GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu Feb 12, 2009 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: Upper end dairy hay trade continues to be stagnant, with the majority of movement being off of previously made contracts. Southern mountain areas seem to be experiencing a softening in price. As dairies face record low milk prices, demand has decreased. Grinder quality alfalfa remains steady. Grass hay steady to firm, with horse hay qualities showing greatest interest. Demand moderate for alfalfa qualities, good for all other classes. 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 change little with some areas of the southern mountains receiving snowfall. The state average was 114 percent. Yampa and White 110 percent, Colorado 117 percent, North Platte 103 percent, South Platte 100 percent, Arkansas 124 percent, Upper Rio Grande 125 percent, Gunnison 112 percent, and (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan) 120 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 190.00-200.00 Del. Premium: Large Squares 160.00-180.00 Del; Small Squares 250.00-275.00 (8.00-9.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 150.00-160.00 Del; Small Squares 185.00-200.00 (6.50-7.00 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 127.00 Del. Utility to Fair: Large Squares 110-115 Del. Utility: Large Squares 100.00-110.00 Del. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares 250.00-275.00 (7.50-9.50 per bale). Grass: Premium: Large Squares 160.00-170.00; Small Squares 250.00-290.00 (8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 130.00. Haylage: 135.00 Del. Straw: 70.00, 75.00-80.00 Del. Oat Hay: Large Squares 115.00-125.00. Cornstalks: 65.00 Del. Millet: 100.00. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme: Large Squares 190.00-200.00. Premium 185.00-190.00. Good: Large Squares 160.00-175.00; Small Squares 170.00 (5.50-6.00 per bale). Fair: Large Squares 165.00. Utility: Large Squares 120.00-130.00, 140.00-150.00 Del. Ground and Delivered 195.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares 200.00 (5.50-6.00 per bale). Straw: Large Squares 60.00, 70.00 Del. Oat Hay: Large Squares 125.00 Del. Sorghum: Large Squares 100.00. Haygrazer: Large Squares 100.00. Cornstalks: 55.00-65.00. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 180.00-190.00. Premium: Large Squares 170.00-180.00. Good: Large Squares 160.00-170.00; Fair: Large Squares 150.00-160.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 175.00-180.00. Good: Large Squares 150.00-165.00; Small Squares 175.00-187.00 (6.50-7.00 per bale). Grass: Premium: Large Squares 165.00, Horse Hay 180.00; Good: Large Squares 135.00. Oat Hay: Large Squares 125.00; Small Squares 135.00 (3.75 per bale). Straw: Large Squares 50.00. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 200.00; Small Squares 255.00-290.00 (8.00 per bale). Premium: Large Squares 180.00-190.00; Small Squares 290.00 (8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 170.00-185.00; Small Squares 215.00-220.00. Fair to Good: Large Squares 140.00-150.00; Utility: Large Squares 120.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 165.00; Round Bales 230.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares 230.00-260.00 (7.00-8.50 per bale). Good: Small Squares 210.00 (5.00-6.00 per bale). Straw: Certified 160.00 (4.00 per bale). Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass: Premium: Large Squares 150.00-160.00; Small Squares 200.00-240.00 (6.00-6.50 per bale) Round Bales 140.00-150.00. Good: Large Squares 130.00- 140.00; Small Squares 165.00-200.00 (5.00-5.75 per bale); Round Bales 125.00. Fair: Large Squares 120.00-130.00; Small Squares 150.00-175.00 (4.25-4.50 per bale). Utility: Large Squares 100.00-105.00; Round Bales 90.00-110.00. Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage Northeast Colorado Areas FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL Del 130.00-135.00 6500 Alfalfa 4x4x8 Grinder Del 133.00-135.00 4750 Alfalfa 4x4x8 Grinder Del 135.00 1000 Alfalfa 4x4x8 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 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 Kinley Smotherman/Market Reporter 970-353-9750/Broadcast 970-353-8031 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt 0905m kks .