USDA Central Oregon Hay 07/17 13:40
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Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on July 17, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/17/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(06/29/2026)
Bales:
Hay 15344 15344 2750
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Total 15344 15344 2750
Tons:
Hay 3331 6285 10038
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Total 3331 6285 10038
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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,
57.80% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 57.80% 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 50 345.0 345 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 21 350.0 350 F.O.B.
Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 100 330.0 330 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Orchard/Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 125 350.0 350 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Timothy Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 25 240.0 240 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 400 225.0 225 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 225.0 225 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 800 240.0 240 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 210.0 210 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 400 220.0 220 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 400 270.0 270 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 512 14.0 14 F.O.B.
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 1536 17.0 17 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 512 16.0 16 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 4624 17.0-19.0 18.53 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 8160 22.0 22 F.O.B.
Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 400 170.0 170 F.O.B.
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Lake County
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 110 180.0 180 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Farm/Ranch
Barley Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 155.0 155 F.O.B.
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