Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  3510    Last Week:  2250    Last Year:  1265           

   Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade slow this 
week with moderate demand. Demand remains good for feeder hay as more and 
more producers are getting sold out of old crop. 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                                              
      Premium        500  160.00-160.00  160.00     Export  
                     500  180.00-180.00  180.00     Tarped  
      Fair          1410  145.00-152.00  146.04     Export  
                    1100  135.00-140.00  138.64     Tarped