USDA Colorado Weekly Hay 02/26 11:25
02/26/2026 | 11:25 am CST USDA Colorado Weekly Hay 02/26 11:25
AMS_2905
Colorado Direct Hay Report
Released on February 26, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 02/27/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(02/09/2026)
Bales:
Hay 7210 4798 2480
Straw 112
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Total 7210 4910 2480
Tons:
Hay 3138 385 323
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Total 3138 385 323
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Compared to last report: Trade activity light on moderate demand.
Prices mostly steady across all hay types.
Dairies are starting to put offers out on 2026 corn silage and alfalfa
haylage.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor's High Plains Summary for February 24, 2026, gradual
drought deterioration was noted in several areas, except North Dakota,
which remains free of drought.
In Nebraska, a mostly dry, windy winter has adversely affected winter
wheat, which at the end of January was rated just 24 percent in good
to excellent condition-down from 54 percent in late-November 2025.
Snowfall that blanketed parts of Nebraska on February 19 provided only
temporary relief from overall dryness.
Farther south, parts of Kansas and Colorado contended with high winds,
grassfires, and blowing dust, especially on February 17.
On that date, wind gusts in Colorado were clocked to 79 mph in Colorado
Springs, 72 mph in Burlington, and 71 mph in Pueblo.
South of Pueblo, on I-25, chain reaction collisions due to low visibility
in blowing dust resulted in five fatalities and involved approximately
three dozen vehicles.
The next available report will be Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Northeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Point/Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 0 1.1 0 Delivered- Old Crop
Dairy
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Medium Square 3x3 5 120.0 120 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 8 112.0 112 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 100 11.5 11.5 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 4x4 1600 212.0 212 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Feedlot
Corn Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Standing 0 35.0 0 F.O.B.- New Crop
Dairy
Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 4x4 1000 70.0 70 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Dairy
Forage Mix-Three Way Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 500 10.0 10 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
Forage Mix-Two Way Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Medium Square 3x3 12 120.0 120 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
Medium Square 3x3 5 115.0 115 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Forage Mix-Two Way Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 300 9.75 9.75 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Small Square 350 12.5 12.5 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
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Southeast
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 125 130.0 130 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 211 125.0 125 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 75 140.0 140 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square Bundled 1596 9.0 9 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 1210 10.0 10 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
Sudan Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 127 120.0-135.0 130.87 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
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Southwest
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa/Grass Mix Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 0 8.0 0 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Stables
Small Square 2100 8.0 8 F.O.B.- Covered Old Crop
Farm/Ranch
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 3 Tie 1024 18.0 18 F.O.B.- Old Crop
Stables
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