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Greeley, CO Thu Apr 12, 2012 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trading activity slow with moderate demand. Hay
prices are steady. Snow pack levels continue to deteriorate rapidly, as the
month of March provided higher than normal temperatures. This has raised
concerns about the availability of irrigation water during the summer months.
State snowpack levels decreased by 8% from last week.
If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado
Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. All prices
reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most
recent sales.
Snowpack statewide averaged 43 percent of normal this week. Yampa and White
43 percent, Colorado 37 percent, North Platte 49 percent, South Platte 57
percent, Arkansas 52 percent, Upper Rio Grande 51 percent, Gunnison 49 percent,
and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 40 percent.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Square: Premium to Supreme 255.00-270.00; Good to Premium 240.00-
250.00; Good 220.00-240.00; Fair 180.00-220.00, 235.00-250.00 Del; Utility
185.00-200.00 Del.
Small Squares: Premium 280.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale); Good 200.00-
235.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale); Fair 165.00-200.00 (5.00-6.00 per bale).
Large Round: Good to Premium 250.00-255.00 Del.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 350.00-420.00 (10.00-12.00 per bale); Good 260.00-
320.00 (7.50-9.00 per bale); Fair 165.00-245.00 (5.00-7.00 per bale).
Alfalfa/Grass
Small Squares: Premium 260.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale).
Oat
Large Squares: 135.00.
Millet
Large Squares: 120.00-135.00.
Corn Stalks
Large Squares: 70.00-80.00 Del.
Sorghum/Sudan
Large Squares: 100.00-130.00.
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme, instances 330.00-350.00; Good to Premium 280.00-
300.00; Fair to Good 250.00-275.00.
Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale). Good 250.00 (7.50 per bale).
Sorghum/Sudan
Large Squares: Premium 175.00-190.00; Good 150.00-175.00.
Straw
Large Squares: 80.00-90.00.
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 290.00-305.00; Premium 260.00-285.00; Good to Premium
230.00-260.00.
Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (8.00-9.00 per bale).
Oat Hay
Large Squares: Premium 185.00-200.00.
Straw
Large Squares: 100.00-115.00.
Corn Stalks
Large Squares: 115.00-150.00 Del.
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 290.00-300.00; Premium 260.00-285.00; Good to Premium
230.00-260.00.
Small Squares: Premium 280.00-330.00 (8.00-9.50 per bale); Good 200.00-
250.00 (6.00-7.50).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 250.00-300.00 (7.50-9.00 per bale); Good 200.00-
230.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale).
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Small Squares: Premium 200.00-250.00 (7.00-8.00 per bale). Good 180.00-
210.00 (5.50-6.25 per bale).
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 180.00-200.00; Good 160.00-180.00; Fair 140.00-
160.00.
Small Squares: Premium 200.00-230.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale); Good 165.00-
180.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale).
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Northeast Colorado Areas
Fob/ Total Hay Bale RFV/DM/
Del Price Tons Type Size NEL
Standing 36.00 Corn Silage 32 Pct. DM
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 pct dry matter.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding
value. Values based on 100 pct 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
Tess Norvell, 970-353-9750 Greeley.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt
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