USDA Central Oregon Hay 02/12 12:35
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Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on February 12, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/13/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(01/26/2026)
Bales:
Hay 900
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Total 900
Tons:
Hay 75
Hay 1785 3795 2229
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Total 75
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Compared to the last report, demand is light, producers are saying it
has been slower than normal with even the demand for small bales for
horses being light.
Most hay is being moved in small loads at a time.
Most producers are blaming the light demand for the light winter Oregon
is having.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought indicated in northeast Oregon,
in Southwest Oregon there is moderately dry soil moisture where
the rest of Oregon is being labelled as having abnormally dry to no drought
indication.
According to the NRCS, Oregon snowpack is: Willamette,
Rogue Umpqua ranges are 27%-28% of median, Klamath region is 25%
of median, Lake County region is 29% of median, Upper Deschutes Crooke.
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 <34 >185 >62 >55.9
>22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 .
**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 Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 25 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Small Square 3 Tie 25 330.0 330 F.O.B.-
Stables
Forage Mix-Four Way Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 50 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Stables
Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 10 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Stables
Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 50 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Stables
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Klamath Basin
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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 500 130.0 130 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 200 11.0 11 F.O.B.-
Stables
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 600 13.0-14.0 13.83 F.O.B.-
Stables
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 13.0 13 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 600 200.0 200 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 300 245.0 245 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 160.0 160 F.O.B. 3rd Cut
Barley Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 80.0 80 F.O.B.
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