USDA Kansas Hay 12/09 09:55
12/09/2025 | 9:55 am CST USDA Kansas Hay 12/09 09:55
AMS_2885
Kansas Direct Hay Report
Released on December 09, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 12/05/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(11/10/2025)
Bales:
Hay 663 966 945
Straw 40
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Total 663 1006 945
Tons:
Hay 575 1650
Hay 24853 41191 18790
Straw 683 1186 161
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Total 575 1650
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Hay movement was mostly steady this past week.
Increased moisture across the state limited some producers' ability to
move hay.
There is still an abundance of grinder-quality hay, putting slight pressure
on prices.
High-quality alfalfa remains in high demand and is moving quickly.
According to the US Drought Monitor for the week of December 4th, in
the High Plains Region, only minor changes were made in the region.
In eastern Kansas, two areas of lingering Moderate Drought (D1) were
removed in response to improving conditions during the past 90-day period.
For the week, some beneficial snowfall was observed across the northern
Plains, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 14 inches.
The highest accumulations were logged in areas of North Dakota.
In terms of average temperatures, cooler-than-normal temperatures (5
to 20+ degrees F below normal) were observed across the region, with the
greatest anomalies observed in the Dakotas.
In Kansas, the categorical percent area of abnormally dry conditions
(D0) increased to 19%, Moderate drought (D1) decreased to 5.5%, and there
was no severe (D2), extreme (D3) or exceptional drought (D4) recorded,
with more than 75% 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 150 135.0 135 Delivered
Large Round 950 60.0-90.0 88.82 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 140 90.0 90 Delivered
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 165.0 165 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 225.0 225 Delivered 4th Cut
Cane Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 161 130.0 130 Delivered
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Straw Conventional
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Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 51 60.0 60 Delivered
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Northeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 25 170.0 170 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Medium Square 3x3 25 200.0 200 Delivered- 1st Cut
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 25 225.0 225 Delivered- 2nd Cut
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 25 250.0 250 Delivered-
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 50 210.0 210 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Stables
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 25 140.0 140 F.O.B.- New Crop
Stables
Bluestem Grass Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 9.0 9 Delivered
Bluestem Grass Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 250 70.0 70 F.O.B. Certified We
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 46 80.0 80 Delivered
Large Round 25 150.0 150 F.O.B.- New Crop
Stables
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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 60 90.0 90 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 25 180.0 180 Delivered-
Stables
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Medium Square 3x3 50 150.0 150 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 175.0 175 F.O.B.-
Stables
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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 276 132.0 132 Delivered
Large Round 100 75.0-80.0 77.5 F.O.B. Picked Up Ou
Large Round 500 110.0 110 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 175 110.0 110 F.O.B.
Ground 1265 130.0-161.0 137.62 Delivered-
Feedlot
Ground 600 150.0-160.0 155 Delivered
Large Round 235 115.0 115 Delivered New Crop
Large Round 675 110.0-140.0 133.33 Delivered
Large Round 300 125.0 125 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Large Round 50 90.0 90 F.O.B. 5th Cut
Large Square 3x4 2225 75.0-115.0 106.57 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 235 120.0 120 Delivered New Crop
Large Square 3x4 100 115.0 115 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 25 140.0 140 F.O.B. Rain Damage
Large Square 3x4 150 110.0 110 Delivered
Pellets 15% Suncured 1727 210.0-215.0 213.55 Delivered-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 50 230.0 230 F.O.B.- > 5th Cu
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 50 230.0 230 F.O.B.- 5th Cut
Dairy
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 46 100.0 100 Delivered
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 46 120.0 120 Delivered
Large Round 23 100.0 100 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 46 125.0 125 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 10.0 10 F.O.B. 2nd Cut
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 1.0 1 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Large Square 4x4 200 0.9-1.05 1 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 600 335.0 335 Delivered-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa/Oat Mix Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Chopped 69 147.0 147 Delivered- New Crop
Feedlot
Brome Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 23 9.0 9 F.O.B.
Teff Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 140.0 140 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 34 85.0 85 Delivered
Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 200 75.0-80.0 77.5 F.O.B.
Round 80 80.0-85.0 82.5 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 225 75.0-120.0 100 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 25 170.0 170 Delivered-
Dairy
Large Square 3x4 80 125.0-145.0 135 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 25 175.0 175 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 25 150.0 150 Delivered
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 0 65.0 0 Delivered Old Crop
Large Round 0 55.0 0 F.O.B. Old Crop
Large Round 69 75.0 75 Delivered New Crop
Large Square 3x4 138 80.0 80 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 23 120.0 120 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Round 69 80.0 80 Delivered
Large Round 69 70.0 70 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 23 120.0 120 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 138 115.0-120.0 117.5 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 172 80.0-120.0 101.98 F.O.B.
Large Square 4x4 23 135.0 135 Delivered
Medium Square 3x3 69 105.0 105 Delivered
Small Square 23 150.0 150 Delivered
Bluestem Grass Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 8.0 8 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 46 120.0 120 F.O.B. Certified We
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 92 100.0-160.0 133.75 F.O.B.
Medium Square 3x3 46 200.0 200 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 16.0 16 F.O.B. > 5th Cu
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 25 1.0 1 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Bluestem Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 50 100.0 100 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 25 100.0 100 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 115 10.0 10 Delivered
Bluestem Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 25 160.0 160 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 195.0 195 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 60 145.0 145 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 138 120.0 120 Delivered
Brome Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 23 200.0 200 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 20 100.0 100 Delivered
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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 598 142.0-165.0 153.5 Delivered
Large Round 700 115.0-125.0 117.86 F.O.B.
Large Square 3x4 3000 122.0-140.0 131 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 125 175.0 175 F.O.B.-
Stables
Large Square 3x4 1500 123.0 123 F.O.B.
Ground 300 150.0 150 Delivered-
Feedlot
Ground 892 125.0-160.0 154.71 Delivered
Large Round 50 125.0 125 Delivered New Crop
Large Round 75 110.0-150.0 123.33 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 100 132.0 132 Delivered Covered
Large Square 3x4 100 140.0 140 Delivered 5th Cut
Large Square 3x4 300 120.0-130.0 125 Delivered-
Feedlot
Large Square 3x4 400 120.0-129.0 121.69 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 50 125.0 125 Delivered New Crop
Large Square 3x4 125 70.0-110.0 102 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 250 152.0 152 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 150 125.0 125 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Pellets 15% Suncured 320 230.0 230 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 125 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Bluestem Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 92 90.0 90 Delivered
Brome Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 92 160.0 160 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 12.0 12 F.O.B.- 5th Cut
Stables
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 150 1.0 1 F.O.B.-
Dairy
Bluestem Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 50 115.0 115 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 0.85-0.95 0.9 Delivered
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Suncured 320 230.0 230 F.O.B.-
Dealer/Mill/Processor
Alfalfa Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 200 10.0 10 F.O.B.
Brome Grass Fair/Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 10.0 10 F.O.B.
Corn Stalk Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 1500 125.0 125 Delivered
Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 50 75.0 75 F.O.B. CRP
Rye Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 23 100.0 100 Delivered
Large Square 3x4 50 100.0 100 Delivered
Teff Fair/Good Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 50 10.0 10 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
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Round 238 60.0-130.0 108.21 Delivered
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