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USDA Idaho Hay 02/20 12:40
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on February 20, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/20/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(02/02/2026)
Bales:
Hay 400
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Total 400
Tons:
Hay 5020 2450 1650
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Total 5020 2450 1650
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Compared to the last report, demand for all types of hay in Idaho is
good with feeder hay supplies being light and harder to find.
Everyone is saying demand is picking up and their phones are ringing
more than they have recently.
Most of Idaho got some snowfall this past week which makes the water
situation a little better but people are still worried about a drought
in most areas around Idaho.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, The entire state is under abnormally dry to
moderate drought with patches of severe drought in the panhandle and southwest
Idaho.
According to Idaho Department of Water Resources and NRCS, the snowpack
for Idaho is: Owyhee range 17% of median, Bruneau, Salmon Falls,
Goose Creek, ranges are 43%-45% of median, Raft range is 68% of median,
Bear River, Blackfoot ranges are 67%-69% of median, Portneuf range
is 46% of median, Willow range is 54% of median, Snake range is 91% of
median, Henrys Fork, Medicine Lodge ranges are 77%-79% of median, Lemh.
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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Large Square 4x4 2500 155.0 155 F.O.B.-
Export
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 500 190.0 190 F.O.B.-
Export
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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
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Large Square 3x4 500 170.0 170 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 870 170.0 170 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 350 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Grass Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 300 100.0 100 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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