Colorado Hay Report
The Colorado Hay Report indicates that trade activity and demand light.
Heath Dewey reports from the Greeley USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News Office.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa/Grass
Rounds: Premium 220.00, Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
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
Small Squares
3-tie 90#: Premium 310.00 (14.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 270.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
According to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary Extreme drought lessened in coverage in part of eastern Colorado due to recent rainfall
Northeast Colorado began harvesting alfalfa for haylage. Drought conditions continue in southwest Colorado. Southeast Colorado is currently harvesting 1st cutting alfalfa and
triticale for hay. Drought conditions in that region persist with some relief.. Hay movement in the San Luis Valley continued to be on previously contracted hay. Conditions were dry and windy. Producers in the Mountains and Northwest Colorado regions were concerned how
the recent lack of moisture will impact yields on meadow grass.