South Dakota Hay Prices
South Dakota hay is averaging $184/ton across 84 exact USDA auction trades in recent reports (latest Aug 31, 2026). Prices range $105–$300/ton depending on commodity and quality.
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South Dakota hay prices by type
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Good | $170 | $235 | $194 | 14 |
| Grass | Fair | $147 | $182 | $157 | 10 |
| Grass | Good | $171 | $218 | $192 | 10 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | $142 | $180 | $157 | 9 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair | $140 | $170 | $154 | 8 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | $182 | $212 | $199 | 8 |
| Grass | Premium | $180 | $300 | $229 | 7 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | $200 | $210 | $203 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $220 | $231 | $226 | 2 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | $252 | $255 | $254 | 2 |
| Millet | Fair | $160 | $160 | $160 | 2 |
| Oat | Fair | $140 | $160 | $150 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | $235 | $235 | $235 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Bluegrass Mix | Good | $180 | $180 | $180 | 1 |
| Alfalfa/Oat Mix | — | $160 | $160 | $160 | 1 |
| Barley | Fair | $180 | $180 | $180 | 1 |
| Grass | Utility | $105 | $105 | $105 | 1 |
| Teff | Fair | $165 | $165 | $165 | 1 |
South Dakota hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota SD Mon | $105 | $300 | $182 | 71 |
| South Dakota | $160 | $235 | $198 | 13 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota Alfalfa (Good) is averaging $194/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $170–$235/ton.
How often are South Dakota hay prices updated?
HayWire publishes South Dakota hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.
Where can I buy hay in South Dakota?
Check the South Dakota 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.