Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  4921    Last Week:  6300    Last Year:  23,200 

   Compared to last week, premium export Alfalfa weak in a light test. 
Export Timothy steady. Rain showers over most of the trade area this week is 
hurting quality. 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         600  150.00-160.00  155.00     Export            
      Good            450  143.00-143.00  143.00     Export            
      Fair            450  133.00-133.00  133.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                              
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         150  185.00-185.00  185.00     Export            
                     1250  210.00-210.00  210.00     Retail/Stable     

  Orchard Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         176  225.00-225.00  225.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Mid Square                                                         
      Premium         550  220.00-220.00  220.00     Export            
      Good           1020  200.00-220.00  210.05     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium         275  285.00-285.00  285.00     Retail/Stable