Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  3505    Last Week:  5425    Last Year:  7940                            

   Compared to last Friday, Premium/Supreme non-rained on new crop Alfalfa 
traded mostly steady. Trade slow to moderate. Demand remains good. Rain showers 
over the trade area continue to effect hay that has been put down, resulting in 
lowered test results compared to normal.  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 Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                 100  225.00-225.00  225.00                       
      Good                   2500  190.00-195.00  192.40     Rain Damage       
                              600  182.00-182.00  182.00 Del Export            
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  80  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable     
      Fair/Good               200  170.00-170.00  170.00 Del Rain Damage       
  Grass                                                                        
    Small Square                                                               
      Good/Premium             25  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable      

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