With little to no rain, dry winds, and excessive heat, hay yields are down 30-50% for the majority of hay growers in our region including our hay operation. Our 2011 hay season started with a large preseason reserve of the first cutting; we have yet to fill all of the orders. Therefore, we have made the difficult decisions to cut off all new orders. We will attempt to fulfill our standing hay orders, but we cannot guarantee hay at this time.
Over 70% of the state was in “exceptional” drought last week, with another 20% in “extreme” drought, and “213 counties in Texas have lost at least 30 percent of their crops or pasture.” If this weather pattern continues, it is difficult to predict when we might get another cutting in Wills Point. As a result, this leaves us reserving the irrigated Tioga cuttings for our weekly, biweekly, and monthly deliveries.
North Texas Hay is a family owned and operated commercial hay producer specializing in high quality, nutrient-rich forage for the equine market. Our program includes natural and organic fertilizers and soil amendments, conventional fertilizer blended per soil test results, weed control, and irrigation with a center-pivot system.
North Texas Hay supplies premium hay products for the end-user as well as retail businesses. We welcome the opportunity to earn your business and become your trusted supplier of consistent, high-quality hay.
