Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, trade light on good demand.  Hay production in the 
higher elevations will be pushed back due to cooler temps.  1st cutting in the 
San Luis Valley is just beginning with uncertainty on what prices will start out 
at.  According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report for week ending June 
16, 2019, 1st cutting alfalfa hay progress is at 56 percent.  In northeastern 
counties, reporters noted warm weather and recent moisture was beneficial for 
pasture grass growth and dryland crop conditions.  Alfalfa harvest was underway 
and warm temperatures notably promoted corn growth last week.  New seeding of 
alfalfa began last week.  Southeastern counties received moisture last week with 
some hail reported.  Alfalfa harvest was behind in these counties and sorghum 
was noted as slow to emerge.  The next available report will be Thursday, June 
27, 2019.  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: Good/Premium 175.00, Retail/Stable.
                  Utility/Fair 145.00, DEL.
   Small Squares: Premium 265.00 (7.50 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Alfalfa/Grass
   Small Squares: Good 200.00 (5.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Orchard/Brome Grass:
   Small Squares: Premium 360.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
    Large Rounds: Premium 176.50.
  Grass
     Mid Squares: Premium 300.00, Retail/Stable.
                  Premium 245.00, Rain Damaged Retail/Stable.
   Small Squares: Premium 300.00-335.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
                  Good 230.00 (6.50 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Small Squares: Good 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

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

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa/Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Large Squares: Good 200.00-215.00, 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.

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