Iowa Hay Prices
Iowa hay is averaging $160/ton across 116 exact USDA auction trades in recent reports (latest Sep 7, 2026). Prices range $50–$280/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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Iowa hay prices by type
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $161 | $220 | $180 | 19 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $190 | $235 | $207 | 19 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility/Fair | $130 | $150 | $138 | 8 |
| Grass | Fair/Good | $141 | $167 | $154 | 8 |
| Grass | Good/Premium | $170 | $212 | $188 | 8 |
| Grass | Utility/Fair | $124 | $143 | $132 | 8 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $143 | $188 | $155 | 6 |
| Grass | Utility | $90 | $110 | $99 | 6 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $271 | $280 | $278 | 5 |
| Alfalfa | Utility | $50 | $142 | $98 | 4 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair/Good | $140 | $185 | $163 | 4 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good/Premium | $160 | $218 | $186 | 4 |
| Grass | Premium | $190 | $218 | $202 | 4 |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $138 | $138 | $138 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium/Supreme | $210 | $210 | $210 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility | $95 | $125 | $110 | 2 |
| Grass | Good | $116 | $152 | $134 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $120 | $120 | $120 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $237 | $237 | $237 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Utility | $62 | $62 | $62 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Utility/Fair | $128 | $128 | $128 | 1 |
Iowa hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RockValley IA Thu | $50 | $235 | $165 | 107 |
| Iowa | $116 | $280 | $229 | 9 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Iowa right now?
Iowa Alfalfa (Good/Premium) is averaging $180/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $161–$220/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.