Low (per bale)
$7.50
Arizona Hay Prices
Arizona hay prices currently range from $7.50 to $190 per bale, averaging about $12.00, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 24, 2026. Prices are as reported by USDA Market News, published Jul 24, 2026; note the price unit (per ton or per bale) shown in each row.
High (per bale)
$190
Average
$12.00
Reported
Jul 24, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $12.50 | $12.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $11.50 | $11.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Large Square 4x4 | $210.00 | $210.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Large Square 4x4 | $160.00 | $160.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $12.50 | $12.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $13.50 | $13.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Large Square 4x4 | $270.00 | $270.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $240.00 | $240.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Large Square 4x4 | $190.00 | $190.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $14.50 | $14.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $15.50 | $15.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $220.00 | $220.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $260.00 | $260.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $310.00 | $310.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $16.50 | $16.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $17.50 | $17.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa /Rye Mix | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $15.50 | $15.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda | - | Small Square | $10.50 | $10.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $8.50 | $8.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Good/Premium | Small Square | $17.50 | $17.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $15.50 | $15.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $14.00 | $14.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Premium | Large Square 4x4 | $140.00 | $140.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $18.50 | $19.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Fair/Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $10.00 | $10.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Peanut | Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $260.00 | $260.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Teff | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $24.50 | $24.50 | - | Per Bale |
| Wheat | - | Small Square | $7.50 | $7.50 | - | Per Bale |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Arizona hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_3784 Direct Hay report. Prices reflect the reporting week and can move quickly with weather and demand. Always confirm current terms with the seller.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_3784, published Jul 24, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Arizona hay production
Arizona's hay industry is centered on irrigated alfalfa, with bermudagrass, sudangrass, and other specialty grass hays also grown in some areas. Major production areas include central Arizona around Maricopa and Pinal counties, the Gila and Yuma valleys, and irrigated areas of western Arizona. The long warm season permits many alfalfa cuttings, with harvest activity commonly extending from spring into fall and, in warmer districts, over much of the year. Arizona supplies nearby dairies and livestock operations and is also a hay-shipping state, with export forage moving through western supply chains to overseas markets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Arizona right now?
Arizona hay prices currently range from $7.50 to $190 per bale, averaging about $12.00, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 24, 2026. The table above breaks this down by type, quality, and bale size. Alfalfa is among the most commonly reported types this week.
How often are these prices updated?
USDA publishes the Arizona Direct Hay report weekly. This page refreshes automatically after each new report.
Why are some prices per bale and others per ton?
USDA reports hay the way it is actually traded locally. Large square and round bales are often quoted per ton, while small square bales are frequently sold per bale. The unit is shown in the last column of each row.
Page updated Aug 4, 2026.