Hay Market Report
All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest.
Reports since 2016 are archived for review. Hay auction data is collected on the first and third week of the month and posted by or before Tuesday. Prices quoted in this report are for “as fed” alfalfa hay.
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Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for January 7th, 2025
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for December 24th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for December 10th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for November 26th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for October 31st, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for October 15th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for October 2nd, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for September 17th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for September 3rd, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for August 20th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for July 23rd, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for July 11th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for June 25th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for June 11th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for May 28th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for May 14th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for April 30th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for April 16th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for April 2nd, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for March 19th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for March 5th, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension and Becky Brathal, Regional Crops/Soils Educator. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for February 20, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Becky Brathal, Regional Crops & Soil Educator, and Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay includes pure alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for February 6, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay includes pure alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and the Midwest and reported […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for January 23, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay includes pure alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and the Midwest and reported […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for January 9, 2024
About the Hay Market Report: All data have been Compiled by Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay and grass hay. Alfalfa hay may include alfalfa/grass mix. All values are compiled from public and private quality tested sales through Wisconsin and the Midwest and reported on the […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for December 26, 2023
Data Compiled by Jason Cavadini Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. Previous hay reports can be […]
Hay Market Report for the Upper Midwest for December 12, 2023
Data Compiled by Jason Cavadini Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. Previous hay reports can be […]
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest -for November 28, 2023
Data Compiled by Jason Cavadini Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. Previous hay reports can be […]
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest -for November 14, 2023
Data Compiled by Jason Cavadini Grazing Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. Previous hay reports can be […]
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest -for October 23, 2023
Data Compiled by Richard Halopka Senior Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension Clark County Crops & Soils Educator All hay prices quoted are dollars per ton FOB point of origin for alfalfa hay unless otherwise noted. The information presented in this report is compiled from public and private quality tested sales and reports in the Midwest. […]