Low (per ton)
$140
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Hay Prices
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) hay prices currently range from $140 to $350 per ton, averaging about $245, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Oct 30, 2026. Prices are as reported by USDA Market News, published Oct 30, 2026; note the price unit (per ton or per bale) shown in each row.
High (per ton)
$350
Average
$245
Reported
Oct 30, 2026
| Hay type | Quality | Bale | Low | High | Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | Large Square 3x4 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | Small Square | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Premium/Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Large Square 3x4 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 | Per Ton |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | Small Square 3 Tie | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Per Ton |
| Orchard Grass | Good/Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 | Per Ton |
| Timothy Grass | Good/Premium | Large Square 3x4 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Per Ton |
| Timothy Grass | Utility | Large Square 3x4 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | Per Ton |
| Timothy Grass | Utility/Fair | Large Square 3x4 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Per Ton |
About this data
These are asking and sale prices collected by USDA Market News reporters directly from Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) hay growers and dealers, published weekly as the AMS_3058 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_3058, published Oct 30, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) hay production
The Washington and Oregon Columbia Basin is a major irrigated hay-producing area centered on the Columbia Basin Project and adjoining irrigated valleys. Alfalfa is the principal hay crop, alongside timothy, orchardgrass, and other grass hays grown for dairy, horse, and export use. The dry climate and irrigation support multiple alfalfa cuttings from spring through early fall, while grass-hay harvests are generally concentrated in the growing season. This is a major shipping region, with compressed alfalfa and grass hay moving to domestic buyers and through Pacific Northwest ports to Pacific Rim markets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hay cost in Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) right now?
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) hay prices currently range from $140 to $350 per ton, averaging about $245, based on the latest USDA Direct Hay report dated Oct 30, 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 Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) 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 Nov 4, 2026.