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● Market Report · AUGUST 24, 2026 Benchmark up $6.91 to $185.74, sellers gainHayWire · Week of August 24, 2026 · USDA AMS · 218 records · 34 regions §01 The 60-Second Read The six-market benchmark ran to $185.74 this week, up $6.91 or 3.9 percent from $178.83. That move favors sellers. Regional gains backed it up: Nebraska - East jumped to $182.50, up 14.1 percent on 700 vs. 350 reported tons; 2 current lines / 3 prior lines. §02 By the Numbers Good benchmark $186/ton ▲ 3.9% / $7 week over week |
Top mover $182 Nebraska - East · ▲ 14.1% · 700 vs. 350 reported tons; 2 current lines / 3 prior lines |
Geography spread $44/ton Dakota SD Mon $210 → RockValley IA Thu $166 |
Alfalfa index $275/ton ▲ firming · medium confidence |
§03 Watch List | 01 | Nebraska East climbs Nebraska - East at $182.50, up $22.50 or 14.1 percent, on 700 vs. 350 reported tons; 2 current lines / 3 prior lines. | | 02 | Rock Valley firms RockValley IA Thu at $165.82, up $22.60 or 15.8 percent, on 191 vs. 59 reported tons; 2 current lines / 1 prior line. | | 03 | Wide market spread Dakota SD Mon tops at $209.72, RockValley IA Thu holds the low at $165.82, a $43.90 gap across markets. |
§04 The Read This week reads as broad firming, with the benchmark up 3.9 percent and gains showing up across Nebraska and Iowa markets. Strength sits in Nebraska, where Dakota SD Mon leads at $209.72 and supply runs light against very good demand. The $43.90 spread shows plenty of slack still down the quality ladder. §05 The Call Pro subscribers only The Call — our buy / wait / hold verdict, graded every week Get HayWire Pro |
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