Yield (all hay)3.34 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 2.64 +26.5%
Yield (alfalfa)3.75 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 3.10 +21.0%
Yield (grass)2.75 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 1.80 +52.8%
Acres harvested1.30M acres (2026)5-yr median 1.19M +9.2%
Production3.72M tons (2024)5-yr median 3.12M +19.2%
On-farm stocks (May 1)960K tons (2025)5-yr median 390K +146.2%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)2.83M tons (2025)5-yr median 2.19M +29.2%
Crop conditionweek ending 2025-08-0361% good or better
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ALFALFA-GRASS MIX
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Round | $90/ton | $90–$90/ton | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Small Square | $3/bale | $3–$3/bale | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Round | $160/ton | $160–$160/ton | 1 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Utility | Large Round | $50/ton | $50–$50/ton | 1 |
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Large Round | $102/ton | $97–$106/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Fair | Small Square | $3/bale | $3–$3/bale | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Good | Large Round | $145/ton | $130–$160/ton | 2 |
| Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction - Pipestone, MN | MN | Utility | Large Round | $61/ton | $58–$65/ton | 2 |