Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were steady with activity and demand good in 
all classes.  2017 alfalfa cutting is underway throughout the state.  Growers 
are reporting pest problems in the southwest region of the state.  Growers are 
reporting large increases in supreme hay prices compared to last year.  The NASS 
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending July 2, 2017 
states that, isolated hail damage midweek was reported in eastern counties.  
Warm temperatures sustained in northeastern Colorado helped in crop development, 
but also resulted in an increase in fire danger and the additional need to 
irrigate crops.  Southeastern Colorado experienced warm and dry weather.  In 
Southwestern Colorado, reporters stated that livestock pond water was getting 
low.  Stored feed supplies were rated 2 percent short, 84 percent adequate, and 
14 percent surplus.  Sheep death loss was 71 percent average and 29 percent 
light.  Cattle death loss was 1 percent heavy, 80 percent average, and 19 
percent light.  Alfalfa is 7 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 
9 percent excellent.  Alfalfa first cutting is 94 percent complete with second 
cutting 8 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 115.00-130.00; Utility 100.00, 100.00 DEL. 
   Small Squares: Premium 225.00-245.00 (6.75-8.00 per bale), small lot. 
  Grass
   Large Squares: Premium 200.00; Good 180.00-190.00.
   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
   Small Squares: Supreme 200.00 (6.25 per bale), small lot; Premium 180.00 
(6.00 per bale); Good 150.00 (5.00 per bale).
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (6.50 per bale), retail.

San Luis Valley Area
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 175.00-185.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 182.00.
   Small Squares: Premium 230.00 (11.00 per bale), retail.
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Small Squares: Premium 180.00 (6.00 per bale).
  Orchard Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 275.00 (13.00 per bale), retail.
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Large Squares: Good 130.00, old crop; Fair 90.00, old crop.
   Round Bales: Good/Fair 115.00, 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.