The Oklahoma hay market demand remains high across the state as agricultural producers secure forage supplies in preparation for the upcoming fall and winter feeding seasons. According to the latest Oklahoma Hay Market Report released by the USDA on October 16, 2026, receipts totaled 4,018 bales, down from 7,200 reported in the previous period but up significantly from 920 bales recorded a year ago. Recent rainfall slowed physical hay movement across several regions, yet overall movement continues steadily as producers build inventories.
Severe environmental pressures continue to drive forage needs across the state. The latest Oklahoma Mesonet Drought Monitor indicates that 100 percent of Oklahoma is experiencing abnormally dry conditions or worse, with 95.16 percent in moderate drought, 79.62 percent in severe drought, 43.84 percent in extreme drought, and 16.55 percent in exceptional drought. Zero percent of the state is currently free from drought conditions.
Regional market breakdowns and reported trade values across Oklahoma include:
Central Oklahoma
- Alfalfa (Good): Large squares traded at $225.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
- Alfalfa (Fair/Good): Large squares asking $180.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
- Mixed Grass (Fair): Large rounds traded at $30.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Soybean Hay (Good): Large rounds and large squares asking $150.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
North Central Oklahoma
- Bermuda Grass (Premium): Large rounds asking $90.00 per bale; small squares asking $11.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Bermuda Grass (Good/Premium): Large rounds traded at $80.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Bermuda Grass (Good): Large rounds traded at $70.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Bermuda Grass (Fair/Good): Large rounds traded at $60.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
Northeastern Oklahoma
- Bermuda Grass (Good): Medium rounds traded at $50.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Bluestem Grass (Good): Medium rounds traded at $55.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Grass (Premium): Large rounds traded at $70.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Prairie/Meadow Grass (Premium): Medium rounds traded at $65.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
Northwestern Oklahoma
- Alfalfa (Premium/Supreme): Large rounds traded at $240.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
- Alfalfa (Premium): Large squares asking $210.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
- Alfalfa (Good/Premium): Large squares asking $170.00 per ton; ground alfalfa asking $90.00 per ton (F.O.B.).
- Bermuda Grass (Supreme): Large rounds asking $110.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Mixed Grass (Good/Premium): Large rounds traded at $60.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
- Prairie/Meadow Grass (Good): Large rounds traded at $50.00 per bale (F.O.B.).
The next official Oklahoma Hay Market Report release is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
