Weekly Texas Hay Report

  Compared to last report:  All hay classes sold fully steady on light to 
moderate movement.  Some feedyards have begun to feed ground hay grazer 
in their rations since ground Alfalfa was higher and freight tacking on 
costs.  Dry weather continues in the Panhandle with no rain in the 
forecast causing some producers to hang on to what they have left for 
their own livestock.  East and South Texas producers reported fields 
greening up as temperatures are warming and rains have been timely.  Most 
are anticipating new crop prices.  Prices for hay and pellets quoted per 
ton except where noted. 

   The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing Hot Line set 
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
877-429-1998. The website for the hotline is: 
www.TexasAgriculture.gov/hayhotline

Panhandle/High Plains:
   Alfalfa: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 160.00-225.00;
       Good to Premium 140.00-160.00.
     Small Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 297.00, 9.00 per 
  bale.
   Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 125.00-135.00. Calf 140.00. 
  Brown 100.00-115.00.        
   Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 180.00.
   Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 135.00. 
   Hay Grazer: Ground: Delivered: 90.00-95.00. 
   BlueStem: Large Bales: Delivered: 60.00; 30.00 per bale.
   Cotton Hulls: Delivered: 65.00.
   Cotton Burrs: Delivered: 30.00-48.00.
    
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
   Alfalfa: Small Squares: FOB or Delivered local: Premium to Supreme 
  240.00-330.00, 7.25-10.00 per bale. 
     Large Bales: FOB or Delivered local: Premium to Supreme  
  195.00-240.00; Fair to Good 120.00-130.00.     

North, Central, and East Texas:
   Alfalfa: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 195.00-220.00; 
  Good to Premium 150.00-195.00. 
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00, 
  7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 
  per bale.
     Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 80.00-120.00, 40.00-60.00 
  per bale.
       
South Texas:
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00, 
  7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per 
  bale. 
    Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 
  80.00-100.00; 40.00-50.00 per roll; Fair to Good 40.00-80.00, 
  20.00-40.00 per roll.   
   Coastal Bermuda Grass Mix: Large Rounds: FOB: 30.00 to 35.00 per roll.