Regional Weekly Hay Report

Here is USDA Grain and Livestock Reporter Greg Sanders with the Columbia Basin Hay report from last week
Sanders: “We had 2500 tons of hay trade this week compared to last Friday.. Export hay not tested this week. Exports are basically out of the market, as most of their lots are full. Supreme/premium mid-square alfalfa sold at $190 FOB the farm that was tarped. Small square retail alfalfa for stable market sold from $260 to $265. Orchard grass for the retail and stable market $260 to $275. Timothy grass mid-square bales fair to good sold at 105.
In Idaho compared to previous week, supreme, premium and good alfalfa was steady in a light test. Trade slow to moderate last week with continued light demand. Exporters continue to look for covered hay with producers sorting out bottom bales. Supreme mid-square bales of alfalfa sold for $145 per ton. Premium/supreme mid-square organic alfalfa bales sold for $250 per ton.
In Oregon, prices trended generally steady in comparison to the previous week. Export sales have picked up slightly. In Central Oregon, retail and stable market demand for all types of hay continues to be good. Snow has hit some of the hay producing areas. In Eastern Oregon alfalfa large squares rated premium sold for $245 per ton. In Klamath Basin good large square organic alfalfa bales sold for $275 per ton. In Harney County, there were no new sales confirmed.