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Washington hay is averaging $228/ton across 26 exact USDA auction trades over the 60 days to the latest report (Oct 12, 2026). Prices range $140–$300/ton depending on commodity and quality.

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service · 26 auction observations · Latest auction report: October 12, 2026 · Page updated 2026-10-27

USDA auction data · Oct 12, 2026

$228avg / ton

$140–$300range / ton

26exact trades

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Washington hay prices by type

Commodity	Quality	Low $/ton	High $/ton	Avg $/ton	Obs
Alfalfa	Fair/Good	$222	$250	$232	8
Alfalfa	Good/Premium	$235	$300	$273	6
Alfalfa	Utility/Fair	$185	$235	$209	4
Timothy Grass	Utility/Fair	$140	$160	$153	3
Timothy Grass	Fair/Good	$214	$218	$216	2
Timothy Grass	Good/Premium	$250	$300	$275	2
Alfalfa	Supreme	$240	$240	$240	1

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Washington 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/Good)
Alfalfa (Good/Premium)
Alfalfa (Utility/Fair)

Nearby markets reporting now

States bordering Washington with exact trades in recent reports.

State	Avg $/ton	Trades	Latest report
Oregon	$234	76	Oct 19, 2026
Idaho	$214	43	Oct 12, 2026

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What Washington readers paid

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

Grant County, Moses Lake, WA — Alfalfa: $300/ton · reader-reported, Aug 20, 2026
Grant County, WA — Straw: $190/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026
Grant County, WA — Alfalfa: $325/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026
Grant County, WA — Alfalfa: $200-225/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026
Grant County, WA — Orchard Grass: $280-300/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026
Grant County, WA — Alfalfa: $275/ton · reader-reported, Aug 7, 2026

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FAQ

How much does hay cost per ton in Washington right now?

Washington Alfalfa (Fair/Good) is averaging $232/ton in the latest USDA auction reports, with prices ranging $222–$250/ton.

How often are Washington hay prices updated?

HayWire publishes Washington hay prices every week using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service auction reports. Data refreshes Mondays.

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