Kansas—This past week, compared to the last report, hay movement has continued at a slow but steady pace. There has been a noticeable uptick in hay being transported on area roadways, with much of it believed to be headed toward wildfire relief efforts. Wildfires in southwest Kansas 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. Overall, demand appears stable, with transportation patterns reflecting support for areas impacted by recent fires., according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Mar. 1.
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. Stock cow $10 higher, grinding alfalfa $5 lower, and grass hay, all steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.95-$1/point RFV. Premium alfalfa, medium square 3×3, $200. Good quality, stock or dry cow $150-$160. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round $105-$115, large square 3×4 $95-$105. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $145-$155. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 and 17 pct protein $230. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $90 delivered, small square $10/bale delivered. Brome, large square 3×4 $160 delivered. Teff, large round $135 delivered. The week of Feb. 22-Feb. 28, 2,447 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/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $15.50-$17.50/bale. Good quality, stock or dry cow, none reported. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round and 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 square 3×4 $65-$75, large round $95 delivered. Brome, none reported. Wheat straw, large round $75-$85. The week of Feb. 22-Feb. 28, 7,597 ton of grinding alfalfa, 425 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 315 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. 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 round and large square 3×4 $105–$115. 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. 22- Feb. 28, 1,614 ton of grass hay, 250 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 $100-$115 delivered. Alfalfa/Orchard mix, medium square 3×3, $350.
North central/northeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Grinding alfalfa $10 higher. Prairie hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1/point RFV; Good, stock or dry cow, none reported. Horse hay, small square $13/bale, medium square 3×3 $220-$230. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $100-$110 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered $130-$140. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $95-$105, small square $9/bale. Brome, large round $120-$130. Wheat straw, large square $105-$115. The week of Feb. 22-Feb. 28, 545 ton of grinding alfalfa, 125 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 575 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
