DC_GR310 Manhattan, KS Tue October 1st, 2019 Kansas Department of Agriculture Kansas Hay Market Report Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central Tonnage: 10,810/6,270 Last week: 10,593/6,465 Last year: 7,477/3,088 Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow, and prices mostly steady. It is a busy time for farmers. Wheat planting is picking up, and corn harvest, while progressing slower than average, is in full swing. However, the hay season will soon be coming to an end. Many hay producers state they should be finished in the next several weeks. Abnormally dry (D0) and moderate drought (D1) conditions, concentrated in the southwest region, worsened slightly in the past week, with D0 at 14 pct. and D1 at 5 pct. This might improve in the coming week, with good chances for rain across the state. 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 slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 230.00-240.00. 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, 115.00-125.00 Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 150.00-160.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem premium small squares 140.00–150.00. Oat hay: large rounds, 90.00-95.00 delivered. Sudan: large rounds 65.00-75.00 delivered. Wheat straw: large rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The week of 9/22-9/28, 10,810T of grinding alfalfa and 2,024T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. South Central Kansas Dairy alfalfa, steady, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 200.00-210.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.05/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, 90.00-100.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00-150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 200.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 210.00-220.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00-310.00; 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. Sudan: large rounds 65.00-75.00 delivered. Oat hay, large rounds 70.00-85.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.50-6.50/bale, large squares 70.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 9/22-9/28, 6,270T of grinding alfalfa and 1,683T 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 150.00-180.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, none reported. Ground and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 135.00-145.00, good, mid to large squares, 100.00-120.00, large rounds 70.00-85.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares 120.00-135.00 with an instance at 150.00, 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 9/22-9/28, 1,383T 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, 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, 110.00-125.00. Ground and delivered 130.00-160.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale delivered, mid to large squares 85.00-95.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00. Brome, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale delivered, mid to large squares 115.00-150.00, large rounds 80.00-95.00; Sudan, large rounds 50.00-60.00. 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 9/22-9/28, 1,013T 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