Hay Prices in Delaware
What hay is selling for in Delaware right now: USDA's latest prices for all hay, alfalfa and grass hay, what that works out to per bale, the latest market reports, and hay for sale in Delaware.
USDA does not survey Delaware every month, so this is the 2025 yearly average (marketing year).
Delaware hay market update
Delaware hay averaged $200 a ton in 2025
USDA NASS reports the 2025 marketing year yearly average for all hay in Delaware at $200 a ton, with alfalfa at $240 and other hay at $175. USDA does not survey Delaware hay prices monthly, so these are annual averages, not current asking prices. In the U.S. Drought Monitor for October 20, 2026, 11% of Delaware was in moderate drought or worse and 34% was abnormally dry or worse.
- 2025 all hay average: $200 a ton (USDA NASS)
- 2025 alfalfa average: $240 a ton; other hay: $175 a ton
- Drought Monitor, October 20, 2026: 11% in moderate drought or worse, 0% in severe or worse
Written by AI from USDA market reports and price surveys. Updated October 22, 2026.
What a bale of hay costs in Delaware
Estimates from Delaware's average USDA price per ton. Bale weights vary a lot, so ask the seller what theirs weigh.
| Bale | About | All hay | Alfalfa | Grass & other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small square bale | 55 lb | $5.50 | $6.60 | $4.81 |
| 3x3 large square bale | 800 lb | $80 | $96 | $70 |
| 4x5 round bale | 900 lb | $90 | $108 | $79 |
| 3x4 large square bale | 1,100 lb | $110 | $132 | $96 |
| 5x6 round bale | 1,400 lb | $140 | $168 | $123 |
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Hay for sale in Delaware
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Delaware hay price questions
How much does hay cost in Delaware?
Farmers in Delaware received an average of $200 per ton for all baled hay in 2025 (yearly average), $240 for alfalfa and $175 for grass and other hay (USDA NASS).
How much is a round bale of hay in Delaware?
At $200 per ton, a 4x5 round bale of about 900 lb works out to roughly $90 and a 5x6 round bale of about 1,400 lb to roughly $140. Quality, storage and delivery change that, so ask the seller for the bale weight.
How much is a small square bale of hay in Delaware?
At $200 per ton, a 55 lb small square bale is about $5.50. Small squares often sell for more per ton than big bales because they take more work to make and handle.
Where can I buy hay in Delaware?
Search hay for sale near you by town or ZIP code, or browse hay for sale in Delaware. Ads are sorted by distance and you contact sellers directly.
How often are these prices updated?
USDA releases prices received each month, about a month after the month they cover; the market reports are weekly. This page updates on its own when new numbers come out.
Hay prices in other states
- Alabama$117
- Alaska$425
- Arizona$210
- Arkansas$126
- California$226
- Colorado$231
- Connecticut$184
- Delaware$200
- Florida$120
- Georgia$101
- Idaho$208
- Illinois$149
- Indiana$181
- Iowa$126
- Kansas$123
- Kentucky$231
- Louisiana$112
- Maine$181
- Maryland$193
- Massachusetts$186
- Michigan$162
- Minnesota$113
- Mississippi$123
- Missouri$107
- Montana$215
- Nebraska$99
- Nevada$177
- New Hampshire$186
- New Jersey$202
- New Mexico$275
- New York$206
- North Carolina$158
- North Dakota$89
- Ohio$188
- Oklahoma$112
- Oregon$195
- Pennsylvania$227
- Rhode Island$201
- South Carolina$115
- South Dakota$99
- Tennessee$156
- Texas$144
- Utah$239
- Vermont$181
- Virginia$173
- Washington$197
- West Virginia$156
- Wisconsin$136
- Wyoming$216
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Sources: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service; yearly averages from NASS Quick Stats. Prices received by farmers, dollars per ton, baled hay. Individual sales vary with quality, bale type, location and delivery.
