Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2100    Last Week:  No report    Last Year:  2000   

   Compared to two weeks ago, Export Timothy steady in a light test. Export 
Alfalfa not tested this week. Demand remains good for No. 1 Premium Dairy and Horse 
Timothy small bales for export. No 2 Dairy and lesser grades of export Timothy with 
defects remain under pressure. Domestic Timothy weak in a light test. Milk 
processors in the trade area are discounting non-quota milk by 50 percent. Trade 
slow with light demand. 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                                                    
      Fair            1000  180.00-180.00  180.00 Del Tarped      

  Timothy Grass                                                   
    Mid Square                                                    
      Fair            1000  145.00-145.00  145.00     Export      

  Barley                                                          
    Mid Square                                                    
      Fair             100  145.00-145.00  145.00     Tarped      

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