Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  30,700    Last Week:  3630    Last Year:  17,800 

   Compared to last week, new crop export and domestic Alfalfa and export 
Timothy 5.00-10.00 higher. Trade very active with very good demand. Some 
producers are reporting lower yields due to colder temps. Exporters remain 
very aggressive for new crop Timothy. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week. All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                       Tons      Price     Wtd Avg     Comments
Alfalfa                                                             
    Mid Square                                                      
      Supreme          1100  160.00-160.00  160.00     Tarped       
      Premium          2000  172.00-172.00  172.00     Export       
                       1200  170.00-175.00  171.67     Tarped       
      Good             3500  140.00-140.00  140.00                  
                       6000  160.00-185.00  168.33     Export       
                        300  140.00-140.00  140.00     Tarped       
      Fair/Good         100  110.00-110.00  110.00     Export       
      Fair             1000  110.00-110.00  110.00                  
                       4200  140.00-140.00  140.00     Export       
                        400  147.00-147.00  147.00     Rain Damage  
                        400  162.00-162.00  162.00     Weedy        

  Alfalfa                                                           
    Small Square                                                    
      Premium           200  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export       

  Timothy Grass                                                     
    Mid Square                                                      
      Premium          5950  250.00-270.00  252.44     Export       
      Good             1150  220.00-240.00  228.70     Export       
                       1000  195.00-195.00  195.00     Rain Damage  
      Fair/Good        1600  210.00-210.00  210.00     Export       

  Timothy Grass                                                     
    Small Square                                                    
      Premium           600  300.00-325.00  304.17     Export