Yield (all hay)2.33 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 2.38 -2.1%
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%
Production5.00M tons (2024)5-yr median 4.43M +12.9%
On-farm stocks (May 1)800K tons (2025)5-yr median 630K +27.0%
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 | Fair | Small Square | $11/bale | $11–$11/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Good | Small Square | $11/bale | $11–$11/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Supreme | Small Square | $11/bale | $11–$11/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Small Square | $11/bale | $11–$11/bale | 1 |
ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
| 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 | Premium | Small Square | $10/bale | $10–$10/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Medium Round | $75/bale | $75–$75/bale | 1 |
| Kentucky Direct Hay Report | KY | Ungraded | Small Square | $9/bale | $9–$9/bale | 1 |