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HayWire publishes only exact USDA auction sale prices for Texas — not estimates. There aren't enough exact trades in recent reports to show a reliable state average yet; this page updates as new auction results post.

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service · No exact trades in recent reports · Latest auction report: September 14, 2026 · Page updated 2026-10-28

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Not enough exact USDA auction trades for Texas in recent reports to publish a reliable average. See the national hay price index.

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Nearby markets reporting now

States bordering Texas with exact trades in recent reports.

State	Avg $/ton	Trades	Latest report
Oklahoma	$190	26	Oct 12, 2026

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What Texas readers paid

Reported to HayWire directly, outside the USDA index. Not verified trades; the private market USDA does not publish.

Texas Panhandle, TX — Alfalfa: $13.5/bale (2-string small square, 21-bale bundles (~55.4lb)) · reader-reported, Sep 5, 2026
Northeast Texas — Straw: $135/ton · reader-reported, Aug 20, 2026
Northeast Texas — Alfalfa: $265/ton · reader-reported, Aug 20, 2026
West Texas — Alfalfa, crop not restated on this line: $240/ton · reader-reported, Aug 20, 2026
Denton County (south of Denton), TX — Mixed Grass: $85/bale (large round (~1350.0lb)) · reader-reported, Aug 16, 2026
Central Texas — Orchard grass/alfalfa mix: $550/ton · reader-reported, Aug 11, 2026

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FAQ

How much does hay cost per ton in Texas?

There aren't enough exact-trade USDA auction reports for Texas in recent weeks to quote a reliable price. Until new Texas auction results post, the national index on the HayWire prices page is the best benchmark.

How often are Texas hay prices updated?

HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for Texas every week; this page updates as soon as a new report posts. Data refreshes Mondays.

Where can I buy hay in Texas?

Benchmark any Texas seller's quote against the national index and nearby reporting states on the HayWire prices page until more Texas USDA hay reports post.