GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Tue Nov 24, 2009 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News *** Released early due to Holiday on Thursday. *** Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: All classes remained mostly steady. Movement remained slow to moderate. Dairies continue to purchase hay on an as needed basis. Movement on grass hay in the Mountain and Northwest regions was slow, resulting in mounding supplies. Dairy quality alfalfa remains in short supply; all other grades are in adequate supply. Trade activity slow to moderate. Demand moderate. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Hay and Forage Association website: http://www.coloradohay.org/. State wide snow pack figures continue to be well below the average. The state average was 67 percent. Yampa and White 63 percent, Colorado 73 percent, North Platte 76 percent, South Platte 87 percent, Arkansas 88 percent, Upper Rio Grande 68 percent, Gunnison 64 percent and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 50 percent. 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 Squares 110.00-120.00, 120.00-140.00 Del, Small Squares 210.00 (7.00 per bale). Premium to Supreme: Large squares delivered from out of state 120.00-190.00 Del. Premium: Large Squares 110.00-130.00 Del, 120.00-135.00 Del from out of state, Small Squares 180.00.00-200.00 (5.00-6.50 per bale). Good: Large Squares 90.00-110.00 from out of state, 90.00-100.00 Del; Small Squares 120.00-160.00 (3.75-5.00 per bale). Good to Fair: Large Squares 60.00-80.00. Fair: Large Squares 80.00-85.00, 80.00- 100.00 Del, Small Squares 120.00 (3.00-4.00 per bale). Utility: Large Squares 60.00-80.00 Del. Ground and Delivered 112.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares 160.00-200.00 (4.00-7.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 120.00, 127.50 Del. Fair: Large Squares 100.00 Del. Grass: Premium: Large Squares 135.00-145.00 Del, Small Squares 225.00- 250.00 (6.50-7.50 per bale). Good: Large Squares 110.00 Del, Small Squares 135.00-165.000 (3.75-5.00 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 75.00-100.00 Del, Round Bales 95.00 certified. Straw: Large Squares 55.00; 60.00 Del, Certified 70.00 Del. Oat Hay: low quality Large Squares 60.00-65.00 Del. Corn Stalk: Large Squares 40.00-50.00 Del. Sorghum: Large Squares 55.00-60.00 Del. Millet Hay: Large Squares and Round Bales 60.00-65.00 Millet Straw: Large Squares 45.00. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares 135.00-140.00. Good: Large Squares 135.00, Small Squares 150.00 (4.50 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 100.00. Utility: Large Squares 85.00-100.00, 115.00-130.00 Del. Ground and Delivered 120.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares 175.00 (4.75-5.00 per bale). Straw: Large Squares 60.00. Sorghum: Large Squares 75.00. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 130.00-150.00, mostly 140.00; Small Squares 220.00 (7.00 per bale). Premium: Large Squares 120.00-130.00, Small Squares 155.00-180.00 (4.50-5.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 100.00- 110.00. Fair: Large Squares 100.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 150.00. Good: Large Squares 135.00. Grass: Premium: Large Squares 135.00-140.00. Oat Hay: Larges Squares 80.00, Small Squares 100.00 (3.50 per bale). Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 120.00-135.00. Premium: Large Squares 115.00-120.00, Small Squares 215.00 (6.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 110.00-115.00. Fair: Large Squares 95.00-110.00. Utility: Large Squares 70.00-80.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 130.00-150.00. Good: Large Squares 130.00. Fair: Large Squares 100.00-115.00. Grass: Premium: Large Squares 165.00, Small Squares 195.00-230.00 (6.25- 7.50 per bale). Oat Hay: Large Squares 125.00. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares 150.00, Small Squares 160.00-190.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale). Good: Round Bales 85.00-90.00. Fair: Round Bales 70.00-80.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares 160.00 (5.00-5.25 per bale). Grass: Premium: Large Squares 150.00-160.00, Small Squares 150.00-170.00 (4.75-5.50 per bale). Good: Large Squares 100.00-120.00, Small Squares 160.00-165.00 (4.25-5.50 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 80.00-100.00, Small Squares 125.00 (4.00 per bale); Round Bales 60.00-80.00. Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage Northeast Colorado Areas FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL Del 50.00 15000 Corn Stalks 4X4X8 Standing 24.00 Corn Silage Standing 17.00 6000 Sorghum Silage 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 Jodie Pitcock - Market News Reporter 970-353-9750/Broadcast 970-353-8031 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt 1500m jp