DC_GR310 Manhattan, KS Tue January 07, 2020 Kansas Department of Agriculture Kansas Hay Market Report ***** HAPPY NEW YEAR***** Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central Tonnage: 12,258/5,159 Last week: NO REPORT Last year: 8,771/4,978 Hay market trade is slow, demand was slow, and prices remain steady on limited test. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, beneficial precipitation (0.5 to 1.5 inches) fell from the western half of Kansas north to southern and eastern Nebraska, the last week of December. This recent precipitation prompted a 1 to 2-category improvements to the short-term drought areas in Kansas. A 2-category improvement was justified where more than 1 inch of precipitation occurred, and 90-day precipitation is either at or above normal. However, severe drought (D2) continues west of Garden City and Liberal, Kansas. During the past week, the abnormal dryness (D0) is at 23 pct, moderate drought (D1) is at 6 pct, and severe drought (D2) is at 4 pct. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ks.php. Southwest Kansas Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, grinding alfalfa steady; movement moderate. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 240.00-250.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-226.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. Stock or Dry Cow 160.00-170.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 100.00-120.00, Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, 150.00-160.00. Sudan: large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat straw: large rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The week of 12/29-1/04, 12,258T of grinding alfalfa and 2,756T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. South Central Kansas Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets, steady; movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 250.00-275.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV with an instance at 1.10/point RFV, Supreme 195.00-225.00, Premium 175.00-200.00, Good 165.00-175.00. Stock cow, 130.00-150.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 90.00-105.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00- 145.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 200.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 205.00-220.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large rounds 60.00-70.00, and large squares 75.00-85.00. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large rounds 100.00-110.00, and lesser quality 70.00-80.00. Sudan: large rounds 65.00-75.00. Oat hay, large rounds, 80.00-85.00. Teff: mid to large squares 140.00-160.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.50-6.50/bale, large squares 70.00-75.00, and large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 12/29-1/04, 5,159T of grinding alfalfa and 775T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. Southeast Kansas Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-250.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock cow 160.00-170.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. Ground and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 130.00-140.00, good, mid squares 120.00-140.00, large squares, 100.00-120.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares 120.00-135.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00, lesser quality 75.00-85.00; Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 60.00-80.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 12/29-1/04, 2,880T of grass hay was reported bought/sold. Northwest Kansas Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 205.00-215.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 150.00-160.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 100.00- 110.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 125.00-135.00. North Central-Northeast Kansas Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.50-10.50/bale. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00- 170.00. Stock Cow, 150.00-160.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 110.00-125.00. Ground and delivered 130.00-160.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.00- 8.00/bale, mid to large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00. Brome, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, mid to large squares 115.00-150.00, large rounds 80.00-95.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00- 6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-110.00 delivered, large rounds 60.00- 70.00. The week of 12/29-1/04, 215T of grinding alfalfa and 450T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. ***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 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 Posted to the Internet: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/DC_GR310.txt 1100c kn