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USDA Hay Auction — Apr 6, 2026
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RegionCommodityQualityAvg Price
Pipestone, MNAlfalfaGood$123/ton
Rock Valley, IAAlfalfaFair/Good$134/ton
Dakota, SDAlfalfaGood$134/ton
MissouriAlfalfaSupreme$275/ton
Wolgemuth, PAGrassPremium$500/ton
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Pipestone MN · Rock Valley IA · Dakota SD
RegionHay TypePrice
Pipestone, MNAlfalfa Good$118/ton
Rock Valley, IAAlfalfa Fair/Good$133/ton
Dakota, SDAlfalfa Good$117/ton
MissouriAlfalfa Good$162/ton
Shipshewana, INAlfalfa Premium$229/ton
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$500/ton
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