Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2350    Last Week:  50,199    Last Year:  1975                                                                       

     Compared to last Friday, Export and feeder Alfalfa steady in a light 
test. Feeder hay supplies remain tight. Less interest was noted this week for 
contracting new crop export Alfalfa as most producers remain bullish on new 
crop prices. Some interests think cutting in the southern basin should start 
the 2nd week of May. Trade slow. 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                    300    150.00-150.00  150.00     Tarped            
      Fair/Good               800    165.00-165.00  165.00     Export            
      Utility/Fair            150    125.00-125.00  125.00     Bottom Bales      
                              600    135.00-135.00  135.00     Tarped            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Good                    300    180.00-180.00  180.00     Export            

  Wheat Straw                                                                  
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Good                    200    40.00-40.00    40.00