GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu May 16, 2013 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: Hay prices are steady on very limited movement. Spring storms continue to have positive impacts on snowpack levels and drought conditions in the Northern half of the state. The Northeast corner of the state is showing 119 percent snowpack levels following recent precipitation. However, according to the US Drought Monitor 44 percent of the state is still in Extreme to Exceptional drought compared to 0 percent at this time last year. With the Southeast portion of the state completely classified as Exceptional drought. High winds in the Karval area mimicked dust bowl conditions, and have left many farmers and ranchers with depleted top soil and dirt covered pastures with estimates of 100,000 acres affected. According to NRCS-Snowtel, statewide snowpack levels increased by 2 percent this week, to 83 percent of average. Regional snowpack levels are being reported as Yampa and White 74 percent, Colorado 108 percent, North Platte 87 percent, South Platte 119 percent, Arkansas 93 percent, Upper Rio Grande 28 percent, Gunnison 76 percent, and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 43 percent. 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 reflect load lots of hay from the most recent sales. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 250.00-275.00, 280.00-300.00 del; Good to Premium 225.00-250.00. Ground and Delivered: Premium 275.00-285.00; Fair 250.00. Grass Small Squares: Premium 350.00-450.00 (12.00-14.00 per bale). Corn Stalks Large Rounds: 85.00-100.00, 110.00-125.00 del. CRP Hay Large Squares: 120.00-140.00. Straw Large Squares: 100.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 225.00-250.00; Good to Premium 220.00-225.00; Fair to Good 200.00-210.00. Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale). No reported quotes for other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 230.00-240.00; Good to Premium 200.00-225.00. Small Squares: Supreme 250.00-270.00 (8.00-9.00 per bale). Oat Hay Large Squares: 180.00-190.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 230.00-245.00, instances 250.00-260.00; Premium 200.00-225.00. Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale). Grass Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale). No reported quotes from other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass Large Squares: Premium 250.00-300.00; Fair to Good 200.00-215.00. Small Squares: Premium 300.00-350.00 (8.00-10.00 per bale). No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage Northeast Colorado Areas Fob/ Total Hay Bale RFV/DM/ Del Price Tons Type Size NEL No reported contract 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 Tess Norvell 970-353-9750 Greeley.LGMN@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt http://marketnews.usda.gov/portal/lg 1015M tmn