Compared to the previous report, hay movement was light as elevated transportation costs, wheat harvest activities, and severe storms limited market activity across portions of the state. Demand remained good. Producers continued preparations for second cutting, with early reports indicating favorable yield potential and improved crop conditions in many areas. However, prospects for the upcoming brome harvest remain below average, as armyworm infestations last year caused significant stand damage in some regions. According to the US Drought Monitor for the week of June 11th, in the high plains region, above-normal precipitation occurred in southern Nebraska, northern Kansas, northern Nebraska into southern and central South Dakota, and across much of northern North Dakota. Drought intensity eased where the heaviest rains fell in Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota, and drought was eliminated in portions of northern Kansas and southeast Nebraska. In Kansas, the categorical percent area of abnormally dry conditions (D0) increased to 16%, Moderate drought (D1) decreased to 24%, severe drought (D2) increased to 22%, extreme drought (D3) decreased to 0.50%, there was no exceptional drought (D4) recorded with 38% of the state experiencing no drought. Prices below reflect the average price. There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.

Southwest Kansas – Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Dairy alfalfa and grass hay, all steady. Large square grinding alfalfa $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.90-$1.00/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large square 3×4, $195.00-$205.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, old crop, large round $105.00-$115.00, new crop large square 3×4 $150.00-$160.00. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies $180.00-$190.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 and 17 pct protein $230.00. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large square 3×4 $85.00-$95.00. Brome, large square 3×4 $160.00 delivered. The week of 6/7-6/13, 8,110T of grinding alfalfa, 250T of dairy alfalfa, and 115T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

South Central Kansas – Demand moderate to good. Trade moderate. Grass hay, all steady. Dairy alfalfa $0.10 higher, grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered $10 higher, 15% pellets $5 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.10-$1.20/point RFV. Premium/Supreme, large square 3×4 $235.00-$245.00, medium square 3×3 $315.00-$325.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa new crop large round $155.00-$165.00, large square 3×4 $165.00-$175.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered $170.00-$180.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein $230.00-$240.00, 17% dehydrated $330. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large round $60.00-$70.00. Brome, large round $70.00-$80.00, medium square 3×3 $120.00-$130.00. Wheat, large square 3×4 $145.00-$155.00. Wheat straw, large round $75.00-$85.00. The week of 6/7-6/13, 5,964T of grinding alfalfa, 575T of dairy alfalfa, and 1,066T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

Southeast Kansas – Demand moderate to good. Trade slow to moderate. Alfalfa, all steady. Large square prairie hay $10 higher, brome hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy, $0.95-$1.05/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large round $225.00-$235.00. Good, stock or dry cow, $150.00-$160.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, old crop large square 3×4 $120.00–$130.00. Old crop grass hay: Bluestem, large round $95.00-$105.00, large square 3×4 $135.00-$145.00, small squares $175.00-$185.00. Brome large square 3×4 $175.00-$185.00, small square $280.00-$290.00. Wheat straw, round $80.00-$90.00. The week of 6/7-6/13, 1,361T of grass hay, 71T of grinding alfalfa, and 50T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

Northwest Kansas – Demand moderate to good. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa $1.00-$1.05/point RFV. Horse hay, medium square 3×3 $175.00-$185.00, small square $195.00-$205.00.

North Central-Northeast Kansas – Demand moderate. Trade activity slow to moderate. Dairy alfalfa and brome grass, all steady. Grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered, and prairie hay $10 higher. Alfalfa: Dairy $1.05-$1.15/point RFV. Premium/Supreme large square 3×4 $225.00-$235.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, new crop large round and large square 3×4 $140.00-$150.00. Alfalfa ground and delivered $180.00-$190.00. Old crop grass Hay: Bluestem, large round $115.00-$125.00. Brome, small square, $8.50-$9.50/bale. The week of 6/7-6/13, 1,050T of grinding alfalfa, 271T of dairy alfalfa, and 46T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

Wrapping up your Kansas Hay Market Report. This is Tessa Beeman with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Manhattan, KS, baling out until next time.