Kansas—This past week, demand has stayed strong, largely attributed to expanding drought conditions across portions of the state. Areas that have received adequate moisture report strong crop development, with alfalfa and wheat conditions rated as good to excellent. Conversely, other regions continue to experience severe moisture deficits, accompanied by heightened insect pressure impacting crop performance. In these drought-affected areas, alfalfa growth has been limited and stands are showing signs of stress and drying out, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Mar. 28.
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-$1/point RFV. Good quality, stock or dry cow $130-$140. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $105-$115. 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, small square $10/bale delivered. Brome, large square 3×4 $160 delivered. The week of Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 4,659 ton of grinding alfalfa, 600 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 207 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa steady, large round prairie hay $10 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $16-$18/bale. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round and large square 3×4 $105.00-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140-$150. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% protein $215–$220, 17% dehydrated $335. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $60-$80, small square $17-$18/bale. Brome, large round $70-$80. Wheat straw, large square $75-$85. The week of Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 7,679 ton of grinding alfalfa, 325 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 552 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Good, stock or dry cow, $150-$160. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $100–$115. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $95-$105, medium square 3×3 $105-$115, small squares $165-$175. Brome, large square 3×4 $135-$145, medium square 3×3 $175-$185, small square $190-$200. Wheat straw, large round $70. The week of Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 1,191 ton of grass hay, 146 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 75 ton of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Northwest—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa $1-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, medium square 3×3 $175-$185, small square $195-$205. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $100-$115 delivered.
North central/northeast—Demand light to moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa steady. Grinding alfalfa and prairie hay $5 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.05/point RFV; Horse hay, small square $13/bale, medium square 3×3 $220-$230. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round $85-$95 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered $130-$140. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $90-$100, small square $9/bale. Brome, small square, $145-$155. Wheat straw, large round and large square $90-$110. The week of Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 700 ton of grinding alfalfa, 400 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 736 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
