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USDA Idaho Hay 09/15 12:15
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on September 15, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/18/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(08/31/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1512 1512
Straw 400 1900
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Total 1912 3412
Tons:
Hay 3984 22730 320
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Total 3984 22730 320
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Compared to the last report, demand for all types of hay in Idaho is moderate.
Lots of straw is getting baled and put in the stack.
With the light winter Idaho had there is still some 2025 straw that needs
to be used.
the Demand for straw is picking up but there aren't a lot of trades yet
with buyers shopping around.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, most of the big hay producing areas in Idaho
are under extreme to exceptional drought.
73% of the state is in moderate drought or worse, 56% of the state is
in severe drought or worse, 36% of the state is in extreme drought or
worse, 8% 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 500 230.0 230 F.O.B.
Forage Mix-Three Way Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 34 185.0 185 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1000 360.0 360 F.O.B.-
Dairy
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South
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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 3x4 700 225.0 225 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 50 275.0 275 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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West
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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 1700 250.0 250 Delivered- 3rd Cut
Dairy
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