Low (per ton)
$50
Missouri Hay Prices
Missouri hay prices currently range from $50 to $300 per ton, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 23, 2026. Prices are as reported by USDA Market News, published Jul 23, 2026; note the price unit (per ton or per bale) shown in each row.
High (per ton)
$300
Reported
Jul 23, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair | Large Round | $125.00 | $150.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Good | Small Square | $6.00 | $10.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large Round | $150.00 | $175.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | $175.00 | $225.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square | $10.00 | $15.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Medium Square 3x3 | $250.00 | $300.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Mixed Grass | Fair | Large Round | $25.00 | $50.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Fair/Good | Small Square | $2.25 | $7.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Fair/Good | Large Round | $50.00 | $100.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Mixed Grass | Good/Premium | Large Round | $100.00 | $150.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Mixed Grass | Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | $150.00 | $200.00 | - | Per Ton |
| Wheat | - | Small Square | $4.00 | $7.00 | - | Per Bale |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Missouri hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_2929 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_2929, published Jul 23, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Missouri hay production
Missouri is a major grass-hay state, with tall fescue, orchardgrass, mixed grass-legume hay, and some native warm-season grass hay widely used by cattle producers. Production is broadly distributed, especially across the pasture and livestock areas of central, southern, and western Missouri. Most hay is rain-fed, and cool-season grass hay is commonly cut first in late spring, with later cuttings when growth and weather allow. Much of the crop is used within Missouri's large beef-cattle sector, although hay also moves through nearby regional markets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Missouri right now?
Missouri hay prices currently range from $50 to $300 per ton, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 23, 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 Missouri 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.
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