Kansas Hay Prices
No new Kansas auction reports since October 5, 2026 — the latest reported prices are below. As of the October 5, 2026 report, Kansas hay averaged $175/ton across 338 exact USDA auction trades over the 60 days before it, ranging $55–$375/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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Kansas hay prices by type (as of October 5, 2026)
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $85 | $303 | $212 | 128 |
| Bluestem Grass | Good | $55 | $190 | $117 | 56 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $207 | $275 | $241 | 45 |
| Brome Grass | Good | $90 | $233 | $170 | 31 |
| Grass | Good | $80 | $165 | $116 | 14 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $190 | $270 | $239 | 13 |
| Bluestem Grass | Good/Premium | $160 | $225 | $179 | 7 |
| Bluestem Grass | Premium | $158 | $375 | $313 | 7 |
| Bluestem Grass | Fair/Good | $55 | $55 | $55 | 5 |
| Sudan | Good | $80 | $80 | $80 | 5 |
| Teff | Good | $200 | $210 | $204 | 5 |
| Alfalfa/Oat Mix | Good | $150 | $150 | $150 | 4 |
| Brome Grass | Premium | $200 | $270 | $223 | 3 |
| Soybean | Good | $150 | $150 | $150 | 3 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair/Good | $175 | $270 | $222 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Sudan Mix | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 2 |
| Bluestem Grass | Utility | $120 | $120 | $120 | 2 |
| Triticale | Good | $100 | $100 | $100 | 2 |
| Brome Grass | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Cane | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Oat | Fair/Good | $175 | $175 | $175 | 1 |
| Oat | Good | $175 | $175 | $175 | 1 |
Kansas hay price trend
Weekly average $/ton by hay type, exact USDA auction trades, last 26 weeks. Each point is a week that type reported.
- Alfalfa (Fair/Good)
- Bluestem Grass (Good)
- Alfalfa (Premium/Supreme)
Kansas hay prices by region and auction (as of October 5, 2026)
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas — South Central | $80 | $303 | $199 | 94 |
| Kansas — Southwest | $100 | $295 | $226 | 76 |
| Kansas — Southeast | $55 | $375 | $160 | 71 |
| Kansas — North Central | $95 | $275 | $175 | 52 |
| Kansas — Northeast | $55 | $250 | $148 | 37 |
| Kansas — Northwest | $190 | $225 | $208 | 8 |
Nearby markets reporting now
States bordering Kansas with exact trades in recent reports.
| State | Avg $/ton | Trades | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $275 | 55 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Nebraska | $202 | 50 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | $190 | 26 | Oct 12, 2026 |
Every state HayWire tracks: hay prices by state. Buying by the bale: hay prices per bale. Reading the table: what the hay grades mean.
What Kansas readers paid
Reported to HayWire directly, outside the USDA index. Not verified trades; the private market USDA does not publish.
- Peru, KS — Grass: $90/ton · reader-reported, Oct 10, 2026
- Kansas — prairie: $140/ton · reader-reported, Sep 1, 2026
- Kansas — prairie: $275/ton · reader-reported, Sep 1, 2026
- Northern Kansas — Not stated: $120/ton · reader-reported, Aug 20, 2026
- KS — Grass: $110-115/ton · reader-reported, Aug 5, 2026
- KS — Grass: $140/ton · reader-reported, Aug 5, 2026
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Kansas?
As of the October 5, 2026 report, Kansas Alfalfa (Fair/Good) averaged $212/ton in USDA auction data, with prices ranging $85–$303/ton. No newer Kansas auction report has posted since.
How often are Kansas hay prices updated?
HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for Kansas every week. The most recent Kansas report is dated October 5, 2026; this page updates as soon as a new one posts.
Where can I buy hay in Kansas?
Use the Kansas USDA auction averages on this page — from the October 5, 2026 report — as a starting benchmark for any seller's quote, and check the national index for current direction.