Commodity Report for May 17, 2025
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YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT
APPLES: SUPPLY HONEYCRISP LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Honeycrisp few present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments and a wide range of prices. COSMIC CRISP WA Extra Fancy cartons tray pack 64s Fine Appearance 24.40-30.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 72s Fine Appearance 22.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 80s Fine Appearance 22.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 88s Fine Appearance 22.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 100s Fine Appearance 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 113s Fine Appearance 20.95-24.40 mostly 21.95-23.95 125s Fine Appearance 20.95-24.40 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fuji WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 2 1/4” minimum 16.95-18.95 cartons tray pack 64s 18.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly 25.95-28.95 72s 18.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Fine Appearance 22.95-28.95 mostly 25.95-28.95 80s 18.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Fine Appearance 22.95-28.95 mostly 25.40-28.95 88s 18.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Fine Appearance 22.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 100s 16.95-24.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 113s 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 125s 17.95-21.40 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-22.95 mostly 19.95-21.95 GALA WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 19.95-21.95 2 1/4” minimum 16.95-18.95 cartons tray pack 64s 25.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-31.95 Fine Appearance 26.95-36.95 mostly 31.95-34.95 72s 25.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-31.95 Fine Appearance 26.95-36.95 mostly 31.95-34.95 80s 25.95-30.95 mostly 27.95-30.95 Fine Appearance 26.95-34.95 mostly 31.95-34.95 88s 21.95-29.40 mostly 26.95-28.95 Fine Appearance 22.95-32.95 mostly 29.95-32.95 100s 18.95-24.40 mostly 22.95-24.40 Fine Appearance 19.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 113s 18.95-23.95 mostly 19.40-21.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 125s 16.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine
Appearance 17.95-22.95 mostly 19.95-21.95 Golden Delicious WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/4” minimum 14.95-20.95 mostly 15.95-17.95 cartons tray pack 64s 22.95-36.95 mostly 31.95-34.95 Fine Appearance 28.95-40.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 72s 22.95-36.95 mostly 31.95-34.95 Fine Appearance 28.95-40.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 80s 22.95-36.95 mostly 29.95-32.95 Fine Appearance 28.95-40.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 88s 22.95-36.95 mostly 29.95-32.95 Fine Appearance 28.95-40.95 mostly 33.40-36.95 100s 20.90-32.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Fine Appearance 22.95-36.95 mostly 25.95-28.95 113s 18.90-28.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 occasional higher 125s 18.90-22.95 mostly 18.90-20.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-24.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 Granny Smith WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 occasional higher 2 1/4” minimum 16.95-18.95 occasional higher cartons tray pack 64s 18.95- 24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly24.95-26.95 72s 18.95-26.95 mostly 21.95-23.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-32.95 mostly 25.95-28.95 80s 18.95-24.95 mostly 21.95-23.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-30.95 mostly 26.40-29.95 88s 18.95-24.95 mostly 21.95-23.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 100s 17.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 113s 17.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 125s 18.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Honeycrisp WA Extra Fancy cartons tray pack 64s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 72s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 80s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 88s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 100s 47.95-63.40 mostly 47.95-52.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 55.95-74.95 mostly 60.95-66.95 occasional lower 113s 45.95-57.40 mostly 45.95-50.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 50.95-74.95 mostly 50.95-55.95 occasional lower 125s 45.95-57.40 mostly 45.95-50.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 50.95-74.95 mostly 50.95-55.95 occasional lower Pink Lady/Cripps Pink WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 22.95-24.95 cartons tray pack 64s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 72s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 80s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 88s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 100s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 113s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-20.95 125s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-19.40 Red Delicious WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 15.95-22.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 2 1/4” minimum 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 cartons tray pack 64s 15.40-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.40-24.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 72s 15.40-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.40-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 80s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 88s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 100s 15.95-19.95 mostly 17.95- 19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 113s 15.95- 19.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 125s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 ORGANIC Pink Lady/Cripps Pink WA Extra Fancy cartons tray pack 64s Fine Appearance 36.95-48.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 72s Fine Appearance 38.95-48.95 mostly 38.95- 42.95 80s Fine Appearance 38.95-48.95 mostly 38.95-42.95 88s Fine Appearance 36.95-48.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 mostly 21.95-23.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 100s 17.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 113s 17.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 125s 18.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-28.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 Honeycrisp WA Extra Fancy cartons tray pack 64s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 72s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 80s 60.95- 74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 88s 60.95-74.40 mostly 60.95-65.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 60.95-80.40 mostly 68.95-75.95 100s 47.95-63.40 mostly 47.95-52.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 55.95-74.95 mostly 60.95-66.95 occasional lower 113s 45.95-57.40 mostly 45.95-50.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 50.95-74.95 mostly 50.95-55.95 occasional lower 125s 45.95-57.40 mostly 45.95-50.95 occasional lower Fine Appearance 50.95-74.95 mostly 50.95-55.95 occasional lower Pink Lady/Cripps Pink WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 22.95-24.95 cartons tray pack 64s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 72s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 80s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 88s 18.40-20.95 Fine Appearance 20.40-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 100s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 19.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 113s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-20.95 125s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 18.95-19.40 Red Delicious WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film bags 2 1/2” minimum 15.95-22.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 2 1/4” minimum 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 cartons tray pack 64s 15.40-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.40-24.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 72s 15.40-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.40-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 80s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 88s 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 100s 15.95-19.95 mostly 17.95- 19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 113s 15.95- 19.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 125s 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 Fine Appearance 16.95-22.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 ORGANIC Pink Lady/Cripps Pink WA Extra Fancy cartons tray pack 64s Fine Appearance 36.95-48.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 72s Fine Appearance 38.95-48.95 mostly 38.95-42.95 80s Fine Appearance 38.95-48.95 mostly 38.95-42.95 88s Fine Appearance 36.95-48.95 mostly 36.95-40.95
PEARS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Prices include palletizing and cooling. D’Anjou U.S. One 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped 60s 32.95-44.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 70s 32.95-44.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 80s 32.95-44.95 mostly 36.95-40.95 90s 32.95-44.95 mostly 34.95-37.95 100s 30.95-40.95 mostly 33.95- 36.95 110s 28.95-38.95 mostly 32.95-35.95 120s 28.95-38.95 mostly 32.95-35.95 135S 28.95-38.95 mostly 32.95-35.95 WA Fancy 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped 70s 26.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-31.95 80s 26.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-31.95 90s 26.95-32.95 mostly 28.95-31.95 100s 26.95-32.95 mostly 26.95-29.95
OREGON AND WASHINGTON
RHUBARB: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 20 lb cartons/lugs 35.00-37.00 ORGANIC 15 lb cartons 37.00-39.00
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY
ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. WA Extra Fancy 11 lb cartons/crates bunched large 24.00-30.95 mostly 28.00-30.95 standard 24.00-28.95 mostly 26.00-28.95 pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched large 52.00-60.95 mostly 58.00-60.95 standard 52.00-60.95 mostly 58.00-60.95
COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. RUSSET Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non size A 4.00-5.00 occasional higher baled 10 5-lb film bags non size A 5.00-6.50 occasional higher 50 lb cartons 40s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 50s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 60s 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 70s 8.00- 10.00 mostly 9.00 80s 8.00-9.00 90s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 100s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz minimum 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00
COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON
ONIONS, DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. RED Globe Type 25 lb sacks jumbo 6.00-7.00 mostly 7.00 medium 6.00-7.00 mostly 7.00 YELLOW Hybrid 50 lb sacks colossal 6.50-7.00 mostly 7.00 jumbo 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 medium 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00
Alfalfa - Premium (Trade/Per Ton) Small Square 3 Tie
Qty Price Range Wtd Avg Freight/Use Description Crop Age
30 300.00 300.00 F.O.B.-Retail Covered Old Crop-2nd
Cut
Alfalfa - Fair/Good (Trade/Per Ton) Large Square 3x4
Qty Price Range Wtd Avg Freight/Use Description Crop Age
845 150.00-155.00 152.54 F.O.B.-Dairy
Alfalfa - Utility/Fair (Trade/Per Ton) Large Square 3x4
Qty Price Range Wtd Avg Freight/Use Description Crop Age
320 130.00 130.00 F.O.B.-Dairy
Alfalfa - Utility (Trade/Per Ton)
Large Square 3x4
Qty Price Range Wtd Avg Freight/Use Description Crop Age
300 120.00 120.00 F.O.B.-Dairy
Large Square 3x4
425 100.00 100.00 F.O.B.-Dairy Rain Damage
Grass - Good/Premium (Trade/Per Ton)
Large Square 3x4
Qty Price Range Wtd Avg Freight/Use Description Crop Age
315 160.00 160.00 F.O.B.-Dairy
STEERS - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
8 560 560 377.00 377.00
5 694 694 313.00 313.00
STEERS - Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
7 1364 1364 205.00 205.00
DAIRY/BEEF STEERS - Medium and Large 3-4 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
5 530 530 325.00 325.00
DAIRY/BEEF STEERS - Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
6 1300 1300 207.50 207.50
HEIFERS - Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
12 853 853 245.00 245.00
10 935 935 227.50 227.50
5 1190 1190 149.00 149.00
HEIFERS - Large 2-3 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
10 992 992 194.50 194.50
DAIRY HEIFERS - Large 3 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
5 1006 1006 194.00 194.00
11 1144 1144 194.50 194.50
5 1368 1368 207.00 207.00
DAIRY HEIFERS - Small 3-4 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
7 765 765 150.00 150.00
DAIRY HEIFERS - Small 4 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
5 484 484 180.00 180.00
13 735-745 740 120.00-122.00 120.92
5 785 785 118.00 118.00
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
COWS - Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing
5 1329 1329 159.50 159.50 Average
5 1400 1400 143.00 143.00 Low
COWS - Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing
15 1063-1250 1188 153.50-154.25 154.03 Average
14 1100-1300 1200 136.00-145.00 140.88 Low
DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing
115 1500-1900 1709 138.00-144.00 141.48 Average
105 1400-1800 1610 130.00-138.00 134.69 Low
25 1050 1050 120.00 120.00 Very Low Light Weight
DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing
105 1200-1500 1357 142.00-145.00 143.74 Average
95 1100-1400 1258 135.00-142.00 139.10 Low
45 900-1400 1260 112.00-127.50 124.52 Very Low Light Weight
SOURCES: AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Washington Dept of Ag Mrkt News – Toppenish Wash. Dated April 10, 2025 (cattle). All other commodities: USDA National FOB Review dated April 15, 2025.
All non-cattle commodities: Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis.
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