Yield (all hay)1.99 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 1.96 +1.5%
Yield (alfalfa)2.20 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.10 +4.8%
Yield (grass)1.60 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 1.50 +6.7%
Acres harvested2.45M acres (2026)5-yr median 2.29M +7.0%
Production4.30M tons (2025)5-yr median 4.82M -10.8%
On-farm stocks (May 1)1.05M tons (2026)5-yr median 970K +8.2%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)3.55M tons (2025)5-yr median 3.80M -6.6%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for Montana.
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Fair | Large Round | $241/ton | $241–$241/ton | 1 |
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $240/ton | $240–$240/ton | 1 |
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Fair – Good | Large Square 3x4 | $249/ton | $249–$249/ton | 1 |
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Utility – Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $220/ton | $220–$220/ton | 1 |
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Utility | Large Square 3x4 | $180/ton | $180–$180/ton | 1 |
ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Direct Hay Report | MT | Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | $320/ton | $320–$320/ton | 1 |