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Month: February 2016

Kansas Hay Market Report, February 22

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On Monday, February 22, High Plains Journal Reported the following:

“In Kansas, hay trade activity remains sluggish, with spots moderate. Movement is spurred primarily by local sales and old contracts. Demand remains light to moderate for all hay types with dairy and grinding alfalfa slowing slightly. Prices remain steady. Hay supplies of all types remain moderate to plentiful, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Feb. 16. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.”

North Central/ Northeast

Dairy/grinding alfalfa, prairie hay and brome steady. Movement increased for dairy/grinding alfalfa, slower for ground and delivered. Horse/goat alfalfa, $250-$300; supreme dairy, $.90-$1/point RFV, $175-$210, premium, $160-$180. Good stock cow, $100-$120. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, $70-$80, utility/fair, large rounds, $55-$60; ground and delivered, $105-$120. Good bluestem grass hay, small squares, $5/bale or $6/bale delivered, $100-$130/ton, medium squares, $70-$90, mostly, $70, large rounds, $55-$70; fair, $50-$55. Brome, good, small squares, $7/bale, $120-$145/ton, medium squares, $100-$120, large rounds, $25-$50/bale, $60-$70/ton, mostly $60, fair, $50-$60. Good straw, small squares, $4/bale or $5/bale delivered, large squares, $60-$80/ton, large rounds, $60-$75. Good sudan, large rounds, $60-$65.

For additional information review the High Plains Journal webpage:

http://www.hpj.com/markets/hay-trade-remains-sluggish/article_7fde727c-2695-5fb5-909c-d82bae4ad5c7.html

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

-THINKING AND PLANNING-

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WHAT PRODUCERS SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT IN APRIL…

 

 

Dale Blasi, KSRE Beef Extension Specialist lists items that producers should be thinking prior and in APRIL.

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  • Many producers should consider calving this month (April). Stress is minimized and forage/grass management may be optimized.
  • Keep calving areas as clean and dry as possible.  Give calf a dry, comfortable and clean environment.
  • Supplement and feed cows to maintain or improve rebreeding rates.
  • Mineral supplementation should include greater levels of magnesium for grass tetany prevention.
  • Plan you breeding season, both AI and natural service.
  • Bulls should be in good body condition prior to breeding season. Breeding soundness exams are recommended for all bulls!
  • Consider using estrus synchronization and AI.
  • Consider breeding heifers three weeks prior to the mature cow hers and to give them a greater chance to rebreed.
  • Maintain top management concerning calf scours.

The list could go on and on.  If you have additional items to add, we’d love to hear them!

Kansas Hay Market Report, February 15

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On Monday, February 15, High Plains Journal reported the following:

“In Kansas, the hay trade activity remains slow, with spots moderate. Demand light to moderate for all hay types. Demand for dairy and grinding hay up slightly. Hay usage, in general, is steady. Prices remain steady overall, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Feb. 9. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.“

North Central/Northeast

Dairy, prairie hay and brome steady. Grinding alfalfa up $5. Movement slow. Horse/goat alfalfa, $250-$300; supreme dairy, $.90-$1/point RFV, $175-$210, premium, $160-$180. Good stock cow, $100-$120. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, $70-$80, utility/fair, large rounds, $55-$60; ground and delivered, $105-$120. Good bluestem grass hay, small squares, $5/bale or $6/bale delivered, $100-$130/ton, medium squares, $70-$90, mostly, $70, large rounds, $55-$70; fair, $50-$55. Brome, good, small squares, $7/bale, $120-$145/ton, medium squares, $100-$120, large rounds, $25-$50/bale, $60-$70/ton, mostly $60, fair, $50-$60. Good straw, small squares, $4/bale or $5/bale delivered, large squares, $60-$80/ton, large rounds, $60-$75. Good sudan, large rounds, $60-$65.

For additional information view the High Plains Journal webpage:

http://www.hpj.com/markets/hay-trade-remains-slow-spots-moderate/article_c1cf0ca4-008f-57d1-b52e-29b09f5b5a65.html

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

FEBRUARY LIVESTOCK UPDATE

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From KSU back-up Quarterback to the Heisman Trophy Finalist, Collin Klein, offered his three highlights of leadership when he spoke at the 2016 Swine Profitability Conference in Manhattan in February 2nd.

Your Priorities & Your Genuineness

Ability to Identify Success

Compassion & Caring for Others

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To read more of the February Livestock Update click the link below:

http://www.midway.k-state.edu/livestock/docs/Midway_District_Livestock_Update_Feb2016.pdf

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.