Pacific Northwest Hay Market Update

There were scattered rains across the region last week. USDA Grain and Livestock Reporter Greg Sanders shares last week’s hay update.
Sanders: “In the columbia basin hay report, this week we had 16,000 tons trade. Alfalfa domestic and export use was stayed to $10 higher. Premium export and dairy hay brought anywhere from $240 to $250 a ton or grass for feed storage brought $250 to $275. And Timothy large squares for export hay brought $260 to $280 and small squares of Timothy brought $290 to $320 for export. Oat hay large squares brought $170 a ton.”
In Idaho compared to previous week, new crop Alfalfa testing Supreme steady to firm, other grades steady to weak. Alfalfa large squares rated premium were selling for $220 to $230 a ton. Trade very active with very good demand. Mountain Home Irrigation District ran out of reservoir water for the season making producers rely on well water for irrigation. Buyer demand good with light to moderate supplies.  
In Washington and Idaho compared to previous week, Alfalfa for domestic and export steady to 10.00 higher. Trade moderate. Demand remains good by domestic and export buyers. Rain showers the first part of the week slowed trading. Timothy for export was steady. Retail/Feedstore Orchard grass steady. Buyer demand good with light to moderate supplies.