Snowstorms and cold temperatures have failed to benefit hay marketers so far this winter. Prices for all grades of alfalfa hay are holding mostly steady on slow to moderate sales activity.
These prices were gathered by USDA in early February. Figures followed by (D) are delivered prices. All others are at the farm. Cube and pellet prices are for bulk sales.
| Horse-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
|---|---|---|
| California (southern) | $175 | (D) |
| California (central) | 130-135 | |
| Idaho | 120-150 | |
| Kansas | 190-250 | |
| Nevada | 115-120 | |
| Utah | 85-100 | |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 115-160 | |
| Wyoming | 120-135 | |
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $165-180 | (D) |
| California (central) | 155 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 150 | (D) |
| Colorado (southwestern, large squares) | 115-120 | |
| Colorado (northeastern, large squares) | 110-130 | (D) |
| Iowa (central, small squares) | 200-225 | |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 115-135 | |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 120-130 | |
| Minnesota (Sauk Centre) | 130-185 | |
| Minnesota (Pipestone) | 100-118 | |
| Missouri | 140-175 | |
| Montana (small squares) | 190-200 | |
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 120-150 | |
| Nebraska (Platte Valley) | 120-150 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 90-125 | |
| Nevada (northern) | 110 | |
| Nevada (western) | 120 | |
| Oklahoma (small squares) | 190-210 | |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 130-140 | |
| Oregon (Lake County) | 130 | |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 185-235 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 130-150 | |
| South Dakota (western) | 100-110 | |
| Texas (panhandle, large squares) | 155-170 | (D) |
| Texas (eastern, large squares) | 160-170 | (D) |
| Utah (northern) | 75-85 | |
| Utah (southern) | 80-100 | |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 120-135 | |
| Wyoming | 90-120 | |
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $147-165 | (D) |
| California (central) | 150-155 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 140 | (D) |
| Colorado (southwestern, large squares) | 110-115 | |
| Idaho | 105 | |
| Kansas (southwestern) | 100-120 | |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 90-110 | |
| Minnesota (southwestern) | 130-140 | |
| Missouri | 75-140 | |
| Montana | 50-75 | |
| Nebraska (Platte Valley, round bales) | 80-95 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 75-90 | |
| Oklahoma (small squares) | 150-170 | |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 110-120 | |
| Oregon (Harney County) | 95-100 | |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 130-180 | |
| Pennsylvania (central) | 120-163 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 115-125 | |
| South Dakota (western) | 65-85 | |
| Texas (panhandle, large squares) | 140-155 | (D) |
| Texas (eastern, large squares) | 130-140 | (D) |
| Utah (northern ) | 50-60 | |
| Utah (southern) | 60-75 | |
| Wyoming | 70-90 | |
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $115-133 | (D) |
| California (central) | 135-145 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 135-145 | (D) |
| Colorado (northeastern, large squares) | 90-110 | |
| Colorado (southwestern, large squares) | 95-110 | |
| Idaho | 65 | |
| Kansas (northeastern) | 60-85 | |
| Nebraska (Platte Valley, round bales) | 65-75 | |
| Nebraska (western) | 60-75 | |
| Nevada (northern) | 75 | |
| Nevada (western) | 85 | |
| Oklahoma (large squares) | 90-100 | |
| Oregon (Klamath Basin) | 75 | |
| Oregon (Lake County) | 80-90 | |
| Pennsylvania (Lancaster) | 75-135 | |
| Pennsylvania (central) | 70-142 | |
| South Dakota (western) | 45-65 | |
| Texas (panhandle, large squares) | 100-130 | (D) |
| Utah (northern) | 40-45 | |
| Utah (southern) | 45-55 | |
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 90 | |
| Wyoming | 60-80 | |
| Bromegrass hay: | Price/ton | |
| Kansas | $75-120 | |
| Missouri (good to premium) | 90-150 | |
| Texas (panhandle, large squares) | 115-120 | (D) |
| Bermudagrass hay: | Price/ton | |
| California (southern) | $175 | (D) |
| Kansas (good) | 125-150 | |
| Missouri (fair to good) | 70-100 | |
| Texas (eastern, round bales) | 50-70 | |
| Straw: | Price/ton | |
| California (northern) | $75 | (D) |
| California (southern) | 95 | (D) |
| Kansas | 45-60 | |
| Nebraska | 50 | |
| South Dakota (east river) | 60 | |
| 17% Dehy alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | |
| Kansas | $205 | |
| Nebraska | 175-185 | |
| Wyoming | 168 | (D) |
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | |
| Kansas | $143-160 | |
| Alfalfa cubes: | Price/ton | |
| Utah (export) | $90-110 | |
| Wyoming | 120 |