Kansas hay trades remain slow, demand light
This past week, demand was light, and trades remained slow, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, April 8.
Prices were mostly steady with the exception for dairy alfalfa which was $.05/point RFV lower for most regions. All other hay is also feeling a downward pressure as the new hay season is fast approaching. Prices are based on averages and given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Southwest—Demand, light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa $.05/point lower; grinding alfalfa, alfalfa and ground and delivered, steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1-$1.10/point RFV. Good stock or dry cow alfalfa, $115-$125. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $95-$105, large squares, $100-110. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, $150-$160. Bluestem grass hay, large rounds CRP, $75/bale. For the week ending April 5, it was reported 4,431 tons of grinding alfalfa and 25 tons of dairy alfalfa was bought or sold.
South central—Demand, light to moderate. Trade activity is slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa $.05/point lower; ground and delivered, and alfalfa pellet steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Good stock cow, $115-$125. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $110–$120 delivered, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $105-$115 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $140-$150. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $220-$225, 17% protein, $225-$230, 17% dehydrated, $340. Brome, large rounds, $115-$120 delivered. Sudan, large rounds, $50-$60. For the week ending April 5, it was reported 7,973 tons of grinding alfalfa and 250 tons of dairy alfalfa was bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa, bluestem and brome hay price, steady. Alfalfa: horse or goat, small squares, $7.50-$8.50/bale delivered. Dairy, $1.05-$1.10/point RFV. Good, stock cow, $120-$125. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $145-$160, large rounds, $80-$95, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $100-$120. Brome, small squares, $6-$10/bale, large rounds, $100-$110, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $100-$110. Wheat straw, large squares $70. for the week ending April 5, it was reported 1,663.50 tons of grass hay was bought or sold.
Northwest—Little to no demand. Trade activity is slow. Alfalfa: horse, $175-$185. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds and squares, $90-$100.
North central/northeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa $.05-.$10/point lower, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered steady. Brome and bluestem grass steady. Alfalfa: Dairy $1-$1.05/point RFV; Horse or goat alfalfa, small squares, $13/bale. Good stock cow, $140-$150. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $75-$85, 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $100-$105. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $135-$145. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $8-$8.50/bale, large rounds, $65-$75, large squares, $85-$95. Brome, small squares, $8-$9/bale, large rounds, $80-$90. Wheat straw, large rounds, $60-$70. For the week ending April 5, it was reported 638 tons of grinding alfalfa and 1,525 tons of dairy alfalfa was bought or sold.
Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Manhattan, Kansas.
