Iowa hay is averaging $159/ton across 95 USDA auction observations in the past two weeks. Prices range $52–$300/ton depending on commodity and quality.
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $125 | $163 | $146 | 10 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $170 | $224 | $185 | 9 |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $107 | $139 | $124 | 8 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $148 | $196 | $168 | 7 |
| Grass | Good/Premium | $160 | $192 | $173 | 7 |
| Grass | Fair/Good | $83 | $172 | $138 | 6 |
| Grass | Utility | $52 | $111 | $87 | 6 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair/Good | $126 | $150 | $139 | 4 |
| Grass | Premium | $194 | $201 | $197 | 4 |
| Grass | Utility/Fair | $75 | $141 | $114 | 4 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $238 | $267 | $254 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $210 | $300 | $261 | 3 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility/Fair | $118 | $138 | $128 | 3 |
| Mixed Grass | Good | $133 | $208 | $158 | 3 |
| Wheat | — | $180 | $233 | $213 | 3 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $240 | $300 | $270 | 2 |
| Corn Stalk | — | $55 | $58 | $56 | 2 |
| Mixed Grass | Fair | $67 | $200 | $133 | 2 |
| Mixed Grass | Premium | $233 | $283 | $258 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Utility | $117 | $117 | $117 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair | $117 | $117 | $117 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | $125 | $125 | $125 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility | $83 | $83 | $83 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | $150 | $150 | $150 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Supreme | $209 | $209 | $209 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Utility/Fair | $125 | $125 | $125 | 1 |
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RockValley_IA_Thu | $55 | $273 | $155 | 64 |
| Iowa | $67 | $300 | $207 | 17 |
| HPL_Iowa | $52 | $258 | $115 | 14 |
Iowa Alfalfa (Fair/Good) is averaging $146/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $125–$163/ton.
HayWire publishes Iowa hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.
You can browse Iowa hay listings on HayWire's marketplace and compare every seller's asking price to live USDA auction averages so you don't overpay.