USDA California Hay 02/27 12:05
AMS_2904
California Direct Hay Report
Released on February 27, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/27/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(02/09/2026)
Bales:
Hay 3072 3584 4168
Straw 2048 550
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Total 5120 3584 4718
Tons:
Hay 2200 1875 1200
Straw 75
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Total 2275 1875 1200
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Compared to the last report: Trade activity is slow with light demand.
Export hay is slow while dairy hay demand is light.
Retail hay demand is steady.
The next available hay report will be March 13, 2026.
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Central San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 200 275.0 275 Delivered- New Crop
Dairy
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North San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Wheat Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 150 150.0 150 F.O.B.- Beardless
Dairy
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Sacramento Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 10.0 10 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 12.0 12 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 14.0 14 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Oat Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 7.0 7 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 2048 7.0 7 F.O.B.
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 135.0 135 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 150.0 150 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
Large Square 3x4 100 155.0 155 F.O.B. Excessive MoNew Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 50 185.0 185 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 200.0 200 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Dairy
Small Square 3 Tie 1125 250.0-260.0 258.89 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Giant Bermuda Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 150 235.0 235 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
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Straw Conventional
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Bermuda Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 75 65.0 65 F.O.B.
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