Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report: Hay traded steady to marginally lower on 
light to moderate movement.  Rain across the state has continued to make 
hay movement difficult and effected quality in some regions.  Portions of 
East Texas have been granted a small break from the rain which has 
allowed farmers in these areas to begin bailing.  Pastures continue to be 
in good condition, which has eliminated the need for supplemental feeding 
for livestock out on grass.  Coastal Bermuda producers in the east have 
rye in some of their coastal due to delayed cutting and not being able to 
spay because of rain. 
Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. 

   The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set 
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is: 
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 250.00-
 260.00; Good to Premium 210.00-250.00.               
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 290.00-330.00, 8.75-
 10.00 per bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 210.00-220.00. 
                                                Calf 220.00-225.00.
 Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 170.00-
 210.00.
      Small Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 360.00, 11.00 per bale. 
 Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: 145.00-170.00. Rained on 95.00-
120.00.   
 CRP: Large Bales: Delivered: 85.00-90.00.
 Cotton Burrs: Delivered: contracted 90.00-100.00.
  
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
 Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
      290.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
  Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-290.00.
   
North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 260.00.
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 297.00-330.00, 
 9.00-10.00 per bale.
      Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 120.00-130.00, 60.00-65.00 per 
 roll; Fair to Good 90.00-120.00, 45.00-60.00 per bale.
          
South Texas:
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 264.00-297.00, 
      8.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-264.00 5.00-8.00 per bale. 
  Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 100.00-
 120.00, 50.00-60.00 per roll.

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