Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2345    Last Week:  1210    Last Year:  600                                                           

     Compared last Friday, All grades of Dosmetic and export Alfalfa steady in a 
light test as exporters try to work thru old inventory before new crop. 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/Supreme         200 205.00-215.00 210.50 Del Tarped            
      Premium                 425 180.00-200.00 194.12     Export            
      Fair/Good               175 180.00-180.00 180.00     Tarped            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 150 240.00-240.00 240.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                    125 220.00-220.00 220.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 150 260.00-260.00 260.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Fair                    600 105.00-115.00 110.00     Export            
      Utility/Fair            260   80.00-100.00   90.38     Tarped            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 125 220.00-220.00 220.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                    135 180.00-180.00 180.00     Retail/Stable    

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