Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  10,879    Last Week:  5350    Last Year:  5545 

   Compared to last week, new crop Alfalfa is steady to 5.00 higher. Trade 
moderate with good demand as new crop trading is gaining momentum. As rain moved 
through much of the area, many were holding off on cutting Timothy and no new 
sales have been reported. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or 
ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                     Tons      Price     Wtd Avg     Comments
  Alfalfa                                                         
    Large Square                                                    
      Premium        6971  145.00-168.00  151.59                  
                     2590  150.00-165.00  160.62     Tarped       
      Fair            150  110.00-110.00  110.00                  
    Small Square
      Premium          50  250.00-250.00  250.00     Retail/Stable

  Orchard Grass                                                   
    Large Square                                                    
      Premium        1068  183.00-193.00  191.52                  
    Small Square
      Premium          50  220.00-220.00  220.00