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USDA Idaho Hay 01/09 11:45
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Idaho Direct Hay Report
Released on January 09, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 01/09/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(12/08/2025)
Bales:
Hay 400
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Total 400
Tons:
Hay 1100 3150 3110
Straw 800 500
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Total 1900 3650 3110
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Compared to the last report, demand for hay in Idaho is still slow, There
has been lots of hay moving down the highways from previous contracts
and agreements but there hasn't been a lot of new sales in Idaho.
Idaho has seen some snow this past week and colder temperatures are supposed
to hit this upcoming week which could increase straw purchases
throughout the state.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor Website, The panhandle is under abnormally dry to moderate
drought, Western Idaho is under no dry soil moisture and the rest
of Idaho is under abnormally dry to moderate dry soil moisture.
According
to Idaho Department of Water Resources and NRCS, the snowpack
for Idaho is: Owyhee range 19% of median, Bruneau, Salmon Falls, Goose
Creek, Raft ranges are 51%-59% of median, Bear River, Blackfoot ranges.
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
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Large Square 3x4 400 155.0 155 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 250 190.0 190 F.O.B. 4th Cut
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 800 70.0 70 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
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Large Square 3x4 100 180.0 180 F.O.B. 2nd Cut
Forage Mix-Two Way Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 350 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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