Little change in USDA October hay prices

By Hay and Forage Grower

USDA's November Agricultural Prices report pegged the average U.S. price for all types and quality grades of hay in October at $146 per ton, up $1 per ton from September but $25 per ton lower than 2014 (see table). Alfalfa price in October was reported at $156 per ton, down $1 from September but $37 per ton lower than a year ago. Hay other than alfalfa increased by $5 per ton to $124, which was $4 lower than 2015 (data not shown).