Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  18,350    Last Week:  1467    Last Year:  4900                 

   Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa firm in a light test. Trade slow this 
week for old crop, active on new crop export contracts with moderate to good 
demand as most interests remain bullish for new crop prices. First new export 
hay contracts of 2018 reported this week. Contracts must have a minimum RFV 
of 150 and no tarp and price is for entire 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                                                            
      Good/Premium    15,000  155.00-155.00  155.00     New Crop          
      Fair              1450  140.00-152.00  143.72     Export            
                        1100  135.00-140.00  136.82     Tarped            

  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Small Square                                                          
      Good               300  185.00-185.00  185.00     Export            
      Fair               200  160.00-160.00  160.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Mid Square                                                            
      Fair               300  140.00-140.00  140.00     Export