Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  3100    Last Week:  1020    Last Year:  1700                                      

     Compared to last week. Fair/Good and Supreme Alfalfa steady in a light 
test. Trade slow this week. Demand remains good for all grades of Alfalfa. 
Increase demand for feeder hay was noted this week also. 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. 

Alfalfa                      Tons      Price     Wtd Avg    Commenta
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Supreme                 600  187.00-187.00  187.00     Tarped            
      Good                   2200  140.00-145.00  142.73     Export            
      Fair                    300  130.00-140.00  135.00     Tarped