Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  10,200    Last Week:  11,250    Last Year:  8000   

   Compared to last Friday, all grades of export Alfalfa and Timothy steady. 
Trade moderate this week as export buyers remained aggressive. Local Dairies aren’t 
willing to compete with exporters. Exporters are looking for non-rained on 4th. 
Demand remains moderate to good on Alfalfa. Most 4th cutting isn’t testing for 
dairy quality. Feed store/retail 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                                                         
      Good/Premium           2600  190.00-195.00  190.58     Export    
      Good                    200  187.00-187.00  187.00     Export    
      Fair                    400  180.00-180.00  180.00     Export    
                             5000  225.00-230.00  227.50 Del Export    

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Mid Square                                                         
      Good                   1200  195.00-200.00  198.33     Export    

  Timothy Grass                                                        
    Small Square                                                       
      Fair                    800  175.00-175.00  175.00     Export    

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