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USDA Idaho Hay 11/13 10:45
AMS_3056
Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on November 13, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 11/13/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(10/26/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1512 1512
Straw 100 200
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Total 1612 1712
Tons:
Hay 1916 1525 1630
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Total 1916 1525 1630
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Demand for all types of hay in Idaho is moderate.
Demand for straw is picking up but there aren't a lot of trades yet with
buyers still shopping around.
Movement has picked up a little this week in Idaho with mostly small
loads being bought.
prices for alfalfa are steady.
Dairy's and feedlots are buying small loads at a time waiting for prices
to come down before buying big lots, with diesel fuel prices reaching
$6 a gallon, most producers cant afford to deliver hay at cheaper
prices.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, most of the big hay producing areas in Idaho
are under extreme to exceptional drought.
66.40% of the state is in moderate drought or worse, 32.28% of the state
is in severe drought or worse, 15.27% of the state is in extreme drought
or worse, 4.45% 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 200 240.0 240 F.O.B.
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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 400 220.0 220 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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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 25 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Farm/Ranch
Large Square 3x4 50 240.0 240 F.O.B.-
Stables
Large Square 3x4 50 250.0 250 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 200.0 200 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
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 275.0 275 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Farm/Ranch
Mixed Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 66 160.0 160 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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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 100 45.0 45 F.O.B.
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West
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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 1000 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 5th Cut
Dairy
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