HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING JAN 18TH . . .
This past week, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady. The supply of hay available remains heavy. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of January 14th, The Central High Plains continued to have worsening drought conditions and moderate drought (D1) was expanded across portions of southwestern Nebraska. Although light precipitation (less than 0.5 inch, liquid equivalent) fell across parts of south-central to southeastern Kansas, this precipitation was too low to justify any improvements. The categorical percent area of abnormally dry conditions (D0) remained at 40%, Moderate drought (D1) remained at 24%, and no Severe drought (D2), Extreme drought (D3) or Exceptional drought (D4) was recorded. Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower than those published.
Southwest Kansas
Demand light. Trade activity is slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered price steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.05-$1.15/point RFV. Good quality, Stock or Dry Cow hay $115.00-$125.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds $95.00-$100.00, large square $95.00-100.00. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $140.00-$150.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, none reported. The week of 1/12-1/18, 4,890T of grinding alfalfa and 100T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold
South Central Kansas
Demand light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, and alfalfa pellet price, steady. Ground and delivered price $5.00 lower. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.00-$1.10/point RFV. Good, Stock cow, $100.00-$120.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds $100.00–$110.00 delivered, 3×4 and 4×4’s $100.00-$110.00 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered $140.00-$150.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $220.00-$225.00, 17 pct protein $230.00-$235.00, 17% dehydrated $350. Grass hay: Bluestem, none reported. Brome, none reported. Sudan, large rounds, $55.00-$65.00. The week of 1/12-1/18, 5,413T of grinding alfalfa and 0T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
Southeast Kansas
Demand light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy Alfalfa, bluestem and brome hay price, steady. Alfalfa: horse or goat, none reported. Dairy, $1.05-$1.10/point RFV. Good, stock cow, none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large squares $115.00-$125.00. Grass hay: Bluestem small squares $160.00-$180.00, large round $85.00-$100.00, 3×4 and 4×4’s $95.00-$110.00. Brome, small squares $6.00-$10.00/bale, large rounds $100.00-$110.00, 3×4 and 4×4’s $125.00- $135.00. Wheat straw large square $70.00. The week of 1/12-1/18, 1,622T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.
Northwest Kansas
Little to no demand. Trade activity is slow. Alfalfa: horse, $175.00-$185.00. Stock cow, good, none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa large round and squares $90.00-$100.00; Sudan large rounds none reported.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Demand light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa price, ground and delivered and grass hay all steady. Grinding alfalfa mostly steady. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.10-$1.20/point RFV; Horse or goat small squares 12.00/bale; Stock Cow good, $145.00-$155.00; Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds $90.00-$100.00, 3×4 and 4×4 $115.00-$120.00. Alfalfa ground
and delivered $135.00-$145.00.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares $8.00-$9.00/bale, large rounds $80.00.00-$100.00, large squares $110.00-$120.00. Brome: small squares $9.00-$10.00/bale, large square 3×4 and 4×4 $130.00 delivered. The week of 1/5-1/11, 546T of grinding alfalfa and 50T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.
THIS HAS BEEN YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT. THIS IS KIM NETTLETON WITH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MANHATTAN, KS.
** Prices above reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower than those published.
***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares unless otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent sales. *CWF Certified Weed Free
RFV Chart
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16
*RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage).
Source: Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture – Manhattan, Kansas
Kim Nettleton 785-564-6709
