Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report: Hay trades were mostly steady to instances 
5.00 higher depending on quality.  Trade activity was moderate to good.  
A volatile cattle market has really tightened the wallet on feed rations 
for feedlots.  The panhandle had a few chances of showers to bring short 
lived relief to some areas. Hay production continued with most producers 
finishing their second cutting in north and east Texas.  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: 240.00-
 255.00.              
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 264.00-272.00, 8.00-8.25 per bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 195.00-215.00. 
                                            Calf 220.00-225.00. 
 Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 
 165.00-200.00.
 Small Bales: 264.00,8.00 per bale 
 Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 145.00-200.00. Rained on 
 95.00-125.00. 
 Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: 150.00-155.00.
      Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 100.00.

Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
 Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
      290.00-330.00, 10.00-11.00 per bale.
      Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-260.00; Good to     
 Premium 230.00-245.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 255.00-
 260.00.
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 8.00-10.00 per 
      bale.
      Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 65.00-75.00 per roll.
         
South Texas:
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 8.00-10.00 per 
      bale; Fair to Good 5.00-8.00 per bale. 
  Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 120.00-
 160.00, 60-80.00 per roll; Fair or Grass mix 100.00-110.00, 50.00-
 55.00 per roll.

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