Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  5610    Last Week:  6950    Last Year:  4635      

   Compared to last Friday, all grades of Alfalfa for export and domestic steady 
to firm. Export Timothy steady. Trade moderate with good demand as more interest 
was shown by exporters and feeder hay buyers this week. Exporters are starting to 
receive more orders. Due to the holiday next week exporters will only be working 3 
days. 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                                                          
      Good            1000  180.00-180.00  180.00     Export            
      Fair/Good        500  163.00-163.00  163.00     Export            
      Fair            2300  165.00-170.00  167.83     Export            
                       600  150.00-160.00  156.67     Tarped            

  Alfalfa                                                               
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          260  225.00-230.00  227.60     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                         
    Mid Square                                                          
      Good             750  170.00-190.00  181.33     Export            

  Bluegrass Straw                                                       
    Mid Square                                                          
      Fair             200   65.00-65.00    65.00     Tarped     

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