Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  360    Last Week:  900    Last Year:  700           

   Compared to last Friday, feeder Alfalfa steady in a light test. Feeder 
hay supplies remain tight. Rain storms throughout the trade area late this week 
delayed harvest of new crop. Due to weather, most interests decided to green 
chop their 1st cutting. All of Mattawa has 1st cutting on the ground. Some 
baled hay reported this week but it had a rain shower. Trade near standstill 
with good demand. Retail/Feedstore not tested. According to NASS hay stocks in WA. 
State for May 2018 are down 30 % from May in 2017. All prices are dollars per ton 
and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                      Tons      Price      Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                       
    Mid Square                                                  
      Supreme           60  200.00-200.00  200.00     Tarped    

  Alfalfa                                                       
    Small Square                                                
      Good             300  175.00-175.00  175.00     Export