Kansas—This past week, demand remained strong this past week as drought conditions persist. The eastern third of the state received substantial moisture and reports good crop conditions, while the rest of the state continues to await rainfall. Buyer interest in new crop remains high as forage inventories decline. Some producers report a good first cutting of alfalfa, with many others preparing to begin harvest, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, May 2.
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, grinding alfalfa, and grass hay, all steady. Ground and delivered $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 $95-$105. 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 Apr. 26 – May 2, 6,907 ton of grinding alfalfa, 1,100 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 and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $17-$19/bale. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round $120-$130, large square 3×4 $105-$115. Alfalfa ground and delivered $135-$145. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% protein $215–$220, 17% dehydrated $330. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $60-$80, 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 Apr. 26-May 2, 7,478 ton of grinding alfalfa, 350 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 552 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 and large square brome $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Good, stock or dry cow, $150-$160. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $110–$120. 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 $190-$200. Wheat straw, large round $70. The week of Apr. 26-May 2, 1,982 ton of grass hay, 231 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. 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 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 Apr. 26-May 2, 480 ton of grinding alfalfa, 346 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 713 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
