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USDA Idaho Hay 04/30 13:15
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on April 30, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 05/01/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/13/2026)
Tons:
Hay 775 180 230
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Total 775 180 230
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Compared to the last report, demand for all types of hay in Idaho is moderate.
Movement is slow and people are saying that they are having a hard time
finding hay for their needs and in their prices.
Most people in Idaho are sold out and the hay that is moving down the
highways is hay sold from previous contracts.
People are still worried about a drought in most areas around Idaho with
the water supply still being low.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, most of the state is under abnormally dry to
moderate drought with patches of severe drought spread out from East
Idaho to Southern Idaho and in the panhandle.
Extreme to exceptional drought is showing up in southwest Idaho.
Most of the big hay producing areas in Idaho are under severe to 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 <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 Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 100 175.0 175 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Large Square 3x4 500 225.0 225 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Medium Square 3x3 125 200.0 200 F.O.B.
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Prairie/Meadow Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 50 165.0 165 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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