Farmers will begin cutting between now and the next two weeks. After unusually cool spring temperatures in the alfalfa growing regions of Washington, the weather is finally warming up.  Except for some light winds and scattered clouds, the Ellensburg area is expecting abundant sunshine with temperatures shifting as high as 20 degrees. In fact, this weekend is looking to be mildly hot with temperatures expected to hit the upper 90s with lows in the 60s. This great weather means 1^st cutting alfalfa is on the way.

The export hay regions of Oregon and California are heating up, too. Oregon weather in alfalfa and straw regions will see clouds give way to sun. Albany can expect highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s as the week progresses.  As can be expected in California, plenty of sunshine will drench the San Joaquin valley floor. Temperatures in Wasco, San Joaquin Sudan grass regions, and Oat Hay regions will climb from highs in the mid 80s to the low 100s over the next few days.  Hot!

ACX Pacific Northwest stands ready to assist the alfalfa import market of the Pacific Rim for this long awaited season. For more information on ACX value-added export forage and export roughage products, please call your ACX representative, and make sure to visit www.acxpacific.com several times per week for very important information and updates.

Ellensburg: (509) 962-7800

Albany: (541) 791-8454

Wasco: (661) 792-6845

Korean Sales: (541) 367-7869