Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady.  Activity and demand 
moderate to good in all classes.  The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition 
report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states that Pasture and Range 
conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 54 
percent good, and 18 percent excellent.  Alfalfa crop progress for fourth 
cutting was rated at 63 percent complete.  According to the U.S. Drought Monitor 
heavy rain and snow were reported early in the period from the northern Pacific 
Coast into the northern Rockies, while hot, dry weather continued in the 
region’s southern tier. From the Cascades into the northern Rockies, heavy rain 
and mountain snow (1-6 inches liquid equivalent, locally more) led to widespread 
reductions of Abnormal Dryness, Moderate Drought, and Severe Drought.  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; Premium 160.00. 
   Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (7.75 per bale), small lot.
  Grass
   Large Squares: Fair 170.00, small lot.
   Small Squares: Premium 307.00-316.00 (8.75-9.00 per bale), small lot.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 180.00; Fair 115.00.
   Small Squares: Supreme 220.00 (7.00 per bale); Premium 200.00 (6.00 per 
bale).
  Grass
   Round Bales: Premium 170.00.
   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 190.00; Premium 180.00; Fair 115.00; Utility 105.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Small Squares: Supreme 250.00 (12.00 per bale), retail.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 210.00 (7.00 per bale).
  Orchard Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 285.00 (13.00 per bale), retail.
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Large Squares: Good 150.00.
   Small Squares: Premium 210.00.
   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.