We forge ahead through this growing season with steady prices, moderate demand at best, a lack of dairy quality hay being offered, and somewhat improved haymaking weather. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday, July 31. Large ranges for a particular grade and state are often indicative of location and/or bale size. Also check the USDA Hay Market Prices for additional locations and more detailed information.
Location | Premium+ | Good | Fair |
| California | $170-280 | $155-190 | $140 |
| Colorado | $185 | $125 | $115-125 |
| Idaho | $260 | $150-180 | $150 |
| Iowa | $150 | N.A. | $100-135 |
| Kansas | $160-210 | $120-160 | $90-120 |
| Minnesota | N.A. | N.A. | $85 |
| Missouri | $150-200 | $120-160 | $100-120 |
| Montana | $200-210 | $150-200 | $115-140 |
| Nebraska | $195 | $80-85 | $70-75 |
| New Mexico | $180-220 | $170-180 | $120-150 |
| Oklahoma | $150-200 | $120-145 | $75-90 |
| Oregon | $200-220 | $185-210 | $120-150 |
| Pennsylvania | N.A. | $230-250 | N.A. |
| South Dakota | $180-185 | $110-125 | $95-150 |
| Texas | $200-255 | $170-220 | $125-140 |
| Utah | $155-190 | $100-165 | $85-135 |
| Washington | $260-265 | $140-180 | $155 (d) |
| Wisconsin | N.A. | $85-115 | $40-65 |
| Wyoming | $200-220 | $140 | $85-95 |
Location | Premium+ | Good | Fair |
| Alabama | $130-215 | $70-120 | N.A. |
| California | $260-320 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Idaho | N.A. | $150 | N.A. |
| Iowa | N.A. | $155 | $90-120 |
| Kansas | N.A. | $60-145 | $50-60 |
| Minnesota | N.A. | N.A. | $70-85 |
| Missouri | N.A. | $75-95 | $20-65 |
| Montana | $210 | $100-120 | N.A. |
| Nebraska | N.A. | $90-135 | N.A. |
| Oregon | $210-240 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Pennsylvania | $325-360 | $190-205 | $100-160 |
| South Dakota | $140 | $85-100 | $85 |
| Texas | $230-265(d) | N.A. | N.A. |
