New ‘Hay Report’ seeks to help Tennessee farmers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new Tennessee Department of Agriculture report is hoping to help farmers and producers make informed decisions and give insights into hay pricing and trends across the state.

The new Tennessee Direct Hay Report was created in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The tool aggregates hay prices based on location, class, grade and type.

“For farmers, the Direct Hay Report helps answer critical questions about commodity valuation,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “By launching this hay report, TDA aims to extend its market news presence beyond livestock auction barns, providing Tennessee farmers with a valuable new resource.”

The first weekly Tennessee Direct Hay Report was launched on August 29, and the latest report was released on September 5. Find the full report below:

All hay reports are available on the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s website , which also includes hay reports for several other states, including Alabama, Missouri, and Texas.

The Department of Agriculture added that it is planning to expand the information collected and wants to add more farmers to its contact list. The report’s accuracy and relevance will depend on the number of cooperators providing pricing information according to the department. Farmers interested in contributing to the report can contact their local TDA Market Reporter or TDA’s Market News & Livestock Grading Supervisor Rob Thomas by email at Rob.Thomas@tn.gov .

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