Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  1800    Last Week:  2100    Last Year:  2125  

   Compared last Friday, Export Alfalfa steady in a light test. Export Timothy 
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. Trade slow this week 
as most contacts went to the NW Hay expo in Kennewick, WA this week. Demand remains 
light. Feed store/retail steady 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             400 200.00-200.00 200.00     Export        
      Fair            1000 185.00-185.00 185.00     Export        

  Alfalfa                                                         
    Small Square                                                  
      Premium          100 250.00-250.00 250.00     Retail/Stable 

  Timothy Grass                                                   
    Mid Square                                                    
      Fair             300 110.00-110.00 110.00 Del Weedy       

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