Low (per ton)
$200
Utah Hay Prices
Utah hay prices currently range from $200 to $400 per ton, averaging about $278, 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 ton)
$400
Average
$278
Reported
Jul 29, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | Per Bale |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Cubes | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Cubes | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Cubes | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Cubes | $205.00 | $235.00 | $223.75 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa/Oat Mix | Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | Per Ton |
| Forage Mix-Three Way | Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Per Ton |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Utah hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_3731 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_3731, published Jul 29, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Utah hay production
Utah hay production is centered on alfalfa, with grass hay and alfalfa-grass mixes also important for livestock and horse markets. Major producing areas include Cache Valley in the north and irrigated valleys and basins across central and southern Utah. Most commercial alfalfa acreage is irrigated, and growers commonly harvest three to five cuttings from late spring into fall, depending on elevation and water supply. The state is generally a hay-surplus area, with alfalfa and other forage moving to livestock markets in neighboring Western states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Utah right now?
Utah hay prices currently range from $200 to $400 per ton, averaging about $278, 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 Utah 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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