USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - May 14, 2020
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Greeley, CO Thu May 14, 2020 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand light. Hay prices
remain steady on retail/stable hay with moderate buyer interest but light
sales. Spot market activity on feedlot and dairy hay inactive. Bulk of
feedlot and dairy hay market activity on receiving previously contracted
hay. According to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary released
May 12, 2020, drought is intensifying quickly across the southern tier of
this region from southern Colorado through western Kansas. Severe D2
drought is now extant throughout this area, and extreme D3 drought
envelops much of southern Colorado and adjacent southwestern Kansas. Most
of this region has recorded less than an inch of precipitation during the
past 3 months, and at best a few tenths of an inch have fallen mid-March.
Abnormally warm weather is exacerbating the acute dryness. The past 3
months have averaged 2 to 4 degrees F above normal, and since late April,
averages have been 7 to 9 degrees F above normal. According to the NASS
Colorado Crop Progress Report for week ending May 10, 2020, crop
condition percentages for alfalfa hay were rated 3 percent Very Poor, 8
percent Poor, 22 percent Fair, 58 percent Good and 9 percent Excellent.
Stored feed supplies were rated 4 percent very short, 17 percent short,
78 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. The next available report
will be Thursday, May 21, 2020. 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
Small Squares: Supreme 280.00 (7.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Alfalfa/Grass
Mid Squares: Premium 295, Retail/Stable.
Timothy/Brome Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 265.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Mid Squares: Supreme 220.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 270.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
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.
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, Market Reporter
970-353-9750 Greeley.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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