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USDA California Hay 06/18 15:55
AMS_2904
California Direct Hay Report
Released on June 18, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 06/19/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(06/01/2026)
Bales:
Hay 33800 41448 4044
Straw 2560 3560
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Total 36360 41448 7604
Tons:
Hay 18082 15925 6316
Straw 300
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Total 18382 15925 6316
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Compared to last report: Trade activity is good with very good demand.
Dairy and retail hay demand is very good.
In response to the Colorado river reduced water levels, producers are
implementing best practice techniques to ensure their hay consistently
meets buyers' expectations.
These strategies include careful management of irrigation, adoption of
efficient harvesting methods, and ongoing monitoring of crop quality.
Through enhanced conservation efforts and a steadfast dedication to innovation,
they remain committed to supplying a product of the highest
quality, even in challenging environmental conditions.
The next available hay report will be July 02, 2026.
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Central San Joaquin Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 80 240.0-250.0 244.63 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
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North Inter-Mountains
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 6144 13.0 13 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 3000 195.0 195 F.O.B.- Very High TeNew Crop
Dairy
Small Square 3 Tie 650 195.0 195 F.O.B.- Very High TeNew Crop
Dairy
Grass Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 125.0 125 F.O.B. Rain Damage New Crop
Orchard Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 12.0 12 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Retail
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 16.0 16 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Small Square 3 Tie 6144 16.0 16 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Retail
Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 52 175.0 175 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 5120 12.0 12 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Wheat Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 125 175.0 175 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 270.0 270 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
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North San Joaquin Valley
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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 2700 300.0 300 Delivered- Very High TeNew Crop
Dairy
Small Square 3 Tie 725 300.0 300 Delivered- Very High TeNew Crop
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 1200 325.0 325 Delivered- Very High TeNew Crop
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 500 310.0 310 Delivered- New Crop
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 300 250.0 250 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 300 190.0 190 F.O.B.- New Crop
Feedlot
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 200.0 200 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 150.0 150 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Wheat Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 4000 175.0 175 Delivered- Beardless New Crop
Dairy
Wheat Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 600 185.0 185 Delivered- Beardless New Crop
Dairy
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Sacramento Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 7096 12.5-14.0 13.01 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 180.0 180 F.O.B. 2nd Cut
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 12.0 12 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Retail
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 3072 16.5 16.5 F.O.B.- New Crop
Stables
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 100.0 100 F.O.B.
Oat Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 7.0 7 F.O.B.-
Retail
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 2560 6.0 6 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
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South
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 14.0-18.0 16 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 16.0-16.5 16.25 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Small Square 3 Tie 512 12.0 12 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Retail
Alfalfa Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1024 14.0-14.5 14.25 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 530 205.0 205 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 700 218.0 218 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 160.0 160 F.O.B. Weedy New Crop
Small Square 3 Tie 300 190.0 190 F.O.B.- New Crop
Retail
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 325 185.0 185 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Dairy
Klein Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 185.0 185 F.O.B.- New Crop
Export
Sudan Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 625 140.0 140 F.O.B.- New Crop
Export
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Straw Conventional
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Bermuda Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 100 75.0 75 F.O.B.
Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 200 70.0 70 F.O.B.
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