Colorado Hay Prices
No new Colorado auction reports since July 13, 2026 — the latest reported prices are below. As of the July 13, 2026 report, Colorado hay averaged $225/ton across 28 exact USDA auction trades, ranging $100–$450/ton depending on commodity and quality.
Colorado hay prices by type (as of July 13, 2026)
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good | $200 | $265 | $228 | 4 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $240 | $300 | $270 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $270 | $275 | $272 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $300 | $320 | $310 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | — | $225 | $225 | $225 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | $290 | $450 | $370 | 2 |
| Orchard Grass | Premium | $300 | $300 | $300 | 2 |
| Sudan | Fair | $100 | $100 | $100 | 2 |
| Triticale | Fair | $185 | $220 | $202 | 2 |
| Triticale | Fair/Good | $170 | $200 | $185 | 2 |
| Barley | — | $225 | $225 | $225 | 1 |
| Grass | Fair | $300 | $300 | $300 | 1 |
| Haylage | — | $160 | $160 | $160 | 1 |
| Rye Grass | Fair | $185 | $185 | $185 | 1 |
| Rye Grass | Fair/Good | $170 | $170 | $170 | 1 |
| Sudan | Utility/Fair | $100 | $100 | $100 | 1 |
Colorado hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado - Northeast | $160 | $450 | $256 | 12 |
| Colorado - Southeast | $100 | $300 | $207 | 11 |
| Colorado - San Luis Valley | $185 | $300 | $218 | 4 |
| Colorado - Mountains and Northwest CO | $300 | $300 | $300 | 1 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Colorado right now?
As of the July 13, 2026 report, Colorado Alfalfa (Good) averaged $228/ton in USDA auction data, with prices ranging $200–$265/ton. No newer Colorado auction report has posted since.
How often are Colorado hay prices updated?
HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for Colorado every week. The most recent Colorado report is dated July 13, 2026; this page updates as soon as a new one posts.
Where can I buy hay in Colorado?
Use the Colorado USDA auction averages on this page — from the July 13, 2026 report — as a starting benchmark for any seller's quote, and check the national index for current direction.