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Greeley, CO Thu Sep 08, 2016 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, prices remained unchanged with activity and demand
light on dairy quality alfalfa. Grass hay demand is slow to moderate.
Harvesting of Corn Silage is looking to start within the next week or two in
Northeastern Colorado. The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for
the week ending September 4, 2016 has alfalfa 3rd cutting 66 percent complete.
Pasture and Range Condition percentages were 3 percent Very Poor, 6 percent
Poor, 25 percent Fair, 58 percent Good and 8 percent Excellent. Stored feed
supplies were short 2 percent, adequate 70 percent, and surplus 28 percent.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor in Colorado, temperatures in the Northern
Rockies were slightly below normal, while temperatures east of the Continental
Divide were above normal. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn
unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay.
If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado
Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Ground and Delivered: Utility 100.00.
Oat Hay
Large Rounds: Good 80.00.
Millet
Large Squares: Good 75.00-80.00.
Large Rounds: Good 75.00-80.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Utility 75.00, Rain Damaged.
Small Squares: Premium 150.00-180.00 (5.00-6.00 per bale).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 227.00 (6.50 per bale, Retail).
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 150.00; Good 105.00, Old Crop Damaged; Utility 85.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Timothy Grass
3-Tie Small Squares: Premium 325.00 (15.00 per bale, Retail).
Orchard/Timothy Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale, Retail).
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 115.00.
Small Squares: Premium 190.00 (5.50 per bale).
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert,
Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips,
Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso.
Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers,
Crowley, and Pueblo.
San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and
Mineral.
Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores,
San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata.
Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit,
Lake, and Eagle.
Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Fob/ Total Hay Bale RFV/DM/
Del Price Tons Type Size NEL
Contracts are not indicative to other regions of the state and do not pertain
to the cash market. The term “Season” Means that as long as the hay meets the
contract requirements the buyer takes delivery on every cutting in that
particular year. All contracts are marketed on a per ton basis. Prices figured
on a per ton basis or a per point basis (.xx times the RFV).
* – When priced on a per point basis.
* – NEL basis for corn silage
Haylage is based on 88 percent dry matter. Haylage formula most often used
(Haylage wet ton x percent dry matter/88 percent = 12 percent baled hay).
Haylage to be cut on an approximate 28 to 32 day cutting rotation.
Quoted standing in the field.
Corn Silage 30-32 percent dry matter. Based at .70 to .72 net energy for
lactation (NEL). Silage can be quoted standing in the field or delivered to the
pit. ** All information is a basis for every contract and applies unless
otherwise stated**
Alfalfa guidelines (domestic livestock use and not more than 10 pct grass)
Quality ADF NDF RFV TDN-100 pct TDN-90 pct CP
Supreme <27 <34 >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 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16
RFV calculated using the WI/MN formula. TDN calculated using the western
formula. Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100 percent dry matter. Quantitative factors
are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100
percent dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value more than
testing results.
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Utility Under 5
Source: USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
Heath Dewey 970-353-9750 Greeley.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt
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