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USDA Montana Hay 08/07 13:00
AMS_2769
Montana Direct Hay Report
Released on August 07, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/07/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/20/2026)
Tons:
Hay 2295 4002 6530
Straw 2900
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Total 5195 4002 6530
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Compared to last report(7-24-26): Hay sold generally steady.
Hay continues to see very localized pricing as drought pockets have local
producers stretched thin for supplies to usual customers and are
asking more for hay as a result.
The Northern portion of the state have seen adequate rains and have put
up a good crop.
Hay continues to be delivered into the state out of Canada and the Dakotas
and its forcing some producers to be competitive with pricing.
USDA freight assistance programs have also aided ranchers in bringing
in hay from surrounding states.
Demand for hay remains very good and producers report very good interest
from ranchers.
Many producers state they have most of their hay already spoken for but
have yet to establish a price.
Straw is starting to be marketed and good demand has been seen early.
Asking prices range from 60.00-80.00 per ton depending on volume purchased.
According to the drought monitor 49.29% the state is in Moderate drought
or worse, up 3.24% from 2 weeks ago.
17.19% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, down 4.03% from
2 weeks ago.
0% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, down 0.61% from 2 weeks ago.
0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from 2 weeks ago.
Notably, 79.05% of the state is abnormally dry, up 2.47% from 2 weeks ago.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 300 230.0 230 F.O.B. Covered Old Crop
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 20 350.0 350 F.O.B.- Small Lots
Stables
Small Square 50 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Retail
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 230.0 230 F.O.B.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 125 300.0 300 F.O.B.
Barley Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 50 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Forage Mix-Four Way Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1500 180.0 180 F.O.B.
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Straw Conventional
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Barley Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 150 80.0 80 F.O.B.
Brome Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 2750 105.0-115.0 107.73 F.O.B.
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