Low (per bale)
$5.00
Tennessee Hay Prices
Tennessee hay prices currently range from $5.00 to $315 per bale, averaging about $61, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 29, 2026. Prices are as reported by USDA Market News, published Jul 29, 2026; note the price unit (per ton or per bale) shown in each row.
High (per bale)
$315
Average
$61
Reported
Jul 29, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square Bundled | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $630.00 | $630.00 | $630.00 | Per Bundle |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair/Good | Small Square Bundled | $270.00 | $270.00 | - | Per Bundle |
| Bermuda Grass | Premium | Medium Round | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | Per Bale |
| Bermuda Grass | Premium | Small Square | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Fair | Medium Square 3x3 | $100.00 | $100.00 | - | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Good | Large Round | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | Per Bale |
| Mixed Grass | Good | Small Square | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | Per Bale |
| Orchard Grass | Good | Small Square | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | Per Bale |
| Orchard Grass | Good | Small Square | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Per Bale |
| Orchard Grass | Premium | Small Square | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Per Bale |
| Timothy Grass | Good/Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | Per Bale |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Tennessee hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_3793 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_3793, published Jul 29, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Tennessee hay production
Tennessee produces mainly grass hay for its large cattle and horse sectors, with tall fescue, orchardgrass, bermudagrass, and mixed grass stands common; alfalfa occupies a much smaller share. Hay is produced statewide, with important livestock and forage areas in Middle Tennessee, the Cumberland Plateau, and East Tennessee. Production is predominantly dryland, and growers commonly make two to four cuttings during the late-spring through fall growing season, subject to rainfall and drying windows. Supplies are largely locally consumed or traded within the Southeast, and Tennessee is not generally a large hay-exporting state.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee hay prices currently range from $5.00 to $315 per bale, averaging about $61, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 29, 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 Tennessee 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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