Kansas—This past week, hay movement was light as elevated transportation costs, wheat harvest activities, and severe storms limited market activity across portions of the state. Demand remained good. Producers continued preparations for second cutting, with early reports indicating favorable yield potential and improved crop conditions in many areas. However, prospects for the upcoming brome harvest remain below average, as armyworm infestations last year caused significant stand damage in some regions., according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, June 13.
Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
Southwest—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Large square grinding alfalfa $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large square 3×4, $195.00-$205. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, old crop, large round $105-$115, new crop large square 3×4 $150-$160. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $180-$190. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 and 17% protein $230. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $85-$95. Brome, large square 3×4 $160 delivered. The week of June 7-13, 8,110 ton of grinding alfalfa, 250 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 115 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Grass hay, all steady. Dairy alfalfa $0.10 higher, grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered $10 higher, 15% pellets $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.10-$1.20/point RFV. Premium/Supreme, large square 3×4 $235-$245, medium square 3×3 $315-$325. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa new crop large round $155-$165, large square 3×4 $165-$175. Alfalfa ground and delivered $170-$180. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $230-$240, 17% dehydrated $330. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large round $60-$70. Brome, large round $70-$80, medium square 3×3 $120-$130. Wheat, large square 3×4 $145-$155. Wheat straw, large round $75-$85. The week of June 7-13, 5,964 ton of grinding alfalfa, 575 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 1,066 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa, all steady. Large square prairie hay $10 higher, brome hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large round $225-$235. Good, stock or dry cow, $150-$160. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, old crop large square 3×4 $120–$130. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large round $95-$105, large square 3×4 $135-$145, small squares $175-$185. Brome large square 3×4 $175-$185, small square $280-$290. Wheat straw, round $80-$90. The week of June 7-13, 1,361 ton of grass hay, 71 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.
North central/northeast—Demand moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and brome grass, all steady. Grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered, and prairie hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.05-$1.15/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large square 3×4 $225.-$235. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, new crop large round and large square 3×4 $140-$150. Alfalfa ground and delivered $180-$190. Old crop grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $115-$125. Brome, small square, $8.50-$9.50/bale. The week of June 7-13, 1,050 ton of grinding alfalfa, 271 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 46 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
