Yield (all hay)2.42 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 2.33 +3.9%
Yield (alfalfa)3.70 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 3.80 -2.6%
Yield (grass)1.65 tons_acre (2025)5-yr median 1.65 0.0%
Acres harvested2.25M acres (2026)5-yr median 2.30M -2.2%
Production6.13M tons (2024)5-yr median 6.20M -1.0%
On-farm stocks (May 1)1.75M tons (2025)5-yr median 1.00M +75.0%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)3.50M tons (2025)5-yr median 4.20M -16.7%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for Nebraska.
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Direct Hay Report | NE | Good | Large Round | $140/ton | $140–$140/ton | 1 |
| Nebraska Direct Hay Report | NE | Good | Large Square 3x4 | $200/ton | $200–$200/ton | 1 |
| Nebraska Direct Hay Report | NE | Good – Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $295/ton | $295–$295/ton | 1 |
| Nebraska Direct Hay Report | NE | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $280/ton | $280–$280/ton | 1 |