Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  5070    Last Week:  8000    Last Year:  3250 

   Compared to last Friday, Domestic 4th and 5th cutting Alfalfa steady in a light 
test. Export 3rd cutting Alfalfa steady. Trade slow to moderate with light demand 
from exporters, more interest was shown from dairies this week. Most exporters 
reported they were off the market this week. 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/Supreme  1200  200.00-200.00  200.00     Tarped            
      Good             1450  160.00-170.00  165.17     Export            
      Fair/Good        1675  145.00-155.00  150.07                       

  Alfalfa                                                                
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           150  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                    
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           125  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           130  260.00-260.00  260.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good              140  230.00-230.00  230.00     Excessive Moisture
      Fair              200  200.00-200.00  200.00     Excessive Moisture

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