Custom small square baling rates by state
5 state surveys. Years differ and aren't inflation-adjusted. Arkansas: no university survey; farmer reports wanted.
| State | Includes | Job (survey wording) | Unit | Avg | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas · 2026 | Cut, rake and bale | Small Square Bales Twine or Wire Tie | per bale | $3.71 | $1.25–$10.00 |
| Baling only | Small Square Bales Twine or Wire Tie | per bale | $2.36 | $0.75–$4.00 | |
| Oklahoma · 2021–22 | Baling only | Baling a small square bale | per bale | $2.05 | — |
| Tennessee · 2023 | Baling only | Square Bale | per bale | $1.09 | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Cut, rake and bale | Mow/Rake/Bale-Square Bale | per bale | $4.23 | $1.50–$8.00 | |
| Kansas · 2026 | Baling only | Small square bales, wire | per bale | $1.85 | $1.00–$2.75 |
| Baling only | Small square bales, twine | per bale | $2.56 | $1.00–$5.00 | |
| Iowa · 2026 | Baling only | Hay baling - small square bales | per bale | $1.00 | $0.50–$1.50 |