AM_GR310        
Amarillo, TX       Fri, Sep 30, 2016    USDA Market News

Weekly Texas Hay Report 
	 	
   Compared to last report:  All hay classes traded steady as movement 
picked up to moderate.  A glimpse of fall-like temperatures prompted 
buyers to start thinking about preparing for winter.  As cattle futures 
continue to struggle feed yards were still purchasing hay “as needed” and 
cutting back when possible.  Coastal Bermuda producers in the East and 
South were busy finishing up their last cutting for the season and report 
plenty of hay available and small bale movement increased.  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: Premium to Supreme 145.00-175.00; 
		Good to Premium 130.00-145.00; Fair to Good 115.00-130.00.
   		Small Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 242.50, 7.35 per 
		bale; Good 209.50, 6.35 per bale.
           Small Bales: FOB: Premium to Supreme 231.00, 7.00 per bale. 
   Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 110.00-115.00. Calf 115.00-
		125.00. Brown 90.00.       
   Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 130.00-	
		180.00.
   Wheat Hay: Large Bales Delivered: beardless 115.00-130.00. 
   		Small Bales: Delivered: 157.00-170.00, 4.75-5.15 per bale.
   Hay Grazer: Large Bales: Delivered: 70.00-75.00.
   Prairie Grass Blend: Small Bales: Delivered: 8.50 per bale. 
        
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
   Alfalfa: Small Squares: FOB or Delivered local: Premium to Supreme 
		250.00-330.00, 7.50-10.00 per bale. 
   		Large Bales: FOB: Premium to Supreme 170.00-180.00; rained on 
		or Fair 100.00. 
           			  Delivered: Premium to Supreme 190.00-195.00.
     
North, Central, and East Texas:
   Alfalfa: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 180.00-195.00, 
		instances 200.00. 
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00, 
		7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 
		per bale.
   		Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 80.00-120.00, 40.00-60.00 
		per bale.
       
South Texas:
   Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00, 
		7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per 
		bale. 
 		 Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 
		80.00-120.00; 40.00-60.00 per roll; Fair 70.00, 35.00 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
         Lana Hutto, Market Reporter 806-356-5785            		
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