How much does hay cost per ton in the Midwest?

Question

Okay, I am searching the merits of double cropping forages in North Dakota. I can produce millet hay at $80 dollars a ton. What is the cost of hay in the surrounding states?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Prime Alfalfa: small square bales range in price from $112 to $210 with an average of $142 per ton.

Large round bales average $103 per ton

Grade 1 Alfalfa small square bales average $83/ton

                    large round bales $74/ton

You say that you are producing millet hay at $80/ton.  If you mean that is what it costs you to produce it, you're going to have a very tight profit margin, almost the break even point.  If you mean that you are producing and selling for $80/ton. I'd think you should do very well.  Personally, I would buy grade 1 alfalfa at $83 over millet hay at $80 if I could get it.  Good luck with your business.

Answer 3

#2 cutting in so. iowa going for around 200.00 a ton