Colorado Hay Prices
Colorado hay is averaging $294/ton across 52 exact auction trades in recent reports (latest Sep 7, 2026). Prices range $175–$450/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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Colorado hay prices by type
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | — | $313 | $388 | $348 | 8 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $288 | $380 | $326 | 6 |
| Grass | — | $295 | $409 | $366 | 5 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $300 | $335 | $315 | 4 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | — | $321 | $401 | $360 | 4 |
| Grass | Fair | $300 | $300 | $300 | 3 |
| Hay | — | $268 | $318 | $297 | 3 |
| Oat | — | $266 | $366 | $323 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $260 | $260 | $260 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $300 | $380 | $340 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $275 | $275 | $275 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $310 | $310 | $310 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $285 | $285 | $285 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | $450 | $450 | $450 | 1 |
| Haygrazer | Fair | $220 | $220 | $220 | 1 |
| Oat | Fair | $190 | $190 | $190 | 1 |
| Oat | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Orchard Grass | Premium | $300 | $300 | $300 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Fair | $175 | $175 | $175 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Fair/Good | $400 | $400 | $400 | 1 |
| Sorghum | Fair | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Triticale | Fair | $220 | $220 | $220 | 1 |
Colorado hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial CO | $266 | $401 | $340 | 18 |
| Colorado — Northeast | $190 | $450 | $291 | 11 |
| Colorado — Southeast | $200 | $380 | $288 | 10 |
| Greeley CO | $334 | $409 | $361 | 5 |
| Colorado — Mountains and Northwest CO | $300 | $400 | $325 | 4 |
| Colorado — San Luis Valley | $175 | $380 | $289 | 4 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Colorado right now?
Colorado Alfalfa (—) is averaging $348/ton in the latest USDA and auction-house reports, with prices ranging $313–$388/ton.
How often are Colorado hay prices updated?
HayWire publishes Colorado hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports, Centennial Livestock Auction in Fort Collins CO and Producers Livestock Marketing in Greeley CO. Data refreshes as reports post.
Where can I buy hay in Colorado?
Check the Colorado USDA and auction-house averages and price trend on this page before you buy, so you know what a fair price is and can benchmark any seller's quote against the live market.