Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  12,650    Last Week:  12,450    Last Year:  8150                                           

   Compared to last Friday, All grades of Alfalfa and Timothy for dosmetic and 
export steady. Trade moderate to active this week as export and dosmetic buyers 
remain active. Demand remains good. Weather conditions continue to affect the 
quality of hay due to high dews, hay is being put up bleacher than normal. 
Retail/Feed store not tested this week.   Irrigation water rationing has been in 
effect in Yakima valley. 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                1000 225.00-225.00 225.00     Tarped            
      Good/Premium           3800 184.00-192.00 190.18     Export            
      Good                   1500 210.00-210.00 210.00     Export            
                              350 215.00-215.00 215.00 Del Export            
      Fair/Good              2250 170.00-180.00 176.67     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                 700 273.00-273.00 273.00 Del Export            
      Good                   1750 243.00-253.00 245.00 Del Export            
      Fair                   1300 213.00-228.00 217.00 Del Export        

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