Yield (all hay)3.24 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 3.03 +6.9%
Yield (alfalfa)3.65 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 3.75 -2.7%
Yield (grass)2.65 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 2.30 +15.2%
Acres harvested410K acres (2026)5-yr median 450K -8.9%
Production1.48M tons (2024)5-yr median 1.41M +4.3%
On-farm stocks (May 1)290K tons (2025)5-yr median 240K +20.8%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)1.10M tons (2025)5-yr median 980K +12.2%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for Illinois.
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Square 3x3 | $20/bale | $20–$20/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Small Square | $3/bale | $3–$4/bale | 2 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good – Premium | Large Round | $65/bale | $65–$65/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good – Premium | Small Square | $4/bale | $4–$4/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Premium | Small Square | $7/bale | $7–$7/bale | 2 |
ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Large Round | $27/bale | $27–$27/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Round | $26/bale | $26–$26/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Square 3x3 | $20/bale | $20–$20/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Premium | Small Square | $5/bale | $5–$5/bale | 1 |
MIXED/OTHER
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Fair – Good | Small Square | $1/bale | $1–$1/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Small Square | $1/bale | $1–$1/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Premium | Small Square | $4/bale | $4–$4/bale | 2 |
SMALL-GRAIN HAY
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Large Round | $45/bale | $45–$45/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Ungraded | Round (generic) | $25/bale | $25–$25/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Ungraded | Small Square | $2/bale | $2–$2/bale | 1 |