Oregon Weekly Hay Report

                                                   

   Compared to July 14:  Prices trended generally steady.  All prices 
reported today are new crop, unless otherwise noted.  Most producers
are done with first cutting and out in the field working on second cutting.
Extreme heat in some of the growing areas has slowed movement.
Retail/Stable type hay remains the largest demanded hay.
All prices are in dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated.     
                                                                               
Tons:  2317    Last Week:  24,463    Last Year:  18,228                        

Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Fair/Good                65  120.00-120.00  120.00     Old Crop 2016         
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                   3  230.00-230.00  230.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good/Premium             50  210.00-210.00  210.00     Retail/Stable     

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  40  218.00-230.00  220.10     Retail/Stable     
      Good/Premium            152  210.00-215.00  212.53     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Good/Premium              6  180.00-180.00  180.00     Retail/Stable     

  Oat                                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Good                     25  160.00-160.00  160.00     Retail/Stable     

  Wheat                                                                        
    Large Square                                                               
      Good                     65  100.00-100.00  100.00                       

Klamath Basin:                                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Good/Premium             25  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
      Fair/Good               150  130.00-130.00  130.00     Rain Damage       
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  15  180.00-180.00  180.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                    300  160.00-160.00  160.00     Export            
      Utility/Fair             80  105.00-105.00  105.00     Weedy             

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                   5  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  15  210.00-210.00  210.00     Retail/Stable     

Lake County:                                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Supreme                 136  205.00-215.00  210.00                       
      Premium                1000  185.00-185.00  185.00                       
      Good/Premium             35  250.00-250.00  250.00     Organic           
    Small Square                                                               
      Good/Premium            120  185.00-185.00  185.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                     30  180.00-180.00  180.00     Organic, Old Crop 2016

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