California Hay Prices
No new California auction reports since August 24, 2026 — the latest reported prices are below. As of the August 24, 2026 report, California hay averaged $173/ton across 95 exact USDA auction trades, ranging $75–$352/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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California hay prices by type (as of August 24, 2026)
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $200 | $352 | $277 | 25 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $110 | $265 | $181 | 18 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $191 | $330 | $236 | 14 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $158 | $240 | $184 | 9 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | $130 | $240 | $175 | 4 |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $150 | $170 | $160 | 3 |
| Bermuda Grass | Good | $130 | $150 | $140 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $185 | $200 | $192 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Fair | $140 | $140 | $140 | 1 |
| Bermuda Grass | Fair | $100 | $100 | $100 | 1 |
| Forage Mix-Three Way | Good | $160 | $160 | $160 | 1 |
| Forage Mix-Three Way | Premium | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Grass | Fair | $170 | $170 | $170 | 1 |
| Klein Grass | Premium | $170 | $170 | $170 | 1 |
| Mixed Grass | Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Orchard Grass | Fair | $260 | $260 | $260 | 1 |
| Orchard Grass | Good | $175 | $175 | $175 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Good | $160 | $160 | $160 | 1 |
| Rye Grass | Utility/Fair | $82 | $82 | $82 | 1 |
| Sudan | Good | $90 | $90 | $90 | 1 |
| Sudan | Good/Premium | $120 | $120 | $120 | 1 |
| Teff | — | $75 | $75 | $75 | 1 |
| Timothy Grass | Fair/Good | $225 | $225 | $225 | 1 |
| Timothy Grass | Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Triticale | Fair | $240 | $240 | $240 | 1 |
California hay prices by region and auction (as of August 24, 2026)
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California — North Inter-Mountains | $110 | $260 | $201 | 36 |
| California — North San Joaquin Valley | $82 | $340 | $236 | 23 |
| California — Southeast | $75 | $190 | $146 | 18 |
| California — Central San Joaquin Valley | $205 | $352 | $293 | 12 |
| California — Sacramento Valley | $140 | $190 | $165 | 4 |
| California — South | $200 | $240 | $220 | 2 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in California?
As of the August 24, 2026 report, California Alfalfa (Supreme) averaged $277/ton in USDA auction data, with prices ranging $200–$352/ton. No newer California auction report has posted since.
How often are California hay prices updated?
HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for California every week. The most recent California report is dated August 24, 2026; this page updates as soon as a new one posts.
Where can I buy hay in California?
Use the California USDA auction averages on this page — from the August 24, 2026 report — as a starting benchmark for any seller's quote, and check the national index for current direction.