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USDA Idaho Hay 10/01 11:40
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on October 01, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 10/02/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(09/14/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1512 1512
Straw 400 400
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Total 1912 1912
Tons:
Hay 3825 3984 800
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Total 3825 3984 800
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Compared to the last report, demand for all types of hay in Idaho is moderate.
Demand for straw is picking up but there aren't a lot of trades yet with
buyers shopping around.
Movement has been slower this week in Idaho with mostly small loads being
bought.
prices for alfalfa are steady.
Dairy's and feedlots are buying small loads at a time waiting for prices
to come down before buying big lots, with diesel fuel prices reaching
$6 a gallon, most producers cant afford to deliver hay at cheaper
prices.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, most of the big hay producing areas in Idaho
are under extreme to exceptional drought.
68% of the state is in moderate drought or worse, 53% of the state is
in severe drought or worse, 34% of the state is in extreme drought or
worse, 7% of the state is in exceptional 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 <27 <34
>185 >62 >55.9 >22
Premium
27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
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**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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East
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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 800 220.0-230.0 226.25 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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In Windrow 2000 250.0 250 F.O.B.
Forage Mix-Three Way Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 155.0 155 F.O.B.
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South
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 225.0 225 F.O.B.
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 250.0 250 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 220.0 220 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square Bundled 1512 12.0 12 F.O.B.-
Stables
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 400 45.0 45 F.O.B.
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