Colorado Hay – Alfalfa priced at $210.00 per ton compared to $230.00 last February. All other Hay priced at $225 per ton compared to $ 230 in February of 2020.
What is the price of hay right now?
The Price of Hay Bales By Weight
| Hay Quality | Bale Type | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Large Square | $177 |
| Large Round | $152 | |
| Grade 2 | Large Square | $137 |
| Large Round | $116 |
How much is a acre of hay worth?
He says it costs about $297 per acre to seed and prepare hay ground. “You are going to get more than three years out of that, but if we use three years, that’s about $100 per acre per year,” Brown says. “If you are getting $125 per ton for quality hay, you are going to see a profit of $51 per ton, or $204 per acre.
What is hay selling for?
Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $2.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $64.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 – $85.00). In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light in 2020.
How many bales of hay can you get from 10 acres?
I was told approx 100 small bales per acre. I.e. 10 acres would make about 1,000 bales.
How much is hay worth per ton?
Depending on the type, quality, place of harvest, and size of hay bales, you should expect to pay something between $30 and $300 per ton of hay. If you want hay to contain alfalfa or Bermuda grass, then it will be more expensive.
What is the best grass for hay fields?
Fast-growing rye grass makes a good grass for hay and pasturage alike. It grows to about 4 feet tall, and, unlike many other grasses used for hay, is an annual.
What are the types of grass hay?
Different types of hay. There are several categories of hay including legume, grass, mixed (legume and grass), and cereal grain straw (i.e. oat hay). The more common varieties of grass hay include brome, timothy, bluegrass, and orchardgrass.
