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Greeley, CO Thu Sep 04, 2008 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News

Colorado Hay Report

Compared to last week: All classes mostly steady. Upper end qualities of
alfalfa scarce in several areas. Alfalfa grinder qualities hinting at a
weakening in overall price, partly due to an increase in volume. Rainfall in
the previous weeks has lead to several fields of third cutting hay
experiencing rain damage. Many alfalfa producers hoping for a fourth
cutting, third in the higher elevation areas. The reduction of yields for
the 2008 hay crop remains a concern for many producers who are weighing
shorter supplies vs. increased demand in the long run. Trade activity
active. Demand good to very good.
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 200.00-225.00 (7.00-9.00 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 140.00-150.00 Del. Utility to Fair: Large
Squares 120.00-130.00. Utility: Large Squares 110.00-120.00 Del.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares 250.00-275.00 (7.50 per
bale).
Grass: Premium: Large Squares 160.00-180.00, 165.00 Del; Small Squares
233.00-250.00 (7.00-8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 150.00-160.00; Fair
to Good: Large Squares 135.00-140.00 Del.
Haylage: 135.00 Del.
Straw: 70.00, 75.00-80.00 Del.
Oat Hay: Large Squares 115.00-125.00.

Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme: Large Squares 185.00-190.00. Good: Large
Squares 160.00-175.00; Small Squares 170.00 (5.50-6.00 per bale). Fair:
Large Squares 140.00-150.00. Utility: Large Squares 120.00-130.00, 135.00-
140.00 Del. Ground and Delivered 170.00.
Straw: Large Squares 60.00, 70.00 Del.
Oat Hay: Large Squares 125.00 Del.

San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 180.00-190.00.
Premium: Large Squares 180.00-185.00. Good: Large Squares 160.00-175.00;
Fair: Large Squares 160.00-170.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 175.00-180.00. Good: Large
Squares 165.00; Small Squares 175.00-187.00 (6.50-7.00 per bale).
Grass: Premium: Large Squares 165.00; Good: Large Squares 135.00.

Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 200.00; Small Squares 255.00 (7.00 per
bale). Premium: Large Squares 180.00-190.00; Small Squares 235.00-255.00
(7.00-8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 185.00. Fair: Large Squares
170.00-175.00; Utility: Large Squares 160.00-170.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 185.00, instances 200.00; Round
Bales 230.00.
Grass: Premium: Small Squares 230.00-260.00 (7.50-8.50 per bale). Good:
Small Squares 210.00 (6.00 per bale).

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass: Premium: Large Squares 175.00-185.00; Small Squares 170.00-200.00
(6.00-6.50 per bale); Round Bales 140.00-150.00. Good: Large Squares 150.00-
165.00; Small Squares 175.00 (5.25 per bale); Round Bales 125.00. Fair:
Small Squares 150.00-175.00 (4.25-4.50 per bale). Utility to Fair: Large
Squares 120.00-130.00; Round Bales 90.00-100.00.

Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Northeast Colorado Areas
FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL
Del 130.00-135.00 6000 Alfalfa 4x4x8 Grinder
Del 133.00-135.00 4750 Alfalfa 4x4x8 Grinder
Del 135.00 1000 Alfalfa 4x4x8 Grinder
Standing 100.00 3000-4000 Alfalfa Haylage
Standing 90.00-100.00 Alfalfa Haylage

Contracted Hay, Haylage, and Corn Silage
Southeast Colorado Areas
FOB/Del Total Price Tons Hay Type Bale Size RFV/DM/NEL
Del 115.00 2 years Alfalfa 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
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