, I don’t know when he will be home. Yes, we are still married. NO, he isn’t imaginary!
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday February 5, 2026

78 Loads
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 The market was lower across the board. The good weather has diminished the demand and increased the supply. Auctions every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 PM. 
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SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   58220 175.00 4th

3x3   49560 120.00 3rd

3x3   45700 115.00 2nd

3x3   15000 115.00 1st

3x3   24680 110.00 2nd

3x3   51320 110.00 3rd

3x3   43320 100.00 3rd

3x3   60500  87.50 2nd

3x3   50320  87.50 3rd

3x4   59740 150.00 4th

3x4   53160  75.00 2nd

3x4   66380  40.00   

lgrd  60740 127.50 3rd

lgrd  50920 127.50 4th

lgrd  55300 125.00 3rd

lgrd  50240 120.00 3rd

lgrd  45900 115.00 2nd

lgrd  44400 110.00   

lgrd  55500 107.50 2nd

lgrd  54780 107.50 4th

lgrd  70640 105.00 2nd

lgrd  22580 102.50 4th

lgrd  64140 102.50   

lgrd  53280 100.00 4th

lgrd  41000  95.00 3rd

lgrd  48440  95.00 2nd

lgrd  20700  95.00 3rd

lgrd  40700  95.00 3rd

lgrd  55780  95.00 4th

lgrd  53920  92.50 2nd

lgrd  48880  92.50 2nd

lgrd  54640  92.50 3rd

lgrd  56760  90.00 3rd

lgrd  35000  90.00 2nd

lgrd  50140  87.50 3rd

lgrd  55200  85.00 1st

lgrd  53080  82.50 3rd

lgrd  47860  82.50 2nd

lgrd  39560  80.00 1st

lgrd  45560  77.50 2nd

lgrd  53300  75.00 2nd

lgrd  46160  70.00 2nd

lgrd  45320  67.50 2nd

lgrd  56560  65.00   

lgrd  44280  60.00 3rd

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   47300  65.00   

lgrd  43460 145.00   

lgrd  17720 127.50   

lgrd  55620 125.00   

lgrd  48590 100.00   

lgrd  60800 100.00   

lgrd  53520 100.00   

lgrd  51060  95.00   

lgrd  54200  95.00   

lgrd  22300  95.00   

lgrd  44840  92.50   

lgrd  51440  90.00   

lgrd  55200  87.50   

lgrd  42600  85.00   

lgrd  11760  85.00   

lgrd  11200  85.00   

lgrd  55780  82.50   

lgrd  35300  82.50   

lgrd  47940  80.00   

lgrd  50140  80.00   

lgrd  22360  65.00 2nd

lgrd  53520  65.00   

lgrd  57240  40.00   

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The Rock Valley Hay Auction was sold to Eric and Betsy Rus. The Rus family lives near Rock Valley with their 9 children. Paul’s last auction will be February 16th. Rus’s first auction will be February 19th, and they have indicated that they plan on operating the auction very similar to the current operations. We will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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