
The USDA AMS national hay index rose 3.9% to $175 per ton for the week of November 2, based on 119 verified trades across 23 markets. Alfalfa/grass mix and orchard grass prices increased, while good alfalfa fell 16.7% to $171 per ton; no pasture or range ratings were reported for the week.
The higher national index points to firmer hay costs for buyers overall, but the decline in good alfalfa offers some relief for purchasers of those lots. Mixed regional and grade-level price movements suggest the impact is limited rather than market-wide.
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