Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  5350    Last Week:  500    Last Year:  9700

   Compared to last week, new crop export Alfalfa steady to 10.00 higher.
Trade moderate with good demand as new crop trading is gaining momentum.
Exporters look for very good demand for new crop Timothy but no new sales
reported yet. 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        2100  140.00-168.00  157.00     Export      
                      500  170.00-170.00  170.00     Tarped      
      Good           2400  125.00-140.00  127.50     Export      
      Fair            125  105.00-105.00  105.00     Export      

  Alfalfa                                                        
    Small Square                                                 
      Premium         200  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export      
                       25  180.00-180.00  180.00     Retail/Stable