Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  11,250    Last Week:  2100    Last Year:  7350 

   Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Timothy for 
export steady to weak with a lot of product showing defects. Blue grass straw 
firm as dairies are using it more and more in their rations. Trade moderate 
with light demand for mid-square bales, good demand for 2-3 tie bales. 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                                                          
      Fair            4800  160.00-175.00  167.60     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                               
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          350  200.00-200.00  200.00     Export            
                      1000  210.00-210.00  210.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good             500  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export            
                       100  190.00-190.00  190.00     Retail/Stable     
      Fair             300  170.00-170.00  170.00     Export            

  Orchard Grass                                                         
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          500  230.00-230.00  230.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                         
    Mid Square                                                          
      Good            1100  190.00-210.00  199.09     Export            
      Fair             600  180.00-180.00  180.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                         
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium         1000  230.00-230.00  230.00     Retail/Stable     

  Bluegrass Straw                                                       
    Mid Square                                                          
      Good            1000   80.00-80.00    80.00