Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  8500    Last Week:  3250    Last Year:  4450  

   Compared to last week, export Alfalfa and Timothy steady. Most export 
hay reported has the grower paying for the tarping. Trade moderate to active 
with good demand for higher testing Alfalfa. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week.  
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                      Tons      Price     Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                          
    Mid Square                                                     
      Premium          500  175.00-175.00  175.00     Export       
      Good            6300  135.00-150.00  148.81     Export       
                       300  145.00-145.00  145.00     Rain Damage  

  Alfalfa                                                          
    Small Square                                                   
      Premium          400  210.00-210.00  210.00     Export       

  Timothy Grass                                                    
    Mid Square                                                     
      Utility          400  150.00-150.00  150.00     Export       

  Timothy Grass                                                    
    Small Square                                                   
      Good             200  200.00-200.00  200.00     Export       

  Wheat Straw                                                      
    Mid Square                                                     
      Good             400   50.00-50.00    50.00