Compared to the last report, prices, once again were mostly steady and demand remained strong while stores continue to dwindle, according to the Kansas Department of Agricutlure-USDA Market News Service, Nov. 1.
Some folks are still swathing their last cutting of alfalfa which seems to be taking twice as long as yields are so light. Lots of corn and milo stalks have been baled as feed yards are trying everything to stretch that alfalfa hay. Prices are based on averages and are given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Southwest:
Dairy alfalfa, ground and delivered, grinding alfalfa steady, movement slow to moderate. Supreme horse alfalfa, small squares, $12-$14/bale. Dairy, 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good stock or dry cow, $290-$300. Grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $285-$300, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $285-$300. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, $300-$325. Alfalfa/grass hay mix, ground and delivered, $270-$280. CRP grass hay, large 3×4 squares, $145-$155. Sudan, large rounds, $145-$155, large 3×4 squares, $145-$155. Teff, large rounds, $195-$205. For the week ending Oct. 29, 6,739.50 tons of grinding alfalfa and 2,250 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
South central:
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered, alfalfa pellets steady, movement moderate. Horse alfalfa, small squares, $255-$275. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good stock cow, $280-$300. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $250-$265, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $280-$290. Ground and delivered, $280-$300. Alfalfa/soybean, ground and delivered, $240-$295. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $275-$310, 17% protein, $290-$315, dehydrated 17% protein, $340-$350. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $160-$165, large rounds, $100-$115. Brome, small squares, $9/bale, 3×4 squares, $145-$155, large rounds, $135-$140, medium 3×3 squares, $175-$185. CRP grass hay, $100-$110. Sudan, large rounds, $160-$170. Soybean stalks, large rounds, $145-$155. Soybean, large round, $150-$200. Wheat straw, $115-$125. For the week ending Oct. 29, 8,2470 tons of grinding alfalfa and 775 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Southeast:
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa steady, bluestem grass hay steady, movement slow. Horse or goat alfalfa, $260-$270. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good, stock cow, $250-$270. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $140-$165, medium 3×3 squares, $130-$150, good 3×4 squares, $145-$160, large rounds, $120-$130. Brome, large rounds, $140-$150, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $150-$175. Wheat straw, large rounds, old contracts, $60-$70. For the week ending Oct. 29, 1,294 tons of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Northwest:
Dairy alfalfa steady, grinding alfalfa steady, movement slow. Horse or goat alfalfa, small squares, $300-$400 delivered, 3×4 squares, $250-$260. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good, $240-$280. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, $240-$280.
North central/northeast:
Dairy alfalfa steady, ground/delivered, and bluestem grass hay steady, grinding alfalfa mostly steady, movement slow. Premium horse alfalfa, small squares, $11.50-$12.50/bale. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Horse hay, 3×4 squares, $290-$300; Stock cow 3×4 squares, $205-$235. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $225-$235, large 3×4 squares, $245-$255. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $240-$300; Alfalfa/prairie grass mix ground and delivered, $270-$275. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $7.50-$8.50/bale, large 3×4 squares, $180-$190, good large rounds, $140-$155. Brome, small squares, $8.50-$9.50/bale, large rounds, $155-$165. Sudan, large rounds, $140. Soybeans, large rounds, $195-$205. Wheat straw, small squares, $6/bale, large rounds, $95-$105, large squares, $110-$120. Corn stalks, large rounds, $95-$105, corn stalks ground and delivered, $145-$155. For the week ending Oct. 29, 937 tons of grinding alfalfa and 261 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Manhattan, Kansas.
