USDA Kansas Hay 09/15 10:40
09/15/2026 | 10:40 am CDT USDA Kansas Hay 09/15 10:40
AMS_2885
Kansas Direct Hay Report
Released on September 15, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/11/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(08/24/2026)
Bales:
Hay 1348 996
Straw 170 370
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Total 1518 1366
Tons:
Hay 300 325
Hay 44416 40875
Straw 1000 870
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Total 300 325
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Compared to last week, demand remained steady while movement slowed as
available hay inventories began to diminish.
As drought conditions worsen and producers explore alternative feed sources,
producers should be aware of pesticide label requirements regarding
what can and cannot be used for livestock feed.
According to the US Drought Monitor for the week of September 10th, conditions
in the High Plains region this week were mixed.
Scattered heavy rains fell in northeast and southwest Nebraska, southeast
South Dakota, northern North Dakota and far southwest Kansas, leading
to localized or widespread improvements in these and neighboring
areas.
Temperatures were mostly 10-15 degrees above normal in Kansas, eastern
Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.
Eastern Kansas and southeast Nebraska were particularly hot and dry this
week, leading to large expansions of moderate, severe and extreme
drought in south-central and southeast Kansas, and the introduction of
abnormal dryness in much of northeast Kansas.
In Kansas, the categorical percent area of abnormally dry conditions
(D0) increased to 36%, Moderate drought (D1) decreased to 22%, severe
drought (D2) increased to 31%, extreme drought (D3) increased to 2% and
there was no exceptional drought (D4) recorded with only 9% of the state
experiencing no drought.
Prices below reflect the average price.
There could be prices higher and lower prices than those published.
RFV Chart
Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF
NDF *RFV/RFQ **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme
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 .
**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).
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North Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Ground 250 200.0 200 Delivered-
Feedlot
Ground 294 180.0 180 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 184 170.0 170 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 600 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 275.0 275 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 200 225.0 225 Delivered
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 92 117.0 117 Delivered
Large Round 800 95.0 95 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 200 120.0 120 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 200 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 200 140.0 140 F.O.B.
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Northeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 210.0 210 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Medium Square 3x3 250 230.0 230 F.O.B.- 2nd Cut
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 250 250.0 250 F.O.B.- 3rd Cut
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 250 270.0 270 F.O.B.- 4th Cut
Stables
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 184 85.0-190.0 137.5 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 92 220.0 220 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 13.0 13 F.O.B. 1st Cut
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 200 1.25 1.25 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 550 55.0 55 F.O.B. Old Crop
Bluestem Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 8.0 8 Delivered- Picked Up OuNew Crop
Stables
Small Square 200 8.0 8 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 200 10.0 10 F.O.B.
Sudan Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 50 80.0 80 F.O.B.
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 140 100.0-120.0 108.57 F.O.B.
Round 80 70.0 70 F.O.B.
Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 80 7.0 7 F.O.B.
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Northwest
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 190.0 190 Delivered New Crop
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 225.0 225 Delivered- New Crop
Dairy
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South Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 2000 240.0-260.0 250 Delivered New Crop
Ground 592 240.0-275.0 269.56 Delivered
Large Round 507 245.0-270.0 249.93 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 1257 190.0-235.0 217.7 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 100 220.0 220 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 300 245.0 245 F.O.B. New Crop
Ground 1922 238.0-260.0 250.72 Delivered-
Feedlot
Large Round 100 165.0 165 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Round 50 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 20 85.0 85 Delivered Weedy
Large Square 3x4 20 160.0 160 Delivered Grassy
Large Square 3x4 2600 170.0-250.0 199.62 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 100 220.0 220 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Square 3x4 250 200.0 200 F.O.B.- Picked Up Ou
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 350 180.0-235.0 208.57 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 275.0 275 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Square 3x4 200 225.0-250.0 237.5 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 92 180.0 180 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 10.0 10 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 15.0 15 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 230.0 230 F.O.B. New Crop
Pellets 15% Suncured 2883 270.0-280.0 275.05 Delivered-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 13.0 13 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 1225 355.0 355 Delivered-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 92 100.0 100 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Square 3x4 100 165.0 165 Delivered Weedy
Soybean Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 100 150.0 150 F.O.B.
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Straw Conventional
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Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 200 100.0-125.0 112.5 Delivered
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 150 125.0 125 F.O.B. Old Crop
Large Square 3x4 450 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 184 95.0 95 Delivered
Large Round 46 125.0 125 Delivered Old Crop
Large Round 322 90.0 90 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Square 3x4 92 180.0-200.0 190 Delivered-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 184 120.0 120 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 46 120.0 120 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Round 138 55.0 55 F.O.B. Certified We
Large Round 138 95.0 95 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Round 142 100.0-110.0 103.52 F.O.B.
Large Round 46 90.0 90 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Square 3x4 1068 100.0-150.0 122.75 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Square 3x4 184 120.0 120 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Square 3x4 276 115.0-155.0 132.5 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 960 105.0-160.0 119.28 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 23 165.0 165 Delivered New Crop
Large Square 3x4 46 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 1.25 1.25 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 8.0 8 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 12.0 12 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 1.1 1.1 F.O.B. New Crop
Bluestem Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 92 375.0 375 F.O.B.
Small Square 100 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 23 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Teff Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 12.0 12 F.O.B.
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 240 70.0 70 F.O.B.
Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 40 6.0 6 F.O.B.
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Southwest
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 2100 260.0-270.0 262.38 Delivered-
Feedlot
Ground 3402 240.0-265.0 258.82 Delivered
Ground 600 240.0-260.0 250 Delivered- New Crop
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 3575 220.0-240.0 232.66 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 500 190.0-200.0 195 F.O.B. New Crop
Ground 1760 250.0-270.0 263.07 Delivered
Ground 180 180.0 180 F.O.B.
Large Round 250 210.0-260.0 244 F.O.B. New Crop
Large Square 3x4 1720 229.0-260.0 250 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 260 210.0 210 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 600 200.0 200 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Square 3x4 600 200.0-225.0 204.17 F.O.B. New Crop
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 600 260.0 260 F.O.B.-
Stables
Large Square 3x4 25 225.0 225 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 500 250.0 250 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Brome Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 10.0 10 F.O.B.- New Crop
Stables
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 150 260.0 260 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 400 270.0 270 Delivered
Pellets 15% Suncured 499 285.0 285 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 300 12.0-14.0 13 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 100.0 100 F.O.B. New Crop
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Suncured 499 285.0 285 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa/Oat Mix Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 150.0 150 F.O.B. New Crop
Cane Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 23 40.0 40 F.O.B.
Corn Stalk Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 230 107.5 107.5 Delivered
Teff Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 200 200.0-220.0 210 F.O.B. New Crop
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Straw Conventional
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Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 140 150.0 150 Delivered
Wheat Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 5.0 5 F.O.B.
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