Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2915    Last Week:  1975    Last Year:  1900

   Compared to last week, export and domestic Alfalfa steady to firm in a
light test. Trade slow to moderate with good demand as most interests waiting
for new crop. New crop harvest was noted this week in the southern basin.
Thunderstorms last night across most of the trade area reported. 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                                                     
      Supreme          850  130.00-155.00  147.65     Tarped       
      Premium          300  120.00-120.00  120.00     Tarped       
      Good/Premium     450  130.00-130.00  130.00 Del Export       
      Good             115  115.00-115.00  115.00     Tarped       
      Fair             500   90.00-90.00    90.00     Export       
                       300   90.00-90.00    90.00     Tarped       

  Alfalfa                                                          
    Small Square                                                   
      Premium           50  190.00-190.00  190.00     Retail/Stable

  Orchard Grass                                                    
    Small Square                                                   
      Fair/Good         50  140.00-140.00  140.00     Weedy        

  Timothy Grass                                                    
    Mid Square                                                     
      Utility/Fair     300  100.00-100.00  100.00