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USDA Central Oregon Hay                            05/21 11:40
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Oregon Direct Hay Report

                               Released on May 21, 2026
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 05/22/2026
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (05/04/2026)
Bales:
      Hay           9216                                                        
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      Total         9216                                                        
Tons:
      Hay           150                 295                 925                 
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      Total         150                 295                 925                 
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Compared to the last report, demand was moderate this trading session 
on light to moderate supplies.
Producers report water districts might limit water as drought conditions 
worsen in some parts of Oregon, which could keep them from irrigating 
later in the summer.
While some producers have access to well water many hope spring rains 
will help keep irrigation districts open later in the season to help 
keep production costs in check.
Some producers are starting to sell out of hay but many report old crop 
has been moving more the last two weeks as producers try to empty their 
barns to make room for new crop.
Hay is starting to get cut in Eastern Oregon, in the other areas around 
Oregon producers say the hay looks good even though they have had some 
mornings with frost and should start cutting within a few weeks.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, 83% of the state is in a moderate drought or worse, 
36% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 3% of the state is in 
an extreme drought or worse, 0% of the state is in an exceptional 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 .
**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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                                   Eastern Oregon
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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       75        200.0   200    F.O.B.                 New Crop


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                                   Klamath Basin
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           5120      14.0    14     F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables

Prairie/Meadow Grass Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           75        220.0   220    F.O.B.                         

Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           3072      13.0    13     F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables

Timothy Grass Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           1024      17.0    17     F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables