Kansas Hay Report
Kansas—This past week, compared to the last report, demand has picked up slightly as buyers remain concerned about drought conditions and limited rain in the forecast. Forage is available, though much of it is lower quality. Many producers are holding onto supplies to feed cattle through the summer. Alfalfa stands have experienced notable pest pressure, with numerous fields having undergone one or more insecticide applications targeting aphids and weevils, 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. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, and grass hay, all steady. Stock cow $10 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.95-$1/point RFV. Good quality, stock or dry cow $130.00-$140.00. 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% 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. 22-28, 4,209 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 and grass hay, all steady. 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-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140-$150. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% protein $215–$220, 17% dehydrated $335. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $90-$100 delivered, small square $17-$18/bale. Brome, large round $70-$80. Wheat straw, large square $75-$85. The week of Mar. 22-28, 7,172 ton of grinding alfalfa, 400 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 391 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. Good, stock or dry cow, $150-$160. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $95–$105. 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. 22-28, 1,463 ton of grass hay, 96 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 75 ton of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Northwest—Demand light. Trade activity slow. Dairy alfalfa $1-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, medium square 3×3 $175.00-$185.00, 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. Alfalfa steady. Prairie hay $5 higher. 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 $90-$100 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 $95-$115. The week of Mar. 22-28, 302 ton of grinding alfalfa, 400 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 782 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
