Kansas hay markets experienced limited movement during the week ending Oct. 17 as tight supplies and cooler temperatures slowed trading activity. Demand remained steady to strong across much of the state, with most hay prices holding steady. However, grinding alfalfa prices increased in several regions, while producers continued to monitor available supplies as winter approaches, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service.
Kansas—This past week, compared to last week, Hay movement was limited over the past week as hay supplies remained tight in most areas. Demand remained steady to strong, with limited hay available for purchase. Cooler temperatures across the state slowed activity in some areas, while producers continued to monitor remaining hay supplies heading into the winter months, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, October 17th.
Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
Southwest—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.10-$1.20/point RFV. Good stock cow, $265-$275. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large round and large square 3×4 $245-$255. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $260-$270. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 and 17% protein $280-$290. Grass hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $115-$125. Brome, none reported. Wheat straw, small square $5/bale. Teff, large round $195-$205. The week of Oct. 11-17, 8,176 ton of grinding alfalfa, 25 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 146 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
South central—Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Alfalfa pellets $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.10-$1.15/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $18/bale. Good, stock cow, $225-$235. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa large round and large square 3×4 $235-$245. Alfalfa ground and delivered $260-$270. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15% protein $310-$320, 17% dehydrated $355. Grass hay: Bluestem, large round $130-$140. Brome, large round $135-$145, large square 3×4 $175-$185, medium square 3×3 $245-$255, small square $14/bale. The week of Oct. 11-17, 7,856 ton of grinding alfalfa, 150 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 736 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Southeast—Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and brome hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $10 higher, large square prairie hay $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.20-$1.30/point RFV. Horse hay, small square $15/bale. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $210–$220. Grass hay: Bluestem, large round $95-$105, large square 3×4 $125-$135, small squares $7-$8/bale. Brome, large square 3×4 $185-$195, small square $12/bale. Wheat straw, round $70-$80, small square $6/bale. The week of Oct. 11-17, 1,680 ton of grass hay, 275 ton of grinding alfalfa, and 175 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. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Grinding alfalfa $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.20-$1.30/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large square 3×4 $220-$230. Alfalfa ground and delivered $185-$195. Grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $90-$100, 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. Sudan, large round $75-$85. Wheat straw, round $65-$75, large square 3×4 $115-$125, small square $7/bale. The week of Oct. 11-17, 628 ton of grinding alfalfa, 200 ton of dairy alfalfa, and 1,061 ton of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
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