Dry weather in much of the country's midsection is expected to have a bullish effect on hay prices (see story, page 8). With a few exceptions, though, prices are holding steady so far.
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 bulk unless otherwise indicated.
For weekly updated hay prices, go to the “Hay Price Link” section of HayanForage.com
| Horse-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas (southwestern) | $100-140 | |
| Montana | 85-100 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 100-125 | |
| New Mexico | 150-165 | |
| Oregon | 125-145 | |
| Utah | 90-120 | |
| Wyoming (eastern) | 109 | |
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $165-195 | (D) |
| California (central) | 172-210 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 190-200 | (D) |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 145 | |
| Colorado (San Luis Valley) | 100-140 | |
| Idaho | 118-120 | |
| Illinois (southern) | 110-140 | |
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 93 | |
| Iowa (Maurice) | 95 | |
| Kansas (northwestern) | 85-100 | |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 90-105 | |
| Missouri | 90-125 | |
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 120-125 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 75-80 | |
| Nevada (northwestern) | 140-150 | |
| New Mexico | 130-140 | |
| Oklahoma | 100-120 | |
| Oregon (Klamath Basin) | 135-145 | |
| Oregon (Lake County) | 135-140 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 85-110 | |
| South Dakota (western) | 70-80 | |
| Texas (panhandle) | 125-160 | (D) |
| Texas (eastern) | 135-145 | (D) |
| Utah | 80-105 | |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 115 | |
| Wyoming | 70-80 | |
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $145-180 | (D) |
| California (central) | 160-175 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 120-150 | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 85-90 | |
| Idaho | 92-105 | |
| Illinois | 90-110 | |
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 65-84 | |
| Iowa (Maurice) | 80-85 | |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 72-93 | |
| Kansas (southeastern) | 80-85 | |
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 60-68 | |
| Missouri | 70-110 | |
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 110-115 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 60-70 | |
| Nevada (northwestern) | 125-130 | |
| Oklahoma | 90-110 | |
| Oregon (eastern) | 110 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 70-80 | |
| Texas (panhandle) | 115-140 | (D) |
| Texas (eastern) | 125-135 | (D) |
| Utah | 60-75 | |
| Wyoming | 60-70 | |
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $125-150 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 107-113 | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 80 | |
| Idaho | 70-75 | |
| Illinois | 70-90 | |
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 50-60 | |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 70-85 | |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 65 | |
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 53 | |
| Nebraska | 90-98 | |
| Nevada (northwestern) | 100-115 | |
| Oklahoma | 70-80 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 50-60 | |
| Texas (panhandle) | 90-110 | (D) |
| Texas (eastern) | 100-110 | (D) |
| Utah | 45-55 | |
| Bromegrass hay | Price/ton | |
| Kansas | $58-90 | |
| Missouri | 40-70 | |
| Oat hay | Price/ton | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | $65-70 | |
| Idaho | 65-70 | |
| Nebraska | 65-70 | |
| Nevada | 100 | |
| Oregon | 85 | |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 80 | |
| Wyoming | 65 | |
| Prairie hay: | Price/ton | |
| Texas (panhandle) | $105-115 | (D) |
| Straw: | Price/ton | |
| Illinois | $45-90 | |
| Virginia | 73-110 | |
| Wyoming | 35-40 | |
| 17% Dehy alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | |
| Colorado (southeastern) | $106 | |
| Kansas | 123 | |
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 120-125 | |
| Nebraska (Platte Valley) | 112-115 | |
| Wyoming | 125 | |
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | |
| Kansas | $92-100 | |
| Alfalfa cubes: | Price/ton | |
| Utah (50-lb bags) | $120-140 | |
| Wyoming | 90-95 |