USDA Central Oregon Hay 07/17 13:40

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Oregon Direct Hay Report

                               Released on July 17, 2026
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 07/17/2026
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (06/29/2026)
Bales:
      Hay           15344               15344               2750                
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      Total         15344               15344               2750                
Tons:
      Hay           3331                6285                10038               
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      Total         3331                6285                10038               
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Compared to the last report, producers report that drought conditions 
worsen in some parts of Oregon.
Hay is getting cut all over Oregon, Eastern Oregon is baled and stored 
and are getting ready for 2nd crop.
Others areas around Oregon are just starting to cut now and a few have 
started baling.
Producers say demand seems to be high already for new crop as buyers 
are going around making offers.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, 88.28% of the state is in a moderate drought or worse, 
57.80% of the state is in a Severe drought or worse, 57.80% 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