GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu Jul 02, 2009 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: Market activity increased slightly, but trading remains slow as buyer were only buying on an as needed basis. Prices were mostly steady to weak as the market continues to settle. The Mountain areas are several weeks away before the market will be fully established. Many hay tests are coming back below what producers projected. All qualities of alfalfa are being sold mostly 20.00 to 30.00 per ton lower compared to old crop. The supply of grinding quality alfalfa continues to heavy and demand is light to moderate. Very limited grass hay has been sold. According the state Crop Progress Report released earlier this week, the alfalfa crop ended last week in mostly good condition with 76 percent of the first cutting complete and 2nd cutting starting in southern parts of the state. All prices quoted below are new crop values. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Hay and Forage Association website: http://www.coloradohay.org/. 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: limited Large Squares 160.00 Del. Premium: Small Squares 230.00-235.00 (8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 110.00-120.00, 130.00-150.00 Del; Small Squares 150.00-160.00 (4.50-5.00 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 90.00-100.00, 110.00-115.00 Del. Utility: Large Squares 70.00- 90.00 Del. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Fair: Large Squares 100.00 Del. Grass: Premium: Small Squares 250.00-260.00 (8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 110.00 Del; Fair: Large Squares 100.00 Del. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Good: Large Squares 140.00; Fair: Large Squares 135.00. Utility: Large Squares 85.00-100.00, 115.00-130.00 Del. Ground and Delivered 120.00- 130.00. Grass: Not Established. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa: Supreme: limited Large Squares 135.00-165.00. Premium: Large Squares 130.00-150.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Not Established. Grass: Not Established. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 150.00. Good: Large Squares 135.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 130.00-150.00. Good: Larges Squares 130.00. Fair: Large Squares 100.00-115.00 NC. Grass: Not Established. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass: Premium: Small Squares limited 230.00 (7.00 per bale). Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage Northeast Colorado Areas FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL FOB 40.00-65.00 1-2 Cut Haylage NC Standing Del 80.00-100.00 1 Cut Haylage NC Del 120.00 1-4 Cut Alfalfa NC 4X4 180 + Del 105.00 1-4 Cut Alfalfa NC 4X4 150-160 Del 80.00-90.00 1-4 Cut Alfalfa NC 4X4 Grinder Del 105.00 2000 Alfafla NC 4X4 Grinder Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage Southeast Colorado Areas FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL FOB 150.00 4000 Alfalfa NC 3x4x8 Grinder Del 115.00 250 Alfalfa NC 4X4X8 Grinder Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage San Luis Valley FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL FOB 130.00-135.00 1-3 Cut Alfalfa NC 4X4X8 180-200 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 1030m jp