Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  15,173    Last Week:  21,512    Last Year:  9660                        

   Compared to last week, good Alfalfa and premium Timothy for export 
steady. Trade moderate with good demand especially for Timothy. 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         970  175.00-175.00  175.00     Export            
      Good            350  150.00-150.00  150.00                       
                     3100  150.00-160.00  152.66     Export            
                      900  150.00-150.00  150.00     Tarped            
      Fair           2400  140.00-140.00  140.00     Export            
                      300   90.00-90.00    90.00     Rain Damage       
      Utility         250  140.00-140.00  140.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                              
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         100  250.00-250.00  250.00     Certified Weed Free              
                      400  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable     
      Utility         653  163.00-175.00  170.17     Export            

  Orchard Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         400  230.00-230.00  230.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Mid Square                                                         
      Premium        1000  280.00-280.00  280.00     Export            

  Bluegrass Straw                                                      
    Mid Square                                                         
      Good           1000   65.00-65.00    65.00                       
                     2000   70.00-70.00    70.00     Export            

  Wheat Straw                                                          
    Mid Square                                                         
      Good           1350   55.00-55.00    55.00