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Friday, July 25, 2008


 

GL_GR310 Greeley, CO Thu Jul 24, 2008 USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Colorado Hay Report Compared to last week: All classes continue 15.00 to 20.00 higher when compared with old crop. Grass qualities not yet established. The majority of areas are in the early to mid-stages of second cutting, late for this time of year due to a delayed first cutting. Mountain grass areas in initial stages of cutting. Colorado's plains remain in drought conditions with the Southeast portion of the state being the most affected. Producers noting a reduction of yields by 33 to 50 percent on average. Prices reflect new crop values unless otherwise noted. Trading 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 180.00-200.00 Del. Premium: Large Squares 160.00-180.00 Del; Small Squares 200.00 (7.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 150.00-160.00 Del; Small Squares 150.00-170.00 (4.00-5.00 per bale) old crop. Fair: Large Squares 140.00-150.00 Del. Utility to Fair: Large Squares 140.00. Utility: Large Squares 130.00-135.00 Del. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares 200.00-250.00 (6.50-7.50 per bale). Grass: Premium Large Squares 165.00 Del; Small Squares 220.00-245.00 (6.50-7.00 per bale), 265.00-270.00 Del (8.00 per bale). Fair to Good: Large Squares 135.00-140.00 Del. Utility: Large Squares 115.00 Del. Haylage: 135.00 Del. Straw: 75.00 Del. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Supreme to Premium: Large Squares 185.00-190.00; Good: Large Squares 175.00. Fair: Large Squares 140.00-150.00. Utility: Large Squares 135.00 Del. Straw: Large Squares 60.00, 70.00 Del. Oat Hay: Large Squares 125.00 Del. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 190.00-200.00. Premium: Large Squares 180.00-190.00. Good: Large Squares 170.00. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares 200.00; Small Squares 255.00 (7.00 per bale). Premium: Large Squares 190.00; Small Squares 255.00 (7.00-8.00 per bale). Good: Large Squares 185.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares 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 185.00; Small Squares 200.00 (6.00 per bale). Good: Small Squares 160.00-170.00 (5.00-5.50 per bale) old crop. Fair: Large Squares 120.00-125.00; Small Squares 150.00-175.00 (4.25-4.50 per bale) old crop. 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 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_GR310.txt 0930m kks .


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