AM_GR310 Amarillo, TX Fri, June 15, 2018 USDA Market News Weekly Texas Hay Report Compared to last report: All classes of large bales of hay traded mostly steady to 15.00 higher, with instances of 25.00 higher on Supreme alfalfa. Demand was good with hopes of a good rain with the forecast showing some this weekend in most areas. Hay becoming very scarce after many first cuttings were froze out along with the intense drought recently. Buyers continue to look high and low for any hay they can get their hands on. Coastal Bermuda producers in the East and South are cutting and getting fertilizer and water back on the field as fast as they can. 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 Squares: Delivered: Supreme 275.00-295.00. Good to Premium 235.00-275.00. Small bales: Delivered 264.00-325.00, 8.00-9.50 per bale Alfalfa/Oat Mix: Small Bales: FOB: 8.00 per bale. Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 170.00-190.00. Calf 200.00-240.00 Brown 140.00-160.00 Wheat Hay: Large Bales Delivered: 150.00-185.00, mostly 160.00-185.00 Small Bales: Delivered: 6.25 per bale. Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 160.00-180.00. Rye: Large Bales: Delivered: 180.00. Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 45.00 per bale. Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 60.00-70.00. Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme 290.00-360.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale. Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-275.00; Good to Premium 220.00-250.00. Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00. Triticale: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00. North, Central, and East Texas: Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 280.00-295.00; Good to Premium 270.00-280.00 Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00, 7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00 per bale. Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 100.00-120.00, 50.00-60.00 per roll. South Texas: Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00, 7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per bale. Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 100.00-160.00, 50.00-90.00 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 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_GR310.txt 0925c bjb