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Friday, November 21, 2003

Southern California Hay Prices

Nov 21, 2003

California Weekly Hay Report



Chino Valley-Los Angeles: Delivered dairy, Alfalfa
Grade
tons
price range
avg price
Good
210
115.00
115.00
Fair
1,030
85.00 - 90.00
85.15
Good/Prem/Stable/heavy
285
113.00 -120.00
115.16
Good/Stable/heavy
450
105.00 -107.00
105.67



Antelope Valley-Mojave Desert: Alfalfa, FOB producers
Grade
tons
price range
avg price
Premium
400
140.00
140.00
Good/Forage mix
60
120.00
120.00



Imperial Valley: Alfalfa, FOB producers
Grade
tons
price range
avg price
Good
4,225
75.00 - 80.00
75.27
Fair
1,000
55.00
55.00
Good/Prem/Retail/light
430
90.00 -110.00
95.58
Good/Retail/light
200
80.00
80.00
Good/Prem/Stable/heavy
210
85.00 - 90.00
87.50



Blythe-Parker: Alfalfa, FOB producers
Grade
tons
price range
avg price
Fair
200
60.00
60.00



210 tons of other hay. Imperial Valley: Wheat straw, retail account 1.75/bale, FOB. #2 Bermuda Grass hay, to Export accounts 60

10:16:49 PM    comment []

"Forages return more money directly to Arizona producers than any other crop, including cotton and produce. The value of all hay alone produced in Arizona was $183 million in 2001(according to USDA figures), about twice value as much as cotton, while farmers themselves realize only a minor portion of the value of the produce crop. The value of our silage crops adds to the Arizona forage total value. And, forage production is increasing! I urge every Arizona forage producer to give this new organization your support with both membership and participation. Go get a neighbor to join up, too. Let's take charge of our futures by defining our products, supporting common objectives and sharing information." -- Lee Banning President

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