Oregon Grass Seed Acres Down 2% from Previous Year

According to NASS, total acreage of Oregon grown ryegrass and tall fescue is forecasted at 289,000 acres for harvest in 2025, down about 5,000 acres from 2024’s numbers.  Growers said 59% of this year’s ryegrass acres, and 68% of all tall fescue acres, are under contract.  Total irrigated acreage of ryegrass is estimated to be 15% of the 2025 crop.  Total irrigated acreage of tall fescue is estimated to be 32% of the 2025 crop.

Estimates are based on data from a survey of growers conducted in January 2025.

The upcoming 2025 grass seed crop is reported as mostly in fair condition. There were a significant number of reports of animal and insect damage in the crop. 

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