Low (per ton)
$225
Oregon Hay Prices
Oregon hay prices currently range from $225 to $340 per ton, averaging about $270, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 31, 2026. Prices are as reported by USDA Market News, published Jul 31, 2026; note the price unit (per ton or per bale) shown in each row.
High (per ton)
$340
Average
$270
Reported
Jul 31, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square 3 Tie | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | Per Ton |
| Mixed Grass | Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Per Ton |
| Orchard Grass | Premium | Small Square | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | Per Bale |
| Orchard/Bluegrass | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | Per Ton |
| Triticale | Good | Small Square 3 Tie | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | Per Ton |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Oregon hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_3057 Direct Hay report. Prices reflect the reporting week and can move quickly with weather and demand. Always confirm current terms with the seller.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_3057, published Jul 31, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Oregon hay production
Oregon produces both alfalfa and a wide range of grass, mixed, and small-grain hays. Irrigated alfalfa is concentrated in Central, south-central, and eastern Oregon, while the Willamette Valley and other wetter areas are important for grass hay and forage seed-related production. Irrigated alfalfa commonly has three to four cuttings from spring into fall, whereas grass hay harvest timing varies with the region and crop. The state serves in-state livestock and horse markets and is also a shipping area, with eastern Oregon and the Columbia Basin connected to regional and Pacific Rim hay trade.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Oregon right now?
Oregon hay prices currently range from $225 to $340 per ton, averaging about $270, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Jul 31, 2026. The table above breaks this down by type, quality, and bale size. Alfalfa is among the most commonly reported types this week.
How often are these prices updated?
USDA publishes the Oregon Direct Hay report weekly. This page refreshes automatically after each new report.
Why are some prices per bale and others per ton?
USDA reports hay the way it is actually traded locally. Large square and round bales are often quoted per ton, while small square bales are frequently sold per bale. The unit is shown in the last column of each row.
Page updated Aug 4, 2026.