Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2540    Last Week:  2275    Last Year:  1210                                                        

     Compared last Friday, All grades of Dosmetic Alfalfa weak in a light test as exporters unload export hay onto the dosmetic market due to volatile financial markets this week and port disruptions. Export Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade remains slow this week and expected to stay slow till new crop. Demand remains light to moderate. Feed store/retail steady. 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                                                                 
      Premium                1000 185.00-185.00 185.00 Del Tarped            
      Good                    200 180.00-180.00 180.00     Export            
      Fair/Good              1025 165.00-165.00 165.00 Del Tarped            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 150 240.00-240.00 240.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 165 260.00-260.00 260.00     Retail/Stable     

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