Updated August 10, 2018
Timothy
Columbia Basin, Washington (PNW)
1st cutting is complete
Ellensburg, Washington (PNW)
1st cutting is complete.
Idaho (PNW)
1st cutting is complete.
Klamath Falls & Christmas Valley, Oregon (PNW)
1st cutting is complete. 1st cutting had high prices as a large portion sold domestically to California and some to Nebraska.
Alfalfa
Columbia Basin, Washington (PNW)
3rd cutting has begun in the South Basin. Cutting will continue to gradually move from the South Basin to the North Basin for the next week to week and half, weather permitting. Slight rain showers are predicted in the forecast early next week.
Ellensburg, Washington (PNW)
2nd cutting is complete.
Idaho (PNW)
2nd cutting in Eastern Idaho is underway and is expected to finish within the next week to week and half, weather permitting. Warmer weather is forecasted for the weekend and into next week. 3rd cutting is underway in Western Idaho.
Oregon (PNW)
Klamath Falls and Christmas Valley: Klamath Falls area is being cut now. Baling will begin early next week. Some 2nd cutting received rain damage, however, good weather is forecasted going forward.
California (PSW)
6th cutting is completed.
Kleingrass & Bermuda Hay (California, PSW)
Bermuda
Bermuda Hay: 1st cutting after taking the seeds has begun.
Kleingrass
3rd cutting is completed.
Sudan
California (PSW)
2nd Cutting has been underway for two weeks.
Ellensburg, Washington (PNW)
Sudan harvest in Kittitas Valley is anticipated to begin within the next week, weather permitting. Cooler weather temperatures are expected over the weekend.
Straw
Willamette Valley, Oregon (PNW)
Baling of straw is finishing up. Weather has remained favorable throughout harvest.
Eastern Oregon (PNW) Perennial RyegrassStraw
Perennial Ryegrass is actively being harvested and baled.
Columbia Basin, Washington (PNW) Fescue Straw
Fescue Straw is actively being harvested and baled.
Columbia Basin, Washington (PNW) Bluegrass Straw
Bluegrass straw harvest is complete.
