What HayWire does.
The free weekly newsletter goes out every Tuesday morning. Real USDA auction prices from 60+ markets — regional spreads, quality breakdowns, what auction floors are actually clearing. Built to be read in two minutes. No fluff, no guessing.
HayWire Pro is for operators who need to act on the data, not just read it. Every Friday morning before Monday's auctions: what moved this week, three things to watch when markets open, and The Call — a clear buy, wait, or hold recommendation. Pro subscribers also get direct access to ask market questions and get a real answer.
The prices page gives you the full regional breakdown updated weekly — trend direction, quality spreads, and historical context going back to early 2026.
The listings page lets buyers and sellers post directly, with live USDA benchmarks built in so price context is a starting point, not a negotiation.
The moat isn't the code. Anyone can scrape USDA. The hard part is the relationships — Rock Valley Hay Auction, one of the largest hay-only auctions in the Midwest, is a confirmed data partner. The hard part is also the community: producers, buyers, and ranchers across the country who share what they're actually seeing on the ground. Private sale prices. Field conditions. Local market dynamics. The stuff USDA never publishes.
HayWire exists because a $15 billion market was running on rumors and word of mouth. Every buyer who makes a better decision because of this data is the point.