DC_GR310 Manhattan, KS Tue August 13, 2019 Kansas Department of Agriculture Kansas Hay Market Report Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central Tonnage: 7,293/6,192 Last week: 9,153/6,834 Last year: 10,382/4,756 Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was low, and prices remained steady. The feeling is that the market should stay steady for a bit, as hay and feed supplies currently seem ample. However, yesterday's drop in grain prices could have a very real effect on the hay market. In addition, according to the NASS Kansas Crop Production Report, alfalfa hay production of 1.96 million tons is forecast to be 8 percent below last year. Expected yield, at 3.50 tons per acre, is unchanged from last year. All other hay production of 3.23 million tons is forecast to be up 23 percent from a year ago. Expected yield, at 1.90 tons per acre, is up 0.4 ton from last year. The first full week of August brought hot temperatures and very little rain to the western half of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor states that a broad expansion of abnormal dryness occurred across central and southern Kansas, where conditions have deteriorated quickly. Much of central and south-central Kansas received 0.5 inch or less of rainfall over the last 30 days. In the last week, the eastern half of the state had rains ranging from .50 inch to almost 6.00 inches. 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, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered, steady; movement moderate. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 225.00-235.00. 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 165.00-175.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 120.00- 130.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 150.00-170.00. Grass Hay: buffalo/bermuda mix small squares 6.50-7.50/bale, large rounds 65.00-75.00. Oat hay: large rounds, 115.00-125.00, rained on 80.00. Wheat straw: large rounds and large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The week of 8/04-8/10, 7,293T of grinding alfalfa and 1,250T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. South Central Kansas Dairy alfalfa, alfalfa pellets, ground/delivered steady, grinding alfalfa steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 200.00-210.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.10/point RFV, Supreme 195.00-225.00, Premium 175.00-200.00, Good 165.00-175.00. Stock cow, 145.00-155.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 100-115.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00-150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 200.00- 210.00, 17 pct protein 210.00-220.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 305.00-315.00; Teff hay, mid squares 135.00-145.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small squares 7.00-8.00/bale. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large rounds 100.00- 110.00, lesser quality 70.00-80.00. Oat hay, large rounds 70.00-85.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.50-6.50/bale, large rounds 40.00-60.00. The week of 8/04-8/10, 6,192T of grinding alfalfa and 1,133T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. Southeast Kansas Dairy alfalfa grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-250.00. Dairy 1.00- 1.10/point RFV. Stock cow 150.00-180.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 130.00- 140.00. Ground and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 140.00-150.00, good, mid to large squares, 85.00-110.00, large rounds 80.00-100.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-135.00, mid to large squares 120.00-150.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00, lesser quality 75.00-85.00; Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 75.00-90.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 8/04-8/10, 871T of grass hay was reported bought/sold. Northwest Kansas Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 215.00-225.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 150.00-160.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 105.00- 115.00 with instances at 125.00-140.00. 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. 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, none reported. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-115.00. Ground and delivered 130.00-140.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.00- 8.00/bale delivered, large squares 95.00-105.00. Brome, small squares 7.50- 8.50/bale delivered, mid to large squares 120.00-150.00, large rounds 80.00- 95.00; Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 95.00-105.00 delivered, large rounds 50.00-60.00. The week of 8/04-8/10, 861T of grinding alfalfa and 300T 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