Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  11,200    Last Week:  22,050    Last Year:  38,437 

   Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Timothy 
super premium horse is firm to 10.00 higher. Lower interest on No. 1 Timothy 
for export which is consider an inferior grade. Trade moderate with light to 
moderate demand for all classes and grades. Retail/Feed store steady.  Most 
exporters are waiting until July 6, 2018 to get clarity on the tariff issue. 
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                          Tons      Price      Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Mid Square 
      Premium/Supreme      950  180.00-185.00  182.63     Export    
      Premium              700  180.00-180.00  180.00                     
      Fair                1300  155.00-155.00  155.00     Export          
      Utility              500  140.00-140.00  140.00                     

  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium              500  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export          
                           200  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable   

  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Mid Square                                                            
      Premium             1000  280.00-290.00  285.00     Export          
      Good                1400  245.00-255.00  250.00     Export          
      Fair                 850  200.00-200.00  200.00     Rain Damage  
   
  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium             1300  315.00-330.00  324.23     Export          

  Bluegrass                                                               
    Mid Square                                                            
      Good                1000   90.00-91.00    90.50                     

  Bluegrass Straw                                                         
    Mid Square                                                            
      Fair                1500   60.00-60.00    60.00     Export