USDA Washington & Oregon Hay                       04/25 11:05
AMS_3058
 
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Direct Hay Report

                               Released on April 25, 2025
 
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/25/2025
 
                                      VOLUME
                    This Week         Last Reported         Last Year
                                       (04/14/2025)
Tons:
      Hay           3500                3260                600                 
      Silage        15000                                                       
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      Total         18500               3260                600                 
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Compared to last Friday, all grades of hay steady.
Dairy farmers remain uncertain about their future as processors deduct 
more fees from their milk checks.
Exporters remain on the sidelines to see what happens next.
Trade slow to moderate with light to moderate demand.

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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       1000  150.0-155.0 152.5  F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Dairy

Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       500       100.0   100    F.O.B.-    Rain Damage         
                                                 Dairy
 Large Square 3x4       500       120.0   120    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Dairy

Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       500       130.0   130    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Dairy

Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       500       135.0   135    F.O.B.                         

Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 Large Square 3x4       500       160.0   160    F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Dairy


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Silage Conventional
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Corn  Per Ton
                        Qty   Price Range Wtd    Freight/   Description Crop Age
                                          Avg    Use
                        ---   ----------- ---    ---------- ----------- --------
 bulk                   15000     70.0    70     F.O.B.-                        
                                                 Dairy