Yield (all hay)3.34 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.10 +7.7%
Yield (alfalfa)3.75 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.10 +21.0%
Yield (grass)2.75 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 1.80 +52.8%
Acres harvested1.30M acres (2026)5-yr median 1.19M +9.2%
Production4.28M tons (2025)5-yr median 3.14M +36.3%
On-farm stocks (May 1)820K tons (2026)5-yr median 400K +105.0%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)2.83M tons (2025)5-yr median 2.19M +29.2%
Crop conditionweek ending 2025-08-0361% good or better
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Round | $104/ton | $94–$114/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $90/ton | $90–$90/ton | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Round | $122/ton | $122–$122/ton | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Square 3x4 | $130/ton | $130–$130/ton | 1 |
ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Round | $105/ton | $93–$118/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Small Square | $4/bale | $4–$4/bale | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Small Square | $110/ton | $110–$110/ton | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Round | $145/ton | $145–$145/ton | 1 |
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Round | $98/ton | $96–$101/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Small Square | $3/bale | $3–$4/bale | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Round | $140/ton | $131–$150/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Utility | Large Round | $49/ton | $49–$49/ton | 1 |