Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  15,550    Last Week:  3030    Last Year:  48,600                                                                                           

     Compared last Friday, all grades of Export Good/Premium non rained Alfalfa 
firm. Trade moderate to active with good demand as export buyers sought out 
supplies. Demand moderate to good. Rain showers over the trade area is slowing 
marketing. New Crop feeder hay is very abundant. Feed store/retail steady. All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.  


                             Tons      Price     Wt. Avg    Comments
Alfalfa                                                                      
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                7500  190.00-210.00  198.93     Export            
      Good/Premium            800  165.00-165.00  165.00                       
      Good                   2700  170.00-180.00  173.70     Export            
      Fair/Good               500  170.00-170.00  170.00     Rain Damage       
      Fair                    600  140.00-140.00  140.00     Rain Damage       

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  25  260.00-260.00  260.00     Certified Weed    
                                                             Free              
                               25  235.00-235.00  235.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                1000  280.00-280.00  280.00     Export            
      Good/Premium           1000  260.00-260.00  260.00     Export            
      Fair                    400  160.00-255.00  183.75     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 600  270.00-270.00  270.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Standing                                                                   
      Premium                 400  250.00-250.00  250.00     Export   

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