Yield (all hay)2.33 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.22 +5.0%
Yield (alfalfa)3.20 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.20 0.0%
Yield (grass)2.30 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.10 +9.5%
Acres harvested1.12M acres (2026)5-yr median 1.03M +8.7%
Production2.53M tons (2025)5-yr median 2.16M +17.1%
On-farm stocks (May 1)430K tons (2026)5-yr median 320K +34.4%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)1.82M tons (2025)5-yr median 1.75M +4.0%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for Virginia.
COOL-SEASON GRASS
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Hay Auction | VA | Premium | Medium Round | $75/bale | $75–$75/bale | 1 |
| Rushville Hay Auction | VA | Premium | Small Square | $7/bale | $7–$7/bale | 1 |