USDA California Hay 01/30 12:50
AMS_2904
California Direct Hay Report
Released on January 30, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 01/30/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(01/12/2026)
Bales:
Hay 11018 10780 2298
Straw 512
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Total 11530 10780 2298
Tons:
Hay 2170 2675 2125
Straw 475 1500 150
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Total 2645 4175 2275
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Compared to the last report: Trade activity and demand is steady.
Imperial Valley begins 1st cutting alfalfa.
The next available hay report will be February 13, 2026.
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Central San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 265.0 265 Delivered- 1st Cut
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 100 175.0 175 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Dairy
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North Inter-Mountains
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 20 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 200 150.0 150 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 180.0 180 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 11.0 11 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 250 18.0 18 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Utility Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 488 6.5 6.5 F.O.B. Rain Damage Old Crop
Fescue Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1536 12.0 12 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Orchard Grass 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
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 6144 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 512 11.0 11 F.O.B.-
Retail
Wheat Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 20 80.0 80 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
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Sacramento Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 75 230.0 230 F.O.B.- Retail/StablOld Crop
Retail
Large Square 3x4 25 250.0 250 F.O.B. Old Crop
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 12.0 12 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 512 5.25 5.25 F.O.B.
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 195.0 195 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Export
Small Square 3 Tie 475 250.0-275.0 266.84 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 165.0 165 F.O.B. Excessive Mo1st Cut
Large Square 3x4 150 165.0 165 F.O.B. Old Crop
Large Square 3x4 345 170.0-175.0 171.74 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Export
Small Square 3 Tie 125 210.0 210 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Bermuda Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 100 225.0-255.0 240 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 475 60.0-65.0 61.05 F.O.B.-
Dairy
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