Hay Markets
Montana Hay Report
Billings, MT Dec 12, 2025 USDA Market News Weekly Montana Hay Report| Alfalfa | Good | Large Rounds: 160.00 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | Large Squares: 115.00 Large Rounds: 140.00 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | Large Squares: 150.00 Large Rounds: 160.00 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair | Large Squares: 130.00 |
| Forage Mix-Three Way | Large Rounds: 100.00 |
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 10/31/2025
Compared to last report(11-28-25): Hay sold steady to 10.00 higher. A two tier market continues to be seen as hay in the northern and western portions of the state continues to be the highest priced. Hay in the southern portions of the state are starting to see some price increases but remains below hay in Northern and far western Montana. Demand for round bales is very good as many ranchers report that they are hard to find. Several sets of hay in rounds outsold the same hay off the same farms in squares. Producers report strong 10.00-20.00 per ton premiums willing to be given for hay in rounds. Sales were more active this week as winter weather helped spur some buying. Additionally several producers report that ranchers are active in buying hay for tax purposes. This has also helped spur some demand for hay. According to the drought monitor 47.06 of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, down 5.57% from 2 weeks ago. 20.46% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, down 5.87% from 2 weeks ago. 3.70% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. Notably, 64.76% of the state is abnormally dry, down 4.92% from 2 weeks ago.
Wyoming Hay Report
Torrington, WY Dec. 11, 2025 USDA - WY Dept of Ag Market News Wyoming Hay Report| Eastern and Central Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa Pellets | 260.00 | |
| Alfalfa Cubes | 375.00 | |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Large Squares: 180.00 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Large Squares: 175.00 |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large Rounds: 140.00 Large Squares: 140.00 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | Large Squares: 125.00 |
| Western Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa Cubes | 380.00 | |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie: 240.00 - 260.00 |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large Squares: 165.00 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | Small Squares: 210.00 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | Large Squares: 125.00 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | Large Squares: 140.00 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | Large Square: 260.00 |
Compared to two weeks ago all reported hay sales sold fully steady. Demand was moderate to instances good on large squares and round bales with very good demand for small square bales. Many loads of small squares getting shipped to the eastern side of the USA and to the local markets. Quite a lot of good or better hay has been sold with several tons of the lower quality hay sitting around the state waiting for a grinder or even a rancher to purchase the hay.
