USDA Central Oregon Hay 08/12 13:25
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Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on August 12, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/14/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/27/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1024 512 7680
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Total 1024 512 7680
Tons:
Hay 14159 3415 9610
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Total 14159 3415 9610
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Compared to the last report, movement has increased as hay has started
selling at a high demand.
Producers report that drought conditions worsen in some parts of Oregon
as water gets shut off in some areas around the state.
2nd crop is getting cut all over Oregon.
Producers say demand seems to be high for new crop as buyers are going
around making offers.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, 91% of the state is in a moderate drought or worse,
65% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 25% 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 15 350.0 350 F.O.B.-
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 50 350.0 350 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Forage Mix-Four Way Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 25 310.0 310 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 20 325.0 325 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
Small Square 30 350.0 350 F.O.B.-
Stables
Small Square 50 350.0 350 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 75 330.0 330 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
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Eastern Oregon
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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 1000 190.0 190 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Farm/Ranch
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Klamath Basin
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 100 300.0 300 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 2000 225.0 225 F.O.B.
Small Square 3 Tie 1500 225.0 225 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 1024 17.0 17 F.O.B.-
Stables
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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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 600 215.0 215 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Large Square 3x4 2100 255.0-300.0 280.71 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 750 180.0 180 F.O.B. Rain Damage 2nd Cut
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 200.0 200 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Farm/Ranch
Large Square 3x4 2500 215.0 215 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Export
Large Square 3x4 300 220.0 220 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 500 220.0 220 F.O.B. 2nd Cut
Large Square 3x4 800 210.0 210 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Barley Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 700 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Forage Mix-Four Way Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 60 140.0 140 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Mixed Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 34 180.0 180 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Timothy Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 500 275.0 275 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 200 400.0 400 F.O.B.
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