Weekly Market Summary Published by: Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Rachel Mobley-Sutherland, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor mda.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor Volume XXXIII, Number 26 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, Jun 28, 2013 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT WEEK ENDING Receipts: 25,067 Week ago: 27,599 Year ago: 30,497 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 (Medium Flesh) Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 366 lbs. 468 lbs. 560 lbs. 651 lbs. 745 lbs. 851 lbs. 949 lbs.
170.39 165.97 153.95 147.11 141.45 137.79 129.32
Fdr. HEIFERS: 371 lbs. 461 lbs. 555 lbs. 650 lbs. 742 lbs. 841 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
147.50 143.09 138.16 134.99 132.46 126.13
379 lbs. 448 lbs. 553 lbs. 635 lbs. 762 lbs. 839 lbs. 914 lbs.
109.12 104.64 98.19 95.60 92.76 89.01 92.89
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 4069 Week ago: 4871 Year ago: 8445 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 4.00 higher, with some heifers over 700 lbs up to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
152.00-165.00 142.00-157.00 135.00-149.75 133.00-140.00 130.00-134.00 116.50
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
142.00-166.00 136.00-149.00 130.00-144.00 125.00-137.00 127.00-130.00
Holsteins: Large Frame 3 200-300 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 77.00-87.50, high dressing 117.50-119.00 84.00-95.00, low dressing 73.00 -79.00. Lean (85-90%) 71.0082.00, high dressing 80.0087.00, low dressing 60.00-73.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield REPLACEMENT COWS: Grade 1-2 1285-2160 lbs 95.00- Medium and Large 1-2 draft 45 103.50, high dressing 103.00-107.50 head 3-6 yrs 1295 lbs 3rd stage 1390.00. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-5 yrs 1050-1325 lbs with baby to 300 lbs calves 1325.001425.00 per pair
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield ) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 12,033 Week ago: 7746 Year ago: 7458 Cow and Bull Receipts: 816 Week ago: 1144 Year ago: 1606 Early week feeder sales were unevenly steady to 3.00 higher. Late week feeders were 2.00 to 12.00 higher, with the most gains seen under 650 lbs. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 5.00 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
162.50 153.00-180.00 138.00-170.00 136.00-161.00 131.00-146.75 131.00-142.00 124.25-133.00
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs. 1000-1100 lbs.
97.00-110.00 90.00-103.00 96.00-100.00 88.00-99.50 87.50-89.50 88.50-94.10 75.00-84.25
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 950-1340lbs 1050.00 -1300.00 per head
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
143.00-150.00 135.00-155.00 127.00-148.00 125.50-145.00 124.00-136.50 122.25-130.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 80.0086.00, high dressing 84.00-92.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 71.00-80.00, low dressing 61.00-72.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1255-2340 lbs 93.00101.50, high dressing 100.00111.50, low dressing 81.00-96.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 900-1350 lbs with baby to 175 lbs calves 1225.00-1400.00 per pair
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 1100 Week ago: 2079 Year ago: 1731 Compared to last week, a light test of feeder cattle with few comparative sales sold steady with most offerings made up if small packages. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
177.50 157.50-167.50 145.25-154.50 140.25 130.60
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
137.50-146.00 136.50-142.00 132.00-137.00 131.50-133.10
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2200 lbs 92.00100.00, high dressing 101.50104.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 74.0082.50, high dressing 78.00-87.00 Lean (85-90 % lean) 65.00-75.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Kingsville, Sedalia, Butler) Receipts: 2127 Week Ago: 3004 Year Ago: 2199 Compared to last week steers were 4.00 lower to 5.00 higher, heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 7.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-825 lbs.
177.00-182.00 162.25-170.00 146.00-166.00 137.00-156.50 132.00-144.00 133.25-137.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
149.00-161.00 138.00-145.00 128.25-144.25 127.00-142.75 124.00-138.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1060-2435 lbs 94.00104.00, high dressing 109.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 77.00-87.00 high dressing 85.50 -101.00 Lean (85-90) 72.0084.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon, Boonville) Receipts: 2768 Week ago: 2843 Year ago: 4557 Compared to last week, feeders not well tested on a light supply, undertone steady on steers and steady to weak on heifers. Slaughter cows steady to firm. FEEDER HEIFERS: FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
153.50-177.00 400-500 lbs. 140.00-167.00 500-600 lbs. 132.00-151.50 600-700 lbs. 128.50-142.00
133.50-149.50 130.00-140.50 127.50-136.50
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : few Choice 3 120.00-125.00 and Boning, (70-85% lean) 78.00 -87.00, high dressing 84.0094.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 72.00 -83.50 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield and Large 1-2 2-4 yrs 950-1000 lbs Grade 1-2 1250-2150 lbs 96.50with 150-250 lbs calves 1520.00106.50, high dressing 107.001820.00 per pair 114.00 NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 1697 Week ago: 3122 Year ago: 989 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 23 Week ago: 35 Year ago: 0 Feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 higher.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 870 Week ago: 1305 Year ago: 2955 Compared to last week, steers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher, and heifers sold 5.00 to 9.00 higher. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 7.00 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
169.00-176.00 400-500 lbs. 158.00-176.00 500-600 lbs. 139.00-157.50 600-700 lbs. 132.50-145.00 132.75-136.00
131.00-152.50 130.00-147.50 128.00-136.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs 1050 -1205 lbs 2nd-3rd stage 1000.001200.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 71.00 -85.00, high dressing 78.0087.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 70.00 -77.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 3-6 yrs 9501250 lbs with 200 lb calves 1150.00 -1550.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 910-2345 lbs 87.0097.50, high dressing 101.00104.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 1184 Week ago: 3086 Year ago: 2814 Compared to last week feeders steers 2.00 to 4.00 higher, heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 6.00 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
155.00-171.00 153.00-159.50 144.00-158.00 143.50-152.25 130.00-146.25
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs.
130.00-143.00 129.00-139.00 122.00-133.50 114.00-118.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 5 yrs to short and solid 1125-1400 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1050.00-1300.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 75.00-83.50, high dressing 85.00 -95.75. Lean (85-90%) 70.0078.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1600-2200 lbs, 95.0098.50
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1-2 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1-2
158.50-175.00 500-600 lbs. 145.75-152.00 600-700 lbs. 144.00-149.50 700-800 lbs. 134.00-139.85
141.00-148.75 137.75-144.50 133.50-134.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 Pkg 1279 lbs 124.85
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 77.00-85.50, high dressing 83.00 -90.00
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-3 1150-1200 lbs 123.35123.75
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1350-2200 lbs 93.00103.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 4-6 yrs 1050-1200 lbs 2nd stage 1325.00 -1340.00
Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 200 Year ago: 0 Trading inactive as of 8:00am Friday. Compared to last week, no confirmed live or dressed sales. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 60-80% Choice few 121.00 fob late last Friday
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No Sales GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): No Sales
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 2271 Week ago: 1861 Year ago: 3326 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Sows 3.00 to 10.00 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 93.0096.00 Weekly top Friday 96.00
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 53.00-64.00 Over 500 lbs. 58.00-70.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 4428 Compared to last week, weaner pigs sales steady. No recent comparison on feeder pig sales. Supply and demand moderate. Prices per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights fob the farm 100% negotiated, no sales reported. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, delivered, 0% negotiated 4057 head, 10 lbs, 36.50-45.00, weighted average 38.47. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, delivered 100 % negotiated, 371 head, 40 lbs, 42.00.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .12 to .71 higher, Wheat .46 to .50 lower, Corn July .18 higher others .44 to .46 lower, KC Wheat .40 to .60 lower, Soybean Meal nearby 3.10 to 42.60 higher others 2.50 to 3.50 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 492.30
372.50
430.00
177.50
St. Louis
357.50
437.50
162.50
Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
519.50
Mexico—Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards 06/27/2013 Receipts: 374 Week Ago: 393 Last Year: 549 All Prices per cwt. SHEEP Slaughter Lambs: non-traditional markets, Choice and Prime 2-3 small pkgs 50-70 lbs 107.00-119.00, few 60-65 lbs 121.00-124.00; 80-90 lbs 101.00-112.00; two pkgs 95-116 lbs 98.00-103.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 few 120-230 lbs 30.00-40.00, pkg 60.00. Replacement Ewes: Large 1 4yrs-short/solids 200-225 lbs 34.00-39.00. Slaughter Bucks: few 180-240 lbs 40.00-53.00. GOATS Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 50-60 lbs 176.00-186.00, few 190.00. Selection 1-3 few 32-38 lbs 126.00-146.00. Selection 2 few 38-48 lbs 158.00-167.00 Selection 2-3 pkg 41 lbs 126.00, pkg 34 lbs 90.00. Nannies: Selection 1-3 80-130 lbs 80.00-90.00, few stock 91.00-103.00. Billies: Selection 2-3 few 115-120 lbs 105.00-115.00 Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Dairy Special 06/25/13 Receipts: 378 Last Month: 502 Year Ago: 685 Springer heifers bred 7 to 9 months: Supreme 1325.00-1575.00, Crossbreds ind 1250.00; Approved 1075.00-1325.00, Crossbreds 975.001175.00; Medium 830.00-1025.00, Crossbreds 725.00-885.00. Heifers bred 3 to 6 months: Supreme 1225.00-1350.00; Approved 1010.001190.00, Crossbreds 1000.00-1175.00; Medium 730.00-990.00, Crossbreds 750.00-800.00. Heifers bred 1 to 3 months: Approved 870.001000.00; Medium 685.00-735.00. Open Heifers: Approved pkg 192 lbs 330.00, 200-210 lbs 300.00-340.00, pkg 456 lbs 470.00, Crossbreds pkg 460 lbs 420.00, 500-585 lbs 490.00-550.00, Crossbreds lot 510 lbs 480.00, couple Jerseys 550 lbs 590.00. 600-630 lbs 620.00-665.00, 700800 lbs 790.00-820.00. Medium and Approved mix pkg 511 lbs 485.00. Medium 400-450 lbs 300.00-400.00. Springer Cows: Supreme ind 1410.00; Approved 1025.00-1200.00, Crossbreds couple 1025.001070.00. Cows bred 3 to 6 months: Approved 1000.00-1160.00, Crossbred ind 1175.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers couple 160.00-180.00. Crossbred heifers pkg 170.00, Holstein bulls 75.00-120.00, Crossbred bulls couple 150.00-160.00, Beef bulls couple 220.00-250.00. Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep and Goat Auction 06/25/2013 Receipts: 682 Month Ago: 832 Year Ago: 636 Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 60-90 lbs 90.00-100.00; 112-118 lbs 99.00-102.00; hair 60-70 lbs 90.00-104.00; 70-80 lbs 78.0097.00; 80-90 lbs 92.00-94.00. Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 few 40-60 lbs 90.00; hair: 25-40 lbs 86.00-104.00; 40-50 lbs 85.00-102.00; 50-60 lbs 91.00-107.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 few 113-175 lbs 40.00-62.50. Bucks: hair 100-175 lbs 40.00-60.00. Replacement classes: Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 70-120 lbs 50.0080.00. Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-50 lbs 165.00184.00; 50-60 lbs 180.00-190.00. Selection 2 40-50 157.50-170.00; 5060 lbs 165.00-181.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 75-145 lbs 60.0089.00. Selection 3 76-115 lbs 60.00-82.50. Billies: Selection 1-2 115-250 lbs 95.00-116.00. Replacement Nannies: Selection 1-2 95-130 lbs 67.0090.00. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 150.00-184.00; 30-40 lbs 162.50-181.00. Selection 3 20-30 lbs 112.00-150.00; 30-40 lbs 105.00-151.00; 40-50 lbs 125.00-160.00; 50-60 lbs 125.00-155.00.
Soybeans Jul Aug Sep Nov Jan
Tues.
1512 1421 1/4 1316 3/4 1273 1/2 1276 3/4
Wed.
Thu.
1525 1/4 1534 1/4 1548 1/2 1429 1/4 1425 1/4 1432 1/2 1323 1/2 1317 1317 3/4 1278 1/2 1276 1275 1/4 1281 3/4 1279 1278 1/4
Fri. 1564 1/2 1431 1303 1/4 1252 1256 3/4
Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
679 687 3/4 702 716 1/4 725 1/4
675 3/4 685 699 1/2 713 3/4 722 3/4
667 677 692 1/4 706 1/2 716
663 1/2 673 3/4 689 703 712 1/4
648 1/2 657 3/4 671 1/2 684 693 1/4
Corn Jul Sep Dec Mar May
653 1/4 579 546 1/2 557 564 1/4
656 3/4 576 1/2 544 1/2 555 562
664 1/2 574 544 554 1/4 561 1/4
667 1/4 572 1/4 538 1/2 549 1/4 556 1/4
679 1/4 547 1/4 511 521 3/4 529 1/2
KC Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
715 726 1/4 750 1/2 763 1/4 770 1/2
704 1/4 713 1/4 732 746 1/4 754 1/4
694 1/4 706 727 741 3/4 750 1/2
686 1/2 702 722 3/4 737 746
676 1/4 690 1/2 710 1/4 724 1/2 733
SB Meal Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec
451.00 422.60 399.00 381.40 379.80
458.80 428.10 404.50 386.20 384.60
463.30 430.80 404.30 386.80 385.50
479.60 435.20 406.90 389.10 387.20
490.30 434.90 400.70 376.80 374.00
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last Friday: Live Cattle Jun 3.10 lower others .42 to .77 higher, Lean Hogs .25 lower to 1.52 higher, Feeder Cattle 2.45 to 3.07 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb
120.95 121.17 124.65 126.70 127.60
121.15 121.12 124.60 126.77 127.87
121.27 122.17 125.40 127.37 128.50
121.15 122.92 126.17 128.15 128.95
118.15 122.02 125.67 127.80 128.77
Lean Hogs Jul Aug Oct Dec Feb
100.95 98.02 85.85 82.87 84.22
100.15 97.70 85.65 82.60 84.30
99.95 97.65 85.55 82.60 84.15
101.97 99.40 87.00 83.70 84.82
101.27 97.45 85.80 82.65 83.80
Fdr Cat Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan
147.67 150.10 151.65 152.85 152.80
147.87 150.07 151.65 152.87 153.05
148.92 151.02 152.47 153.77 153.95
149.70 151.82 153.40 154.67 154.82
149.45 151.60 153.15 154.50 154.97
Milk Jun Jul Aug
18.03 17.34 18.00
18.03 17.13 17.77
18.02 17.12 17.73
18.04 16.70 17.57
18.04 17.77 18.29
By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets 17%, St. Louis, MO none reported; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 205.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 238.00; Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 170.00. Prices per ton.
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Crop Progress and Condition Week Ending June 23, 2013
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .11 to .63 higher, Wheat .34 to .42 lower, Corn .33 lower to .24 higher, Grain Sorghum .43 higher.
Area
#1 Soybeans
Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
15.39 15.66 15.84 15.80 15.95 15.93
6.96-6.98 6.77-6.79 6.74-6.76 6.65-6.67 6.59-6.62 6.44-6.47
7.30-7.36 7.25-7.27 7.24-7.27 7.32-7.33 7.35 7.47
12.00 11.84 11.91 12.05 12.09 12.13
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
15.38-15.55 15.65-15.74 15.79-15.89 15.79-15.98 15.93-16.08 15.57-16.24
7.13 6.87 6.83 6.77 6.73 6.58
7.06-7.21 6.98-6.99 7.01-7.06 7.10-7.21 7.12-7.24 6.82-7.24
12.16 12.01 12.07 12.23 12.27 12.48
Central Friday** 14.74-15.09 6.73-6.78 7.12-7.17 Monday 15.01-15.26 6.54-6.64 7.03-7.13 Tuesday 15.19-15.29 6.61 7.12-7.17 Wednesday 15.15-15.35 6.52 7.10-7.20 Thursday 15.28-15.38 6.49 6.98-7.12 Friday 15.26-15.36 6.35-6.38 6.77-6.87 S.E. MO Friday** 14.97-15.29 6.85-6.98 6.82-7.00 Monday 15.16-15.48 6.59-6.77 6.73-6.90 Tuesday 15.29-15.61 6.56-6.64 6.69-6.94 Wednesday 15.31-15.70 6.47-6.55 6.69-6.85 Thursday 15.51-15.85 6.50-6.52 6.71-6.87 Friday 15.68-16.01 6.35-6.36 6.83-6.99 (PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
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Agricultural Summary Farmers took advantage of mostly dry weather to catch up planting progress to the normal pace. There were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supply was 3 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was 4 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus. Spring tillage was 97 percent, 32 days behind last year, but same as the 5 year average (normal). Field Crops Report Corn emerged was 97 percent complete, 28 days behind last year but 1 day ahead of normal. Corn condition was 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 45 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Soybean planting was 84 percent complete, 24 days behind last year but the same as normal. Soybeans were 67 percent emerged, 20 days behind last year and 5 days behind normal. Soybean condition was 2 very poor, 8 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. Cotton squaring was 7 percent complete, 18 days behind last year and 14 days behind normal. Cotton condition was 7 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 4 percent excellent. Rice condition was 3 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. Sorghum planting was 92 percent complete, 16 days behind last year but 5 days ahead of normal. Sorghum condition was 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 47 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 2 percent excellent. Winter wheat turning color was 96 percent complete, 24 days behind last year and 3 days behind normal. Winter wheat harvested increased 17 points to 23 percent, 24 days behind last year and 8 days behind normal. The southeast district was 55 percent harvested. Winter wheat condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. Alfalfa hay 1st cutting was 87 percent, 27 days behind last year but 2 days ahead of normal. Alfalfa hay 2nd cutting was 13 percent, 23 days behind last year and 10 days behind normal. Other hay cut was 58 percent, 27 days behind last year, and 2 days behind normal. Pasture & Livestock Pasture conditions were 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 61 percent good, and 13 percent excellent. Supply of hay and other roughages was 4 percent very short, 15 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Stock water supplies were 77 percent adequate and 23 percent surplus. Weather Summary Temperatures were average to 4 degrees above average across the state. Precipitation averaged 0.71 of an inch statewide. The southeast district reported 1.64 inches. Dallas and Cape Girardeau Counties reported 4.98 and 4.80 inches, respectively.