Compared to the last report, demand remains low, trade activity remained slow, and prices were mostly steady, with the alfalfa market continuing to soften, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture–USDA Market News Service, Nov. 7.
Lots of folks are trying to sell alfalfa hay, but there are not many takers out there. The hay that is moving is previously purchased and contracted. Prices are based on averages and given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Southwest:
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, and ground and delivered, steady, movement slow. Alfalfa: Dairy, 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good stock or dry cow, $220-$250. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds new crop, $205-$215 delivered short haul, large 3×4 and 4×4 squares new crop, $205-$215 delivered short haul. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, new crop, $240-$250. Alfalfa/oat hay mixed ground and delivered, $240-$245. Bluestem grass hay, CRP large rounds, $75. Corn stalks, large rounds, $80-$85 delivered, large squares, $95-$105, ground and delivered, $125-$135. For the week ending Nov. 4, 4,074 tons of grinding alfalfa and 400 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
South central:
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, and alfalfa pellets steady; ground and delivered $5 lower; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares, $13/bale; Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good stock cow, $225-$235. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds new crop, $200–$210 delivered, 3×4 and 4×4’s new crop, $205-$210 delivered, rained on large 3×4 and 4×4 squares, $140-$150. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $230-$240. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $315-$325, 17% protein, $325-$335, dehydrated 17% protein, $410-$420. Bluestem grass hay, large rounds, $165-$185 delivered, large 3×4 squares, $150-$160 FOB, small squares, $200-$205. Brome, small squares, $245-$250/ton. Sudan, large rounds, $95-$105. Milo, large rounds, $95-$105. For the week ending Nov. 4, 7,710.5 tons of grinding alfalfa and 0T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Southeast:
Dairy alfalfa steady, grass hay steady; movement slow. Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good stock cow, $260-$270 delivered. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $195-$205, large 3×4 squares, $205-$215. Bluestem grass hay, small squares, $200-$205, medium 3×3 squares, $180-$200, large 3×4 square, $170-$190, large rounds, $155-$170. Brome, large rounds, $160-$170, large squares, $185-$200. For the week ending Nov. 4, 967 tons of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Northwest:
Dairy alfalfa steady, grinding alfalfa, $10-$25 lower; movement slow. Horse or goat alfalfa, 3×3 squares, $300. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $200-$215, large 3×4 squares, $200-$215.
North central/northeast:
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay steady, grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered mostly steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Premium horse hay, small squares, $12-$13/bale. Stock cow, 3×4 squares, $230-$240. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds, $210-$220, large 3×4 squares, $215-$225. Alfalfa ground and delivered, $245-$275. Alfalfa/Sudan grass mix ground and delivered, $200. Bluestem grass hay, small squares new crop, $9-$10/bale, large 3×4 squares, $165-$175, good large rounds, $145-$155. Brome, small squares, $10-$11/bale, large rounds, $130-$180. Oat hay, large rounds, $160. Sudan, large rounds, $170-$180 delivered. Milo stalks, $70-$90. Soybeans, $70-$90. Wheat straw, small squares, $5-$6/bale. Corn stalks, large rounds, $60-$70. For the week ending Nov. 4, 245 tons of grinding alfalfa and 600 tons of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Source: Kansas Department of Agricutlure-USDA Market News Service, Manhattan, Kansas.
