DC_GR310
Manhattan, KS Tue January 22, 2019 Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 7,064/4,784 Last week: 7,068/4,638 Last year: 9,818/4,531
Hay market trade activity is light. Demand has been moderate, especially from
beef producers, although there seems to be more buyers than there is hay. There
is hay available, however, the trick is trying to remain profitable when
figuring the cost of trucking from where the hay can be found and the cost of
hay itself. Despite the demand, prices have remained steady. Foggy, wet and
muddy conditions has been the topic of conversation recently. Hay has been sold
but moving it has become quite an issue. Adding insult to injury, another round
of winter weather arrived over the weekend, compounding to the problem. If you
have hay for sale, and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the
Internet Hay Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 280.00-300.00. Alfalfa: Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock or Dry Cow 190.00-200.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 170.00-
180.00 with an instance at 195.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and
dairies, 195.00-205.00 with an instance at 215.00-220.00; Bluestem, premium
small squares 140.00-150.00; Sudan: large rounds 65.00-75.00; Cornstalks: Large
rounds 60.00-70.00, ground and delivered 80.00-90.00; Wheat straw: large rounds
65.00-70.00. The week of 1/13-1/19, 7,064T of grinding alfalfa and 635T of dairy
alfalfa were delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets
steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 200.00-210.00. Dairy, 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock cow, 170.00-180.00 delivered. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 150.00-
160.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 175.00-185.00 with an instance
at 200.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 210.00-220.00, 17 pct
protein 210.00-225.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 245.00-255.00; Grass hay: Bluestem,
small squares 8.00/bale, mid squares 110.00-120.00, large squares 130.00-140.00,
large round 80.00-90.00. Brome, large squares 125.00-135.00, large round 85.00-
95.00; Sudan: large rounds 75.00-85.00; Wheat Straw: large rounds 65.00-75.00.
The week of 1/13-1/19, 4,784T of grinding alfalfa and 1,372T of dairy alfalfa
were delivered.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-245.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock
cow 180.00-190.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 165.00-175.00. Ground and
delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, premium small squares 135.00-
145.00. Good, mid squares 125.00-135.00, large squares 110.00-120.00, large
rounds 100.00-110.00 with an instance at 120.00. Brome, good, small squares
145.00-155.00, mid squares 140.00-150.00, large squares 120.00-130.00, large
rounds 125.00-135.00; Sudan: large rounds 80.00-90.00; Oat hay, mid squares
150.00-160.00; Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 75.00-100.00. Mulch: large
rounds 50.00-60.00. The week of 1/13-1/19, 1,710T of grass hay was delivered.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 160.00-165.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 135.00-
145.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 145.00-155.00;
Alfalfa/oat mix, large rounds 100.00-120.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.00-10.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock Cow, 195.00-200.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 140.00-150.00.
Ground and delivered 170.00-180.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares
7.50/bale, large squares 110.00-120.00, large rounds 100.00-110.00. Brome, small
squares 8.50/bale, mid to large squares 135.00-145.00, large rounds 110.00-
120.00; Sudan: large rounds 80.00-90.00; Wheat Straw: small squares 6.00-
7.00/bale, large squares 100.00-110.00, and large rounds 85.00-95.00. The week
of 1/13-1/19, 296T of grinding alfalfa and 350T of dairy alfalfa were delivered.
***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
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