Compared to the last report, demand remained low, trades were slow, and prices were mostly steady. The grinders, pellet mills and feed yards are still getting a lot of alfalfa offered to them but there are not many takers. Some folks seem to be on the prowl for good quality grass hay, but not finding to many producers willing to take on new customers, as they will barely have enough grass hay to cover current customer needs. Most producers stated they received snow the weekend after Thanksgiving, in addition to some rain, making it a muddy mess out there. But having the moisture is preferred to the drought conditions Kansas has been experiencing over the last year. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for November 30th, some minor improvements were made in areas of Kansas in response to improving conditions during the past 30-60 days, including the beneficial snowfall observed over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, as stated earlier. Elsewhere, degradations were made in areas of eastern Colorado where drier-than-normal conditions have prevailed during the past 30-60-day period. The categorical percent area for abnormally dry conditions (D0) is at 21%, moderate drought (D1) remains at 26%, severe drought (D2) remains at 35%, extreme drought (D3) remains just over 7.5%, and no exceptional drought (D4) was recorded. **Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower than those published. FULL REPORT

Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa and ground and delivered steady, grinding alfalfa mostly steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Dairy, 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good, Stock or Dry Cow 240.00-250.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds 180.00-190.00, large square 3×4’s and 4×4’s 180.00-190.00. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, new crop 230.00-240.00. Alfalfa/oat hay mixed ground and delivered 225.00-235.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem: CRP large rounds 75.00-100.00. Corn stalks: none reported. Teff: large rounds 220.00-230.00. The week of 11/26-12/2, 5,066T of grinding alfalfa and 895T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered and alfalfa pellets steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 13.00/bale; Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good, Stock cow, 225.00-235.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds 195.00–205.00 delivered, 3×4 and 4×4’s 195.00-205.00 delivered. Alfalfa ground and delivered 230.00-240.00. Alfalfa/Forage Mix ground and delivered 180.00-190.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 315.00-325.00, 17 pct protein 325.00-335.00, Dehydrated 17 pct protein 410.00-420.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, large rounds 165.00-185.00 delivered, large square 3×4’s 150.00-160.00 FOB, small squares 200.00-205.00; Brome, small squares 245.00-250.00/ton. Sudan, large rounds 95.00-105.00. Milo, large rounds 95.00-105.00. Teff: 3×4’s and 4×4’s 220.00-230.00. The week of 11/26-12/2, 6,490T of grinding alfalfa and 108T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa steady, grass hay steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, none reported. Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Good, stock cow 260.00-270.00 delivered. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds 220.00-225.00, large square 3×4’s none reported. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares, 200.00-205.00, mid square 3×3’s 200.00-205.00, large square 3×4 170.00-180.00, large round 155.00-170.00. Brome, large round 160.00-170.00, large square 185.00-200.00. The week of 11/26-12/2, 1,367T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or goat, small squares none reported, 3×3 squares, 300.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.40-1.50/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds 200.00-215.00, large square 3×4’s 200.00-215.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered none reported.

North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered and grass hay mostly steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: Dairy 1.40-1.50/point RFV; Horse hay, premium small squares, 12.00-13.00/bale; Stock Cow 3×4’s 230.00-240.00; Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds 210.00-220.00, large square 3×4’s 210.00-220.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered 245.00-275.00. Alfalfa/Sudan grass mix ground and delivered 200.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares new crop 9.00-10.00/bale, large 3×4 squares 160.00-170.00, good large rounds 150.00-170.00. Brome: small squares 10.00-11.00/bale, large rounds 130.00-170.00. Oat hay, large rounds 160.00; Sudan: large round 130.00-160.00 delivered. Milo stalks: 70.00-90.00. Soybeans: 70.00-90.00. Wheat straw: small squares 5.00-6.00 per bale. Corn stalks: large round 60.00-70.00. The week of 11/26-12/2, 161T of grinding alfalfa and 225T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

THIS HAS BEEN YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT. THIS IS KIM NETTLETON WITH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MANHATTAN, KS

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