Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  24,650    Last Week:  2350    Last Year:  2915  

   Compared to last Friday, export new crop contracts for Alfalfa 15.00-
20.00 higher and feeder Alfalfa steady in a light test. Feeder hay supplies 
remain tight. More interest was noted this week for contracting new crop 
export Alfalfa after exporters raised the market. Some new crop harvest was 
noted in the Yakima valley this week. Trade active with good demand. Most 
feeder hay buyers are looking for large volumes to purchase. Retail/Feedstore 
not tested. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless 
otherwise stated. 

                     Tons       Price       Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                              
    Mid Square                                                         
      Supreme         500   180.00-182.00   181.00     Tarped            
      Premium        9500   185.00-185.00   185.00     New Crop          
      Good            450   170.00-170.00   170.00     Export            
                     9500   150.00-150.00   150.00     New Crop          
                     4500   145.00-145.00   145.00     Picked Up Out of  
                                                       the Field 

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         200  360.00-360.00  360.00     Export