Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  5730    Last Week:  3600    Last Year:  6330   

   Compared to last week, export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Trade slow to
moderate with good demand. Westside dairies are showing interest in hay this
week as last year’s winter has taken its toll on feed supplies. Retail/Feedstore
steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless
otherwise stated.

                     Tons      Price     Wtd Avg     Comments
  Alfalfa                                                             
    Mid Square                                                        
      Premium         910  110.00-115.00  110.58     Export           
                     1600  120.00-125.00  122.50     Tarped           
      Good           2200  100.00-100.00  100.00     Export           
      Fair            700   90.00-90.00    90.00     Tarped           

  Alfalfa                                                             
    Small Square                                                      
      Premium          30  180.00-180.00  180.00     Retail/Stable    

  Orchard Grass                                                       
    Small Square                                                      
      Premium          90  190.00-215.00  200.00     Retail/Stable    

  Wheat Straw                                                         
    Mid Square                                                        
      Fair            200   50.00-50.00    50.00