Greeley, CO - Thr May 08, 2008 - USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week: Alfalfa and grass qualities remain mostly steady.
Producers continue to work off of previous trades with most inventories
liquidated. Trading activity very slow. Demand moderate. Several areas
expecting a delay in first cutting between 1 to 2 weeks. An increase in new
crop prices is projected partly due to a rise in fuel and other input costs
coupled with a reduction of hay acres due to the conversion of hay acres to
grain crops.
Quoted prices are dollars per ton and FOB stack unless otherwise noted.
FOB relates to prices of hay at the edge of field or at the stack. Delivered
prices relate to final cost of hay delivered to user including freight to the
dairy, feedlot, broker, auction, or ranch. Delivered prices include all
transportation and handling fees, which vary based on distance of haul and
other factors. Ground and delivered prices include cost of processing as
well as delivery to the feedlot or Dairy. Prices are from the most recent
sales.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa: Supreme Large Bales 160.00, 200.00 Del. Premium Large Bales
140.00-150.00, 155.00-170.00 Del; Small Squares 185.00-215.00 (6.50 per
bale). Good Large Bales 110.00-120.00, 140.00 Del; Small Squares 150.00-
170.00 (4.00-5.00 per bale). Fair to Good Large Bales 120.00-125.00
Del. Fair Large Bales 105.00, 115.00 Del. Utility Large Bales 100.00-110.00
Del.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium Small Squares 230.00-250.00 (6.50-7.50 per
bale).
Grass: Premium Large Bales 165.00 Del; Small Squares 220.00-245.00 (6.50-
7.00 per bale), 265.00-270.00 Del (8.00 per bale). Fair to Good Large Bales
135.00-140.00 Del. Utility Large Bales 115.00 Del.
Cornstalks: Large Bales 50.00-60.00, 65.00 Del.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa: Supreme to Premium Large Bales 185.00; Premium Large Bales
150.00-160.00. Good Large Bales 120.00-130.00, 150.00 Del, Small Squares
150.00-155.00 (4.50-5.00 per bale). Utility to Fair Large Bales 100.00,
110.00-115.00 Del. Utility 85.00-90.00. Ground and Delivered 155.00.
Grass: Premium Small Squares 150.00-160.00(4.50-5.00 per bale).
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa: Premium Large Bales 160.00-170.00, Small Squares 215.00-245.00
(7.00-8.00 per bale). Good to Premium Large Bales 130.00. Good Large Bales
110.00-120.00. Fair Large Bales 100.00-110.00. Utility Large Bales 90.00-
100.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium Large Bales 160.00, Small Squares 180.00-
200.00 (5.50-6.00 per bale). Good to Premium Large Bales 135.00.
Grass: Premium Large Bales 150.00. Good to Premium Large Bales 135.00,
Small Squares 180.00 (5.50 per bale). Good Large Bales 115.00-120.00.
Utility Large Bales 100.00-105.00.
Oat Hay: Large Bales 90.00-100.00, 140.00 Del.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa: Premium Large Bales 150.00-160.00, Small Squares 255.00-290.00
(6.00-8.00 per bale). Good to Premium Small Squares 215.00 (7.00 per bale).
Good Large Bales 130.00-140.00. Fair Large Bales 120.00, instances 145.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium Large Bales 165.00, Small Squares 230.00-
235.00 (7.00 per bale).
Grass: Premium Small Squares 215.00-220.00 (6.50-7.00 per bale), Good
Large Bales 145.00-150.00.
Oat Hay: Large Bales 90.00.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass: Premium Large Bales 150.00-160.00, instances 170.00. Small
Squares 180.00-200.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale). Good to Premium Large Bales
150.00-160.00. Good Small Squares 160.00-170.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale). Fair
Large Bales 120.00-125.00, Small Squares 150.00-175.00 (4.25-4.50 per bale).
Utility Large Bales 80.00-90.00.
Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Northeast Colorado Areas
FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL
Del 130.00-135.00 6000 Alfalfa NC 4x4x8 Grinder
Del 133.00-135.00 4750 Alfalfa NC 4x4x8 Grinder
Del 135.00 1000 Alfalfa NC 4x4x8 Grinder
Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Southeast Colorado Areas
FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL
Del 115.00 2 years Alfalfa 3x4x8 Grinder
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 - Greeley, CO
Kinley Smotherman Market Reporter
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