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Greeley, CO Thu Feb 16, 2017 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market NewsColorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with activity and demand
moderate in all classes. Producers are reporting that grass hay is in highest
demand currently with supplies dwindling. Reports also indicate lots of
Colorado hay being shipped south. The USDA NRCS National Water and Climate
CenterÂ’s Colorado SNOTEL Snow/Precipitation Update Report for Thursday, February
16, 2017 has the Gunnison River Basin Snow Water Equivalent at 159%, the Upper
Colorado River basin at 144%, the South Platte River Basin at 138%, the Laramie
and North Platte River Basins at 130%, the Yampa and White River Basins at 123%,
the Arkansas River Basin at 146%, the Upper Rio Grande Basin at 146% and the San
Miguel, Dolores, Animas and San Juan River Basins at 158% as a percent of the
median of all SNOTEL sites in each basin compared to previous years. According
to the United State Drought Monitor, in eastern Colorado, moderate drought
conditions (D1) were extended to northwest Yuma County, northern Washington
County, and southeast Logan County. This area has received below 50 percent of
normal precipitation since the beginning of October, and recent weather has been
hot and windy. The winter wheat also appears to be in poor condition.
Additionally, abnormally dry (D0) conditions were expanded to the northern
border of Colorado in Weld County. 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: http://www.coloradoagriculture.com.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium 150.00; Premium/Good 130.00; Good/Fair 100.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 240.00-250.00 (7.75-9.00 per bale), small lot.
Round Bales: Premium 127.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium 150.00.
Small Squares: Supreme 200.00 (6.50-7.00 per bales).
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 220.00-227.00; Premium/Good 210.00
Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (6.50 per bale), retail.
Round Bales: Good 150.00.
Sorghum Sudangrass
Round Bales: Good 75.00.
Triticale
Large Squares: Good 90.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme/Premium 150.00; Premium 140.00; Good 135.00; Fair
125.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Large Squares: Good 150.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Orchard Grass
Small Squares: Fair 210.00 (9.00 per bale), small lot.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 180.00 (6.00 per bale).
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Large Squares: Good/Fair 85.00 outside stored.
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
Lindsay Brunet, Market Reporter
970-353-9750 Greeley.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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