GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu Feb 04, 2010 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: All classes of hay fully steady. Upper end dairy hay trade continues to be mostly non-existent this week. The majority of supply movement is off of previously traded contracts. Trade activity very slow. Demand moderate to light. 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 decreased slightly from last week with the state average at 84 percent. Yampa and White 73 percent, Colorado 74 percent, North Platte 75 percent, South Platte 80 percent, Arkansas 89 percent, Upper Rio Grande 109 percent, Gunnison 91 percent and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 104 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 130.00-140.00 Del. Premium: Large Squares 110.00-130.00 Del. Fair: Large Squares 90.00-110.00. Utility: Large Squares 70.00 Del. Grass: Premium: Large Squares 135.00-145.00 Del. Good: Large Squares 110.00 Del. Fair: Large Squares 75.00-100.00 Del. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares 135.00-140.00. Good: Large Squares 135.00. Fair: Large Squares 90.00-110.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares 175.00 (4.75-5.00 per bale). San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa: 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. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: 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. Grass: Premium: Large Squares 165.00; Small Squares 195.00-230.00. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas 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. 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 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 Dustin Russell - Market News Reporter 970-353-9750/Broadcast 970-353-8031 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt 1145m dlr