A bale of alfalfa/grass mix sold for $30 last week, compared to $29 in August and $28 in April.
The price five years ago was $19.
A horse in private care would need around five bales per month, putting the cost of feed at $150 per AUM.
Forage on public lands sells for $1.69 per AUM.
The upward trend may correlate with the rising cost of diesel.
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