Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  900    Last Week:  2070    Last Year:  1975 

   Compared to last week, Premium/supreme Alfalfa firm in a light test, 
other grades of Alfalfa steady. Timothy not tested this week. Trade slow this 
week. Demand remains good for all grades of Alfalfa. Local dairies report 
that it is cheaper to buy corn silage this year than grow it themselves. 
China’s milk prices remain depressed compared to Japan and Koreas milk 
market. Chinas oat hay production was extremely good this last year 
pressuring other countries that export oat hay notably Australia. 
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                                                 
      Supreme         300   180.00-180.00   180.00    Tarped   
      Premium         100   195.00-195.00   195.00    Export   

  Alfalfa                                                      
    Small Square                                               
      Good            300   170.00-170.00   170.00    Export   

  Wheat Straw                                                  
    Mid Square                                                 
      Good            200    55.00-55.00     55.00