Key considerations for buyer-seller conversations when pricing alfalfa
Pricing standing alfalfa requires an open conversation between buyer and seller, with both parties understanding the inherent value of the forage as well as the cost and risks of harvesting. This conversation should include the following topics:
Stand Density
Average Yield Per Cutting
Expected Total Season Yield
Weather Risks and Field Losses
Determine Value Per Ton DM
Harvesting Costs
More detailed explanations on each of these topics are provided in the document linked below.
Reference table for standing alfalfa pricing in 2025
You can adjust hay prices and harvest costs to your own in the 2025 Pricing Standing Hay Calculator.
Download the Full Report: Determining the Value of Standing Alfalfa in 2025
Updated: May 5, 2025
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