Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  50,199    Last Week:  775    Last Year:  4065                                                                      

     Compared to last Friday, Export and feeder Alfalfa firm in a light test. 
Feeder hay supplies remain tight. More interest was noted this week for 
contracting new crop export Alfalfa. Most new crop contracts are for all 
cuttings with minimum RFV values and 20% down or scheduled payments. Trade 
very active on new crop contracts slow on domestic feeder hay due to low 
supplies. Demand remains very good for all classes. Most feeder hay buyers 
are looking for large volumes to purchase. Retail/Feedstore not tested. 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         22,833  165.00-165.00  165.00     New Crop          
      Fair/Good               400  145.00-145.00  145.00     Export            
                           22,833  145.00-145.00  145.00     New Crop          
      Utility/Fair           2833  125.00-125.00  125.00     New Crop          
                             1000  160.00-160.00  160.00     Tarped            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Good                    300  135.00-135.00  135.00     Export