Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2865    Last Week:  3510    Last Year:  5620              

   Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade slow this 
week with light to moderate demand. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week.  All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. USA 
Hay exports totals for 2017 were 6.3% higher than 2016 totals. Alfalfa totals 
up 7.2 percent from 2016. Other hay up 5% from 2016.


                     Tons       Price       Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                       
    Mid Square                                                  
      Premium         290   180.00-180.00   180.00     Export   
                      275   160.00-160.00   160.00     Tarped   
      Fair           1350   145.00-152.00   148.63     Export   
                      950   135.00-140.00   137.37     Tarped