Minnesota Hay Prices

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Minnesota hay is averaging $114/ton across 57 exact USDA auction trades over the 60 days to the latest report (Oct 6, 2026). Prices range $50–$221/ton depending on commodity and quality.

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service · 57 auction observations · Latest auction report: October 6, 2026 · Page updated 2026-10-09

USDA auction data · Oct 6, 2026

$114avg / ton

$50–$221range / ton

57exact trades

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Minnesota hay prices by type

Commodity	Quality	Low $/ton	High $/ton	Avg $/ton	Obs
Alfalfa	Good	$140	$221	$172	12
Grass	Fair	$88	$116	$99	9
Grass	Good	$136	$161	$149	9
Alfalfa/Grass Mix	Fair	$90	$124	$101	8
Alfalfa/Grass Mix	Good	$135	$220	$166	7
Alfalfa	Fair	$97	$130	$116	5
Grass	Utility	$50	$65	$59	5
Alfalfa/Grass Mix	Utility	$60	$60	$60	1
Oat	Fair	$105	$105	$105	1

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Minnesota 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 (Good)
Alfalfa/Grass Mix (Fair)
Grass (Fair)

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FAQ

How much does hay cost per ton in Minnesota right now?

Minnesota Alfalfa (Good) is averaging $172/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $140–$221/ton.

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HayWire publishes Minnesota hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.

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