Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  8000    Last Week:  3300    Last Year:  9900 

   Compared to last Friday, Domestic 4th cutting Alfalfa steady in a light test. 
Export 3rd cutting Alfalfa steady. Timothy for export steady in a light test. Trade 
moderate with light demand from exporters, more interest was shown from dairies 
this week. Some dairies contracting hay for spring 2019 take out. Most exporters 
reported they were off the market this week. High testing Alfalfa is in short 
supply. Retail/Feed store steady.  More 3rd cutting Timothy was reported this week.  
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                          Tons      Price     Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                   
    Mid Square                                                              
      Supreme              200  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
      Premium/Supreme     1000  200.00-200.00  200.00     Tarped            
      Premium              800  190.00-190.00  190.00     Contracted        
      Good                3000  165.00-165.00  165.00     Export            
      Fair                2000  145.00-155.00  150.00                       

  Alfalfa                                                                   
    Small Square                                                            
      Premium              300  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                       
    Small Square                                                            
      Premium              100  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                             
    Mid Square                                                              
      Good                 300  190.00-190.00  190.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                             
    Small Square                                                            
      Premium              100  260.00-260.00  260.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                 100  230.00-230.00  230.00     Excessive Moisture
      Fair                 100  200.00-200.00  200.00     Excessive Moisture

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