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Month: June 2015

Kansas Hay Market Report, June 22

Posted on by dusti

On Monday, June 22, High Plains Journal reported the following:

“In Kansas, hay trade is slow. Demand moderate to good for dairy alfalfa, light for grinding alfalfa and alfalfa pellets and grass hay, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, June 16. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.”

North Central/ Northeast

Dairy alfalfa and grinding alfalfa steady, prairie hay and brome steady. Movement slow. Horse alfalfa, $300, some $8-$9/small square bale; supreme dairy, $185-$220, a little new crop, $1.10/point RFV; premium, $170-$195; fair/good stock cow, $1/point RFV, Utility/fair grinding alfalfa, edge of the field, $70-$95; ground and delivered, $130-$145. Good bluestem grass hay, small squares, $5-$6/bale, $120-$135, medium squares, $80-$100, large rounds, $45-$70, mostly $50-$60. Brome, good, small squares, $6-$7/bale, $130-$145/ton, medium squares, $100-$120, large rounds, $25-$50/bale, $60-$80/ton. CWF Grass mulch, large rounds $60-$65. Straw, good small squares $4 or $4.50-$5/bale delivered, large bales $60-$70/ton. Good sudan, large rounds, $70-$75; fair, $60-$65.

For additional information view the High Plains Journal webpage:

http://www.hpj.com/markets/hay-trading-is-slow/article_6e7b98a3-e355-5116-bf9e-3bdc2a8d9201.html

Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Dodge City, Kansas.

PRODUCER QUESTIONS- “Are Waterfowl included in the KDA Stop Movement Order?”

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PRODUCER QUESTION:

“Are waterfowl included in the KDA Stop Movement Order?”

Yes- Avian influenza is a rapidly spreading viral disease that can infect many types of birds.

Avian Influenza is contagious.  It exists naturally in many wild birds and can be transmitted by contact with infected animals or ingestion of infected food or water.  Although extremely rare, humans, and other mammals can be vulnerable to the disease.

When more poultry was raised in open areas, it wasn’t uncommon to have death loss of 50 percent in a flock, he said. Scientists believe U.S. poultry flocks were infected with HPAI by wild waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, migrating from one area to another earlier this year. More infections could occur during the fall migration.

Frequently Asked Questions from the Kansas Dept. of Ag:

https://agriculture.ks.gov/docs/default-source/ah—disease-control/poultry-restrictions-faq.pdf?status=Temp&sfvrsn=0.9220477340277284

 

Midway Extension District is home to Ellsworth and Russell Counties. Dusti Lynne Cason serves the Midway District as the Livestock Production Agent. All Kansas Extension education programs and materials are available to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.