Texas Hay Prices
No new Texas auction reports since May 15, 2026 — the latest reported prices are below. As of the May 15, 2026 report, Texas hay averaged $158/ton across 33 exact USDA auction trades, ranging $52–$260/ton depending on commodity and quality.
Texas hay prices by type (as of May 15, 2026)
| Commodity | Quality | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | $155 | $205 | $175 | 5 |
| Bermuda Grass | Fair/Good | $75 | $75 | $75 | 5 |
| Bermuda Grass | Utility | $52 | $52 | $52 | 5 |
| Bluestem Grass | Utility/Fair | $78 | $78 | $78 | 5 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | $200 | $200 | $200 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Good | $218 | $220 | $219 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | $260 | $260 | $260 | 3 |
| Alfalfa | — | $192 | $195 | $194 | 2 |
| Alfalfa | Utility | $192 | $192 | $192 | 1 |
| Bermuda Grass | Fair | $130 | $130 | $130 | 1 |
Texas hay prices by region and auction
| Region / Auction | Low $/ton | High $/ton | Avg $/ton | Obs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas - Panhandle | $155 | $260 | $205 | 17 |
| Texas - South | $52 | $130 | $72 | 16 |
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FAQ
How much does hay cost per ton in Texas right now?
As of the May 15, 2026 report, Texas Alfalfa (Utility/Fair) averaged $175/ton in USDA auction data, with prices ranging $155–$205/ton. No newer Texas auction report has posted since.
How often are Texas hay prices updated?
HayWire checks USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports for Texas every week. The most recent Texas report is dated May 15, 2026; this page updates as soon as a new one posts.
Where can I buy hay in Texas?
Use the Texas USDA auction averages on this page — from the May 15, 2026 report — as a starting benchmark for any seller's quote, and check the national index for current direction.