Yield (all hay)3.24 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.24 0.0%
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%
Production1.46M tons (2025)5-yr median 1.47M -0.7%
On-farm stocks (May 1)320K tons (2026)5-yr median 260K +23.1%
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 | Large Round | $60/bale | $60–$60/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Square 2x3 | $5/bale | $5–$5/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Small Square | $6/bale | $6–$6/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good – Premium | Large Round | $84/bale | $84–$84/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Premium | Small Square | $10/bale | $9–$10/bale | 2 |
ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Small Square | $4/bale | $4–$4/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good – Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | $65/bale | $65–$65/bale | 1 |
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| 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 | Medium Round | $50/bale | $50–$50/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Square 3x3 | $60/bale | $60–$60/bale | 1 |
MIXED/OTHER
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good | Medium Square 3x3 | $55/bale | $55–$55/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Good – Premium | Small Square | $8/bale | $8–$8/bale | 1 |
| Arthur Sale Barn Hay Auction - Arthur, IL (Monday) | IL | Premium | Small Square | $9/bale | $9–$9/bale | 1 |