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MAY 6, 2015

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

Planters roll across Iowa as temperatures warm ďŹ elds

Planting kicked into high gear across Iowa last week with an extended period of warm, dry weather. Above, Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau member Kevin Pope and Pioneer agronomist Nate LeVan check seed depth while planting corn. At right, Derek Von Ahsen, an Iowa County Farm Bureau member, stops to reďŹ ll his planter with seed. With more rain in the forecast, Spokesman crop reporters said farmers worked long hours last week to make progress on corn planting. For a full report, see the Spokesman crop reports on page 6. PHOTOS/GARY FANDEL

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Iowa spring precipitation below normal Precipitation March 2015 Crop district Northwest North Central Northeast West Central Central East Central Southwest South Central Southeast Statewide

0.50 0.73 0.99 0.37 0.42 0.70 0.74 0.51 0.44 0.59

(measured in inches) Departure Precipitation from normal April 2015 (preliminary) -1.38 -1.23 -0.98 -1.74 -1.77 -1.58 -1.49 -1.78 -2.13 -1.56

2.64 4.33 3.20 3.81 3.47 2.59 3.54 2.89 2.57 3.24

Departure from normal (preliminary) -0.58 +0.75 -0.50 +0.38 -0.15 -0.80 +0.08 -0.76 -1.01 -0.27

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Iowa Hay Auctions Dyersville, April 29 Hay, large squares, good, $135-165; fair, $105-130; utility, $70-105; large rounds, good, $130-160; fair, $90-130; utility, $57.50-85. Oat hay, large rounds, good, $57.50. Mixed, large rounds, good, $115-160. Grass, large rounds, good, $100-140. Straw, large squares, good, $5-44. Corn stalks, large rounds, good, $30.

Ft. Atkinson, April 29 Hay: small squares, 1st crop, $100-135; large squares, 1st crop, $105-135; 2nd crop, $85-135; 3rd crop, $125-150; large rounds, 1st crop, $40-115; 2nd crop, $85-125; 3rd crop, $55-140. Grass: large rounds, $50-110. Straw: large squares, $65-115.

Perry**, April 25

Grass, small squares, premium, $4.50; good, $3.50; fair, $2; large rounds, premium, $50; good, $45; large squares, good, $50; fair, $40. Straw, large squares, $35; small squares, $4.50.

Rock Valley, April 23 Alfalfa, large squares, supreme, $165-170; premium, $142.50-160; large rounds, premium, $135-150; good, $120-130. Grass, large squares, good, $127.50-132.50; large rounds, premium, $160-165; good, $110-122.50; fair, $95-105. Corn stalks: large rounds, $37.50-42.50.

Yoder**/Frytown, April 29 Alfalfa, large rounds, $30-57.50; large squares, $47.50-62.50. Grass: large rounds, $35-42.50.

Alfalfa, small squares, premium, $6.50-7; good, $4.50; large squares, premium, $55; good, $60; large rounds, premium, $95; good, $70.

**Perry and Yoder hay auction prices are per bale. All other prices are per ton. Contacts: Dyersville, 563-875-2481; Ft. Atkinson, 563-534-7513; Perry, 515-321-5765; Rock Valley, 712-476-5541; Yoder, 319-936-0126

With the 2015 corn market offering prices below recent years, farmers should consider their marketing alternatives. Grain storage may be one option. This week, we take a look ahead at the carrying charges offered by the futures market to see if the market is paying enough to store the crop. With the anticipation of a big crop, there is a premium between the months. July 2016 futures are 26 cents over December 2015 futures. It is important to look at your elevatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cash bids for later delivery as well. Do you have plans to store some or all of the 2015 crop? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to start monitoring the market relationships.

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Cash Strategist Positions at a glance

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2014

2015

3-10-14 — 10% sold @ $4.82

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3-10-14 — 15% sold @ $4.78

3-31-14 — 10% sold @ $4.95 11-20-14 — 15% sold at $3.78 50% unsold

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2014

2015

12-23-13 — 10% sold @ $11.72 12-31-13 — 10% sold @ $11.35 2-18-14 — 10% sold @ $11.38 3-3-14

5-27-14 — 15% sold @ $12.07 85% unsold

— 10% sold @ $11.72

5-12-14 — 10% sold @ $12.23 6-2-14

— 10% sold @ $12.24 40% unsold

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FUEL FILTERS Ideal for farm, construction and industrial use. Water-blocking fuel filter features a filter media that absorbs and removes all water from fuel. Can be used with gasoline, diesel, gasohol and other fuels. Element contains a water-absorbing polymer which absorbs and traps water as it passes through the filter element. Impact-resistant see-through bowl. Made in U.S.A.

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