Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  17,200    Last Week:  4580    Last Year:  6860  

   Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Timothy for 
export steady. Trade moderate with moderate demand as dairies and exporters 
remain cautious. High testing Alfalfa is in short supply. Most producers are 
planning on chopping 4th cutting Alfalfa. 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                                                           
      Supreme           800  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
      Good/Premium     1000  205.00-205.00  205.00     Contracted        
                       4500  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export            
      Good             3000  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           200  210.00-210.00  210.00     Export            
                        200  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good              100  170.00-170.00  170.00                       

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Mid Square                                                           
      Good             2000  245.00-245.00  245.00     Export            
      Fair             3500  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Good             1900  225.00-240.00  228.95     Export