Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

ML_GR310                                                                                            
Moses Lake, WA    Fri May 4, 2012    USDA Market News                                              

Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report                                                

Tons:  7635    Last Week:  1765    Last Year:  3250                            
                                
   Compared to last week, Alfalfa for export was weak in a light test. Some 
dairy interests in the NW are walking away from previously contracted hay 
supplies and letting producers resell their stacks, putting pressure on the 
market. Trade remains slow on old crop Alfalfa as most interests wait for new 
crop supplies. Demand remains light to moderate with best demand for 2-3 tie 
small bales. Retail/Feedstore steady. Trade very slow with continued light 
supplies being held in firm hands. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB 
unless otherwise stated.  
                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments  
Alfalfa                                                                      
    Large Square                                                               
      Premium                 300  185.00-185.00  185.00 Del Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  90  255.00-285.00  265.00     Retail/Stable     
                              400  200.00-200.00  200.00 Del Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Standing                                                                   
      Good/Premium           6500  160.00-160.00  160.00     Export            

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  65  250.00-275.00  263.46     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 155  250.00-265.00  257.74     Retail/Stable     
      Good                    125  220.00-240.00  230.40     Retail/Stable     


   Alfalfa hay test guidelines, (for domestic livestock use and not                                 
more than 10% grass), used with visual appearance and intent of sale                                
Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect                                    
feeding value.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
             ADF     NDF     RFV     TDN-100%    TDN-90%   CP-100%                                  
 Supreme     <27     <34     >185      >62       >55.9       >22                                    
 Premium    27-29   34-36   170-185   60.5-62   54.5-55.9   20-22                                   
 Good       29-32   36-40   150-170    58-60    52.5-54.5   18-20                                   
 Fair       32-35   40-44   130-150    56-58    50.5-52.5   16-18                                   
 Utility     >35     >44     <130      <56       <50.5       <16                                    
                                                                                                    
   RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.  TDN calculated using the                             
western formula. Values based on 100% dry matter, TDN both 90% and 100%.                            
                                                                                                    
Source:  USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.  
         Greg Sanders 509-765-3611 MosesLake.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
         24 hour price information: 509-765-0311
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_GR310.txt
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