Demand slow to moderate for all hay types in Kansas

Compared to the last report, demand slow to moderate for all hay and prices were mostly steady for all regions, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, March 26.

It was mostly an unremarkable week with folks trying to work the fields in windy conditions. Despite the Plains’ pockets of dryness and drought, prospects for the winter wheat crop remained mostly favorable. Prices are based on averages and given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Southwest—Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa prices are steady. Grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered alfalfa price steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.35-$1.45/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $115-$125, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $120-$125. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, $205-$215. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $295-300, 17% protein, $305-$310. Bluestem grass hay, CRP large rounds, $75/ton. Sudan, large 4×4 squares, $110-$115 delivered. For the week ending March 23, 4,508 tons of grinding alfalfa and 300 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold

South central—Trade activity is slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa prices steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 lower, Ground and delivered, and alfalfa pellet all steady. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.30-$1.40/point RFV. Good stock cow, $200-$220. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $145–$155 delivered, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $150-$160 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $190-$200. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $290-$300, 17% protein, $300-$310, dehydrated 17% protein, $400-$405. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $200, large rounds, $100-$120. Sudan, large rounds, $70-$80. For the week ending March 23, 8,381.50 tons of grinding alfalfa and 1,125 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

Southeast—Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa price is steady. Bluestem and brome hay price steady. Dairy alfalfa $1.35-$1.45/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large 3×4 squares, $185-$195. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $200-$205, large rounds, $140-$150, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $160-$170. Brome, small squares, $200-$205, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $180-$200. Corn stalks, large rounds, $55-$65. For the week ending March 23, 1,268 tons of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

Northwest—Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa steady, grinding alfalfa prices are steady. Horse alfalfa, small squares, $13.25/bale. Dairy, Premium/Supreme $1.40-$1.50/point RFV. Good alfalfa, 3×3 squares, $200, premium 3×3 squares, $280. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, $180-$190. Sudan, large rounds, $60-$70.

North central/northeast—Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa steady. Grinding alfalfa steady. Ground and delivered steady. Grass hay steady. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.35-$1.40/point RFV. Premium horse hay, small squares, $12/bale. Stock cow, 3×4 squares, $200-$230. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $145-$155, large 3×4 squares, $160-$170. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $200-$210. Alfalfa/sudan mix, ground and delivered, $195-$205. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $7-$8/bale, large rounds, $135-$145, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $175-$185. Brome, large rounds, $160-$170, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $170-$180. Corn stalks, $60-$70. Milo stalks, $75-$85. Soybean stalks, large rounds, $85-$95. Wheat straw, large rounds and large squares, $105-$115. For the week ending March 23, 119 tons of grinding alfalfa and 365 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Manhattan, Kansas.