Weekly Texas Hay Report

  Compared to last report:  Most hay classes remained steady on moderate 
movement.  Ground Alfalfa sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher as demand increased 
and became more difficult to find.  Ground Hay grazer is a cheaper option 
some feedyards have added to their rations.  New crop Alfalfa prices 
continue to be difficult to nail down as some are waiting to see what the 
new crop wheat hay will be offered for of the market.  East and South 
Texas Coastal Bermuda producers remain busy in their fields when rain 
allows.  Areas that received rain this week will be delayed on cutting.  
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 Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 165.00-195.00;
       Good to Premium 135.00-165.00.
     Small Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 297.00, 9.00 per 
  bale.
   Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 145.00-150.00. Calf 150.00-
  160.00.  Brown 110.00.        
   Coastal Bermuda: Large Rounds: Delivered: Good to Premium 120.00- 
  180.00.
   Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 115.00-125.00. 
   Hay Grazer: Ground: Delivered: 90.00-116.00.
   BlueStem: Large Bales: Delivered: 60.00; 30.00 per bale.
   Oat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 80.00; 40.00 per bale.
         
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
   Alfalfa: Small Squares: FOB or Delivered local: Premium to Supreme 
  250.00-330.00, 7.50-10.00 per bale. 
     Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 190.00-225.00.
  Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 150.00-160.00.

North, Central, and East Texas:
   Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 195.00-210.00; 
  Good to Premium 160.00-195.00. 
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00, 
  7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 
  per bale.
     Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 50.00-130.00, 50.00-65.00 
  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.