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USDA Central Oregon Hay 08/01 11:10

USDA Central Oregon Hay 08/01 11:10

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Oregon Direct Hay Report

                               Released on August 01, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/01/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (07/14/2025)
Bales:
      Hay           50                  2750                                    
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      Total         50                  2750                                    
Tons:
      Hay           11570               10038               5386                
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      Total         11570               10038               5386                
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Compared to the last report, movement has increased but demand for hay 
all over Oregon is slow to moderate.
Most sales being made are in large contracts.
Some parts of Oregon are seeing drought and they are seeing ranchers 
start to buy hay to get ready to feed when the drought gets worse.
Some producers are saying they are waiting to sell until prices get settled 
but others are saying they aren't getting any offers and movement 
has been slow.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, there is abnormally dry to severe dry soil conditions 
all over Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service website, Precipitation has 
been far lower than normal for this time of year and temperatures have 
been a little higher than normal.


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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Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     25        340.0   340    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables

Orchard/Bluegrass Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     50        320.0   320    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables

Orchard/Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Small Square 3 Tie     25        280.0   280    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Stables


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                                   Eastern Oregon
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       50        115.0   115    F.O.B.                         


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                                   Harney 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       4000      200.0   200    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Export

Triticale Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       1000      90.0    90     F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Farm/Ranch


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                                   Klamath Basin
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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       800       200.0   200    F.O.B.-                2nd Cut 
                                                 Dairy


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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       2000      180.0   180    F.O.B.                 1st Cut 
 Large Square 3x4       2000      200.0   200    F.O.B.-                1st Cut 
                                                 Export

Triticale Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       300       100.0   100    F.O.B.                         

Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       70        170.0   170    F.O.B.                         

Barley Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       100       110.0   110    F.O.B.                         

Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       1200      225.0   225    F.O.B.                 1st Cut

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