Oregon Weekly Hay Report

                                                  

   Compared to June 16:  Prices trended generally steady in an extremely
limited test compared to week ago prices.  Most producers are sold out 
for the year, and are busy out in the fields preparing for new crop.  
Some producers have cut and starting to bale and are preparing to start
selling 2017 hay.  So far, new crop hay pricing, in an extremely limited 
test, seems generally steady compared to 2016 pricing for simliar quality. 
All prices are in dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated.   

Tons:  687    Last Week:  600    Last Year:  932                               

Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:   
                         Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                  
    Large Square                                                           
      Good                168  170.00-170.00  170.00     Contracted, New Crop        
    Small Square                                                           
      Premium              32  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                      
    Small Square                                                           
      Premium               8  245.00-245.00  245.00     Retail/Stable     

  Orchard Grass                                                            
    Small Square                                                           
      Premium              31  235.00-240.00  237.10     Retail/Stable     

Klamath Basin:                                                             
                         Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Prairie Grass                                                            
    Small Square                                                           
      Good/Premium        100  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable, New Crop     

Lake County:                                                               
                         Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                  
    Large Square                                                           
      Supreme             148  180.00-215.00  191.49                       
      Good                200  125.00-125.00  125.00     Rain Damage       

Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.                                        
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.