USDA California Hay 06/05 13:50
AMS_2904
California Direct Hay Report
Released on June 05, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 06/05/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(05/18/2026)
Bales:
Hay 41448 33551 30204
Straw 2560
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Total 41448 33551 32764
Tons:
Hay 15925 20015 9280
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Total 15925 20015 9280
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Compared to the last report: Trade activity is good with very good demand.
Export and retail hay demand is good while Dairy hay demand is very
good The next available hay report will be June 18, 2026.
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North Inter-Mountains
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 50 180.0 180 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 6144 11.0-12.0 11.5 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 175.0 175 F.O.B.- Frost DamageNew Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1300 195.0 195 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 2048 14.0 14 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Fescue Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 512 14.0 14 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Retail
Orchard Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 3072 14.0 14 F.O.B.- Frost DamageNew Crop
Retail
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 488 14.0 14 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 6144 13.0-15.0 14 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 9.0 9 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 12288 11.0-12.0 11.5 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 150 160.0-180.0 170 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 325.0 325 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
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North San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 750 220.0 220 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 3072 12.5 12.5 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 230.0 230 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 150.0 150 F.O.B.- Dusty New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 900 160.0-170.0 165 F.O.B.- New Crop
Feedlot
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1000 160.0-200.0 182.5 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 240.0 240 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 145.0-150.0 147.5 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Forage Mix-Three Way Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 900 80.0 80 F.O.B.- Rain Damage New Crop
Dairy
Oat Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 80.0 80 F.O.B.- Rain Damage New Crop
Dairy
Oat Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 2048 10.0 10 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Wheat Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 4575 80.0-115.0 102.43 F.O.B.- Rain Damage New Crop
Dairy
Wheat Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 150.0 150 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
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South
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 215.0 215 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 14.0-18.0 16 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Small Square 3 Tie 2048 12.0 12 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 512 12.0 12 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Retail
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 200.0 200 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Forage Mix-Three Way Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 10.0-11.0 10.5 F.O.B. Old Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 512 14.5 14.5 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dealer/Mill/Processor
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 3000 205.0 205 F.O.B. New Crop
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 925 195.0-220.0 212.03 F.O.B.- New Crop
Export
Giant Bermuda Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 150 240.0 240 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
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