Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report: Hay trades were mostly steady.  Hay demand 
has recovered this week as volatility in the feeder cattle markets have 
begun to stabilize.  Producers are beginning to supplement livestock as 
range conditions continue to decline in the West, Central, and South 
regions due to extreme heat and lack of moisture.  According to the US 
Drought Monitor, 37 percent of the state is now classified as moderate to 
extreme drought compared to less than 1 percent 3 months ago.  Trade 
activity was moderate to good.  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: 235.00-
 255.00; Good to Premium: 185.00-195.00.              
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 264.00-272.00, 8.00-8.25 per bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 155.00-170.00. 
                                            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 135.00-175.00. Rained on 
 95.00-125.00. 
 Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: 140.00-150.00.
      Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 50.00-70.00.

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 250.00-265.00; 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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