Iowa Hay Prices
Iowa hay is averaging $168/ton across 128 exact USDA auction trades in recent reports (latest Jul 27, 2026). Prices range $90–$305/ton depending on commodity and quality.
Iowa hay prices by type
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $162 | $195 | $175 | 15 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $180 | $245 | $206 | 14 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $140 | $163 | $152 | 11 |
| Grass | Fair/Good | $147 | $168 | $157 | 10 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility/Fair | $102 | $148 | $124 | 8 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair/Good | $138 | $175 | $150 | 7 |
| Grass | Good/Premium | $175 | $198 | $186 | 7 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $210 | $305 | $251 | 6 |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $105 | $168 | $135 | 6 |
| Grass | Utility/Fair | $112 | $136 | $126 | 6 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $240 | $280 | $254 | 5 |
| Fescue | N/A | $120 | $215 | $177 | 5 |
| Grass | Premium | $203 | $218 | $212 | 5 |
| Grass | Utility | $90 | $107 | $97 | 5 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good/Premium | $160 | $182 | $174 | 4 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility | $95 | $100 | $97 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $120 | $120 | $120 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Utility | $105 | $115 | $110 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium/Supreme | $182 | $210 | $196 | 2 |
| Bluegrass | N/A | $138 | $161 | $149 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Supreme | $257 | $257 | $257 | 1 |
| Grass | Good | $152 | $152 | $152 | 1 |
Iowa hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RockValley_IA_Thu | $90 | $305 | $165 | 119 |
| Iowa | $120 | $280 | $219 | 9 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Iowa right now?
Iowa Alfalfa (Good/Premium) is averaging $175/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $162–$195/ton.
How often are Iowa hay prices updated?
HayWire publishes Iowa hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.
Where can I buy hay in Iowa?
Check the Iowa USDA auction 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.