Kansas Hay Market Report

DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS, THIS WILL BE THE FINAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR.  THE NEXT 
REPORT WILL BE ISSUED ON JANUARY 8TH 2019.

****MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR**** 

                        
Ground alfalfa movement:   Southwest/South Central 
Tonnage: 11,090/4,937   Last week:  9,475/6,002   Last year: 9,085/4,454
             
Hay market trade activity is slow to moderate. Prices are generally steady and 
demand is moderate. Alfalfa hay supplies remain a concern for some but hay can 
still be found. We should be able to get to new crop with the abundance of feed 
hay and silage. Sunny skies and mild temperatures have been the rule of late. 
That should help dry out fields so farmers can harvest the rest of their crops. 
Mud has been a recurring problem this fall and winter and there will be a lot of 
dirt work needing to be completed before planting this spring. According to the 
U.S. Drought Monitor, the abnormally dry (D0) category has almost completely 
disappeared from our state. Only a small amount remains along the extreme 
southern border of four southeastern counties. The abnormally dry (D0) category 
is at .41 pct. 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 195.00-200.00. 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 50.00-60.00, ground and delivered 80.00-90.00; Wheat 
straw: large rounds 65.00-70.00. The week of 12/09-12/15, 11,090T of grinding 
alfalfa and 1,288T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. The average paid by feedlots 
on December 1 for alfalfa ground and delivered was 190.20, up 2.02 from last 
month, usage was 631T/day, down .78 pct., and total usage was 18,936T.

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 70.00-80.00; Wheat Straw: large rounds 65.00-75.00. 
The week of 12/09-12/15, 4,937T of grinding alfalfa and 617T of dairy alfalfa 
were delivered. The average paid by feedlots on December 1 for alfalfa ground 
and delivered was 164.43, down 11.55 from last month, usage was 238T/day, down 
11 pct., and total usage was 7,139T.


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 170.00-180.00. 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 12/09-12/15, 1,415T 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.  

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Steady movement indicated in many areas

In Nebraska, all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate across the state, according to the USDA Market News Service, Dec. 7. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern/central-Premium alfalfa, small squares, $6.50-$7; good alfalfa, large rounds, $90-$105; fair, large rounds, $80; fair/good, large rounds, $85. Premium grass hay, large rounds, $100-$105, small squares, $160-$170; good, large rounds, $85-$90; fair, large rounds, $65-$75. Cornstalk bales, $60-$65. Soybean stubble bales, $50. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $230-$240.

Platte Valley-Good alfalfa, rounds, $105-$115. Cornstalk bales, $60-$65. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $140-$145. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix, $130-$135. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $95-$100. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $215-$220. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $200.

Western-Premium alfalfa, large squares, $170-$180; good, large squares, $150-$160, large rounds, $130-$145. Good/premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $180-$200. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $150-$155.

In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, alfalfa steady on all grades. Grass hay not well tested compared to last week. Very good demand for alfalfa and grass hay, as well as all forms of bedding.

East River-Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $6.50-$7.50, large squares, $200-$230; good, large rounds, $145; fair, large squares, $125. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $185, 17% protein $190. Alfalfa meal, 17% protein, $195. Good grass, large squares, $150. Alfalfa grass mix, no reported sales. Straw, no reported sales. Cornstalks, no reported sales.

West River-Alfalfa, no reported sales. Alfalfa/grass mix, no reported sales. Grass, no reported sales, Straw, no reported sales.

In Iowa, all hay classes traded steady.

Rock Valley-Premium alfalfa, large rounds, $165-$170, large squares, $167.50; good, large rounds, $142.50-$155; fair, large rounds, $130-$140. Premium grass, large rounds, $160-$175; good, large rounds, $147.50-$157.50; fair, large rounds, $135-$145. Utility, large rounds, $120. Good alfalfa grass mixed, large rounds, $137.50-$147.50, large squares, $155. Utility, large rounds, $122.50-$130, large squares, $115. Straw, large rounds, $120-$140. Bean stubble, large rounds, $50. Cornstalks, large rounds, $57.50-$62.50.

In Wyoming, reported forages and alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate across most of the reporting regions.

Eastern Wyoming-Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200; good, large squares, $140-$150; fair, large $125-$130. Premium alfalfa grass, large squares, $210, $85/bale. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $240.

Central/western Wyoming-Premium alfalfa, small squares, $200-$225; good, large squares, $150-$170; fair, large squares, $130-$140. Premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $150-$190, small squares, $220. Good orchard grass mix, large squares, $140; premium, small squares, $200-$225. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, $230-$240, bagged $280.

In Colorado, hay trade activity light on moderate demand.

Northeast-Premium alfalfa, medium squares, $230, retail/stable, rounds, $225, retail/stable. Premium alfalfa grass, small squares, $325 retail/stable, rounds, $240, retail/stable. Premium grass, small squares, $335-$350, retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast-Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $280 retail/stable. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley-Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $250; fair/good, large squares, $185-$190. Premium alfalfa grass, small squares, $310, retail/stable. Premium grass, large squares, $240, small squares, $340, retail/stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Southwest- Premium grass, small squares, $340-$365, retail/stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains/northwest-Premium grass, large squares, $215; good, $200. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

In Missouri, the supply of hay is light to moderate. Hay prices are steady. Hay demand is moderate to good.

Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $180-$225, small squares, $7-$10/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $150-$200; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $5-$7/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $100-$150, small squares, $5-$8/bale, (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair/good mixed grass hay, $75-$125, small squares, $4-$6/bale; fair large rounds, $35-$75. Good bromegrass, $120-$150; fair/good, $60-$100. Wheat straw, small squares, $2-$6/bale.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was mostly slow this week. Movement was light to moderate. Demand is light to moderate, slightly improved from recent weeks.

Central-Premium alfalfa, large squares, $200-$220; good, large squares and rounds, $180-$200; fair, $140-$160. Good Bermuda grass hay in 4x6 through 5x6 bales, $55-$70/bale. Good mixed grass hay, 4x5 and 5x5 bales, $40-$50/bale. Mixed grass $80-$90/ton, mostly $85.

Eastern Oklahoma-No alfalfa sales reported. Mixed grass hay, 4x5 bales $50-$60/bale.

Western Oklahoma-Premium alfalfa, large square bales, $200-$220; good, large rounds and squares, $180-$200. Grinding hay, $140-$150, few loads grinding hay, delivered, $180. Good mixed grass, rounds, $90-$110/ton. Mixed grass, 5x5 1/2 to 5x6 bales, $60-$70/bale. Good wheat hay, 5x6 bales, $55/bale.

In Texas, all hay classes traded fully steady on moderate to good movement.

Panhandle/High Plains-Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered $275-$300; good/premium, large squares, $260-$275; fair/good, large squares, $210-$260, small bales, FOB, $264, $8/bale. Ground and delivered to feedlots, average $230-$240, calf, $240-$245. Wheat, large bales, delivered, $150-$185. Wheat straw, small bales, delivered, $6.40/bale. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $180. Triticale, large bales, delivered, $190. CRP, large bales, delivered, $125. Hay grazer, bales delivered, $110. Ground and delivered, $125-$135. Cotton Burrs, delivered, $90-$100.

Far west Texas/Trans Pecos-Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$360, large squares, FOB, $275-$280; fair/good, $220-$250.

North/central/east-Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $290-$310; good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $297-$330, large rounds, FOB $140-$200; fair/good, small squares, $120-$140.

South-Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $264-$310, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $120-$170; fair/good, small squares FOB, $165-$231, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$120.

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Weekly Montana Hay Report

Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold steady to weak. Demand 
continues to be mostly light to moderate on heavy offerings.
The relatively mild winter continues as southern Montana has
temperatures in the 50's while much of the rest of the state 
remains in the 30's and 40's. Snowfall has been limited 
so far this winter and pastures and range remain mostly open.
This continues to curb feeding needs. With heavy supplies
of hay put up across the state this year and light demand 
seen so far producers are beginning to look to sell hay.
Many of the largest sales seen over the last few weeks have 
been to out of state buyers. Dry conditions in Idaho, Oregon,
Wyoming, and Colorado continue to help sell hay across the
state. Additionally, heavy supplies of round bales continues
to be seen as many ranches put up rounds. Large price differences
can be seen between round and squares this year. This is 
particularly true with higher quality grades. All prices are 
dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. ***This 
will be the last report released this year. Next report will
be Jan. 4th 2018***



                                              
Alfalfa:   Supreme:  Small squares, 200.00-250.00
                     Large squares, 150.00 
                     Large rounds,  110.00
           Premium:  Large squares, NA    
                     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 200.00
           Good:     Large squares, 120.00-140.00   
                     Large rounds,  110.00-130.00
                     Small squares, NA
         Fair/Good:  Large squares, 90.00-120.00
                     Large rounds,  80.00-100.00
                     Small Squares, 125.00-140.00
           Utility   Large rounds,  75.00-80.00
                     Large squares, 70.00-100.00

Grass/                
Alfalfa:   Premium:  Small squares, NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA   
                     Small squares, 180.00
                     Large squares, 125.00
           Fair:     Large squares, 110.00-115.00
                     Large rounds,  105.00-110.00
                     Small squares, 120.00-130.00
           Utility:  Large squares, 70.00-90.00


Grass:     Premium   Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 200.00
           Good:     Small squares, 185.00
                     Large rounds,  120.00
           Fair:     Large squares, 125.00
                     Large rounds,  90.00
                     Small squares, 130.00
           Utility:  Large rounds,  80.00
                     Large squares, NA
                     Small squares, 130.00           
     

Timothy 
Grass:     Premium:  Small squares, 225.00-240.00
           Premium:  Large rounds,  NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 160.00-180.00
           

Barley                Large squares, 40.00-50.00
straw:                Large rounds,  40.00-50.00
                      Small squares, NA
                  

Wheat straw:

South central        Large squares, 35.00-40.00
                     Large rounds,  NA
Northern             Large squares, 35.00-40.00
                     Large rounds,  NA

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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa steady to instances of 25.00 higher.
Too few reported sales of grass to compare.  Very good demand for high
feed value hay suitable for dairies as supplies of that quality are
much more limited.  Large Squares are hard to come by as the wet summer
made for poor curing conditions, producers had to put the hay up in a 
round bale, in order for it to keep.  Good demand remains for stalks and
straw as the wet weather this fall has greatly increased the need for 
bedding.  With the moisture received the past few weeks the window for
baling corn stalks has closed.  Beef cows are out grazing corn stalks
in areas that missed the heavier snows, which is helping them to lessen
the need for forage supplementation.  Warmer than average weather in the
forecast for the weekend through next week.  All hay and straw sold by
the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Supreme: Small Squares, 6.50-7.50 per bale; Large Squares, 
230.00.  Premium:  Large Squares, 200.00.  Good: Large Squares, 180.00;
Large Rounds, 140.00.  Fair: Large Squares, 150.00.  Utility:  Large
Rounds, 100.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 195.00.  

   Grass:  Good: Large Squares, 150.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00, 155.00 del.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 120.00, 135.00 del.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales. 

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

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Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 12/14/2018

A bit milder weather this week as temperatures rose to more comfortable 
levels. Mud is however still an issue in many places and making feeding 
difficult. There continues to be some looming concerns about hay supplies, 
especially given that feeding levels were more than normal most of 
November and these are valid concerns in many local areas.  Overall 
though even with lower supplies nationwide there is still hay that can be 
found but many are not thrilled about prices or distance to get it.  The 
supply of hay light to moderate. Hay prices are steady. Hay demand is 
moderate to good. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay 
directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a 
directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay 
http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless 
specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales 
based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 
lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-225.00
small squares 7.00-10.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 150.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 100.00-150.00
Small squares 5.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-125.00
small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 35.00-75.00 per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 120.00-150.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 60.00-100.00

Wheat straw 2.00-6.00 per small square bale

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California Hay Report

  Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with moderate demand.  Region 
6 should be able to get one more cutting before the end of the year hits.  Hay 
is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted.  Regions are defined 
at bottom of report. 

Tons:  3275    Last Week:  7950    Last Year:  5850                            

Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                1000  220.00-225.00  222.50                       
      Premium                  25  210.00-210.00  210.00                       
      Fair/Good               100  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
  Wheat                                                                        
      Good                     75   60.00-60.00    60.00                       

Region 2: Sacramento Valley:                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                  75  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable     
  Orchard Grass                                                                
      Premium                  25  240.00-240.00  240.00     Retail/Stable     
  Oat                                                                          
      Good                     50  108.00-108.00  108.00     Retail/Stable     
  Rice Straw                                                                   
      Good                    250   87.50-87.50    87.50     Erosion Control   

Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:                                         
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                  25  275.00-275.00  275.00 Del                   
      Premium                  25  280.00-280.00  280.00 Del Retail/Stable     
      Fair                    100  190.00-190.00  190.00 Del                   
  Wheat                                                                        
      Good                    200  150.00-155.00  152.50 Del                   
  Corn Stover/Stalks                                                           
      Good                    100   98.00-98.00    98.00 Del                   

Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.

Region 5: Southern California:                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 175  275.00-275.00  275.00     Retail/Stable     
  Forage Mix-Three Way                                                         
      Good                     25  275.00-275.00  275.00     Retail/Stable     

Region 6: Southeast California:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 725  250.00-265.00  259.14     Retail/Stable     
  Teff                                                                         
      Premium                 300  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     

The following are the counties included in each region:                        
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.                         
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,  
          Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.             
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.                             
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.             
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.              

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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  725    Last Week:  11,350    Last Year:  3550    

   Compared to last Friday, all grades of Alfalfa for export firm in a light 
test. No domestic hay was reported this week. Trade slow with good demand from 
exporters and feeder hay buyers. Remaining supplies are in firm hands. Retail/Feed 
store steady in a light test.  All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or 
ranch unless otherwise stated.  

                         Tons      Price     Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                  
    Mid Square                                                             
      Good/Premium        600  195.00-195.00  195.00     Export            

  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                      
    Small Square                                                           
            Premium       125  260.00-260.00  260.00     Retail/Stable     

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