Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report:  All hay classes remained steady.  New crop 
prices and a variety of hay began to enter the market.  The Panhandle 
remains mostly dry and still a scramble for hay.  Wheat hay prices 
finally were established and a sought after commodity with a low supply 
due to the drought.  Producers are considering planting a spring wheat 
crop for hay if the area gets rain.  Coastal Bermuda producers in the 
East and North are busy in their fields cutting and baling.  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 240.00-270.00; 
   Good to Premium 205.00-240.00.
   Small Bales: Delivered: Premium 321.75, 9.75 per bale. 
   Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 170.00-190.00; calf 190.00-
  200.00. 
   Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 150.00-170.00.
   Wheat Straw: Large Bales: Delivered: 95.00.
   Small Bales: Delivered: 4.75 per bale.
   Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 60.00-70.00.
      
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
   Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
       300.00-315.00, 9.00-9.50 per bale.
   Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 240.00-250.00; Good to
  Premium 220.00-240.00.

North, Central, and East Texas:
   Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 260.00-275.00;    
  Good to Premium 240.00-260.00.                           
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00, 
  7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00 
  per bale.
     Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 100.00-120.00, 50.00-60.00 
  per roll; Fair to Good 80.00-100.00, 40.00-50.00 per roll.
          
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 
  100.00-140.00, 50.00-70.00 per roll.