Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were steady with activity light and good demand 
in all classes.  First cutting for 2017 alfalfa is underway throughout the 
state.  Growers are reporting pest problems in the southwest region of the 
state.  The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending 
June 11, 2017 states that isolated precipitation along with very warm weather 
accelerated crop development in many counties across the state, according to the 
Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, 
USDA.  Strong thunderstorms with heavy precipitation and hail were reported in 
some northeastern counties.  Isolated crop damage was reported in these 
localities.  Increased heat units and localized moisture have generally improved 
crop conditions, with the exception of areas that received damaging weather.  
Stored feed supplies were rated 1 percent short, 93 percent adequate, and 6 
percent surplus.  Sheep death loss was 77 percent average and 23 percent light.  
Cattle death loss was 2 percent heavy, 71 percent average, and 27 percent light.  
Alfalfa stands were rated 7 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 
8 percent excellent.  Alfalfa first cutting is 39 percent complete.  All prices 
reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted.  Prices reflect 
load lots of hay.  If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the 
Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com.

Northeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Fair 115.00, 100.00, contracted current delivery.
   Small Squares: Premium 210.00 (6.25 per bale).
  Grass
   Small Squares: Good 210.00-215.00 (6.25-7.00 per bale).
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Premium/Good 140.00.
   Small Squares: Premium 200.00.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (6.50 per bale), retail, old crop.

San Luis Valley Area
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Small Squares: Premium 180.00 (6.00 per bale).
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Large Squares: Good 110.00, old crop.
   Small Squares: Premium 190.00 (5.50 per bale), old crop.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, 
Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, 
Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso.
Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, 
Crowley, and Pueblo.
San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and 
Mineral.
Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, 
San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata.
Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, 
Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, 
Lake, and Eagle.