Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  6775    Last Week:  1550    Last Year:  1400  

   Compared to last Friday, All grades of Alfalfa and Timothy steady in a light 
test. Trade slow to moderate. Demand excellent as remaining supplies are in firm 
hands. Export sources report that the Japan Hay market is dropping on all products. 
Most exporters are lowering Timothy by 25.00-40.00/ton to stimulate demand because 
exporter owned inventory is too high. Grass straw and Alfalfa are better but still 
show a softer trend.  Retail/Feed store steady.  All prices are dollars per ton and 
FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Delivered prices include freight, 
commissions and other expenses.  

                        Tons      Price      Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                 
    Mid Square                                                            
      Supreme           1600  235.00-240.00  238.44     Tarped            
      Premium           1100  255.00-255.00  255.00 Del Tarped            
      Good              4050  185.00-215.00  185.37     Tarped            

  Timothy Grass                                                           
    Small Square                                                          
      Fair/Good           25  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     

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