Track the latest Kansas hay market prices, including alfalfa, brome and grass hay, with regional demand, trade activity and supply trends from USDA Market News.
Kansas—This past week, compared to last week, demand remained steady while movement slowed as available hay inventories began to diminish. As drought conditions worsen and producers explore alternative feed sources, producers should be aware of pesticide label requirements regarding what can and cannot be used for livestock feed., according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, September 12th.
Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
Southwest—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate to good. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Ground and delivered $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.10-$1.20/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large square 3×4 $250-$260. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round $235-$245, large square 3×4 $210-$220. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $255-$265. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% and 17% protein $280-$290. Grass hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $100-$115. Brome, small square $10/bale. Wheat straw, round $140-$150 delivered. Teff, large round $215-$225. The week of Sept. 6-12, 7,125 ton of grinding alfalfa, 500 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 100 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $10 higher, ground and delivered $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.10-$1.15/point RFV. Premium/Supreme, large square 3×4 $250-$260, small square $13/bale. Good, stock cow, $225-$235. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round $210-$220, large square 3×4 $225-$235. Alfalfa ground and delivered $245-$255. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $275-$285, 17% dehydrated $355. Grass hay: Bluestem, small square $10/bale. Brome, large square 3×4 $175-$185, small square $15/bale. The week of Sept. 6-12, 7,324 ton of grinding alfalfa, 150 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 142 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa and brome grass, all steady. Prairie hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.20-$1.30/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $190–$200. Grass hay: Bluestem, large round $105-$115, large square 3×4 $130-$140, small squares $8/bale. Brome, large square 3×4 $160-$170, small square $12/bale. Wheat straw, round $70-$80, small square $6/bale. Teff, small square $12/bale. The week of Sept. 6-12, 2,034 ton of grass hay, 300 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 200 ton of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Northwest—Demand moderate to good. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa $1.10-$1.20/point RFV. Premium/Supreme, large square 3×4 $220-$230. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $205-$215.
North central/northeast—Demand moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.20-$1.30/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $175-$185. Alfalfa ground and delivered $185-$195. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $100-$110, large square 3×4 $115-$125, small square $8/bale. Brome, large round $145-$155, large square 3×4 $180-$190, small square, $10/bale. Wheat straw, large square 3×4 $115-$125, small square $6-$7/bale. The week of Sept. 6-12, 664 ton of grinding alfalfa, 300 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 1,084 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
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