Apples

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT 2010 SEASON (Dec. 2) — Demand good. Market about steady. Carton tray pack WAExFcy Red Delicious 72-125s $15-16; Golden Delicious 72-100s $18-20; 113s $17-18; 125s $16-18; Granny Smith 72-88s $20-22; 100s $17-18; 113-125s $16-17; Gala 72-88s $20-22; 100s $18; 113-125s $16-17; Fuji 64s $20-22; 72-88s $22; 100s $18-20; Braeburn 72-88s $16-18, mostly $18; 100s $15-16.

Dry Onions

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2010 SEASON (Dec. 2) — Demand fairly good. Market about steady. Truck shortage limiting sales and movement. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks Colossal $8-8.50, mostly $8; Jumbo $6.50-7, mostly $7; EXPORT $7.50-9, mostly $8.25-8.50; Medium $7.50-8, mostly $8; EXPORT $7.50-8.50, mostly $8-8.50; Hybrid – Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons Too few sales to establish a market; White 50 lb sacks Jumbo $11-12; Medium $9-11; Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks Jumbo $6.50-7.50, mostly $7; Medium $5-5.50.

Pears

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT 2010 SEASON (Dec. 2) — Demand good. Market about steady. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped U.S. One Bartlett 70-90s $22-24; 100s $20-22; 110s $18-20, mostly $19-20; 120s $17-18; 135s $16-18; D’Anjou 70- 90s $22-24; 100s $20-22; 110s $20; 120s $18-20; 135s $16-18; Bosc (Standard Russet) 70-90s $22-24, mostly $22; 100s $18-20; 110s $16-18; 120s $14-16.

Potatoes

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2010 SEASON (Dec. 2) — Demand moderate. Market about steady. Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2” or 4-oz minimum baled film bags non size A 5 10-lb $5.50-6; 10 5-lb $6.50-7; 50 lb cartons 40s $11-14, mostly $13; 50-70s $12-14, mostly $13-14; 80s $9-11, mostly $10; 90s $8-9; 100s $7-8; U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min $6-8, mostly $7.

NW Cattle Report

MOSES LAKE (Dec. 3) — Feeder cattle this week: 4,000; last week: Holiday; last year: 2,764.

No trends due to the Thanksgiving holiday last week and market not reported. Trade slow to moderate with moderate demand. The feeder supply included 53 percent steers and 47 percent heifers. Near 92 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.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1-2 FOB prices: 600-650 lbs 115.00-118.00 ID-OR; 850 lbs 108.00-110.00 ID-WA. Future delivered prices: 850 lbs 110.00 for Feb-Apr. OR-WA.

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1-2 FOB prices: 550-600 lbs 112.00 OR; 700 lbs 109.00 ID; 800 lbs 102.00-103.00 ID. Future delivered prices: 800 lbs 107.00 for Feb-Apr OR-WA.

NW Hay Report

MOSES LAKE (Dec. 3) — Tonnage this week: 5,000; last week: Holiday; last year: 2,780.

No trends due to the Thanksgiving holiday last week and market not reported. Trade slow to moderate for light supplies. Inclement weather conditions affecting movement in the trade area. Retail/feed store/horse hay steady to firm. Buyer demand good with light supplies.

Other hay: 2,100 Tons:

Domestic Cattle, Fair Forage Mix, Mid/Ton-3x3x8,3x4x8,4x4x8, rain damage, 100 tons, 100.00 FOB.

Export Good Alfalfa, Mid/Ton-3x3x8,3x4x8,4x4x8, bleachy, 2,000 tons, 135.00 FOB.