GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu Feb 09, 2012 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: Trading activity and movement was moderate with good demand. Prices remain steady to firm. Inventories continue to be limited with the Southwest, San Luis Valley, and Southeast areas of the state reporting especially scarce availability. Parts of the state received significant snowfall this last week; however, very little accumulation was reported in the mountains and consequently snow pack levels state wide seen very little change. Discussions about new crop pricing still continue; however, buyers and sellers are reluctant to agree on prices at this time. 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 are from the most recent sales. Snowpack statewide averaged 72 percent of normal this week. Yampa and White 60 percent, Colorado 68 percent, North Platte 67 percent, South Platte 83 percent, Arkansas 85 percent, Upper Rio Grande 84 percent, Gunnison 73 percent, and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 78 percent. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Square: Premium to Supreme 255.00-270.00; Good to Premium 240.00- 250.00; Good 220.00-240.00; Utility to Fair 190.00-220.00, 235.00-250.00 Del. Small Squares: Premium 280.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale); Good 200.00- 235.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale); Fair 165.00-200.00 (5.00-6.00 per bale). Large Round: Good to Premium 250.00 Del. Grass Large Squares: Premium 200.00-220.00. Small Squares: Premium 350.00-420.00 (10.00-12.00 per bale); Good 260.00- 320.00 (7.50-9.00 per bale); Fair 165.00-245.00 (5.00-7.00 per bale). Alfalfa/Grass Small Squares: Premium 260.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale). Straw Large Squares: 70.00-80.00, 85.00-100.00 Del. Oat Large Squares: 135.00. Millet Large Squares: 120.00-135.00. Corn Stalks Large Squares: 70.00-80.00. Sorghum/Sudan Large Squares: 100.00-130.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme, instances 330.00-350.00; Good to Premium 280.00- 300.00; Fair to Good 250.00-275.00. Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale). Good 250.00 (7.50 per bale). Sorghum/Sudan Large Squares: Premium 175.00-190.00; Good 150.00-175.00. Straw Large Squares: 80.00-90.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 290.00-305.00; Premium 260.00-285.00; Good to Premium 230.00-260.00; Fair to Good 210.00-230.00. Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (8.00-9.00 per bale). Grass Large Squares: Premium 180.00-200.00; Good 140.00-160.00. Oat Hay Large Squares: Premium 185.00-200.00. Straw Large Squares: 100.00-115.00. Corn Stalks Large Squares: 115.00-150.00 Del. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 290.00-300.00; Premium 260.00-285.00; Good to Premium 230.00-260.00; Fair to Good 210.00-230.00. Small Squares: Premium 280.00-330.00 (8.00-9.50 per bale); Good 200.00- 250.00 (6.00-7.50); Fair 165.00-175.00 (5.00-5.25 per bale). Grass Large Squares: Premium 170.00-190.00. Small Squares: Premium 250.00-300.00 (7.50-9.00 per bale); Good 200.00- 230.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale). No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium 190.00-220.00; Fair to Good 160.00-180.00. Small Squares: Premium 230.00 (7.00 per bale). Good 180.00-210.00 (5.50- 6.25 per bale). Grass Large Squares: Premium 180.00-200.00; Good 160.00-180.00; Fair 140.00- 160.00. Small Squares: Premium 200.00-230.00 (6.00-7.00 per bale); Good 165.00- 180.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale). Large Rounds: Fair to Utility 130.00-150.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage No reported 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 Devin Murnin 970-353-9750 Greeley.LGMN@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt http://marketnews.usda.gov/portal/lg 0930M djm