Hay prices haven't changed much overall in the last month or two. They're mostly high, though, and are likely to climb farther as winter progresses. These prices were gathered in late December from growers, dealers and USDA. Figures followed by (D) are delivered prices. All others are at the farm. Cube and pellet prices are bulk unless otherwise indicated. For weekly updated hay prices, go to the
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Hay prices haven't changed much overall in the last month or two. They're mostly high, though, and are likely to climb farther as winter progresses. These prices were gathered in late December from growers, dealers and USDA. Figures followed by (D) are delivered prices. All others are at the farm. Cube and pellet prices are bulk unless otherwise indicated.
For weekly updated hay prices, go to the “Hay Price Link” section of HayandForage.com.
| Horse-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $130-180 | ||
| Michigan | 110-180 | ||
| New Mexico (to FL) | 245-255 | (D) | |
| New Mexico (to TX) | 215-220 | (D) | |
| New Mexico (to AL) | 230 | (D) | |
| New York | 100 | ||
| Utah | 105-140 | ||
| Wisconsin | 85-100 | ||
| Wisconsin | 125 | (D) | |
| Wyoming | 110-125 | ||
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $140-145 | (D) | |
| California (central) | 135 | (D) | |
| California (southern) | 125-135 | (D) | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 100-115 | ||
| Colorado (southwestern) | 130-140 | ||
| Idaho | 75-100 | ||
| Illinois | 125-140 | ||
| Iowa | 115 | (D) | |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 105-115 | ||
| Kansas (southeastern) | 95-110 | ||
| Michigan | 110-180 | ||
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 90-95 | ||
| Missouri | 100-125 | ||
| Montana | 95-130 | ||
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 110-135 | ||
| Nevada (northern) | 90-100 | ||
| Nevada (western) | 100-105 | ||
| New Mexico | 135-175 | ||
| Oklahoma | 105-130 | ||
| Oregon (southern) | 110-120 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 85-95 | ||
| South Dakota (east river) | 90-110 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 100 | ||
| Texas | 165-175 | (D) | |
| Utah | 95-105 | ||
| Virginia | 155-165 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 90-105 | ||
| Wyoming | 100-115 | ||
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $90-100 | ||
| California (central) | 100-115 | ||
| California (southern) | 122-123 | (D) | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 90-100 | ||
| Colorado (southwestern) | 115-125 | ||
| Idaho | 70-80 | ||
| Illinois | 100-125 | ||
| Iowa | 100-110 | ||
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 77-90 | ||
| Kansas | 100 | ||
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 80-90 | ||
| Montana | 80-90 | ||
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 75-90 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 90-95 | ||
| Nevada | 90-100 | ||
| New Mexico | 125-150 | ||
| New York | 90 | ||
| Oklahoma | 85-110 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 80-85 | ||
| South Dakota (east river) | 70-85 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 110-120 | (D) | |
| Texas (panhandle) | 115 | (D) | |
| Texas (eastern) | 150-155 | (D) | |
| Utah (northern) | 80-90 | ||
| Utah (southern) | 85-100 | ||
| Virginia | 135-140 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 85-95 | ||
| Wyoming | 85-95 | ||
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $114 | ||
| Colorado | 80-110 | ||
| Idaho | 65-70 | ||
| Illinois | 75-90 | ||
| Iowa | 60-65 | ||
| Kansas | 80-90 | ||
| Michigan | 75-100 | ||
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 50-70 | ||
| Nebraska | 70-85 | ||
| Nevada | 70-80 | ||
| New Mexico | 95-125 | ||
| Oklahoma | 45-55 | ||
| South Dakota (east river) | 60-65 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 75-80 | ||
| Timothy hay: | Price/ton | ||
| Montana | 150 | ||
| New York | 100 | ||
| Virginia | 220 | ||
| Straw: | Price/ton | ||
| Illinois | $60-80 | ||
| Kansas | 40-45 | ||
| Michigan | Wheat straw | 65 | |
| Missouri | 50-70 | ||
| Montana | 35 | ||
| New York | Oat straw | 80 | |
| New York | Wheat straw | 90 | |
| Virginia | 100 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 45-50 | ||
| Wyoming | 65 | ||
| 17% Dehy alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Colorado | $146 | ||
| Kansas | 148-158 | ||
| Nebraska | 140-146 | ||
| Wyoming | 140-185 | ||
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Kansas | $129-138 | ||
| South Dakota | 175 | ||