Oregon Weekly Hay Report

                                                   

   Compared to May 5:  Prices trended generally steady in a limited test
compared to week ago prices.  Most demand lays with the retail/stable hay.  
According to some producers, horse owners prefer lower sugar, higher protein
hay.  Many producers are sold out for the year, and are busy out in the fields
preparing for new crop.  
All prices are in dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated. 

Tons:  797    Last Week:  2525    Last Year:  4438                             

Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  46  230.00-250.00  235.65     Retail/Stable     

  Mixed Grass Five-Way Blend 
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  10  250.00-250.00  250.00     Retail/Stable     

Harney County:                                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Good/Premium            300  150.00-150.00  150.00                       

Klamath Basin:                                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Premium/Supreme          50  180.00-180.00  180.00                       
      Premium                 150  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  27  160.00-160.00  160.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                      2  140.00-140.00  140.00                       

  Meadow Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 100  110.00-110.00  110.00     Retail/Stable     

  Wheat                                                                        
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Good                     24   95.00-95.00    95.00                       

Lake County:                                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Supreme                  26  180.00-180.00  180.00                       
      Premium                  34  170.00-170.00  170.00                       
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium/Supreme          28  250.00-250.00  250.00     Organic           

Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.