Weekly Texas Hay Report

AM_GR310 Amarillo, TX Fri Aug 21, 2015 USDA Market News Weekly Texas Hay Report Compared to last report: Hay prices were mostly steady except for average and rained on ground Alfalfa were 5.00-10.00 lower due to the abundance available. Trade activity was slow on light to moderate demand. Dairies and feedlots have begun to make inquiries but not much movement yet. Panhandle had several thunderstorms in the area this week making movement difficult as well. Meanwhile, the opposite in East and South Texas with Coastal Bermuda producers needing rain for another hay cutting. Producers are holding prices steady and plan to go up if it does not rain soon. Livestock remain in good condition this summer with no supplemental feeding. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing Hot Line set up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-877-429-1998. The website for the hotline is: www.TexasAgriculture.gov/hayhotline Panhandle/High Plains: Alfalfa: Large Bales: Delivered: Supreme to Premium 195.00-200.00; Good to Premium 150.00-195.00. Small Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 215.00-250.00, 6.50-7.50 per bale. Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 120.00-135.00. Calf hay 155.00- 175.00. Brown 114.00-120.00. Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 180.00, 90.00 per bale. Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 140.00-145.00; striped 125.00. Triticale: Large Bales: Delivered: 145.00. Cane: Large Bales: Delivered: 80.00. Hay Grazer: Large Bales: Delivered: 40.00-85.00. Oat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 80.00 per bale. Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: Alfalfa: Small Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 270.00-280.00, 8.00-8.50 per bale. Small Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 333.00, 11.00 per bale. Large Bales: FOB: Premium to Supreme 220.00-240.00. Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 235.00-255.00; Good 190.00-220.00; Fair or Rained on 125.00. North, Central, and East Texas: Alfalfa: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 240.00-260.00; Good 200.00-220.00; Fair or rained on 140.00. Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 230.00-265.00, 7.00-8.00 per bale. Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 120.00-130.00, 60.00-65.00 per roll; Fair to Good 80.00-100.00, 40.00-50.00 per bale. South Texas: Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 230.00-265.00, 7.00-8.00 per bale. Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 120.00-140.00; 60.00- 70.00 per roll; Fair to Good 70.00-100.00,35.00-50.00 per roll. Table 1: Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than 10% grass) Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22 Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22 Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20 Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18 Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16 *RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. **TDN calculated using the western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage). Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Utility Under 5 Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value more than testing results. Hay Quality Designation's physical descriptions: Supreme: Very early maturity, pre bloom, soft fine stemmed, extra leafy. Factors indicative of very high nutritive content. Hay is excellent color and free of damage. Premium: Early maturity, i.e., pre-bloom in legumes and pre head in grass hays, extra leafy and fine stemmed-factors indicative of a high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage. Good: Early to average maturity, i.e., early to mid-bloom in legumes and early head in grass hays, leafy, fine to medium stemmed, free of damage other than slight discoloration. Fair: Late maturity, i.e., mid to late-bloom in legumes, head-in grass hays, moderate or below leaf content, and generally coarse stemmed. Hay may show light damage. Utility: Hay in very late maturity, such as mature seed pods in legumes or mature head in grass hays, coarse stemmed. This category could include hay discounted due to excessive damage and heavy weed content or mold. Defects will be identified in market reports when using this category. Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX 806/372-6361 - amarillo.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_GR310.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews 0915c ldh