Weekly Market Summary Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Steve Allison, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor
Published by Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
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Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor Volume XXXI, Number 45 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, November 11, 2011 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 37,682 Week ago: 34,981 Year ago: 43,382 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 (Medium Flesh) Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 278 lbs. 360 lbs. 456 lbs. 548 lbs. 644 lbs. 746 lbs. 845 lbs. 912 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
185.26 170.50 162.96 152.50 146.60 144.57 139.80 135.34
275 lbs. 366 lbs. 455 lbs. 547 lbs. 641 lbs. 735 lbs. 858 lbs. 1007 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
157.12 149.42 139.16 134.65 131.68 131.67 124.47 108.00
280 lbs. 341 lbs. 445 lbs. 557 lbs. 646 lbs. 780 lbs. 848 lbs. 972 lbs.
99.70 101.17 100.89 100.51 100.04 101.91 99.14 100.81
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 2871 Week ago: 3982 Year ago: 4843 Cow and Bull Receipts: 959 Week Ago: 1237 Year Ago: 1105 Compared to last week, feeder steers under 750 lbs steady to 2.00 lower, over 750 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers under 650 lbs, steady to 2.00 higher, over 650 lbs steady. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher; bulls fully steady. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. Lot 946 lbs.
156.00-176.00 150.00-172.50 129.00-163.00 126.50-147.00 129.00-134.50 123.00
Holsteins Large 3 Pkg 300 lbs. 525-580 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. Pkg 833 lbs.
135.00-139.00 126.00-141.00 120.00-135.00 118.00-130.00 119.00-123.00 116.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 55.00-68.00, high dressing 102.50 63.00-72.50, low dressing 48.00 96.00-99.00 -62.50. Lean (85-90%) 47.0090.00-93.50 56.00, low dressing 42.5047.50.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1150-2065 lbs. 75.0080.00, few high dressing 80.0082.50, low dressing 65.00-70.00. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs, 900-1200 lbs, with babies to 350 lbs calves 1125.00-1225.00 per pair.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs, 1000-1365 lbs, 2nd to 3rd stage, 800.00-975.00, 4-7 yrs 10001225 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 700.00-850.00 per head.
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield ) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 7514 Week ago: 8034 Year ago: 7826 Cow and Bull Receipts: 2063 Week ago: 1982 Year ago: 2208 Compared to last week, steer calves steady, heifer calves steady to 2.00 lower. Yearling steers steady, heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 lower; bulls 1.00 to 2.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
163.00-175.00 144.00-169.00 130.00-154.00 134.00-148.00 131.50-140.00 132.00-134.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 1000-1100 lbs.
134.00-145.00 125.00-143.00 120.00-131.00 125.75-133.00 123.00-128.00 119.00-126.50 108.00
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 55.0066.50, high dressing 62.00-74.50. 102.00-107.00 Lean (85-90%) 45.00-54.50, low 97.00-104.50 dressing 34.50-47.00. 94.00-106.50 99.50-106.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 98.00-105.25 Grade 1-2 1300-2210 lbs. 70.5098.75-99.50 78.00, high dressing 77.50-85.50, 98.50-101.00 low dressing 62.50-70.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid, 2nd to 3rd stage, 9351365 lbs, 800.00-1000.00 per head.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 4 yrs. to short and solid, 1050-1310 lbs., with babies to 410 lb. calves, few rebred, 1185.00-1450.00 per pair.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 4446 Week ago: 2947 Year ago: 4793 Compared to last week, feeder calves sold unevenly steady, yearling steers 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
166.00-187.00 155.50-175.50 145.00-167.00 140.25-153.75 144.00-152.00 139.00-148.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
157.00-164.00 131.25-151.00 125.00-149.00 127.75-142.75 125.50-129.50 125.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1250-2530 lbs. 72.50 -75.00, low dressing 64.0070.50.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 57.0064.50, high dressing 63.50-67.50. Lean (85-90 % lean) 52.50-57.00.
BRED COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
COW-CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Kingsville, Sedalia, Butler) Receipts: 5760 Week Ago: 4833 Year Ago: 4849 Compared to last week, calves unevenly steady ,yearlings firm. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-920 lbs.
158.00-177.00 145.00-170.50 133.00-158.50 130.00-161.00 135.00-151.00 125.00-138.25 134.25-134.75
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
138.00-159.00 126.50-153.00 121.00-137.75 119.50-142.00 120.00-138.75 120.75-126.60
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1010-2290 lbs. 66.0079.25, high dressing 76.50-82.25, low dressing 57.00-72.00.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 56.50-66.00, high dressing 64.50 -71.50. Lean (85-90%) 50.0059.25, low dressing 43.00-52.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Boonville, Macon) Receipts: 5905 Week ago: 6299 Year ago: 6272 Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady and yearlings not well tested. Slaughter cows weak to 4.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1& 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
160.00-185.00 145.00-180.00 135.00-159.50 132.50-149.50 133.00-147.50
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1& 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Lot 856 lbs.
135.00-169.00 127.00-148.50 125.00-148.00 125.00-139.00 Scarce 127.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : few Select and Choice 2-4 and Boning, (70-85% lean) 57.00 110.00-120.00 -69.00, high dressing ind up to 74.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 45.00 -62.00. COWS & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2200 lbs. 68.0078.00.
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 6158 Week ago: 3884 Year ago: 6725 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 35 Week ago: 21 Year ago: 42 Feeder steers and heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows unevenly steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. Load 904 lbs.
172.00-192.50 160.00-183.50 150.00-165.50 144.50-161.00 144.00-153.50 Scarce 142.60
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
157.00-179.00 142.50-161.00 135.50-154.00 136.00-144.00 133.50-135.60 128.10-132.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Select and Choice 2-3 1300-1500 lbs 120.00-121.25.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 60.0069.50, low dressing 55.00-62.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Select and Choice 2-3 1100-1250 lbs 118.75-121.00.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1350-2200 lbs. 67.5074.50.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Fruitland, Patton) Receipts: 1787 Week ago: 1748 Year ago: 2508 Compared to last week, 600 lbs steers sold 10.00, all others steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows 4.00 lower; bulls 3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-675 lbs. 700-775 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1-2
145.00-166.00 145.00-160.00 126.00-148.50 125.00-142.00 125.00-137.75 123.50-124.50
250-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 825-875 lbs.
126.00-133.00 124.00-135.00 117.50-132.00 112.50-128.00 110.00-125.00 107.00-107.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs, 910 -1215 lbs 2nd-3rd stage790.001120.00.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 56.00 -65.50, high dressing 63.5067.50. Lean (85-90% Lean) 48.00-52.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 2 3-7 yrs., 1075-1385 lbs. with 150-290 lb. calves 1180.00 -1250.00 per pair.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1305-2215 lbs. 68.5074.50, high dressing 75.0076.00.
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 3534 Week ago: 2497 Year ago: 5497 Steers under 500 lbs & heifers under 600 lbs steady-3.00 higher, heavier weights steady-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady-3.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1&1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1&1-2
155.00-165.00 150.00-165.00 142.75-164.00 135.75-150.75 130.25-145.25 126.50-139.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
130.50-146.00 128.00-146.50 136.00-139.75 122.50-137.50 125.28-133.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium SLAUGHTER COWS: Breakand Large 1-2 4-50 yrs 1065-1310 lbs ing and Boning (70-85% lean) 3rd stage 775.00-1035.00 per head. 57.00-69.25, high dressing 64.00 -78.00. Lean (85-90%) 48.0057.25, low dressing 37.50-54.00. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Large 1-2 Scarce Grade 1-2 1235-2290 lbs. 67.5076.50, low dressing 59.00-67.50 MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 200 Week ago: 400 Year ago: 400 Trading turned active on Thursday. Compared to last week, no confirmed live sales, dressed sales 4.00 to 7.00 higher. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice No Sales.
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice 200.00. GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): Choice 3 550-950 few 203.00.
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 4606 Week ago: 4420 Year ago: 4009 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 2.00 lower, sows steady to 4.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 81.00. Weekly top Monday 83.00.
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 50.00-54.00 Over 500 lbs. 53.00-58.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 8600 Compared to last week, weaner and feeder pigs steady. Price per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lbs. base weights FOB the farm 0% negotiated 4100 head 10 lbs 34.50-45.00, weighted average 41.47; Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights delivered 25% negotiated 4300 head 10 lbs. 2445.00 weighted average price 34.19. Feeder pigs delivered 100% negotiat-
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .43 to .58 lower, Wheat .18 to .21 lower, Corn .17 to .30 lower, KC Wheat .14 to .16 lower, SB Meal 13.90 to 15.90 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes
ed 200 head 40 lbs. 46.00.
Mon. WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City
296.40
277.50
300.00
202.50
St. Louis
334.00
272.50
300.00
172.50
Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico 11/10/2011 Receipts: 633 Last Week: 496 Last Year: 565 SHEEP: 516 head Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 pkg 83 lbs. 169.00; 98-116 lbs. 158.00-164.00; 175 lbs. 143.00-144.00. Hair lambs 55-65 lbs. 172.00-176.00; 70-100 lbs. 152.00-164.00; pkg 124 lbs. 149.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 56 lbs. 186.00; hair 44-49 lbs. 160.00-188.00; 50-80 lbs. 150.00-179.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 125-200 lbs. 52.00-74.00; hair 95-115 lbs. 69.00-75.00. Slaughter Bucks: 160-260 lbs. 60.00-67.00. GOATS: 117 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 60 lbs. 178.00. Selection 2-3 45-65 lbs. 162.00172.00. Selection 3 40-60 lbs. 130.00-158.00. Nannies: Selection 1-2 100 -125 lbs. 75.00-82.00. Selection 3 85-115 lbs. 73.00-84.00. Billies: Selection 1 135-235 lbs. 87.00-112.00.All prices per cwt. Norwood—Producer Auction Yards Special Dairy Sale 11/10/2011 Receipts: 1294 Last Month: 885 Last Year: 1126 Springer Heifers: bred 7-9 mos: Supreme 1325.00-1510.00. Approved 1125.00-1335.00; ind. Jersey 900.00. Medium 775.00-1050.00; Crossbreds 810.00-900.00. Common 600.00-810.00; Crossbreds 360.00710.00. bred 4-6 mos: Supreme: 1200.00-1340.00. Approved 1050.001300.00. Medium 700.00-1100.00; Crossbreds 750.00-980.00. Common 485.00-700.00; Crossbreds 410.00-535.00; Jersey 550.00-575.00. Open Heifers: Approved 500-600 lbs. 600.00-640.00; 600-700 lbs. 715.00760.00, ind Jersey 620.00; 700-800 lbs. 820.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Approved 1100.00-1220.00. Medium 775.00-950.00; Jersey 725.00-785.00. Common 470.00-650.00. Spring Cows: bred 7-9 mos: Medium Ind. 1025.00; Crossbreds 825.00-850.00. Common 625.00730.00; Ind. Crossbred 450.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 175.00230.00; small 85.00-125.00. Crossbred heifers 15.00-160.00; small 60.00 -100.00. Jersey heifers 100.00-180.00. Holstein bulls 90.00-155.00, small 55.00-90.00. Crossbred bulls 60.00-110.00. Prices per head. Diamond—TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale Monthly Sheep and Goat Auction 11/03/2011 Receipts: 1955 Last Month: 1628 Year Ago: 1998 Sheep Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 wooled and shorn, 100-143 lbs. 140.00-166.00, non-traditional 60-70 lbs. 165.00-178.00, 80-90 lbs. 159.00-175.00, 90-100 lbs. 156.00-157.00. Hair Lambs 40-70 lbs. 170.00-185.00, 80-90 lbs. 156.00-175.00, 90-100 lbs. 161.00-168.00, 100-115 lbs. 136.00-161.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 wooled 110-300 lbs. 43.00-77.00; hair 80-138 lbs. 71.00-100.00. Slaughter Bucks: hair 110-183 lbs. 70.00-80.00. Goats Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 50-60 lbs. 170.00-207.00, 60-70 lbs. 150.00-172.00, 70-80 lbs. 155.00-170.00, 80-90 lbs. 135.00-160.00, 90-100 lbs. 135.00165.00. Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs. 161.00-195.00, 105-125 lbs. 130.00139.00. Selection 2 50-60 lbs. 150.00-175.00, 60-70 lbs. 121.00-165.00, 70-80 lbs. 114.00-130.00, 80-90 lbs. 112.00-136.00, 90-100 lbs. 125.00135.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 80-200 lbs. 46.00-90.00; Selection 3 68-160 lbs. 50.00-115.00; Pygmy’s 53-90 lbs. 67.50-87.50. Billies: Selection 1-2 102-190 lbs. 108.00-140.00; Selection 2-3 aged whethers 70-115 lbs. 115.00-132.50. Replacement Nannies: Selection 1-2 75-115 lbs. 48.00-85.00. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 30-40 lbs. 121.00180.00. All prices per cwt. unless noted.
Soybeans Nov Jan Mar May Jul
Tues.
1192 1/4 1195 1/4 1201 3/4 1205 1211 1/2 1214 3/4 1221 1/2 1225 1231 1234 1/4
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
1175 3/4 1185 1/2 1195 1/2 1205 1/4 1214 1/2
1158 1167 1/2 1177 1/4 1187 1196 1/2
1166 1175 1/2 1185 3/4 1196 1205 1/4
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
638 3/4 666 1/4 688 1/4 704 729 1/4
657 679 1/2 700 1/4 715 1/4 739
643 662 1/4 681 1/2 695 716 1/2
620 647 666 3/4 680 1/4 702 3/4
616 3/4 646 666 3/4 681 704 1/2
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
653 1/4 665 1/4 672 3/4 676 3/4 633 3/4
660 1/2 671 678 1/4 681 1/4 636 1/4
656 665 671 3/4 674 623 1/2
645 1/2 654 3/4 661 3/4 663 1/2 608 1/2
638 1/2 647 3/4 654 1/2 656 1/4 603 1/4
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
724 1/2 735 1/2 744 1/2 753 1/2 769
738 1/2 748 1/4 757 766 1/4 780 1/4
713 723 731 3/4 739 1/2 754
697 711 720 1/2 729 1/4 741 1/2
704 715 1/2 725 732 1/2 746
SB Meal Dec Jan Mar May Jul
309.30 311.20 313.70 316.20 319.30
307.60 309.60 312.10 314.50 317.40
303.10 305.30 308.10 310.60 313.70
297.90 300.10 302.90 305.60 309.10
299.50 301.60 304.80 307.60 311.50
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last Friday: Live Cattle 1.87 to 3.95 lower, Lean Hogs .40 to 2.35 lower, Feeder Cattle .42 to 1.73 lower.
Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
123.40 125.27 128.60 126.85 126.72
122.75 124.80 128.25 126.72 126.57
122.60 124.45 128.40 126.72 126.47
121.60 123.65 127.45 126.00 126.07
120.55 122.72 126.80 125.45 125.50
85.62 88.40 92.20 97.95 99.25
85.22 87.32 91.40 97.40 98.62
85.15 86.95 90.12 96.40 97.30
85.75 87.27 89.67 95.60 97.05
86.45 87.75 91.05 96.80 98.15
Fdr Cat Nov Jan Mar Apr May
142.02 146.77 147.55 148.42 148.57
141.55 145.50 146.50 147.70 148.12
141.55 145.35 146.57 147.70 148.25
142.07 145.67 146.50 147.72 148.37
142.15 145.67 146.62 147.72 148.40
Milk Nov Dec Jan
18.93 18.23 17.23
18.87 18.41 17.33
18.83 18.25 17.28
18.94 18.36 17.29
19.00 18.75 17.52
Lean Hogs Dec Feb Apr May Jun
By-Product Feed Prices Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 235.00; Alfalfa Pellets 17%, St. Louis, MO 255.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 225.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 210.00. Prices per ton.
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MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Soybeans .31 to .40 lower Wheat .14 to .21 lower Corn .07 to .12 lower Grain Sorghum .21 to .41 lower Weekly Missouri Selected Cash Grain Bids Area
#1 Soybeans
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11.92 11.95 11.76 11.58 11.58
6.19-6.24 6.37-6.42 6.23-6.28 6.00-6.05 6.00-6.05
6.10-6.66 6.79 6.74 6.64 6.64
11.66 11.89 11.80 11.63 11.63
St. Louis Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11.86-11.90 11.93-11.99 11.76-11.78 11.57-11.60 11.71-11.77
6.41 6.59 6.48 6.25 6.25
6.68-6.74 6.74-6.81 6.74-6.79 6.66-6.69 6.58
12.17 12.32 12.25 11.89 11.78
11.47 11.50 11.31 11.13 11.21-11.26
5.94 6.12 5.98 5.75 5.72
6.48-6.53 6.56-6.61 6.51-6.56 6.41-6.46 6.34-6.39
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
11.84-11.99 11.84-11.95 11.66-11.79 11.55-11.64 11.64-11.75
5.94-6.49 6.12-6.49 5.98-6.53 5.75-6.30 5.82-6.27
5.51-6.58 6.64-6.75 6.59-6.70 6.49-6.59 6.42-6.53
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Central Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday S.E. MO Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP
Week Ending November 6, 2011 Agricultural Summary Precipitation limited harvest and fieldwork with only 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork statewide. Swinging 27 points from last week, topsoil moisture increased to 19 percent very short, 43 percent short, 37 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Topsoil moisture rated adequate and surplus increased 49 points in the west-central district and 37 points in the northeast district. Ground worked fall tillage was 69 percent, 4 days behind last year, but 16 days ahead of normal. Off-farm storage availability was 12 percent short, 84 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Onfarm storage availability was 16 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Field Crops Report Soybeans harvested were 91 percent, 5 days behind last year, but 10 days ahead of normal. Cotton harvested was 89 percent, 17 days behind last year, but 11 days ahead of normal. Sorghum harvested was 90 percent, 11 days behind last year, but 11 days ahead of normal. Winter wheat planted was 89 percent, 6 days behind last year, but 16 days ahead of normal. Wheat emergence was 66 percent, 2 days behind last year, but 9 days ahead of normal. Winter wheat condition was 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 48 percent fair, 43 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Precipitation later in the week helped wheat emergence. Pasture & Livestock Pasture condition improved slightly from the precipitation to 33 percent very poor, 30 percent poor, 26 percent fair, and 11 percent good. Stock water supplies were 14 percent very short, 39 percent short, 46 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. More rain was needed to recover from drought conditions. Supply of hay and other roughages was 7 percent very short, 30 percent short, 61 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Winter hay supplies were a concern for some producers. Weather Summary Temperatures were 1 degree below normal in the south-central and southeast districts, and the rest of the state was 2 to 4 degrees above average. Precipitation averaged 0.98 of an inch with the north-central, northeast, west-central, and central districts averaging over an inch.