Friday, July 19, 2019

Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report:  Most hay classes sold steady; Alfalfa sold 
steady to instances 5.00 higher depending on quality.  Movement remained 
light to moderate.  The panhandle has turned off hot and dry with 
temperatures reaching the triple digit mark all week.  North, Central, 
and East regions were still cutting and baling. Despite the delayed 
production season for Coastal Bermuda, they should still be able to get 
several cuttings.  Several reports of damage to Bermuda grass from 
grasshoppers and army worms; cattle remain in good condition out on 
pasture.  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: 240.00-250.00; rained on 200.00.               
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 272.00, 8.25 per bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 190.00-205.00. 
                                            Calf 210.00-215.00.
 Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium: 130.00-
 200.00.
 Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 145.00-200.00. Bearded 
 125.00 Rained on  95.00-115.00. 
 CRP: Large Bales: Delivered: 85.00.

Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
 Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
      290.00-330.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale.
  Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 260.00-275.00; Good to              
      Premium 245.00-260.00.
   
North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 255.00-
 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 120.00-140.00, 60.00-70.00 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-
 140.00, 50.00-70.00 per roll.



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