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USDA Central Oregon Hay                            05/07 12:05
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Oregon Direct Hay Report

                               Released on May 07, 2026
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 05/08/2026
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (04/20/2026)
Bales:
      Hay                                                   425                 
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      Total                                                 425                 
Tons:
      Hay           295                 938                 930                 
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      Total         295                 938                 930                 
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Compared to the last report, demand was moderate this trading session 
on light to moderate supplies.
Producers report that calls have been slower the past two weeks.
Drought conditions remain a concern for both producers and ranchers.
Producers report water districts might limit water as drought conditions 
worsen, 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 hay has 
been hard to move over the last few weeks.
High fuel costs have been a big contributing factor.
Many producers report that hay that sold weeks ago still hasn't moved 
as ranchers grapple with higher delivery costs, especially hay shipping 
south into Northern California.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, 70.57% of the state is in a moderate drought or worse, 
20.22% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 0.20% of the state 
is in an extreme drought or worse, 0% of the state is in an exceptional 
drought.
96.37% of the state is exceptionally dry.
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           54.5-55.9   20-22
Good           29-3.
**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 Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       150       165.0   165    F.O.B.-                Old Crop
                                                 Farm/Ranch


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                                   Lake County
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       64        120.0   120    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square           26        225.0   225    F.O.B.                         

Barley  Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       30        80.0    80     F.O.B.     Rain Damage         


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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       25        250.0   250    F.O.B.