Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  25,400    Last Week:  38,437    Last Year:  39,000

   Compared to last week, new crop export Alfalfa and Timothy steady. Trade
active with very good demand especially for 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           400  165.00-165.00  165.00     Tarped 
      Premium          5350  160.00-170.00  161.50     Export 
      Good             2150  135.00-160.00  147.21     Export 
      Fair              100  150.00-150.00  150.00     Export 

  Alfalfa                                                     
    Small Square                                              
      Premium           250  200.00-200.00  200.00     Export 

  Timothy Grass                                               
    Mid Square                                                
      Premium        10,200  270.00-290.00  278.14     Export 
      Good             5900  220.00-255.00  229.75     Export 

  Timothy Grass                                               
    Small Square                                              
      Good              200  280.00-290.00  287.50     Export 
      Fair              350  220.00-260.00  237.14     Export 

  Bluegrass Straw                                             
    Mid Square                                                
      Fair              500   60.00-60.00    60.00     Export