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| Region | Commodity | Quality | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone, MN | Alfalfa | Good | $105/ton |
| Rock Valley, IA | Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $122/ton |
| Dakota, SD | Alfalfa | Good | $118/ton |
| South Dakota | Alfalfa | Supreme | $275/ton |
| Shipshewana, IN | Mixed Grass | Good | $232/ton |
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A sample of what lands in your inbox every Monday. Real USDA auction prices, organized by region.
| Region | Hay Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestone, MN | Alfalfa Good | $105/ton |
| Rock Valley, IA | Alfalfa Good/Premium | $140/ton |
| Rock Valley, IA | Alfalfa Fair/Good | $120/ton |
| Dakota, SD | Alfalfa Good | $118/ton |
| South Dakota | Alfalfa Supreme | $275/ton |
| HPL Hay, IA | Alfalfa Fair/Good | $103/ton |
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