USDA Central Oregon Hay 07/31 14:40
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Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on July 31, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/31/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/13/2026)
Bales:
Hay 512 15344 50
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Total 512 15344 50
Tons:
Hay 3415 3331 11570
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Total 3415 3331 11570
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Compared to the last report, producers report that drought conditions
worsen in some parts of Oregon.
Hay is getting cut all over Oregon, Eastern Oregon is baled and stored
and are getting ready for 2nd crop.
Others areas around Oregon are just starting to cut now and a few have
started baling.
Producers say demand seems to be high already for new crop as buyers
are going around making offers.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, 88.28% of the state is in a moderate drought or worse,
57.57% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 20.28% of the
state is in an extreme drought.
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality
Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair
5-9
Low Under 5
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality
ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme <27.
**TDN calculated using the Western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many
factors can affect feeding
value.
Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual
appearance and intent of sale (usage).
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Crook/Deschutes/Jefferson/Wasco Counties
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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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Small Square 3 Tie 50 340.0 340 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Mixed Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 75 300.0 300 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 100 325.0 325 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Triticale Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 40 230.0 230 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
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Eastern Oregon
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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 550 225.0 225 F.O.B. 1st Cut
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Klamath Basin
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1100 230.0 230 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Dairy
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 512 17.0 17 F.O.B.
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Lake County
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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 1500 240.0 240 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
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