Weekly Texas Hay Report

Compared to last report:  Hay trades are mostly steady in all regions.  
Demand is steady but has leveled off in between cuttings.  There are 
reports of a lot of hay trucks on the road moving hay from out of state, 
and across the state into the more drought-stricken areas.  According to 
the Texas Crop and Weather report, the state is averaging 3 degrees above 
normal temperatures.  Above normal temperatures coupled with spotty rains 
are taking their toll on soil moisture levels.  Nielson-Gammon of the 
Texas Center for Climate Studies says, “West Texas has received little 
rain because very few squall lines have developed.”  The Panhandle 
received a few spotty thunderstorms over the weekend, but not enough 
upgrade a drought category.  A high-pressure system is sitting over South 
Texas.  Producers are concerned that recent gains in drought conditions 
maybe in jeopardy if the system is in place and continues blocking 
precipitation.  However, producers are using the dry weather to spray 
fields for armyworms.  Hay production in North and Central Texas received 
a nice boost in the form of 2 to 5 inches of rain.
 
   The Texas Department of Agriculture has a Hay and Grazing online 
Hotline setup for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; The 
online service is free to use and can be found at: 
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 220.00-240.00; Premium: 
200.00-220.00; Good: 150.00-180.00.              
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-10.00 per 
bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 185.00-195.00. 
                                            Calf 185.00-200.00. 
      Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: 110.00-125.00.
      Brome: Large Bales: Delivered: 185.00.
      Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: 145.00-160.00.
 Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 115.00-125.00.
      Cotton Burrs: Delivered: limited 95.00-110.00. 
      Small Bales: Coastal: Delivered: Good: 9.00-10.00 per bale.
      Small Bales: Beardless Wheat: Premium: 10.00-11.00 per bale.
      CRP: Delivered: 80.00-125.00.
     
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
 Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme:
      275.00-300.00, 9.00-10.00 per bale.
      Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme: 220.00-230.00, few trades 
245.00-275.00. 
      Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
      Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 125.00, 75.00 per roll.

North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 225.00-
 230.00, instances 250.00.
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Premium: 260.00-330.00, 8.00-
10.00 per bale; Good: 200.00-260.00, 6.00-10.00 per bale.
      Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium: 120.00-140.00, 60.00-70.00 per 
roll.
         
South Texas:
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium: 260.00-
330.00, 8.00-10.00 per bale; Fair to Good: 165.00-260.00, 5.00-8.00 per 
bale. 
  Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium: 140.00-
 180.00, 80.00-95.00 per roll; Fair or Grass Mix: 100.00-130.00, 
50.00-70.00 per roll.

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