Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  20,150    Last Week:  15,282    Last Year:  26,825 

   Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady to firm with 
most increase on higher testing hay. Timothy for export steady. Dairies are 
only netting 13.00/cwt for their milk. Bluegrass straw firm. Trade moderate 
to active with moderate demand. High testing Alfalfa is in short supply. 
Retail/Feed store steady.   All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm 
or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                        Tons      Price      Wt. Avg   Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Mid Square                                                            
      Premium           1000  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
                        3250  180.00-185.00  180.38     Export            
      Good              6500  170.00-175.00  171.92     Export            
      Fair/Good         1000  160.00-160.00  160.00                       

  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium            400  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
                         425  210.00-240.00  213.53     Retail/Stable     
      Good               150  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export            

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                     
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium            200  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     

  Orchard Grass                                                           
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium            725  225.00-260.00  233.79     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Mid Square                                                            
      Premium            450  280.00-280.00  280.00     Export            
      Good               550  230.00-250.00  240.91     Export            
      Fair               900  180.00-230.00  207.78     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Small Square                                                          
      Premium           1600  290.00-300.00  299.06     Export            
      Good               400  270.00-270.00  270.00     Export            

  Bluegrass Straw                                                         
    Mid Square                                                            
      Good              1600   60.00-65.00    61.88     Export            

  Wheat Straw                                                             
    Mid Square                                                            
      Good              1000   65.00-65.00    65.00