Lori Didricksen

Hay report

MOSES LAKE (March 19) — Tonnage this week: 7,155; last week: 3,325; last year: 2,800. Compared to last week: Premium Alfalfa sold firm on a limited test. All other classes of hay traded fully steady. Buyer demand good for all classes of Domestic Cattle and Export Alfalfa, and moderate to good for retail classes. Trading activity light to moderate for all classes. Several producers throughout the Basin are currently occupied with sowing wheat this week.

Federal markets

Apples: YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT 2009 SEASON — Demand good. Market about steady. Carton tray pack WAExFcy Red Delicious 72-125s $16-18; Golden Delicious 72-88s $18-20; 100s $18; 113 $17-18; 125s $16-18; Fuji 64-80s $24-26; 88s $22-26, mostly $24; 100s $18-20; 113s $16-18; Granny Smith (includes blush) 72s $22-24; 80-88s $20-22; 100-113s $18; 125s $16-18; Gala 72-80s $28-30; 88s $26-28; 100s $22-24; 113-125s $20; Braeburn 72-80s $16-18; 88s $15-17; 100-113s $13-15; 125s $12-14.

Local-interest stocks

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Mutual funds

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NW cattle report

MOSES LAKE (March 19) — Feeder cattle this week: 6,700; last week: 14,350; last yea: 4,200. Compared to last week’s close, feeder cattle firm to 1.00 higher. Trade active with good demand. The feeder supply included 74 percent steers and 26 percent heifers. Near 89 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Prices are FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses.

Portland grain

PORTLAND, Ore. — Bids as of 11:30 a.m. Friday for grains delivered to Portland by rail or barge, in dollars per bushel. Information from USDA Market News Service.