USDA Idaho Hay                                     02/05 14:25
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Idaho Direct Hay Report

                               Released on February 05, 2026
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/06/2026
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (01/19/2026)
Bales:
      Hay                                                   400                 
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      Total                                                 400                 
Tons:
      Hay           2450                4950                5150                
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      Total         2450                4950                5150                
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Compared to the last report, demand in Idaho for good quality alfalfa 
is light and very light on premium and supreme quality alfalfa, grain 
hay has had moderate demand but light supplies.
There is lots of hay moving down the highways from previous contracts 
and agreements but there hasn't been a lot of new sales in 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 14% of median, Bruneau, Salmon Falls, 
Goose Creek, ranges are 40%-45% of median, Raft range is 65% of median, 
Bear River, Blackfoot ranges are 76% of median, Portneuf range is 
51% of median, Willow range is 59% of median, Snake range is 95% of median, 
Henrys Fork, Medicine Lodge ranges are 80%-83% of median, Lemhi, Littl.
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
.
**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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                                   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
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       1500      150.0   150    F.O.B.                         


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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       200       150.0   150    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Farm/Ranch

Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       600       170.0   170    F.O.B.                         

Forage Mix-Two Way Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       150       150.0   150    F.O.B.