Prices for the most part are at late-summer lows, but big increases may be on the horizon, especially in the eastern half of the country. For more on the supply situation and price outlook, see the story on page 16.
These prices were gathered in late July 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (northeastern) | $70-85 | ||
| Kansas | 90-130 | ||
| Michigan | 110-180 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 100 | ||
| New York | 100 | ||
| Nevada | 90-100 | ||
| Utah | 90-100 | ||
| Wisconsin | 130-140 | (D) | |
| Wyoming | 85 | ||
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $112-138 | (D) | |
| California (central) | 125-140 | (D) | |
| Colorado | 70-105 | ||
| Idaho | 85-100 | ||
| Illinois | 120-135 | ||
| Iowa (northeastern) | 70-85 | ||
| Kansas | 80-100 | ||
| Michigan | 110-160 | ||
| Missouri | 80-110 | ||
| Nebraska | 110-125 | ||
| Nevada | 100-110 | ||
| New Mexico | 135-180 | ||
| Oklahoma | 80-110 | ||
| Oregon (southern) | 110 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 90 | ||
| South Dakota (east river) | 75-80 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 75-85 | ||
| Texas (western) | 150-175 | ||
| Texas (panhandle) | 105-150 | ||
| Utah | 70-80 | ||
| Virginia | 112 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 80-100 | ||
| Wyoming | 80-90 | ||
| Wyoming | 105 | (D) | |
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $91-120 | (D) | |
| California (central) | 105-118 | (D) | |
| California (southern) | 103-108 | (D) | |
| Colorado | 60-90 | ||
| Idaho | 57-60 | ||
| Illinois | 100-120 | ||
| Iowa (northeastern) | 50-60 | ||
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 50-85 | ||
| Kansas | 70-90 | ||
| Michigan | 80-140 | ||
| Missouri | 80 | ||
| Nebraska | 85-110 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 60-70 | ||
| Nevada | 80-100 | ||
| New Mexico | 120-140 | ||
| New York | 90 | ||
| Oklahoma | 60-80 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 70 | ||
| South Dakota (east river) | 50-65 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 60-70 | ||
| Texas (panhandle) | 100-150 | ||
| Texas (eastern) | 100-110 | ||
| Utah | 55-65 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 70-83 | ||
| Wisconsin | 120-130 | (D) | |
| Wyoming | 80-90 | (D) | |
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $75-95 | ||
| California (central) | 70-85 | ||
| California (southern) | 65-70 | ||
| Colorado | 50-80 | ||
| Idaho | 55-75 | ||
| Illinois | 80-100 | ||
| Iowa (northeastern) | 40-50 | ||
| Iowa (Rock Valley) | 55-67 | ||
| Kansas | 65-75 | ||
| Michigan | 140 | ||
| Missouri | 60 | ||
| Nebraska | 85 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 55-60 | ||
| New Mexico | 110-125 | (D) | |
| Oklahoma | 45-50 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 55 | ||
| Utah | 50 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 60-67 | ||
| Wyoming | 55 | ||
| Timothy hay: | Price/ton | ||
| Michigan | $110-180 | ||
| Nevada | 180-220 | ||
| New York | 90 | ||
| Virginia | 25-50 | ||
| Wyoming | 125 | ||
| Straw: | Price/ton | ||
| Illinois | Wheat straw | $50 | |
| Iowa | Oat straw | 70-85 | |
| Michigan | Wheat straw | 60-70 | |
| Michigan | Oat straw | 85 | |
| New York | Wheat straw | 80 | |
| New York | Precut rye | 80 | |
| 17% Dehydrated alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Colorado | $112 | ||
| Kansas | 100-105 | ||
| Nebraska | 110-111 | ||
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Colorado | $104 | ||
| Kansas | 90-115 | ||
| Alfalfa cubes: | Price/ton | ||
| Utah (50-lb bags) | $100-140 | ||
| Wyoming (50-lb bags) | 95-100 | ||