Kansas—This past week, compared to the last report, hay movement was slow to moderate with a steady undertone and a slightly softer market. Portions of the state received moisture; however, drying conditions quickly returned with wind and sunshine. Wildfires in southwest Kansas last week resulted in significant losses of cattle, forage, and grazing acreage. Adequate grass hay supplies are available statewide, with inventory positioned to assist producers in affected areas as recovery efforts continue, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Feb. 21.
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. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and 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 Feb. 15-Feb. 21, 9,030 ton of grinding alfalfa, 525 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 299 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. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.00/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $14.50-$16.50/bale. Good quality, stock or dry cow, $130-$140, delivered. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round and large square 3×4 $105-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140-$150. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% protein $215–$220, 17% dehydrated $335. Grass Hay: Bluestem, small square $8-$10/bale, medium square 3×3 $120, large square 3×4 $65-$75, large round $95 delivered. Brome, none reported. Wheat straw, large round $75-$85. The week of Feb. 15-Feb. 21, 7,108 ton of grinding alfalfa, 225 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 315 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. All alfalfa, steady. Large round prairie hay $5 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $10/bale. Good, stock or dry cow, $155-$165. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $100–$110. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $75-$85, large square 3×4 $95-$105, small squares $160-$170. Brome, small square $190-$200, large square 3×4 $140-150. Wheat straw, round $70. The week of Feb. 15-Feb. 21, 1,476 ton of grass hay, 200 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 125 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, $130-$140. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $110-$120 delivered. Premium alfalfa, small square $295-$305, large square 3×4 $180-$190.
North central/northeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Alfalfa, all steady. Large round brome grass $10 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy $.90-$1/point RFV; Good, stock or dry cow, none reported. Horse hay, small square $13/bale medium square 3×3 $220. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $90-$100 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered $130-$140. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $85-$95, small square $9/bale. Brome, large round $120-$130. Sorghum, large round $80, delivered. Wheat straw, large square $95-$105. The week of Feb. 15-Feb. 21, 545 ton of grinding alfalfa, 125 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 575 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
