Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday June 12, 2025

75 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady with mostly average quality in both the grass and alfalfa categories. Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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-----CORNSTALKS-6-----

SIZE    LBS  $/TON

lgrd  35260  55.00

lgrd  32340  55.00

lgrd  34400  55.00

lgrd  34880  55.00

lgrd  40460  52.50

lgrd  33700  45.00

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON

3x4   54200  80.00 Wheat

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You grew up with “let me get you a band aid” I grew up with “I guess we gotta cut it off” We are not the same!
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday June 12, 2025

75 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady with mostly average quality in both the grass and alfalfa categories. Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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-----ALFALFA-36------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3     580 140.00 2nd

3x3   49900 135.00 2nd

3x3   49480 130.00 2nd

3x3   49500 130.00 2nd

3x3   49440 130.00 2nd

3x3   50100 127.50 2nd

3x3   50320 127.50 2nd

3x3   55240 125.00 1st NEW

3x4   56000 135.00 1st NEW

lgrd  44160 132.50 3rd

lgrd  49720 127.50 1st NEW

lgrd  48180 125.00 2nd

lgrd  42960 125.00 4th

lgrd  22020 125.00 2nd

lgrd  44360 122.50 2nd

lgrd  47520 122.50 4th

lgrd  59080 120.00 1st NEW

lgrd  48260 120.00 3rd

lgrd  45720 120.00 2nd

lgrd  57490 120.00 3rd

lgrd  50060 117.50 1st

lgrd  53880 117.50 1st NEW

lgrd  52980 117.50 4th

lgrd  53040 115.00   

lgrd  60100 115.00 1st NEW

lgrd  54620 115.00   

lgrd  43800 115.00 3rd

lgrd  32280 115.00 2nd

lgrd  38830 112.50   

lgrd  48480 112.50 3rd

lgrd  47600 107.50 3rd

lgrd  46100 105.00 2nd

lgrd  49220 102.50 1st NEW

lgrd  58020 102.50 1st NEW

lgrd  52060  82.50 1st NEW

lgrd  49260  65.00 1st

-------GRASS-32-------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

lgrd  13220 130.00 1st NEW

lgrd   4060 127.50 2nd

lgrd  53420 120.00   

lgrd  50600 115.00   

lgrd  15680 115.00   

lgrd  31120 112.50 2nd

lgrd  46100 110.00   

lgrd  53320 110.00   

lgrd  55280 110.00   

lgrd  52120 107.50   

lgrd  38880 100.00   

lgrd  53280 100.00   

lgrd  55100  97.50   

lgrd  46540  97.50   

lgrd  63220  95.00   

lgrd  36700  95.00   

lgrd  48620  92.50 2nd

lgrd  26780  90.00   

lgrd  43460  87.50   

lgrd  50580  85.00   

lgrd  48940  82.50   

lgrd  47360  80.00   

lgrd  48180  80.00   

lgrd  42220  80.00 2nd

lgrd  38540  77.50   

lgrd  36840  70.00   

lgrd  38120  70.00   

lgrd  49240  60.00   

lgrd  42160  55.00   

lgrd  46860  55.00   

lgrd  41980  40.00 Millet 

smsq   8260 140.00   

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You grew up with “let me get you a band aid” I grew up with “I guess we gotta cut it off” We are not the same!
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday June 5, 2025

 90 Loads
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Today the market was generally lower in all categories. The buyers were very discriminating on which loads they were interested in. The buyers only wanted the better quality loads & in general it seemed as if there was more interest in old alfalfa compared to new alfalfa. The quality of the grass was generally poorer than previous sales.
Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-1

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

lgrd  48880 107.50 2nd   

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON

3x4   51860  75.00 Wheat

-----CORNSTALKS-3-----

SIZE    LBS  $/TON

lgrd  42720  52.50

lgrd  33300  52.50

lgrd  44380  50.00

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A teenage boy had just passed his driving rest & asked his dad about using his car. His dad said he’d make a deal, “You bring your grades up from a C to B average, study your Bible & get your hair cut we’ll talk about the car.” The boy agreed and about 6 weeks later the father said, “son you’ve brought up your grades & I’ve seen you study your Bible but I’m disappointed you haven’t cut your hair.” The boy said, “You know dad, I’ve been thinking about that & I’ve noticed in my Bible studies that Samson had long hair as well as Moses, John the Baptist, & there is strong evidence that Jesus did too!” Dad replies, “Did you notice how they walked too?”
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday June 5, 2025

 90 Loads
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Today the market was generally lower in all categories. The buyers were very discriminating on which loads they were interested in. The buyers only wanted the better quality loads & in general it seemed as if there was more interest in old alfalfa compared to new alfalfa. The quality of the grass was generally poorer than previous sales.
Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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------ALFALFA-44------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   58020 170.00 1st NEW

3x3   56680 170.00 1st NEW

3x3   50500 137.50 2nd

3x3   48760 137.50 2nd

3x3   49220 130.00 2nd

3x3   49440 127.50 2nd

3x3   23200 120.00 1st NEW

3x3   46640 115.00 2nd

3x3   49960 112.50 1st NEW

3x3   47500 112.50 1st NEW

3x4   55180 160.00 1st NEW

3x4   51980 112.50 1st NEW

3x4   51500 112.50 1st NEW

3x4   55420 110.00 1st NEW

3x4   51900 110.00 1st NEW

3x4   47360  70.00 2nd

lgrd  51140 150.00 3rd

lgrd  54860 135.00 4th

lgrd  53560 135.00 3rd

lgrd  51100 135.00 3rd

lgrd  52820 135.00 4th

lgrd  49760 130.00 2nd

lgrd  53160 130.00 4th

lgrd  59280 125.00 1st NEW

lgrd  57420 125.00 1st NEW

lgrd  58900 125.00 1st NEW

lgrd  47100 125.00 1st NEW

lgrd  46480 122.50 2nd

lgrd  58340 122.50 1st NEW

lgrd  39630 115.00 2nd

lgrd  41500 115.00 2nd

lgrd  47900 115.00 1st NEW

lgrd  47480 115.00 1st NEW

lgrd  48860 110.00 2nd

lgrd  57500 105.00 1st NEW

lgrd  52360 100.00 1st NEW

lgrd  59000  97.50 1st NEW

lgrd  59620  95.00 1st NEW

lgrd  73740  90.00 1st NEW

lgrd  66400  82.50 1st NEW

lgrd  58620  80.00    NEW

lgrd  12820  72.50 1st NEW

lgrd  57880  70.00 1st NEW

smsq   2080 295.00 4th

-------GRASS-41-------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

lgrd  48680 145.00 2nd

lgrd  64440 125.00   

lgrd  34600 117.50 2nd

lgrd  34220 112.50   

lgrd  39040 107.50   

lgrd  33440 107.50 2nd

lgrd  50300 105.00   

lgrd  38640 105.00   

lgrd  53060 102.50   

lgrd  47940 102.50   

lgrd  44280 102.50   

lgrd  38460 102.50   

lgrd  39700 100.00   

lgrd  48080 100.00   

lgrd  41240  97.50   

lgrd  50480  97.50   

lgrd  59380  97.50   

lgrd  38820  95.00   

lgrd  40800  95.00   

lgrd  50260  95.00   

lgrd  42060  95.00   

lgrd  39060  95.00   

lgrd  47560  92.50 2nd

lgrd  38840  90.00   

lgrd    880  90.00   

lgrd  52240  90.00   

lgrd  49240  87.50   

lgrd  39240  82.50   

lgrd  44300  77.50   

lgrd  47480  77.50   

lgrd  46640  67.50   

lgrd  43500  65.00   

lgrd  41180  65.00   

lgrd  44460  65.00   

lgrd   5100  65.00   

lgrd  36540  62.50   

lgrd  42180  62.50

lgrd  53280  55.00

lgrd  52080  55.00   

lgrd  49640  55.00   

lgrd  52500  52.50   

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A teenage boy had just passed his driving rest & asked his dad about using his car. His dad said he’d make a deal, “You bring your grades up from a C to B average, study your Bible & get your hair cut we’ll talk about the car.” The boy agreed and about 6 weeks later the father said, “son you’ve brought up your grades & I’ve seen you study your Bible but I’m disappointed you haven’t cut your hair.” The boy said, “You know dad, I’ve been thinking about that & I’ve noticed in my Bible studies that Samson had long hair as well as Moses, John the Baptist, & there is strong evidence that Jesus did too!” Dad replies, “Did you notice how they walked too?”
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday May 29, 2025

56 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady on alfalfa with about 1/3 of the loads being 2025 crop. The grass generally sold steady to stronger with all grass hay being 2024 crop.  
Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **
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-----CORNSTALKS-1-----

SIZE    LBS  $/TON

lgrd  45680  52.50

MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-2

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x4   46860 117.50   

lgrd  39380  80.00 RYE   

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON

3x4   47880  95.00 WHEAT

lgrd  32440  85.00 WHEAT

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I tapped my uber driver on the shoulder. The driver swerves, nearly hits a car & stopped an inch from a shop window. He apologized and said this is my first day, I’ve been a hearse driver for the past 20 years!
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday May 29, 2025

56 Loads
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Today the market was mostly steady on alfalfa with about 1/3 of the loads being 2025 crop. The grass generally sold steady to stronger with all grass hay being 2024 crop.  
Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **
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------ALFALFA-18------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   51460 185.00 1st NEW

3x3   52320 175.00 1st NEW

3x3   46340 162.50 3rd

3x4   56520 132.50 1st NEW

3x4  56640 132.50 1st NEW

lgrd  63840 180.00 1st NEW

lgrd  55320 175.00 3rd

lgrd  67400 167.50 1st NEW

lgrd  54460 150.00 2nd

lgrd  59520 142.50 1st NEW

lgrd  60840 142.50 1st NEW

lgrd  50820 132.50 4th

lgrd  52120 127.50 4th

lgrd  52480 100.00 2nd

lgrd  40300  95.00   

lgrd  39380  87.50 1st

lgrd  51630  85.00 3rd

smsq   2900 135.00 2nd

-------GRASS-33-------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   46520 130.00   

lgrd  44940 145.00 2nd

lgrd  15500 145.00   

lgrd  29280 142.50   

lgrd  14020 135.00   

lgrd  36020 135.00 2nd

lgrd  50880 135.00   

lgrd  41020 130.00   

lgrd  56220 130.00   

lgrd  41840 130.00   

lgrd  54560 130.00 1st

lgrd  32560 125.00   

lgrd  49920 125.00   

lgrd  42920 117.50   

lgrd  48820 112.50   

lgrd  51500 110.00   

lgrd  49900 110.00   

lgrd  48460 110.00   

lgrd  52700 110.00   

lgrd  52140 105.00   

lgrd  52820 105.00   

lgrd  46300 100.00   

lgrd  59640  95.00   

lgrd  49220  90.00   

lgrd  54620  85.00   

lgrd  47600  85.00   

lgrd  43280  82.50   

lgrd  48660  82.50   

lgrd  45340  80.00   

lgrd  11580  80.00   

lgrd  55780  72.50   

lgrd   2540  50.00   

lgrd  49140  40.00 MILLET  

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I tapped my uber driver on the shoulder. The driver swerves, nearly hits a car & stopped an inch from a shop window. He apologized and said this is my first day, I’ve been a hearse driver for the past 20 years!
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday May 22, 2025

56 Loads
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Today the market was steady to stronger. The new alfalfa that was here was very nice quality. The grass market was generally steady with interest being generally good. Wishing everyone a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend! Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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-----CORNSTALKS-4-----

SIZE    LBS  $/TON

lgrd  41220  60.00

lgrd  44020  50.00

lgrd  38020  47.50

lgrd  38500  47.50

MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-3

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   47420 112.50   

lgrd  51520 152.50   

lgrd  50600 105.00   

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SIZE    LBS  $/TON

lgrd  34120  90.00 Wheat

lgrd  34240  65.00 Wheat

lgrd  33940  35.00 Bean

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A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, “Jesus knows you’re here.” He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard a voice say, “Jesus is watching you.” Freaked out he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. “Did you say that?” he hissed at the parrot. “Yep, I’m just trying to warn you that he is watching you.” The burglar relaxed. “Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?” “I’m Moses.” Replied the bird. “Moses?” The burglar laughed. “What kind of people would name their bird Moses?” “The same kind of people that would name their rottweiler Jesus!” squawked the parrot.
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday May 22, 2025

56 Loads
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Today the market was steady to stronger. The new alfalfa that was here was very nice quality. The grass market was generally steady with interest being generally good. Wishing everyone a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend! Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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------ALFALFA-24------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   61320 237.50 1st NEW

3x3   66380 237.50 1st NEW

3x3   48400 140.00 3rd

3x3   45260 125.00 2nd

3x4   53480 137.50 1st NEW

3x4   42860 122.50 3rd

lgrd  67860 170.00 1st NEW

lgrd  74200 155.00 4th

lgrd  52240 150.00 3rd

lgrd  49340 150.00 2nd

lgrd  48880 150.00 3rd

lgrd  49600 150.00 2nd

lgrd  45580 145.00 4th

lgrd  49100 137.50 2nd

lgrd  59780 135.00 3rd

lgrd  39120 132.50 1st

lgrd  47940 132.50 2nd

lgrd  51460 120.00 1st

lgrd  61400 117.50 4th

lgrd  51840 117.50 2nd

lgrd  39800 115.00 1st

lgrd  40180 107.50 1st

lgrd  40100 105.00 1st

lgrd  40040  95.00 1st

-------GRASS-22-------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

3x3   46940 117.50   

lgrd  29420 175.00   

lgrd  53660 137.50   

lgrd  52380 125.00   

lgrd  54940 120.00   

lgrd  15760 120.00 1st

lgrd  32240 117.50   

lgrd  41240 115.00   

lgrd  57020 115.00

lgrd  35100 110.00 1st  

lgrd  46340 107.50   

lgrd  58940 107.50   

lgrd  49460 107.50   

lgrd  28260 105.00   

lgrd  29800 100.00   

lgrd  30040 100.00   

lgrd  45480  95.00   

lgrd  12940  95.00   

lgrd  12350  95.00   

lgrd  35740  80.00   

lgrd  49200  77.50   

lgrd  37960  70.00   

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A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, “Jesus knows you’re here.” He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard a voice say, “Jesus is watching you.” Freaked out he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. “Did you say that?” he hissed at the parrot. “Yep, I’m just trying to warn you that he is watching you.” The burglar relaxed. “Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?” “I’m Moses.” Replied the bird. “Moses?” The burglar laughed. “What kind of people would name their bird Moses?” “The same kind of people that would name their rottweiler Jesus!” squawked the parrot.
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Rock Valley Hay Report

Thursday May 15, 2025

58 Loads
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Today we were lucky and had approximately ½ inch of rain and sprinkles during the sale. We love rain but it does help make a buyer’s market. Today we saw the market trader unevenly lower. All hay sold was 2024 hay. We expect new hay next week. Auctions every Thursday at 12:30 pm.

** The Hudson bridge is closed **.
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MIXED (ALFALFA/GRASS)-2

SIZE    LBS  $/TON CUT

lgrd  47980 100.00   

lgrd  45540  75.00   

--------STRAW-2-------

SIZE    LBS  $/TON

3x4   44980  67.50 WHEAT

3x4   43740  55.00 WHEAT

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So, I saw an old dude with a fishing rod outside my local bar fishing in a puddle. He looked so cold! I said to him, “come in for a drink and get warm.” As we sipped our double whiskeys, I thought I would humor him. I asked him, “how many have you caught today?” He replied, “you’re the 8th!”
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