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 XXXII, Number 24 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, June 15, 2012 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 33,348 Week ago: 42,396 Year ago: 24,018 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 (Medium Flesh) Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 363 lbs. 460 lbs. 548 lbs. 645 lbs. 743 lbs. 841 lbs. 917 lbs. 1044 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
203.78 189.40 177.47 166.83 155.20 150.44 143.74 134.00
363 lbs. 462 lbs. 548 lbs. 654 lbs. 754 lbs. 835 lbs. 937 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
180.09 166.69 159.10 151.09 144.09 139.13 131.02
240 lbs. 355 lbs. 458 lbs. 524 lbs. 662 lbs. 771 lbs. 825 lbs. 967 lbs.
130.30 127.94 124.60 121.03 118.64 112.39 114.92 101.31
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 9086 Week ago: 10,245 Year ago: 3550 Compared to last week, calves sold steady to 5.00 lower, except 6weight steers 2.00-5.00 higher. Yearlings sold steady to 3.00 lower although some heifers over 800 lbs were firm to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows 4.00-8.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
175.00-186.00 162.00-186.00 152.50-176.00 147.00-153.90 147.00-153.90 147.25-149.00 Holsteins Large 3
200-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
116.00-133.50 120.00-127.50 120.00-125.00 121.50-125.50 115.00-120.50 111.00-114.50 110.00-117.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1095-2430 lbs 92.00104.00, high dressing 104.00111.00, low dressing 80.00-96.00. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs, 900-1100 lbs with baby to 250 lbs calves 1300.001600.00 per pair.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
169.00-185.00 155.50-180.00 148.00-162.50 138.00-155.00 137.00-147.00 126.50-139.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 71.00-80.00, high dressing 76.50-90.00, low dressing 65.00 -73.00. Lean (85-90%) 68.5079.00, low dressing 55.0067.00.
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield ) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 7886 Week ago: 12,358 Year ago: 7076 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1796 Week ago: 1555 Year ago: 1267 Compared to a light test last week, steer and heifer calves unevenly steady, Yearlings steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.006.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
200.00-220.00 170.00-202.50 160.50-188.50 159.00-173.00 151.00-161.50 148.50-152.50 136.00-143.00
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300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
165.00-185.00 151.00-170.50 142.00-167.00 145.00-157.00 136.00-148.50
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning 73.00-84.00, high dressing 76.50-89.00. Lean (85119.00-131.00 90%) 68.00-80.00, low dressing 114.50-124.00 57.50-72.00. 113.50-121.50 102.00-116.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 114.50 Grade 1-2 1245-2550 lbs. 95.00100.00-103.00 103.00, high dressing 101.00110.50.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short and solid, 2nd-3rd stage 1090 -1355 lbs most 950.00-1185.00, some better quality 1300.001350.00 per head.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 975-1320 lbs cows with babies to 420 lbs calves, few rebred, 1400.001650.00 per pair.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 2774 Week ago: 1771 Year ago: 2670 Compared to last week, feeder cattle sold mostly steady on last week’d light receipts. Slaughter cows traded 2.00-5.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 1000-1250 lbs. 2nd-3rd stage 1125.00-1250.00, couple lots mostly 1st stage 2-4 yrs 915970 lbs 975.00-1025.00 per head.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
191.25-198.50 179.75-199.50 164.00-180.00 155.00-158.25 146.00-155.00 144.00-147.25
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
161.00-181.00 159.25-179.25 136.00-165.00 142.25-145.75 142.50 125.90-134.75
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1425-1900 lbs 98.00104.00, high dressing 106.00108.00.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 73.0080.00, high dressing 78.00-84.00. Lean (85-90 % lean) 70.00-78.00.
BRED COWS: Medium and Large 1 2 loads 3-5 yrs 12001300 lbs top quality 2 nd stage 1550.00-1685.00 per head.
COW-CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 (dispersal) 1000-1200 lbs 1st calf heifers with 100-200 lb calves 2050.00-2250.00 per pair.
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Kingsville, Sedalia, Butler) Receipts: 3343 Week Ago: 4112 Year Ago: 3105 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows 1.00-10.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 &1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
186.00-228.00 179.00-205.00 157.00-194.00 144.00-176.50 142.00-161.25 133.75-150.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
164.00-183.00 153.00-183.50 145.50-172.50 137.50-160.00 135.00-150.25 132.00-141.60
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1190-2205 lbs 94.50104.75, high dressing 105.2-109.50, low dressing 87.00-93.50.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 74.25-83.50, high dressing 77.50 -87.00. Lean (85-90) 65.0078.00.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Boonville, Macon) Receipts: 4536 Week ago: 6261 Year ago: 3747 Compared to last week, feeders calves steady to 5.00 lower, spots 5.0010.00 lower on heifers 550-550 lbs. Yearlings steady to firm. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 10.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-775 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
195.00-210.00 184.00-208.00 170.00-197.00 159.00-179.00 147.00-168.00 148.90-151.10
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
175.00-189.00 164.00-185.00 155.00-176.00 143.50-162.75 135.00-150.25 134.50-137.10
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : Choice 2-4 119.50-123.50 and Boning, (70-85% lean) 74.00 -84.00, high dress 93.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 73.00-83.00. COWS & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2000 lbs 92.00102.00, high dress 102.00-104.50
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 2117 Week ago: 2477 Year ago: 742 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 12 Week ago: 15 Year ago: 13 Feeder steers under 700 lbs 5.00-10.00 lower over steady and heifers under 500 lbs steady to 3.00 lower over steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter steers steady. 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.
209.00-229.00 188.50-209.00 170.75-192.00 165.50-169.00 155.00-162.75 Scarce
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 803 lbs.
Scarce 169.50-185.50 164.00-181.00 157.25-172.50 Scarce 138.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 1136 lbs 119.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 78.0085.50, low dressing 69.50-78.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2300 lbs 90.00104.50.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 1468 Week ago: 2625 Year ago: 858 Compared to last week, feeder steers under 500 lbs 3.00-4.00 lower, heavier weights steady. Feeder heifers were steady. Bulk of slaughter cows steady, bulls 2.00 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
170.00-200.00 170.00-192.50 157.00-184.50 150.00-160.00 142.50-150.00 135.25
200-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
162.00-180.00 150.00-167.00 150.00-165.50 140.00-155.00 135.00-145.50 140.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-5 yrs 1150 -1535 lbs 2nd-3rd stage 1150.001240.00 per head.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 74.50 -81.00, high dressing 76.5083.00. Lean (85-90% Lean) 62.00-70.50.
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 5-7 yrs 1100-1250 lbs with 200-250 lb calves 1360.001460.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1130-2450 lbs 90.50102.00, high dressing 101.50105.00.
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 3812 Week ago: 4797 Year ago: 4017 Steers and heifers very uneven 3.00 higher to 10.00 lower Slaughter cows 1.00 to 6.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
200.00-211.00 175.00-199.00 166.00-192.75 157.50-175.50 152.50-163.00 147.75-149.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
184.00-200.00 155.00-168.00 154.00-166.25 152.00-160.00 128.00-144.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to ss, 1200-1350 lbs 2nd stage 985.00-1140.00 per head.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 67.50-81.00, high dressing 76.00 -87.00. Lean (85-90%) 76.0081.00, low dressing 58.00-70.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scare
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2300 lbs 98.00104.00.
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 900 Year ago: 400 Trading inactive as of 8:00 am Friday. Compared to last week, no confirmed live or dressed sales as producers passing sharply lower bids. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice No Sales
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice No Sales GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): Choice 3 No Sales
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 3369 Week ago: 3569 Year ago: 3840 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts steady. Sows steady to 1.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 84.0085.00. Weekly top Friday 85.00.
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 42.00-47.00 Over 500 lbs. 47.00-51.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 2300 No comparison on weaner or feeder pig sales Supply and demand moderate. Price per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights fob the farm 100% negotiated no sales 1250 head 44.00, Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights delivered 100% negotiated, no sales. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, delivered 100% negotiated, 1050 head 52.00. Prices per head.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .16 to .50 lower, Wheat .21 to .30 lower, Corn .19 to .42 lower, KC Wheat .26 to .31 lower, Soybean Meal 2.10 to 19.70 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 425.00
323.50
397.50
162.50
St. Louis
302.50
407.50
173.00
Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
445.50
Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico 06/14/2012 Receipts: 582 Week Ago: 567 Last Year: 437 All Prices per cwt. SHEEP: 387 head Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 NonTraditional 45-55 lbs 135.00-155.00; 55-90 lbs 128.00-138.00; 100-120 lbs 114.00-134.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 hair lambs 3050 lbs 120.00-136.00; pkg ewe lambs 30-60 lbs 147.00-166.00 Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 120-180 lbs 42.00-52. Slaughter Bucks: hair 150-220 lbs 44.00-54.00. GOATS: 195 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 40-60 lbs 154.00-158.00. Selection 2-3 45-55 lbs 147.00-157.00. few 30-40 lbs 110.00-140.00. Selection 3 thin 42 lbs 72.00-100.00. Nannies: Selection 1-3 few 75-100 lbs 92.00-95.00, pkg replacement 118 lbs 103.00. Billies: Selection 1-2 few 135-175 lbs 105.00-109.00. Norwood—Producers Auction Yards Special Dairy Sale 6/14/2012 Receipts: 953 Last Month: 529 Last Year: 1010 Springer heifers bred 7-9 months: Supreme 1100.00-1325.00, Crossbreds few 1000.00-1200.00. Approved 925.00-1085.00, Crossbreds 800.00925.00. Medium 700.00- 890.00. bred 4-6 months: Supreme 1100.001300.00, Crossbreds 1000.00-1185.00. Approved 910.00-1075.00. Medium 800.00-850.00, Crossbreds 685.00-775.00. Open Heifers: Approved 218-290 lbs 350.00-420.00, Crossbreds 210.00-350.00; 310-395 lbs 410.00-485.00, Jerseys 400.00-560.00, Few Crossbreds 350.00-450.00; 404-495 lbs 450.00-570.00, Crossbreds 410.00- 485.00; 507-588 lbs 600.00-680.00, Crossbreds 520.00-640.00; 620-685 lbs 700.00-790.00, Crossbreds 480.00-670.00; 712-802 lbs 760.00-920.00, Crossbreds 560.00-640.00. Fresh and open milking cows: Approved 1050.001075.00. Baby calves: Holstein heifers 200.00-290.00, Small 100.00175.00. Holstein bulls 170.00-200.00, Small 55.00-150.00. Jersey bulls 60.00-130.00. Crossbred bulls 200.00-260.00, Small 75.00-160.00. Diamond-TS Whites Monthly Sheep and Goat Auction 06/07/2012 Receipts: 715 Last Month: 744 Year Ago: 457 Sheep- Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 wooled non-traditional 50-60 lbs 134.00-145.00; 60-70 lbs 125.00-145.00; 70-80 lbs 134.00-145.00. Hair Lambs: 50-60 lbs 135.00-150.00; 60-70 lbs 126.50-142.50; 70-80 lbs 125.00-155.00; 80-90 lbs 102.00-110.00. Feeder/stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled 30-40 lbs 105.00-140.00; 40-50 lbs 120.00140.00; 60-80 lbs 100.00-120.00. Hair: 30-40 lbs 132.50-137.50; 40-50 lbs 117.00-132.50 Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 wooled 104200 lbs 43.00-64.00. Hair Ewes: 61-162 lbs 60.00-105.00. Bucks: wooled 165-275 lbs 50.00-75.00. Hair: 140-200 lbs 46.00-60.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 84-108 lbs 85.00-91.00. Goats- Slaughter Classes: Kids Selection: 1 50-60 lbs 134.00-177.00. Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 150.00-165.00; 60-70 lbs 130.00-152.50; 70-80 lbs 120.00-145.00; 80-90 lbs 137.50-140.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs 130.00-145.00; 60-70 lbs 115.00-135.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 70-180 lbs 61.00-120.00. Selection 3 60-85 42.00-74.00; Dairy nannies 80-160 lbs 72.50-90.00. Billies: Selection 1-2 120-230 lbs 91.00-102.00. Selection 2-3 aged weathers 90-200 lbs 120.00-125.00. Selection 3 70180 lbs 105.00-122.00. Replacement Classes: Does/nannies: Selection 1 90-130 lbs 114.00-130.00 Stocker/Feeder Kids Selection 2 20-30 lbs 150.00-155.00; 30-40 lbs 135.00-180.00. Selection 3 20-40 lbs 110.00135.00. Per cwt unless noted.
Soybeans Jul Aug Sep Nov Jan
Tues.
1424 3/4 1435 1399 1401 1/4 1361 1364 1331 1/4 1337 1330 1336
Wed. 1408 1/4 1377 3/4 1343 1/4 1319 3/4 1320 1/2
Thu. 1366 1363 3/4 1334 1/4 1308 3/4 1309 1/4
Fri. 1376 1357 1332 1314 1316 3/4
Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
630 1/2 648 1/4 671 3/4 693 1/2 708
616 634 3/4 659 1/2 680 3/4 693 1/4
616 634 1/4 659 1/2 680 1/4 691 1/2
623 1/2 641 1/4 666 1/2 686 1/2 696 1/2
Corn Jul Sep Dec Mar May
592 540 1/2 534 546 553 1/2
584 526 1/2 522 1/4 534 1/2 542 1/4
592 1/2 515 510 1/2 522 1/2 530 1/4
601 1/2 520 3/4 516 528 1/4 536
579 1/2 509 1/2 506 518 1/2 526 1/4
KC Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
653 669 693 1/4 709 718
640 3/4 657 1/4 680 3/4 696 1/2 705
640 1/2 657 680 695 3/4 704
646 662 684 698 1/2 706 3/4
630 645 1/2 667 1/2 682 690
SB Meal Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec
428.00 417.20 404.70 391.20 387.00
433.00 420.00 407.80 394.80 391.50
422.00 410.20 401.20 390.00 386.50
416.50 407.00 398.30 388.50 385.00
410.10 403.60 396.90 389.00 385.70
609 1/2 626 3/4 651 1/4 671 680 1/4
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last Friday: Live Cattle 3.72 to 4.42 lower, Lean Hogs July .10 higher others 1.25 to 2.07 lower , Feeder Cattle 2.98 to 3.35 lower. Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
119.50 120.30 124.82 128.60 130.47
119.55 120.30 124.67 128.27 130.37
117.10 117.97 122.55 126.17 128.30
116.35 117.02 121.05 124.70 126.75
116.15 116.65 121.12 124.20 126.60
93.32 93.67 92.70 83.07 79.95
93.52 92.80 91.75 82.55 79.95
93.97 93.95 92.00 82.05 80.10
94.75 94.52 93.00 82.57 79.75
—— 91.20 81.05 77.85 80.00
Fdr Cat Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan
160.25 161.42 162.17 163.45 163.02
161.15 162.22 163.07 164.10 163.62
158.35 159.50 160.75 161.80 161.50
156.20 157.50 158.70 159.90 159.22
156.02 157.42 158.47 159.32 158.92
Milk Jun Jul Aug
15.56 16.50 16.73
15.69 16.71 17.05
15.70 16.56 16.91
15.62 16.18 16.54
15.61 16.18 16.60
Lean Hogs Jun Jul Aug Oct Dec
By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets 17%, St. Louis, MO 290.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 190.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 240.00; Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 170.00. Prices per ton.
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June 15, 2012
Agricultural Summary-Week ending 06/10/2012
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Soybeans .27 to .51 lower Wheat .08 to .20 lower Corn .02 to .13 lower Grain Sorghum .25 to .33 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
14.40 14.50 14.23 14.01 13.91
6.36 6.21 6.21 6.29 6.15
6.37-6.42 6.44 6.53 6.57-6.62 6.40
9.68 9.54 9.94 9.86 9.46
St. Louis Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14.54-14.55 14.62-14.64 14.36-14.37 14.11-14.17 14.01-14.11
6.40 6.26 6.27 6.34 6.23
6.43-6.48 6.31-6.36 6.40-6.53 6.55-6.61 6.34-6.40
10.00 9.78 9.94 10.13 9.82
14.04-14.18 14.13-14.27 13.88-14.02 13.68-13.82 13.61-13.75
6.07-6.16 5.94-6.02 5.93-6.01 6.08-6.10 5.90-5.98
6.27-6.32 6.16-6.21 6.26-6.31 6.36-6.41 6.15-6.23
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
14.19-14.45 14.28-14.57 14.03-14.59 13.83-14.06 13.76-13.99
6.17-6.32 6.04-6.10 5.99-6.11 6.07-6.15 6.00-6.07
6.13-6.43 5.92-6.19 6.11-6.22 6.29-6.49 6.03-6.21
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
Drought conditions persisted with 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork statewide. Topsoil moisture supply continued to drop to 47 percent very short, 40 percent short, and 13 percent adequate. Over half the state, or five districts, were over 90 percent short and very short for topsoil moisture. Subsoil moisture was 34 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 24 percent adequate. Five districts were over 70 percent short and very short for subsoil moisture. Field Crops Report Corn silked was 3 percent, 17 days ahead of last year, and 8 days ahead of normal. Corn condition was 5 percent very poor, 13 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 4 percent excellent. Poor growth was apparent for some corn fields due to lack of water. Soybeans planted were 93 percent, 16 days ahead of last year, and 23 days ahead of normal. Emergence now 75 percent, 9 days ahead of last year, and 15 days ahead of normal, was reported as uneven across the state. Soybean condition was 6 percent very poor, 21 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 28 percent good, and 3 percent excellent. Cotton squaring and beyond was 25 percent, 14 days ahead of last year, and 11 days ahead of normal. Cotton condition was 6 percent very poor, 24 percent poor, 46 percent fair, 22 percent good, and 2 percent excellent. Rice condition was 5 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. Sorghum planted was 94 percent, 19 days ahead of last year, and 23 days ahead of normal. Sorghum condition was 3 percent very poor, 15 percent poor, 48 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Winter wheat harvested was 65 percent, 17 days ahead of last year, and 20 days ahead of normal. Wheat condition was 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 16 percent excellent. Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting was 39 percent, 21 days ahead of last year, and 24 days ahead of normal. Other hay cut was 80 percent, 28 days ahead of last year, and 31 days ahead of normal. Reports of low yields and sparse regrowth persisted. Pasture & Livestock Pasture condition continued to decline to 19 percent very poor, 25 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 22 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Supply of hay and other roughages was 12 percent very short, 23 percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. Stock water supplies were 9 percent very short, 27 percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 2 percent excellent.