Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

                 
                       
   Compared to last week, premium and good Alfalfa were steady to slightly 
higher.  Timothy Grass prices were firm with a greater variety of bale 
sizes available.  Prices for Alfalfa Straw were steady.  All prices are 
dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.

Tons:  11,017    Last Week:  6207    Last Year:  4770                    

                       Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg 
  Alfalfa                                                          
    Mid Square                                                     
      Premium          4344  155.00-175.00  162.69                 
      Good             1888  140.00-150.00  142.85                 

  Alfalfa                                                          
    Small Square                                                   
      Premium          2381  175.00-200.00  196.71                 

  Orchard Grass                                                    
    Mid Square                                                     
      Fair              350  145.00-145.00  145.00                 

  Timothy Grass                                                    
    Mid Square                                                     
      Premium           600  245.00-245.00  245.00                 
      Good              424  215.00-215.00  215.00                 

  Timothy Grass                                                    
    Small Square                                                   
      Premium            20  240.00-240.00  240.00                 

  Alfalfa Straw                                                    
    Mid Square                                                     
      Utility          1000   60.00-60.00    60.00                 

  Wheat Straw                                                      
    Small Square                                                   
      Utility            10  100.00-100.00  100.00