Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, trade activity light on moderate demand.  Growers are 
pushing to receive 1.00/point RFV on dairy quality hay.  Buyers are looking for 
straw, which appears to be in short supply.  Bulk of trade activity still on 
small squares going to horse markets.  According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s 
High Plains Drought Summary for October 16, 2018, the western flank of this 
week’s rain added to the recent totals in southeastern Colorado, with 60-day 
precipitation surpluses of 1 to 4 inches supporting the reduction of D0, D1, and 
D2. Across the region, the recent rain and snow are helping to recharge water 
reserves and soil moisture while aiding pasture recovery and improving prospects 
for winter wheat establishment.  According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress 
report for week ending October 14, 2018, stored feed supplies were rated 9 
percent very short, 17 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 3 percent 
surplus.  4th cutting alfalfa hay was at 59 percent harvested and Pasture and 
Range conditions were rated 29 percent Very Poor, 25 percent Poor, 20 percent 
Fair, 24 percent Good, and 2 percent Excellent.  The next available report will 
be Thursday, October 25, 2018.  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 220.00;
                  Premium 195.00, DEL
                  Utility 140.00.
  Alfalfa/Grass
          Rounds: Premium 240.00, Retail/Stable.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Sorghum Sudan Grass
   Large Squares: Good 100.00.
  Milo
   Large Squares: Good 100.00.
  Corn Stalks
   Large Squares: Good 60.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
     Mid Squares: Good 240.00, Barn Stored.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 350.00 (10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley Area
  Grass
   Large Squares: Premium 250.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 365.00-400.00 (11.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
        3 String: Premium 335.00 (16.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   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.

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