Montana Hay Prices
Montana hay is averaging $244/ton across 25 exact USDA auction trades over the 60 days to the latest report (Oct 12, 2026). Prices range $150–$360/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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Montana hay prices by type
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair | $160 | $235 | $197 | 5 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair | $160 | $225 | $196 | 4 |
| Timothy Grass | Premium | $360 | $360 | $360 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $225 | $225 | $225 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $240 | $240 | $240 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $250 | $250 | $250 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $280 | $280 | $280 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $310 | $310 | $310 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | — | $250 | $250 | $250 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Barley Mix | Fair | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $300 | $300 | $300 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Utility/Fair | $160 | $160 | $160 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Timothy Mix | Premium | $360 | $360 | $360 | 1 |
| Barley | — | $150 | $150 | $150 | 1 |
| Grass | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Grass | Premium | $230 | $230 | $230 | 1 |
Montana 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)
- Alfalfa/Grass Mix (Fair)
- Alfalfa (Premium)
Montana hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $150 | $360 | $255 | 21 |
| Montana — North | $160 | $165 | $161 | 4 |
Nearby markets reporting now
States bordering Montana with exact trades in recent reports.
| State | Avg $/ton | Trades | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $191 | 59 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Idaho | $214 | 43 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Wyoming | $260 | 67 | 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 Montana readers paid
Reported to HayWire directly, outside the USDA index. Not verified trades; the private market USDA does not publish.
- Park County, Livingston, MT — Hay, type not stated: $285-290/ton · reader-reported, Sep 8, 2026
- MT — Alfalfa: $235/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026
- MT — Alfalfa: $175/ton · reader-reported, Aug 3, 2026
- MT — Alfalfa/Grass Mix: $260/ton · reader-reported, Aug 3, 2026
- MT — Alfalfa/Grass Mix: $200/ton · reader-reported, Aug 3, 2026
- Montana — Alfalfa/Grass mix: $50/ton · reader-reported, May 29, 2026
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Montana right now?
Montana Alfalfa (Fair) is averaging $197/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $160–$235/ton.
How often are Montana hay prices updated?
HayWire publishes Montana hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.
Where can I buy hay in Montana?
Check the Montana 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.