Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  9900    Last Week:  4921    Last Year:  6525 

   Compared to last week, Premium export Alfalfa steady to weak. 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 
moderate with good demand. Retail/Feedstore firm.  All prices are dollars per 
ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                      Tons      Price     Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                               
    Mid Square                                                          
      Premium         3000  150.00-160.00  153.67     Export            
      Good            1000  150.00-150.00  150.00                       
                      2800  135.00-150.00  140.36     Export            
      Fair            1000  120.00-125.00  122.50                       
      Utility          500  100.00-100.00  100.00                       

  Alfalfa                                                               
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          350  185.00-185.00  185.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                         
    Mid Square                                                          
      Fair             800  185.00-210.00  194.38     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                         
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          100  260.00-260.00  260.00     Retail/Stable     
      Fair             250  210.00-210.00  210.00     Export            

  Wheat Straw                                                           
    Mid Square                                                          
      Good             100   55.00-55.00    55.00