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Kansas hay prices hold steady

Kansas hay prices hold steady


By Scout Nelson

The Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service reported on July 23 that demand for all hay offerings remains very light, while prices are steady but soft. This report comes in the context of ongoing drought conditions across the state.

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains summary for the week of July 16 noted some above-normal precipitation in eastern Kansas, but abnormally dry conditions have expanded in northwest and southeast Kansas.

These drought conditions are impacting agricultural activities, including hay production and sales.

Southwest Kansas:

Demand: Light

Trade Activity: Slow

Prices: Steady

Dairy alfalfa: $1.15-$1.25/point RFV 

Grinding alfalfa: $115-$125/ton, ground and delivered: $155-$165/ton

Triticale: $85-$95/ton, ground and delivered: $155/ton

Weekly Sales: 3,215 tons of grinding alfalfa and 23 tons of dairy alfalfa

South Central Kansas:

Demand: Light

Trade Activity: Slow

Prices: Steady

Dairy alfalfa: $1.15-$1.25/point RFV

Grinding alfalfa: $120-$130/ton, ground and delivered: $150-$165/ton

Sun-cured alfalfa pellets: 15% protein: $255-$265, 17% protein: $275-$280

Bluestem grass hay: $120-$130/ton

Weekly Sales: 8,770 tons of grinding alfalfa and 775 tons of dairy alfalfa

Southeast Kansas:

Demand: Light

Trade Activity: Slow

Prices: Steady

Bluestem grass hay: $125-$200/ton

Brome: $160-$205/ton

Weekly Sales: 1,177 tons of grass hay

Northwest Kansas:

Demand: Light

Trade Activity: Slow

Prices: Steady

Horse alfalfa: $13.25/bale

Grinding alfalfa: $100-$120/ton

Weekly Sales: Data not specified

North Central/Northeast Kansas:

Demand: Light

Trade Activity: Slow

Prices: Steady

Dairy alfalfa: $1.15-$1.25/point RFV

Premium horse hay: $13/bale

Grinding alfalfa: $85-$95/ton, ground and delivered: $150-$170/ton

Bluestem grass hay: $8-$135/ton

Brome: $10-$155/ton

Wheat straw: $60-$70/ton

Weekly Sales: 844 tons of grinding alfalfa and 185 tons of dairy alfalfa

In summary, the Kansas hay market is experiencing light demand and steady prices amidst widespread drought conditions. These factors are influencing trade activity and overall market stability. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on market conditions.

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