Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  6700    Last Week:  19,000    Last Year:  17,300                                                                                                  

     Compared last Friday, all grades Good/Premium Alfalfa for export and 
domestic steady. Fair/Good Timothy steady. Trade slow to moderate as most 
producers are starting 3rd cutting. Demand remains good as export buyers sought 
out supplies. Exporters are busy doing 3 tie bales on 3rd cutting. Feed 
store/retail steady. Most of the trade area was under a heat advisory this week 
as daytime temps rose to triple digits. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB 
the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.  


                             Tons      Price     Wt. Avg    Comments
Alfalfa                                                                      
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                 250  195.00-195.00  195.00     Export            
      Good                   2150  175.00-185.00  183.14     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 200  220.00-230.00  225.00     Retail/Stable     
      Good                   1000  220.00-220.00  220.00     Export            
      Utility/Fair            800  200.00-200.00  200.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    In Windrow                                                                 
      Good                   1500  165.00-165.00  165.00                       

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 200  230.00-240.00  235.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Good                    300  290.00-290.00  290.00     Export            
      Fair                    300  230.00-230.00  230.00     Export         

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