Kansas—Demand remained strong this past week as new crop alfalfa harvest progresses and first cutting yields come in below expectations. Ongoing drought conditions across much of the state have increased buyer urgency, supporting higher prices. Despite the market strength, movement remained limited as many producers continue to hold inventory while evaluating yields and awaiting moisture, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, May 14.
Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
Southwest—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Good quality, stock or dry cow $130-$140. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round $105-$115 and large square 3×4 $115-$125. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $165-$175. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 and 17% protein $230. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $75-$85, small square $10/bale delivered. Brome, large square 3×4 $160 delivered. The week of May 10-16, 7,076 ton of grinding alfalfa, 750 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 115 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Grinding hay $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $17-$19/bale. Good quality, stock or dry cow $155-$165. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round $125-$135, large square 3×4 $105-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140-$150. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $220, 17% dehydrated $330. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $60-$70, small square $17.50-$18.50/bale. Brome, large round $70-$80, medium square 3×3 $120-$130. Wheat straw, large square $75-$85. The week of May 10-16, 8,227 ton of grinding alfalfa, 325 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 996 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and prairie hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 higher, small square brome $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Good, stock or dry cow, $150-$160. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $120–$130. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round and large square 3×4 $95-$105, small squares $175-$185. Brome, large square 3×4 $140-$150, small square $200-$220. Wheat straw, round and square $80-$90. The week of May 10-16, 1,814 ton of grass hay, 96 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 50 ton of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Northwest—Demand moderate to good. 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 moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. New crop dairy alfalfa $0.10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.05-$1.15/point RFV; Horse hay, small square $13/bale, medium square 3×3 $220-$230. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $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, $9/bale. Wheat straw, large round and large square $70-$80. The week of May 10-16, 505 ton of grinding alfalfa, 346 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 621 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
