Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  6300    Last Week:  7350    Last Year:  2075  

   Compared to last week, premium export Alfalfa 5.00-6.00 higher in a 
light test. Export Timothy steady. Export Sudan Grass for export firm in a 
light test. Most cuttings of hay are over for the season due to after Sept 
15, properly curing of hay gets very difficult due mostly to heavy dews and 
unpredictable weather. Most export and retail hay the grower pays for the 
tarping. Trade slow to moderate with good demand. 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           650  160.00-180.00  168.46     Export  
      Good              600  155.00-155.00  155.00     Export          
      Fair              600  125.00-137.00  127.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           650 175.00-180.00   178.08     Export            
                       1500 210.00-210.00   210.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa                                                                
    In Windrow                                                           
      Good/Premium     1000   90.00-90.00    90.00                       

  Orchard Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           200 255.00-255.00    255.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Mid Square                                                           
      Good              400 215.00-215.00     215.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium            50 230.00-230.00     230.00     Export            
                        400 285.00-285.00     285.00     Retail/Stable     

  Sudan                                                                  
    Mid Square                                                           
      Fair              250 155.00-155.00     155.00     Export