Weekly Market Summary Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Misti Preston, 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 47 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, November 25, 2011 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 25,392 Week ago: 35, 763 Year ago: 33,192 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 (Medium Flesh) Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 280 lbs. 351 lbs. 456 lbs. 552 lbs. 663 lbs. 745 lbs. 861 lbs. 928 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
197.93 179.37 167.77 155.81 146.59 143.83 142.28 138.00
279 lbs. 374 lbs. 456 lbs. 547 lbs. 646 lbs. 758 lbs. 845 lbs. 978 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
146.92 459 lbs. 148.51 528 lbs. 140.49 666 lbs. 135.55 133.66 133.59 127.44 119.17
99.97 98.34 101.25
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 1436 Week ago: 3291 Year ago: 2150 Cow and Bull Receipts: 584 Week Ago: 1237 Year Ago: 950 Compared to last week, feeder steers not well tested in all weight classes, unevenly steady 2.00 lower to 3.00 higher, except steer calves under 350 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, bulls steady to 1.00 higher. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 750-770 lbs. Pkg 808 lbs.
Pkg 457 lbs. Pkg 514 lbs.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
180.00-195.00 161.50-183.00 146.00-163.00 140.00-149.25 139.50-147.00 137.00-142.50 127.00-140.50
375-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. Lot 703 lbs.
145.00-149.00 130.00-145.00 128.00-144.50 125.50-131.00 123.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 57.50-67.00, high dressing 100.00 65.00-70.00, low dressing 50.00 96.00 -62.00. Lean (85-90%) 50.0057.50, low dressing 40.0050.00.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1450-2100 lbs. 75.0083.00, few high dressing 85.0090.00, low dressing 67.50-72.50.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 5-7 yrs., 1200-1270 lbs, 2nd to 3rd stage, 875.00-985.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
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300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
139.00-151.00 129.00-146.00 122.00-133.00 125.00-136.50 126.00-134.50 116.00-124.00 119.50
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 400-500 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and 54.00-65.50 54.00-64.50, high dressing 60.00-73.00. Lean 100.00-110.00 (85-90%) 45.00-52.50, low 100.00-103.50 dressing 35.00-46.00. SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1235-2275 lbs. 68.0079.00, high dressing 75.00-85.00, low dressing 60.00-69.00.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
162.50-187.50 162.00-182.50 147.00-165.00 139.50-149.00 130.00-133.00 134.00 Holsteins Large 3
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield ) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 6282 Week ago: 8731 Year ago: Cow and Bull Receipts: 1524 Week ago: 2294 Year ago: 903 Compared to last week, steer calves over 500 lbs and yearling steers steady to 2.00 higher, steer calves under 500 lbs and heifer calves under 400 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid, 2nd to 3rd stage, 9101340 lbs, 800.00-1050.00, some young bwf cows 1100.00-1300.00 per head.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs. to short and solid, 970-1330 lbs., with babies to 400 lb. calves, 1085.001400.00 per pair.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 570 Week ago: 6640 Year ago: 183 Compared to last week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday schedule only slaughter cows were on offer this week at St. Joseph and Maryville. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 2.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs. 73.00 -75.00, low dressing 68.0070.00.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 59.0065.00, high dressing 64.00-69.00. Lean (85-90 % lean) 48.00-58.00.
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: 3409 Week Ago: 3676 Year Ago: 3551 Compared to last week, feeders under 700 lbs steady to 9.00 higher, yearlings not well tested. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 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. 800-860 lbs.
162.00-201.00 152.00-196.00 141.00-180.00 132.00-158.25 131.00-140.50 130.00-136.50
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 820-850 lbs.
142.00-159.50 131.50-158.00 125.75-147.00 122.75-141.85 122.00-137.00 120.00-125.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1310-2210 lbs. 67.5080.50, high dressing 81.50-88.25, low dressing 58.00-66.50.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 56.75-66.00, high dressing 66.00 -69.50. Lean (85-90%) 52.0061.00, low dressing 44.00-52.00.
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: 5714 Week ago: 4991 Year ago: 5491 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 5.00 higher, spots 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to firm. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1& 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
170.00-188.00 155.00-184.50 140.00-169.00 132.00-153.75 130.00-148.50 130.00-140.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1& 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs.
131.00-159.00 134.00-155.00 130.00-147.25 130.00-141.50 134.25-140.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : few Select and Choice 2-3 and Boning, (70-85% lean) 57.00 117.00-121.00 -68.00, high dressing ind up to 76.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 50.00 -60.00. COWS & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2200 lbs. 67.0077.00.
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 8092 Week ago: 2812 Year ago: 9866 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 13 Week ago: 22 Year ago: 84 Feeder steers and heifers steady. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Slaughter steers and heifers not tested. 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. 900-980 lbs.
175.00-195.00 163.00-185.50 154.00-167.00 145.50-160.60 145.00-152.50 143.50-151.00 135.60-146.00
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.
149.00-165.00 143.00-154.50 132.50-146.25 134.50-147.00 133.00-142.50 125.00-132.50
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 1300-1475 lbs. 121.75122.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 59.0069.50, low dressing 56.00-63.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-3 Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1450-2150 lbs. 68.0075.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 Scarce
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Fruitland, Patton) Receipts: 1111 Week ago: 1838 Year ago: 1344 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 2.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1-2
157.00-180.00 150.50-174.00 138.00-157.00 125.50-148.00 124.00-137.50 124.50-125.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 7-8 yrs., 980 -1525 lbs., 2nd-3rd stage, 885.001030.00 per head.
200-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
139.00 127.00-142.50 125.00-139.00 121.00-137.50 115.50-129.00 110.00-122.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 57.00 -63.00, high dressing 63.2567.25. Lean (85-90% Lean) 49.50-54.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield and Large 2 5-7 yrs., 970-1380 lbs. Grade 1-2 1295-1900 lbs. 71.00with 110-160 lb. calves, 1050.0075.50, high dressing 74.25-78.50 1250.00 per pair. SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 781 Week ago: 3107 Year ago: 1025 Feeder steers and heifers steady, except heifers near 500 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. No sale in Vienna this week. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. Pkg 642 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
160.00-179.00 400-500 lbs. 156.00-165.00 500-600 lbs. 140.00-158.00 600-650 lbs. 140.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 5-6 yrs 1000-1225 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 825.00-860.00 per head.
137.00-147.00 132.00-141.00 124.00-130.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 59.00-66.00, high dressing 660.. -70.00. Lean (85-90%) 53.0060.00, low dressing 42.50-52.50.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Large 1-2 Scarce Grade 1-2 1450-2200 lbs. 70.0077.75, high dressing 79.0084.00. MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 200 Week ago: 0 Year ago: 400 Sales this week with a firm to higher undertone. Supply moderate, demand good. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice No Sales.
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice 200.00. GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): Choice 3 550-950 204.00.
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 3830 Week ago: 4692 Year ago: 3806 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts steady, sows 1.00 to 6.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 78.00. Weekly top Friday 78.00.
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 49.00 Over 500 lbs. 52.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT
Receipts: 5996 Compared to last week, weaner pig prices are steady to firm, no feeder pug sales. Price per head. 1196 head,10 lbs, 34.50; Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights delivered 100% negotiated 4800 head 10 lbs. 53.00. No feeder pig sales.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .62 to .64 lower, Wheat .24 to .29 lower, Corn .26 to .29 lower, KC Wheat .20 to .25 lower, SB Meal 15.70 to 18.40 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City
285.00
265.00
282.50
241.00
St. Louis
314.00
257.50
287.50
202.50
Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico 11/17/2011 Receipts: 479 Last Week: 633 Last Year: 345 All Prices per cwt. SHEEP: 344 head Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled pkg 64 lbs. 188.00, pkg 79 lbs. 173.00, 94-120 lbs. 152.00-162.00, 149-168 lbs. 146.00-149.00. hair 69-75 lbs. 168.00-180.00, 106 lbs. 166.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 70-85 lbs. 152.00-170.00, 94 lbs. 144.00, 113 lbs. 135.00. hair 40-70 lbs. 172.00-182.00, pkg 61 lbs. 198.00, pkg 55 lbs. 209.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility 1-2 162 lbs. 62.00. Replacement Ewes: Bred hair 85-165 lbs. 68.00-77.00, pkg 82.00. Slaughter Bucks: 140-220 lbs. 73.00-75.00. GOATS: 135 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 50-60 lbs. 181.00-186.00, pkg 67 lbs. 164.00. Selection 2-3 46-49 lbs. 158.00-168.00. Nannies: Selection 1-3 75-115 lbs. 75.00-85.00, few 86.00. Billies: Selection 1 replacements 130-135 lbs. 134.00-159.00. Selection 2-3 115-180 lbs. 91.00-107.00. Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Sale 11/22/2011 Receipts: 674 Last Month: 930 Last Year: 732 Springer Heifers: bred 7-9 mos: Supreme 1260.00-1525.00. Approved 975.00-1290.00; Crossbreds 985.00-1180.00. Medium 800.00-1025.00; Crossbreds 825.00-95.000. Common 650.00-825.00. bred 4-6 mos: Supreme: 1135.00-1350.00. Approved 960.0-1185.00; Crossbreds 860.00-985.00. Medium 800.00-925.00; Crossbreds 930.00-800.00. Common 475.00-71.00. Open Heifers: Approved 300-400 lbs. 320.00440.00; 400-500 lbs 490.00-550.00; 500-600 lbs 520.00-640.00; 660-685 lbs 660.00-710.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Approved 1075.001600.00. Medium 800.00-1225.00. Common 690.00-800.00. Springer Cows: Supreme 1175.00-1425.00; ind Swiss 1425.00. Approved 1025.00 -1225.00. Medium 775.00-950.00; Swiss 875.00-1000.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 170.00-240.00; small 80.00-110.00. Crossbred heifers 110.00-160.00. Holstein bulls 110.00-165.00, small 50.00-80.00. Crossbred bulls 80.00-130.00, Jersey bulls 45.00-50.00.. Prices per head.
Buffalo Livestock Market Monthly Sheep and Goat Auction 11/22/2011 Receipts: 1018 Last Month: 1299 Year Ago: 875 Sheep Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 112-135 lbs 150.00-170.00, non-traditional 60-90 lbs 140.00-179.00. Hair Lambs: 40-50 lbs 165.00182.00, 50-60 lbs 150.00-182.00, 60-70 lbs 145.00-185.00, 70-80 lbs 162.50-175.00, 80-100 lbs 140.00-167.50, 100-125 lbs 130.00-150.00. Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 20-30 lbs 134.00155.00, 30-40 lbs 175.00-187.50. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3 wooled 140 -205 lbs 50.00-67.50; Hair ewes 833-160 lbs 57.00-85.00. Bucks: wooled 135-215 lbs 53.00-70.00; hair 95-193 lbs 60.00-90.00. Goats Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 50-60 lbs 160.00-177.00, 60-70 lbs 155.00-170.00, 90-100 lbs 127.00-135.00, 120-135 lbs 155.00-185.00; Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 160.00-176.00, 70-80 lbs 131.00-149.00; Selection 2 50-60 lbs 147.00-150.00, 60-70 lbs 130.00-154.00, 80-90 lbs 110.00-120.00; Selection 3 50-60 lbs 108.00-113.00, 60-70 lbs 102.50120.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 70-185 lbs 50.00-91.00; young nannies 65-95 lbs 70.00-95.00; Selection 3 65-140 lbs 60.00-80.00. Billies: Selection 1-2 63-170 lbs 78.00-107.50; Selection 3 70-135 lbs 80.00 -95.00. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 30-40 lbs 161.00-185.00; Selection 3 30-40 lbs 100.00-137.50. All prices per cwt. unless noted.
Soybeans Jan Mar May Jul Aug
Tues.
1148 1153 1158 1162 3/4 1167 3/4 1172 1176 3/4 1180 3/4 1176 1180
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
1122 1/2 1131 1/2 1140 1/4 1148 1/4 1147 1/4
Holiday
1106 1/2 1115 3/4 1124 1/2 1133 1131 3/4
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
591 1/2 609 627 1/2 641 1/2 659 3/4
594 603 621 1/4 635 1/4 654 1/2
579 1/4 594 1/4 612 625 1/4 645 1/4
Holiday
574 1/2 589 605 1/2 617 3/4 638 1/4
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
597 3/4 605 611 1/2 615 1/2 569
599 605 3/4 612 1/4 615 3/4 569 3/4
588 3/4 595 1/2 602 1/2 605 3/4 565
Holiday
582 1/2 590 597 1/4 599 1/4 557 1/2
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
667 678 685 1/2 692 3/4 707
661 670 678 684 1/2 698 3/4
649 659 1/2 666 3/4 673 1/4 687 3/4
Holiday
643 1/2 654 661 1/4 668 1/4 681 1/2
SB Meal Dec Jan Mar May Jul
289.60 291.30 294.40 297.50 301.50
292.00 293.00 295.80 298.80 302.80
282.50 282.90 285.50 288.50 292.40
Holiday
282.70 283.00 285.50 288.50 292.40
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last Friday: Live Cattle nearby .40 to .53 higher others .07 to .55 lower, Lean Hogs .25 to 1.00 higher, Feeder Cattle 1.15 to 2.80 lower. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug
119.97 121.80 126.05 125.27 125.55
121.45 123.30 127.00 125.95 126.32
121.40 122.75 126.35 124.60 125.65
Holiday
121.10 122.30 125.70 124.30 124.90
Lean Hogs Dec Feb Apr May Jun
87.95 91.00 94.05 99.40 101.02
87.82 91.10 94.00 99.30 100.75
88.05 91.45 93.40 99.30 99.97
Holiday
88.30 91.80 94.25 99.60 100.50
Fdr Cat Jan Mar Apr May Aug
146.17 148.00 149.10 149.30 150.75
147.02 148.82 149.95 150.30 151.85
145.80 148.22 149.22 149.47 151.25
Holiday
144.62 147.45 148.37 148.82 150.55
Milk Nov Dec Jan
19.12 18.65 17.52
19.11 18.32 17.31
19.11 18.13 16.98
Holiday
19.11 18.13 16.98
By-Product Feed Prices Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 210.00; 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 .45 to .69 lower Wheat .18 to .24 lower Corn .27 to .34 lower Grain Sorghum .47 to .48 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
11.48 11.53 11.33 ——— 11.17
5.67-5.72 5.69-5.74 5.59 ——— 5.55
6.18 6.19 6.09 ——— 6.03
10.86 10.88 10.70 ——— 10.59
St. Louis Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11.53 11.58-11.64 11.32-11.37 ——— 11.25
6.06 6.12 5.94 ——— 5.89
6.21-6.23 6.19-6.23 6.09-6.12 ——— 6.03
11.12 11.05 10.87 ——— 10.85
10.98 11.03 10.73 ——— 10.64
5.47-5.67 5.49-6.60 5.34-5.50 ——— 5.29
5.93-5.98 5.94-5.99 5.84-5.89 ——— 5.82
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
11.50-11.54 11.61-11.65 11.31-11.37 ——— 11.22-11.27
5.67-6.02 5.69-6.04 5.96-6.09 ——— 5.50-5.84
6.09-6.15 6.07-6.14 6.03-6.09 ——— 5.94-5.97
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Central Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday S.E. MO Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri
(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 11/25/11 A mild November is coming to a close and while rain is still wanted over much of the state, sustained cold temperatures remain at bay. Forecasts indicate that the first string of nights with temperatures bumping down to freezing are imminent. Available hay supplies are tightening under moderate demand and steady prices. Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory, visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales prices listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs) Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV>185) 150.00-195.00 Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 130.00-175.00 Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) 80.00-125.00 Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass 40.00-85.00 Good to Premium quality Prairie hay 80.00-120.00 Fair to good quality Prairie hay 40.00-80.00 Good to Premium quality Brome 100.00-150.00 Good quality Brome 80.00-120.00 Fair quality Brome mixed with grass 35.00-75.00 Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay 65.00-100.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 45.00-70.00 Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 25.00-50.00 per large round bale Premium to Supreme Quality Timothy 4.00-8.00 per small square bale Good quality Timothy Hay 3.00-6.00 per small square bale Wheat straw 2.00-5.00 per small square bale