What hay sold for this week in 20 US states, per bale and per ton
Hay prices in Washington this week: USDA report, per ton
Source: USDA AMS Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Direct Hay Report, published Fri 2 Oct 2026, for the week ending 2 Oct 2026 (PDF). 16 price lines, all confirmed trades, 0 of them priced per bale. Confirmed hay volume this week: 14,450 tons. This USDA report covers the Columbia Basin of Washington and Oregon together; Oregon's own report is on the Oregon page. USDA market comment: "Compared to last report. All grades of hay and straw steady to 10.00 higher. Clear skies and warmer weather this trade period making ideal conditions for producers. Trade sources report remaining supplies of 2nd cutting Timothy are riddled with defects not suitable for export markets. Trade slow to moderate with light to moderate demand. Trade sources remain bullish." For scale, USDA NASS's monthly state average for August 2026 was $197.00/ton for all hay (alfalfa $185.00, other hay $225.00; US all hay $190.00) (NASS Agricultural Prices, 29 Sep 2026). Qty is tons for per-ton rows and bales for per-bale rows. Trade and Contract rows are confirmed sales; Ask and Offer rows are quoted prices, not sales.
| Hay | Grade | Bale | Priced per | Basis | Qty | Price ($) | Wtd avg ($) | Freight / use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | Large Square 3x4 | Ton | Trade | 3400 | 230.00 | 230.00 | F.O.B.-Export | 4th Cut |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good | Small Square | Ton | Trade | 200 | 280.00-300.00 | 290.00 | F.O.B.-Retail | Covered; New Crop |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Large Square 3x4 | Ton | Trade | 300 | 245.00 | 245.00 | F.O.B.-Export | Covered; 2nd Cut |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square | Ton | Trade | 4300 | 300.00 | 300.00 | F.O.B.-Export | New Crop |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Square 3 Tie | Ton | Trade | 2500 | 300.00 | 300.00 | F.O.B.-Dealer/Mill/Processor | Covered; 3rd Cut |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | Large Square 3x4 | Ton | Trade | 925 | 235.00 | 235.00 | F.O.B.-Export | New Crop |
| Alfalfa | Utility/Fair | Large Square 3x4 | Ton | Trade | 1000 | 215.00 | 215.00 | F.O.B.-Dairy | Covered; New Crop |
| Orchard Grass | Fair/Good | Small Square | Ton | Trade | 100 | 295.00 | 295.00 | F.O.B.-Retail | Covered; New Crop |
| Orchard Grass | Good/Premium | Small Square | Ton | Trade | 200 | 300.00 | 300.00 | F.O.B.-Retail | Covered; New Crop |
| Teff | Good/Premium | Small Square | Ton | Trade | 125 | 310.00 | 310.00 | F.O.B.-Retail | Covered; 1st Cut |
| Timothy Grass | Fair/Good | In Windrow | Ton | Trade | 1000 | 220.00 | 220.00 | F.O.B.-Retail | 2nd Cut |
| Timothy Grass | Fair/Good | Large Square 3x4 | Ton | Trade | 400 | 210.00-220.00 | 217.50 | F.O.B.-Export | Covered; 2nd Cut |
| Bluegrass straw | Large Square | Ton | Trade | 875 | 80.00 | 80.00 | F.O.B.-Feedlot | New Crop | |
| Bluegrass straw | Large Square | Ton | Trade | 910 | 100.00 | 100.00 | F.O.B. | New Crop | |
| Rye straw | Large Square | Ton | Trade | 1825 | 80.00-100.00 | 89.86 | F.O.B.-Export | New Crop | |
| Wheat straw | Large Square | Ton | Trade | 2500 | 100.00 | 100.00 | Delivered-Dairy | New Crop |