Yield (all hay)2.33 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.33 0.0%
Yield (alfalfa)3.00 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.30 -9.1%
Yield (grass)2.30 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.35 -2.1%
Acres harvested2.31M acres (2026)5-yr median 2.07M +11.6%
Production5.34M tons (2025)5-yr median 5.00M +6.9%
On-farm stocks (May 1)1.10M tons (2026)5-yr median 800K +37.5%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)3.45M tons (2025)5-yr median 3.65M -5.5%
Crop conditionweek ending 2026-05-0340% good or better
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Good | Small Square | $10/bale | $10–$10/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Small Square | $10/bale | $10–$10/bale | 1 |
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Fair | Medium Round | $35/bale | $35–$35/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Good | Medium Round | $48/bale | $48–$48/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Medium Round | $60/bale | $60–$60/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Small Square | $8/bale | $8–$8/bale | 2 |
SMALL-GRAIN HAY
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Medium Round | $35/bale | $35–$35/bale | 1 |