Yield (all hay)3.64 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 3.65 -0.3%
Yield (alfalfa)4.10 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 4.30 -4.7%
Yield (grass)2.20 tons/acre (2025)5-yr median 2.30 -4.3%
Acres harvested1.25M acres (2026)5-yr median 1.25M 0.0%
Production4.18M tons (2025)5-yr median 5.25M -20.2%
On-farm stocks (May 1)380K tons (2026)5-yr median 460K -17.4%
On-farm stocks (Dec 1)1.90M tons (2025)5-yr median 2.50M -24.0%
NASS does not publish weekly hay crop condition for Idaho.
ALFALFA
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Direct Hay Report | ID | Good | Large Square 3x4 | $225/ton | $225–$225/ton | 1 |
| Idaho Direct Hay Report | ID | Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $235/ton | $235–$235/ton | 1 |
| Idaho Direct Hay Report | ID | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $240/ton | $240–$240/ton | 1 |
| Idaho Direct Hay Report | ID | Supreme | Small Square Bundled | $12/bale | $12–$12/bale | 1 |
MIXED/OTHER
| Market | State | Grade | Bale | Median price | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Direct Hay Report | ID | Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $160/ton | $160–$160/ton | 1 |