Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  6200    Last Week:  360    Last Year:  500 

   Compared to last Friday, new crop export and dairy Alfalfa 15.00-20.00 
higher in a light test. Feeder hay supplies remain tight. Rain storms 
throughout the trade area last week delayed harvest of new crop. Nicer 
weather this week was reported. Trade moderate with very good demand. 
Retail/Feed store 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                                                      
      Premium          1000  215.00-215.00  215.00     Export       
      Good             1000  185.00-185.00  185.00     Rain Damage  
      Fair             1200  155.00-155.00  155.00     Rain Damage  
                       2000  150.00-150.00  150.00     Tarped       

  Alfalfa/Grass Mix                                                 
    Mid Square                                                      
      Good              500  160.00-160.00  160.00     New Crop     
      Fair              500  160.00-160.00  160.00     New Crop