2012_0622

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

mda.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm

Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor Volume XXXII, Number 25 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, June 22, 2012 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 36,304 Week ago: 33,348 Year ago: 33,217 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 (Medium Flesh) Hols. Large 3

Fdr. STEERS: 362 lbs.

457 lbs.

553 lbs.

652 lbs.

745 lbs.

844 lbs.

925 lbs.

1048 lbs.

Fdr. HEIFERS:

196.44 181.40 170.26 159.78 152.37 149.36 140.60 123.19

361 lbs.

456 lbs.

547 lbs.

649 lbs.

740 lbs.

827 lbs.

913 lbs.

Hols. STEERS

172.02 164.51 154.16 145.91 140.54 132.02 121.13

374 lbs.

445 lbs.

562 lbs.

658 lbs.

758 lbs.

853 lbs.

933 lbs.

121.14 114.33 116.28 115.15 114.65 111.85 92.44

SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 6981 Week ago: 9086 Year ago: 7200 Compared to last week, feeder steers 2.00 to 9.00 lower, heifers 4.0010.00 lower, and Holsteins 2.00 to 5.00 lower.

STEERS: Medium and Large 1 200-300 lbs.

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

225.00-227.50 182.00-204.00 169.00-192.50 155.00-182.00 149.75-168.00 138.00-151.75 140.50 Holsteins Large 3

300-400 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

117.00 120.00-123.00 107.50-114.00 105.50

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2150 lbs 94.00101.00, high dressing 101.00106.00, low dressing 85.00-94.00.

COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 4-7 yrs, 1000-1200 lbs some rebred with 200-350 lbs calves 1700.00-1900.00 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.

165.00-185.00 152.00-176.00 144.00-157.50 133.00-141.60 129.00-133.00 134.90

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 73.50-81.00, high dressing 79.00-86.00, low dressing 66.00 -74.00. Lean (85-90%) 68.0079.00, low dressing 60.0070.00.

REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 1025-1275 lbs 2nd-3rd stage 1050.00-1300.00, mostly 1150.00-1250.00, couple lots 1st stage 2-6 yrs 885-913 lbs 975.00-1050.00 per head.

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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield ) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 12,218 Week ago: 7886 Year ago: 12,876 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1233 Week ago: 1796 Year ago: 1411 Compared to last week, steer calves 3.00-6.00 lower, heifer calves steady to 2.00 lower, yearlings 2.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher and bulls 2.00 to 4.00 higher.

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

197.50-202.50 170.00-192.00 158.00-182.00 153.00-169.50 147.00-156.50 143.60-149.50 133.50-143.50

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

167.00-181.00 150.00-168.00 145.00-166.50 143.50-153.00 131.00-148.25 125.00-131.50

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 75.00-85.00, high dressing 79.00-96.00. Lean (85115.00-121.00 90%) 70.00-81.00, low dressing 110.00-119.00 58.00-73.00 105.00-124.00 105.00-119.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 91.00-114.50 Grade 1-2 1250-2585 lbs. 97.0084.00-95.00 105.00, high dressing 105.00112.00

REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 2nd-3rd stage 990-1295 lbs most 950.00-1285.00, some better quality 1325.00-1385.00 per head

COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 1005-1245 lbs cows with 175-295 lb calves, 1410.00-1500.00 per pair.

NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 1747 Week ago: 2874 Year ago: 450 Compared to last week, calves sold 10.00 to 15.00 lower, yearlings over 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 6.00 lower although a few pkgs were near steady.

Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher.

FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

900-1000 lbs.

178.00-180.75 160.00-176.00 153.00-167.25 153.25-155.75 152.50-154.00 141.85

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

147.25-166.25 140.00-150.25 137.50-153.75 141.00-149.25 131.50-139.50

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2295 lbs 98.00107.00, low dressing 92.0096.00

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 76.0080.00, high dressing 78.00-82.00 Lean (85-90 % lean) 68.00-74.00

BRED COWS: Scarce

COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce

WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Kingsville, Sedalia, Butler) Receipts: 2834 Week Ago: 3343 Year Ago: 1947 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 11.00 lower.

Slaughter cows 3.00 lower to 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.

195.00-209.00 164.75-198.00 155.00-182.00 142.50-163.50 135.50-152.00 135.50-154.75

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.

164.00-190.00 150.00-181.25 140.00-164.25 133.00-157.50 126.00-142.25 127.00-129.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2275 lbs 94.00106.25, high dressing 106.75112.25, low dressing 80.00-94.00.

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 74.00-83.25, high dressing 77.75 -91.00. Lean (85-90) 62.0077.75.

COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce

REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce

EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Boonville, Macon) Receipts: 4324 Week ago: 4536 Year ago: 3806 Compared to last week, feeder calves steady to 10.00 lower and yearling steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-850 lbs.

195.00-205.00 175.00-210.00 155.00-186.50 150.00-175.00 147.00-158.00 143.75-144.85

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

165.00-185.00 155.00-179.00 143.50-173.50 140.00-162.25 128.00-147.25

SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : Select and Choice 2-3 and Boning, (70-85% lean) 74.00 115.00-122.00 -84.00, high dress 89.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 74.00-84.00 COWS & CALF PAIRS: Scarce

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2100 lbs 92.00102.00, high dress 102.00-106.00

NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 4593 Week ago: 2117 Year ago: 1897 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 38 Week ago: 12 Year ago: 13 Compared to last week, calves sold steady to 5.00 lower yearlings steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Slaughter steers and heifers 1.00 to 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.

900-925 lbs.

192.00-218.00 185.00-207.50 175.00-184.25 158.75-180.00 155.00-168.75 147.25-157.10 144.50-144.60

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Load 811 lbs.

169.00-186.50 165.00-184.00 158.00-176.75 147.50-159.25 141.75-147.90 137.00

SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 pkg 1265 lbs 121.25

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 74.0082.50, low dressing 67.00-74.00

SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-3 pkg 1140 lbs 119.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1450-2100 lbs 86.7599.00

COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce

REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 1879 Week ago: 1468 Year ago: 468 Compared to last week, 600-700 lbs steers and 500-600 lbs heifers sold 2.00 higher, the rest of the offering steady to 10.00 lower.

Slaughter cows 3.00 lower bulls 5.00 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.

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2

162.00-187.00 146.00-180.00 140.00-175.00 135.00-161.50 121.00-145.00 120.00-146.00

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

140.00-167.50 138.00-159.50 128.00-160.00 120.00-143.00 119.00-135.75 106.00-115.00

REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 4-7 yrs 9551435 lbs 2nd-3rd stage 950.001100.00 per head.

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 68.00 -79.50, high dressing 80.0089.00. Lean (85-90% Lean) 61.50-68.50.

COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid, 985-1370 lbs with 140-300 lb calves 1000.00-1375.00 per pair

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1335-2150 lbs 88.0097.00, high dressing 103.75105.00.

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 3516 Week ago: 3812 Year ago: 3912 Steers and heifers 3.00 to 10.00 lower, except several heifers 400-500 lbs steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 3.00 higher FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1

181.00-205.00 170.00-188.00 162.00-185.00 155.00-167.50 148.00-155.00

REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 4-5 yrs, 1100-1350 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1160.00-1185.00 per head

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

160.00-185.00 158.00-177.00 151.00-162.50 140.00-152.75 124.00-141.25

SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 70.00-83.50, high dressing 70.00 -83.50. Lean (85-90%) 70.0079.50, low dressing 60.00-71.50

COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Large 1-2 4-6 yrs, 950-1100 lbs, with Grade 1-2 1350-2150 lbs 95.00150-300 lb calves 1240.00-1510.00 105.00 per pair MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 0 Year ago: 200 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: 3149 Week ago: 3369 Year ago: 4112 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 8.00 to 11.00 higher. Sows steady to 1.00 higher.

BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 92.0096.00. Weekly top Friday 96.00.

SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 42.00-47.00 Over 500 lbs. 48.00-51.00

MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 3860 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 0% negotiated, 3860 head 34.50-43.87, weighted average price 40.29. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights delivered 100% negotiated, no sales. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, delivered 100% negotiated, no sales reported. All prices per head.

WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent

Meat Meal

Wheat Middlings

Kansas City 419.90

335.50

395.00

157.50

St. Louis

312.50

410.00

161.50

Area

Soybean Meal 48% Solvent

445.50

Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico 06/21/2012 Receipts: 703 Week Ago: 582 Last Year: 528 All Prices per cwt.

SHEEP: 471 head Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 NonTraditional 50-60 lbs 147.00-154.00, 70-100 lbs 128.00-138.00; few 110115 lbs 130.00-135.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-70 lbs 130.00-150.00; Hair Lambs Small and Medium 1-2 30-60 lbs 130.00150.00, few 60-70 lbs 120.00-130.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 few 140-200 lbs 45.00-57.00. Replacement Ewes: Hair pkg and lot 84-134 lbs 83.00-86.00. Slaughter Bucks: Hair Ind 210 lbs 56.00.

GOATS: 232 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 34-38 lbs 141.00148.00, 42-46 lbs 162.00-164.00. Selection 3 few 25-40 lbs 90.00-122.00.

Stocker/feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 20-30 lbs 124.00-156.00.

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.

Highlandville-CRS Sales Co Sheep and Goat Sale 06/22/2012 Receipts: 803 Last Month: 703 Year Ago: 717 Sheep-Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 60-70 lbs 115.00-130.00; 70-80 lbs100.00-140.00; 80-90 lbs 110.00-120.00; 90-100 lbs 100.00115.00; hair lambs: 50-70 lbs 85.00-105.00; 70-80 lbs 80.00-90.00; 8090 lbs 75.00-95.00; 90-100 lbs 80.00-97.50. Stocker/feeder Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 40-60 lbs 120.00-140.00; hair lambs:30-40 lbs 95.00-155.00; 40-50 lbs 115.00-157.50. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 102-185 lbs 30.00-45.00; hair ewes: 70-145lbs 60.00-115.00.

Goats- Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 105.00-147.50; 50-60 lbs 125.00-145.00; 60-70lbs 125.00-130.00. Selection 2 70-80 lbs 90.00-115.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs65.00-115.00; 50-60 lbs 105.00125.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 82-160 lbs 50.00-100.00. Selection 2-3 50-90 lbs 75.00-125.00. Selection 3 75-118 lbs 50.00-90.00 Billies: Selection 1-2 few 115-200 lbs 60.00-95.00; Selection 2-3 agedwethers 65-90 lbs 65.00-90.00; Selection 3 60-190 lbs 50.00-100.00.

Replacement Classes: Nannies Selection 2-3 few 90.00-175.00 Feeder/ stocker Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 100.00-155.00; 30-40 lbs 100.00130.00. Selection 3 20-30 lbs 95.00-110.00; 30-40 lbs 105.00-115.00.

Per cwt unless noted.

WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .58 to .69 higher, Wheat .48 to .64 higher, Corn .12 to .48 higher, KC Wheat .49 to .57 higher, Soybean Meal 11.90 to 18.50 higher.

Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.

Tues.

1384 1/4 1370 1/4 1350 1/2 1339 1/4 1339

1433 3/4 1421 1/4 1398 1384 1/2 1382 1/4

1446 1/2 1437 1410 1/4 1395 1/2 1393 1/4

1438 1/2 1423 1391 1/2 1371 1/4 1370

1442 1/2 1426 1394 1/4 1375 1/2 1374

Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May

630 1/4 648 1/2 672 1/2 691 1/4 698 1/2

649 1/2 669 693 1/2 712 1/4 718 3/4

664 683 706 724 1/4 730 1/2

661 3/4 678 1/2 700 1/4 718 1/4 724

673 1/4 687 1/2 706 3/4 723 3/4 728 3/4

Corn Jul Sep Dec Mar May

599 1/2 537 534 546 1/4 553 1/4

612 1/2 567 1/2 563 1/2 575 581 1/2

611 3/4 568 3/4 566 1/2 577 3/4 583 3/4

586 1/2 550 1/4 550 561 567 1/2

597 551 1/4 554 565 571 3/4

KC Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May

650 1/2 666 3/4 690 704 1/2 712 1/4

670 686 1/2 709 1/2 723 1/2 729 3/4

686 1/2 702 723 3/4 737 3/4 744 3/4

683 698 1/2 719 1/4 732 3/4 739 3/4

686 700 1/2 722 734 739

SB Meal Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec

412.90 409.70 406.10 402.60 400.10

427.90 422.70 415.10 412.10 409.60

427.40 424.10 418.60 414.10 411.70

429.00 424.70 418.30 410.80 407.80

422.00 419.70 412.90 406.90 404.20

Soybeans Jul Aug Sep Nov Jan

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last Friday: Live Cattle .08 to .75 higher, Lean Hogs 3.70 to 10.32 higher, except Dec .98 lower , Feeder Cattle 1.67 to 3.22 lower.

Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb

Tues.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

117.20 117.97 121.95 125.07 127.05

116.70 117.50 121.50 125.10 127.05

116.50 117.10 121.32 125.00 126.95

116.00 116.55 120.87 124.35 126.40

116.90 116.90 121.20 124.62 127.00

95.45 93.22 81.95 78.42 80.75

95.10 92.77 82.05 78.90 81.10

94.75 92.15 81.55 78.90 81.10

95.60 92.12 82.00 79.10 81.65

94.92 91.37 81.55 79.02 81.45

Fdr Cat Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan

156.12 157.75 158.70 159.60 158.90

153.60 155.20 156.45 157.50 156.95

152.75 154.77 156.15 157.15 156.80

152.65 154.77 156.07 157.17 156.90

152.80 154.90 156.07 157.32 157.25

Milk Jun Jul Aug

15.60 16.42 17.06

15.64 16.53 17.08

15.69 16.66 17.08

15.67 16.72 17.03

15.67 16.72 17.03

Lean Hogs Jul Aug Oct Dec Feb

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 22, 2012

Agricultural Summary-Week ending 06/17/2012

MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Soybeans .49 to .68 higher Wheat .58 to .65 higher Corn .05 lower to .03 higher Grain Sorghum .11 to .20 higher Weekly Missouri Selected Cash Grain Bids Area

#1 Soybeans

#2 Soft Wheat

#2 Corn

#2 Grain Sorghum

Kansas City Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

13.99 14.49 14.62 14.54 14.58

6.35 6.55 6.69-6.71 6.67-6.69 6.78-6.80

6.41 6.73 6.72 6.39 6.43

9.82 10.05 10.04 9.59 9.66

St. Louis Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

14.13-14.20 14.58-14.65 14.68-14.70 14.59-14.62 14.69

6.45 6.61 6.70 6.68 6.81

6.50-6.57 6.57-6.62 6.48-6.56 6.30-6.31 6.29-6.36

10.19 10.32 10.25 9.68 9.93

13.70-13.84 14.14-14.24 14.24-14.38 14.20-14.34 14.22-14.34

6.07-6.15 6.27-6.35 6.37-6.49 6.37-6.47 6.50-6.58

6.35-6.41 6.44-6.53 6.45-6.50 6.22-6.30 6.25-6.30

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

13.85-14.13 14.29-14.48 14.39-14.60 14.35-14.48 14.38-14.61

6.17-6.28 6.17-6.41 6.47-6.53 6.43-6.52 6.58-6.65

6.18-6.43 6.23-6.44 6.38-6.43 5.91-6.23 5.91-6.20

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

Rainfall swept the state over the weekend, but crop condition continued to decline. Statewide there was 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture improved but remains low at 39 percent very short, 43 percent short, 17 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply remained low at 35 percent very short, 41 percent short, and 24 percent adequate. Field Crops Report Corn silked was 15 percent, 16 days ahead of last year, and 11 days ahead of normal (5-year average). Corn condition was 6 percent very poor, 15 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 36 percent good, and 4 percent excellent. Soybeans planted increased 4 points from last week to 97 percent, 18 days ahead of last year, and 21 days ahead of normal. Emergence was 85 percent, 8 days ahead of last year, and 17 days ahead of normal. Soybean blooming began. Soybean condition was 6 percent very poor, 23 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 26 percent good, and 3 percent excellent. Cotton squaring and beyond was 36 percent, 10 days ahead of 2011 and 8 days ahead of normal. Cotton condition was 6 percent very poor, 25 percent poor, 46 percent fair, 21 percent good, and 2 percent excellent. Rice condition was 4 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 60 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. Sorghum planted increased 3 points from last week to 97 percent, 17 days ahead of last year, and 19 days ahead of normal. Sorghum headed began in the west-central district. Sorghum condition was 4 percent very poor, 15 percent poor, 47 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 1 percent excellent.

Winter wheat harvest bounded along to 88 percent complete, 16 days ahead of last year, and 22 days ahead of normal. Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting was 55 percent, 20 days ahead of last year, and 23 days ahead of normal.

Other hay cut was 85 percent, 25 days ahead of last year, and 30 days ahead of normal. Pasture & Livestock Pasture condition continued to decline to 20 percent very poor, 27 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 18 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Supply of hay and other roughages declined to 11 percent very short, 28 percent short, 58 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. Stock water supplies also declined to 10 percent very short, 26 percent short, 61 percent adequate, and 3 percent excellent.

Some producers began to feed hay. Extended rainfall was needed to help pastures.