Kansas—This past week, much of the state experienced warmer temperatures and increased sunshine last week, providing a welcome improvement in conditions. Interest in hay varied across regions, with some areas reporting increased inquiries, though no notable changes in pricing or movement were observed. However, some parts of the state have seen an increase in grass hay movement, as many producers burned through supplies during the recent cold snap, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Jan. 31.
Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
Southwest—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$0.95/point RFV. Good quality, stock or dry cow $120-$130 delivered. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round $120-$130, large square 3×4 $115-$125. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $145-$155. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% and 17% protein $230. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $90 delivered. Brome, large square 3×4 $160 delivered. Teff, large round $135 delivered. The week of Jan. 25-Jan. 30, 3,704 ton of grinding alfalfa, 832 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 276 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. 15% alfalfa pellets, $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $13.50-$15.50/bale. Good quality, stock or dry cow, none reported. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round $115-$125, large square 3×4 $105-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140-$150. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $215–$220, 17% dehydrated $335. Grass Hay: Bluestem, small square $8-$10/bale, medium square 3×3 $120, large round $95 delivered. Brome, none reported. Sorghum, large round $70. Wheat straw, large round and large square 3×4 $75-$85. The week of Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 7,813 ton of grinding alfalfa, 550 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 465 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, and prairie hay, all steady. Stock cow and large square brome $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.95-$1/point RFV. Good, stock or dry cow, $155-$165. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $105–$115. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $95-$105, large square 3×4 $100-$110, small squares $160-$170. Brome, large square 3×4 $135-145, small square $190.00-$200.00. Wheat straw, large round $70. The week of Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 1,266 ton of grass hay, 275 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 50 ton of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Northwest—Demand light. Trade activity slow. Dairy alfalfa $1-$1.05/point RFV. Good, stock or dry cow, $100. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $100-$110 delivered. Premium alfalfa, medium square 3×3 $250, small square $305-$315.
North central/northeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa, stock cow, and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy $.90-$0.95/point RFV; Good, stock or dry cow, $160-$170, delivered. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $90-$100 delivered. Premium alfalfa, medium square 3×3 $205-$215. Alfalfa ground and delivered $135-$145. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $85-$100, small square $9/bale. Brome, large round $150, large square 3×4 $190. Sorghum, large round $80, delivered. Wheat straw, large square $90. The week of Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 820 ton of grinding alfalfa, 20 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 382 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
