AM_GR310 Amarillo, TX Fri July 17, 2020 USDA Market News Weekly Texas Hay Report Compared to last report: Hay trades are being priced 10.00 to 20.00 higher per ton in the Panhandle as drought conditions persist in the area. However, buyers remain hesitant to pull the trigger at these higher prices. Prices are still steady to firm in South Texas, and steady across the rest of the state. Hotter than average temperatures continue to plague the the entire state. According to the US Drought Monitor, Borger, TX, set its all- time highest reading at 116 degrees F on July 11, and numerous Oklahoma sites exceeded 115 degrees F for their heat index (two sites hit 120 degrees F). According to NASS, the July 12 crop conditions in Texas rated very poor or poor was: corn (12%); cotton (41%); sorghum (22%); peanuts (17%); oats (22%); and pastures and ranges (39%). South Texas remained wet at 60-days and beyond, but continued lack of rain and heat should soon start taking a toll on the soil moisture and agriculture. NOTICE: As Market News transitions reports to the MARS platform and My Market News, report formats will be converted from a text version to a more user-friendly and accessible PDF format. In the next few weeks, this report will move to the new platform and will be accessible at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AMS_2707.pdf If you would like to learn more about MARS and My Market News, please contact us at Websupport.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov. 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 x Panhandle/High Plains: Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 220.00-260.00; Premium: 200.00-240.00; Good: 180.00-200.00. Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-10.00 per bale. Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 200.00-215.00. Calf 220.00-230.00. Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: 110.00-125.00. Brome: Large Bales: Delivered: 185.00. Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: 160.00-165.00. Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 125.00-135.00. 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. 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 Tess Liles, Market Reporter 806-356-5759 Tess.liles@usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_GR310.txt 0900c tml