USDA Central Oregon Hay 09/26 15:10
09/26/2025 | 3:10 pm CDT USDA Central Oregon Hay 09/26 15:10
AMS_3057
Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on September 26, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/26/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(09/08/2025)
Bales:
Hay 5120 3584 5000
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Total 5120 3584 5000
Tons:
Hay 1097 7130 1260
Straw 150
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Total 1097 7130 1410
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Compared to the last report, demand for hay in Oregon remains on the
slower end.
Third cutting hay headed to dairies made up the majority of hay movement.
Reports of hay producers finishing up third cutting where others are
on the fourth with hopes of finishing up in a few weeks.
Some hay farmers wanting to crank out production and getting hay in the
barn before reported potential moisture Sunday.
Orchard grass producers mostly finished after two cuttings and focused
on moving hay headed to stables where demand remains strong.
According
to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought indicated in the north and
west sections of Oregon where the southeast and central areas are being
labelled as having no drought indication.
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-10.
**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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Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 27 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Stables
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Eastern Oregon
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 40 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Stables
Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 120 135.0 135 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 170 210.0 210 F.O.B.- 3rd Cut
Dairy
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 80 240.0 240 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Forage Mix-Three Way Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 70 120.0 120 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Mixed Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 50 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Stables
Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 40 240.0 240 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
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Klamath Basin
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 1024 11.0 11 F.O.B.-
Retail
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 3072 14.0 14 F.O.B.-
Stables
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 13.0 13 F.O.B.-
Stables
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Lake County
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 500 150.0 150 F.O.B.- 3rd Cut
Dairy
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