USDA Texas Hay 05/17 08:45
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Texas Direct Hay Report
Released on May 17, 2024
Compared to the last report: Hay prices are mostly steady.
Trading activity is moderate on moderate buyer demand.
Supplemental livestock feeding is spotty in portions of the West, Panhandle,
and Hill Country due to abnormally dry conditions.
According to USDA-NASS, national hay inventories were at their lowest
levels since the reporting began in 1974.
However, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension stated that prospects for higher
hay yields this season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across the
Central, South Central and East Texas hay production regions.
Coupled with warmer nighttime temperatures, these conditions have helped
spark growth of warm-season forages used in hay production.
Pricing on new crop hay still remains at last years higher price point
so far, as hay producers are still facing high input costs and trying
to determine if the rains will continue.
Demand has also been somewhat limited as spring pastures are holding
stocking rates in most regions in the meantime.
***Due to limited
sales and price changes this report will be released bi-weekly until more
volumes of hay is moving.***
*** The next report release will be
May 31st, 2024**.
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Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 0 300.0-310.0 0 Delivered
Bermuda Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 150.0-175.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 300.0-330.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 0 10.0-14.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 0 330.0-340.0 0 F.O.B.
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Panhandle
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 0 11.0-15.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 0 340.0-360.0 0 Delivered
Small Square 0 380.0-425.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 0 350.0-380.0 0 Delivered
Sorghum Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 225.0 0 Delivered
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South
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Hay Conventional
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Bermuda Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 140.0-170.0 0 F.O.B.
Small Square 0 10.0-13.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 240.0-300.0 0 F.O.B.
Small Square 0 260.0-330.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Fair/Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 110.0-130.0 0 F.O.B.
Small Square 0 8.0-10.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 160.0-185.0 0 F.O.B.
Small Square 0 235.0-265.0 0 F.O.B.
Bermuda Grass Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 80.0-100.0 0 F.O.B.
Sorghum Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 100.0-110.0 0 F.O.B.
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 0 300.0-320.0 0 F.O.B.
Small Square 0 350.0-380.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 0 280.0-300.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 0 10.0-14.0 0 F.O.B.
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