Hay Pricing vs HayTracker

It’s that time of the year when farmers and rural landowners negotiate the sale of standing hay. In WI alone an estimated 2.5 million acres of dry hay and haylage are harvested each year with dry hay alone accounting for $80-$100 million in market sales. Unfortunately, there is not an established commodity market for hay like corn or soybeans. Finding reliable hay market information can be a challenge, and trying to determine a value while the hay is still standing in the field can be even more difficult. This app was developed to help farmers and landowners more easily determine the price of hay, as well as negotiate the sale or purchase of standing hay. This app can also be used to look-up historical hay price information. Users of this app can also enter projected hay yield, cutting schedule and harvest costs to calculate a standing value per acre.

HayTracker makes managing your hay and straw inventory simple. Perfect for hobby farms, horse owners, and small livestock operations—keep track of what you have, what you're using, and what it costs without the complexity of accounting software. Track hay and straw separately, each with its own workflow. Log deliveries with quantity, cost, and notes. View your transaction history and edit past entries when needed. Pre-loaded bale types get you started quickly, or create custom types for your operation. See your total inventory value, monitor spending over time, and export your data to CSV for backup. Works offline with all data stored locally on your device. Dark mode included for early morning barn checks. A straightforward way to track your hay and straw without spreadsheets.