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Greeley, CO Thu Jan 17, 2013 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week: Hay prices are steady to weak, with movement
continuing to be very limited. The majority of buyers are continuing to
purchase hay on an as needed basis. Supplies are shortening with many producers
holding on to remaining hay for their own winter feeding needs. According to
USDA-NASS, alfalfa production in Colorado is down approximately 10 percent or
255,000 tons from last year's crop. All other hay is down 9 percent or 94,000
tons when compared to last year. Total hay production in the United States is
also down 9 percent, which is the lowest production level of hay since 1964.
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 reflect load lots
of hay from the most recent sales.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 250.00-275.00, instances 285.00-300.00, 300.00-350.00
del; Good to Premium 225.00-250.00.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 350.00-450.00 (12.00-14.00 per bale).
Cane Hay
Large Rounds: 165.00-190.00.
Corn Stalks
Large Rounds: 85.00-100.00, 110.00-125.00 del.
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 225.00-250.00; Good to Premium 220.00-225.00; Fair to
Good 200.00-210.00.
Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale).
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 230.00-250.00; Good to Premium 200.00-225.00.
Small Squares: Supreme 250.00-270.00 (8.00-9.00).
Oat Hay
Large Squares: 180.00-190.00.
Oat/Alfalfa Mix:
Large Squares: 200.00.
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 230.00-245.00, instances 250.00-260.00; Premium
200.00-225.00.
Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale).
No reported quotes from other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 250.00-300.00.
Small Squares: Premium 300.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 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
No reported contract quotes.
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
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