Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  3550    Last Week:  3100    Last Year:  3500

   Compared to last week, Fair/Good Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade 
slow this week. Demand remains good for all grades of Alfalfa.  Timothy for 
export remains slow as export demand has decreased with some plants only 
running 3 days a week. 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                                                
      Good           1250  140.00-155.00  145.40     Export   
      Fair           2000  120.00-120.00  120.00     Tarped   

  Alfalfa                                                     
    Small Square                                              
      Good            200  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export   

  Timothy Grass                                               
    Mid Square                                                
      Fair            100  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export