Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  3775    Last Week:  3800    Last Year:  725   

   Compared last Friday, Export Premium Timothy weak in a light test. Demand 
remains good for No. 1 Premium Dairy and Horse Timothy small bales for export. No 2 
Dairy and lesser grades of export Timothy with defects remain under pressure. 
Domestic Timothy weak in a light test. Trade slow with light demand. Feed 
store/retail steady as demand has increased. Most interests have sold out and are 
busy shipping previously sold supplies. Washington state hay acres are down 9 
percent from previous years. Exporters report at the current market prices they are 
losing a 100.00/ ton on 2018 supplies of export timothy they are now selling. All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 
Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. 

                       Tons      Price    Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                            
    Small Square                                                     
      Premium           100 230.00-230.00 230.00     Retail/Stable   

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                
    Small Square                                                     
      Premium            75 230.00-230.00 230.00     Retail/Stable   

  Timothy Grass                                                      
    Mid Square                                                       
      Premium           400 190.00-190.00 190.00     Export          
      Utility          2000 110.00-120.00 115.00     Weedy           
                        500 140.00-140.00 140.00 Del Export          
      Utility/Fair      600 170.00-170.00 170.00 Del Export          

  Timothy Grass                                                      
    Small Square                                                     
      Premium           100 220.00-220.00 220.00     Export          

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