Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were steady with activity and demand good in 
all classes.  Growers are reporting a decrease in yields compared to last year.  
The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending July 
16, 2017 states that isolated thunderstorms were reported in several localities, 
with varied precipitation received.  Irrigated crops are reported to be doing 
well with the warm temperatures, but in areas where moisture has been sparse, 
pasture and dryland crops are showing signs of stress.  Stored feed supplies 
were rated 4 percent short, 83 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus.  Sheep 
death loss was 65 percent average and 35 percent light.  Cattle death loss was 1 
percent heavy, 68 percent average, and 31 percent light.  Alfalfa crop condition 
was rated 6 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 12 percent 
excellent.  Alfalfa second cutting is 41 percent complete.  Topsoil moisture was 
rated 7 percent very short, 31 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 2 percent 
surplus.  Subsoil moisture was rated 4 percent very short, 27 percent short, 67 
percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus.  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: Supreme 170.00 delivered; Premium 155.00 delivered; Fair 
120.00-130.00. 
   Small Squares: Premium 225.00-245.00 (6.75-8.00 per bale), small lot; Good 
200.00 (6.25 per bale), small lot. 
  Grass
   Large Squares: Premium 200.00; Good 180.00-190.00.
   Small Squares: Good 215.00 (7.00 per bale).
  Orchard Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 295.00 (8.25 per bale), small lot.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Small Squares: Supreme 200.00 (6.25 per bale), small lot.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (6.50 per bale), retail.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley Area
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 180.00-185.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Small Squares: Premium 180.00 (6.00 per bale).
  Timothy Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 330.00.
  Mill Hay
   Small Squares: Premium 180.00.
  Grass Hay
   Small Squares: Premium 230.00 (7.00 per bale).
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
   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.