Prices for high-quality alfalfa have held steady or strengthened in most areas in recent months as wet weather has interfered with harvest in much of the country. Prices are slightly higher than year-ago levels in some states, lower in others.
These prices were gathered by USDA in late July. Figures followed by (D) are delivered prices. All others are at the farm. Cube and pellet prices are for bulk sales.
For weekly updated hay prices, go to “USDA Hay Prices” at hayandforage.com.
| Horse-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (central) | $128 (D) |
| Idaho | 110-115 |
| Iowa | 190-200 |
| Kansas | 190-230 |
| Nevada | 120-130 |
| New Mexico | 190-210 |
| Oregon | 160-170 |
| Utah | 85-115 |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 130-165 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (northern) | $180 (D) |
| California (central) | 170-185 (D) |
| Colorado (northeastern, large squares) | 120 |
| Colorado (San Luis Valley, small squares) | 155-180 |
| Colorado (San Luis Valley, large squares) | 135-145 |
| Idaho | 105-115 |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 120-135 |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 120-130 |
| Missouri | 140-175 |
| Montana (large squares) | 85-100 |
| Montana (small squares) | 160-180 |
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 140-160 |
| Nebraska (western) | 108 |
| Nevada | 135 |
| New Mexico (eastern) | 165-170 |
| New Mexico (southern) | 150 (D) |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 120-130 |
| Oklahoma (small squares) | 190-210 |
| Oregon (Lake County) | 165-170 |
| Oregon (Harney County) | 135 |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 235 |
| Texas (panhandle) | 230-265 |
| Texas (eastern) | 150-170 (D) |
| Utah | 80-95 |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 140-160 |
| Wyoming | 100 |
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (northern) | $135 (D) |
| California (central) | 125-155 (D) |
| California (Imperial Valley) | 112 |
| Colorado (northeastern, large squares) | 100-120 |
| Idaho | 90-107 |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 100-125 |
| Kansas (south central) | 95-115 |
| Missouri | 75-140 |
| Montana | 75-85 |
| Nevada | 130 |
| New Mexico (eastern) | 135-150 (D) |
| New Mexico (southern) | 125-135 |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 110-120 |
| Oklahoma (small squares) | 150-170 |
| Oregon (Harney County) | 115 |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 155-200 |
| Pennsylvania (Dieffenbach) | 150-200 |
| Texas (panhandle) | 125-135 |
| Texas (eastern) | 125-140 |
| Utah | 70-75 |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 130-140 |
| Wyoming | 85 |
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (northern) | $110-128 (D) |
| California (central) | 120-128 (D) |
| California (Imperial Valley) | 85-110 |
| Colorado (northeastern, large squares) | 85-105 |
| Idaho | 70-80 |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 95-110 |
| New Mexico (southern) | 110-125 |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 90-100 |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 75-125 |
| Texas (panhandle) | 110-125 |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 100 |
| Wyoming | 65-70 |
| Bermudagrass hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Missouri (fair to good) | $70-100 |
| Bromegrass hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Kansas | $80-110 |
| Missouri (good to premium) | 90-150 |
| Prairie hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Missouri (good to premium) | $80-125 |
| Texas | 130-140 (D) |
| Oat hay: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (northern) | $80 (D) |
| California (central) | 60-65 (D) |
| Nebraska | 80-100 |
| New Mexico | 110-120 (D) |
| Oregon | 90 |
| Texas (panhandle) | 135 (D) |
| Wyoming | 75 |
| Straw: | Price/ton |
|---|
| California (northern) | $60 (D) |
| Colorado | 80 |
| Kansas (large squares) | 45-60 |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 95-165 |
| 17% Dehy alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Kansas | $195-200 |
| Wyoming | 168 (D) |
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Kansas | $146-154 |
| South Dakota | 130 |
| Alfalfa cubes: | Price/ton |
|---|
| Utah (export) | $100-120 |
| Wyoming (50-lb bags) | 180 |