Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2625    Last Week:  no report    Last Year:  6300 

   No trends due to the holidays and market not report the last two weeks. 
Trade slow this week with light to moderate demand. Timothy for export 
remains slow. Competition from Canadian interests and Australian oat hay 
producers hurting US exporters. Retail/Feedstore steady.  All prices are 
dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. The NW 
hay expo will be held on Jan. 17-18th 2018. At the Three Rivers Convention 
Center in Kennewick, WA.

                         Tons      Price     Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                              
    Mid Square                                                         
      Premium/Supreme     800  155.00-155.00  155.00     Bleached      
      Fair/Good          1300  145.00-155.00  150.00     Export        
      Fair                500  140.00-140.00  140.00     Tarped        

  Orchard Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium              25  215.00-215.00  215.00     Retail/Stable