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USDA Central Oregon Hay 04/09 12:10
AMS_3057
Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on April 09, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/10/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(03/23/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1488 2048 1786
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Total 1488 2048 1786
Tons:
Hay 3125 1810 2583
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Total 3125 1810 2583
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Compared to the last report, demand is good for feeder hay mostly going
to ranches getting ready for this upcoming drought, other hay has a
moderate demand, a few more producers sold out of hay this week.
Most people are worried about the light snowpack and wondering what is
going to happen to this years hay crop.
This last couple of weeks was warm all over Oregon and that caused some
snow melt which brought the snowpack to 0% in some areas.
Farmers are starting to prepare for the fact that they are not going
to get all their normal crop this year because of the water.
Higher fuel prices have slowed down the presses truck movement which
has slowed down them buying hay from Oregon.
The supply is keeping up with the demand so far around Oregon compared
to past years at this time even though demand is lighter than normal.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought indicated in Central Oregon,
the rest of Oregon is being labelled as having abnormally dry to moderate
drought indication.
According to the NRCS, Oregon snowpack
is: Willamette, Rogue Umpqua ranges are 7%-9% of median, Klamath region
is 4% of median, Lake County region is 10% of median, Upper Deschutes
Crooked, Hood Sandy Lower Deschutes ranges are 7%-16% of median, John .
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 Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 50 280.0 280 F.O.B.
Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 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 3 Tie 75 280.0 280 F.O.B.
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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 100 170.0 170 F.O.B.- Covered
Farm/Ranch
Large Square 3x4 200 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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Harney County
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Hay Conventional
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Mixed Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1000 165.0 165 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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Klamath Basin
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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 500 100.0 100 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 600 170.0 170 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 726 11.0 11 F.O.B.-
Stables
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 250 15.0 15 F.O.B.-
Stables
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 14.0 14 F.O.B.-
Stables
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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 50 130.0 130 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Forage Mix-Three Way Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 125.0 125 F.O.B.-
Dairy
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