Friday, August 23, 2019

Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  20,850    Last Week:  N/A    Last Year:  17,200  

   Compared to last test, all grades of Alfalfa and Timothy for domestic and 
export steady. Trade moderate to active this week as export and domestic buyers 
remain active. Demand remains good on Alfalfa, very light on Timothy as producers 
are having a hard time getting any firm offers. Many producers are cutting 4th. 
Some major exporters in the trade area have old crop still unmoved sitting in 
producers hay barns. Feed store/retail hay not tested this week. 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          800   225.00-225.00   225.00                  
      Premium         5250   190.00-215.00   205.71     Export       
                      3700   228.00-228.00   228.00 Del Export       
      Good             250   180.00-180.00   180.00     Export       
      Fair            1500   170.00-170.00   170.00                  
                       300   170.00-170.00   170.00     Export       
      Utility         1600   150.00-150.00   150.00 Del              

  Timothy Grass                                                      
    Mid Square                                                       
      Good             650   228.00-228.00   228.00 Del Export       
      Utility/Fair    5000   130.00-130.00   130.00     Rain Damage  

  Wheat Straw                                                        
    Mid Square                                                       
      Good            1800     85.00-85.00    85.00 Del              



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