Colorado Hay Report and Drought Summary
Compared to the week before demand for was light on moderate demand.
Heath Dewey has the details... with the Colorado Hay Report.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa Large Squares: Fair/Good 150.00, Utility 130.00.
Rounds: Utility 130.00. Orchard/Brome Grass Mix
Small Squares: Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (8.75 per bale).
San Luis Valley Area
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 250.00, Old Crop.
According to the U.S Drought Monitor Summary, 75.32 percent of the state falls in a D0-D4 Drought Category compared to 5.70 percent a year ago. Of those percentages, 50.55 percent falls into the D2, D3 or D4 categories. That is severe, extreme, exceptional.
A state of local emergency was declared by the La Plata County Manager due to the 416 Fire.
All of La Plata County is experiencing "exceptional drought" – the most severe category handed out by the U.S. Drought Monitor and is eligible for federal assistance because of the classification.
