Missouri Hay Prices
No new Missouri auction reports since May 21, 2026 — the latest reported prices are below. As of the May 21, 2026 report, Missouri hay averaged $117/ton across 52 exact USDA auction trades, ranging $51–$275/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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Missouri hay prices by type (as of May 21, 2026)
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good | $90 | $162 | $150 | 6 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $153 | $200 | $192 | 6 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $230 | $275 | $268 | 6 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | $138 | $138 | $138 | 5 |
| Mixed Grass | Fair/Good | $75 | $75 | $75 | 5 |
| Mixed Grass | Good/Premium | $125 | $125 | $125 | 5 |
| Mixed Grass | Premium | $175 | $175 | $175 | 5 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $125 | $127 | $126 | 2 |
| Brome Grass | Good/Premium | $71 | $73 | $72 | 2 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Good | $58 | $62 | $60 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $65 | $65 | $65 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $180 | $180 | $180 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Oat Mix | Good | $68 | $68 | $68 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Good | $106 | $106 | $106 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | $120 | $120 | $120 | 1 |
| Bermuda Grass | Good | $68 | $68 | $68 | 1 |
| Brome Grass | Good | $51 | $51 | $51 | 1 |
| Prairie/Meadow Grass | Good/Premium | $78 | $78 | $78 | 1 |
Missouri hay prices by region and auction (as of May 21, 2026)
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $75 | $275 | $164 | 35 |
| SWMissouri MO | $51 | $230 | $101 | 17 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Missouri?
As of the May 21, 2026 report, Missouri Alfalfa (Good) averaged $150/ton in USDA auction data, with prices ranging $90–$162/ton. No newer Missouri auction report has posted since.
How often are Missouri hay prices updated?
HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for Missouri every week. The most recent Missouri report is dated May 21, 2026; this page updates as soon as a new one posts.
Where can I buy hay in Missouri?
Use the Missouri USDA auction averages on this page — from the May 21, 2026 report — as a starting benchmark for any seller's quote, and check the national index for current direction.