USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - June 25, 2020
GL_GR310
Greeley, CO Thu Jun 25, 2020 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand light to moderate.
Northeast Colorado growers and buyers finding a bottom to the price point
of dairy and feedlot hay as some growers are holding out for better
offers. Southeast Colorado cattleman committed to keeping core herds
have been buying supplemental forage recently to get them through the
summer months as pasture and range conditions continue to deteriorate.
In the San Luis Valley, trade inactive on dairy quality alfalfa as
producers and buyers are still working to agree on pricing. Horse
quality grass hay prices firm on light trade activity. Producers in
southwest Colorado are wrapping up 1st cutting grass and alfalfa hay
while battling dry, windy conditions. Yields for 1st cutting alfalfa are
lower than expected due to late freeze, firming up dairy hay market
prices for growers. In the Mountains and Northwest Colorado regions,
hay producers are holding out for better market conditions on carry-over
horse quality hay. According to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains
Summary released June 23, 2020; similar to the Southern and Central
Plains, many areas in the High Plains Region have fallen victim to above-
normal temperatures, high winds, and a lack of precipitation in recent
weeks. Soil moisture also continues to suffer across western North
Dakota, much of Wyoming, and all of Colorado (CPC showing soil moisture
below the 5th percentile for much of Colorado). Colorado has reported
several episodes of 100-degree days in the southeast portion of the state
in recent weeks, as well as cattle being sold and failing winter wheat
crops. As such, severe drought (D3) is status quo this week for southern
and southeastern Colorado. According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress
Report for week ending June 21, 2020, 1st cutting harvested alfalfa hay
is at 75 percent, 2nd cutting at 2 percent with crop condition
percentages for alfalfa hay rated 10 percent Very Poor, 12 percent Poor,
28 percent Fair, 44 percent Good and 6 percent Excellent. Stored feed
supplies were rated 7 percent very short, 18 percent short, 71 percent
adequate, and 4 percent surplus. The next available report will be
Thursday, July 2, 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
Large Squares: Good 160.00.
Good 165.00, DEL.
Fair 125.00-135.00, Contract, DEL.
Alfalfa/Grass
Large Squares: Premium 225.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 260.00-307.50 (7.75-10.00), Retail/Stable.
Timothy/Brome Grass
Mid Squares: Premium 260.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 255.00 (7.65 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Oat Hay
Large Squares: Premium 125.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Mid Squares: Premium 180.00.
Small Squares: Premium/Supreme 300.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Premium 240.00 (8.00 per bale).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Triticale
Mid Squares: Premium 140.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
3-Way Forage Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 325.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium 175.00.
3-Way Forage Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 300.00-365.00 (9.00-11.00 per bale), Certified
Weed Free.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 215.00-230.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
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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