Weekly Market Summary Published by: Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
Chris Chinn, Director Davin Althoff, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor agmarketnews.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
Eric R. Greitens, Governor Volume XXXVIII, Number 14 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday April 06, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 15,905 Week ago: 23,507 Year ago: 24,911 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 366 lbs. 456 lbs. 540 lbs. 641 lbs. 752 lbs. 828 lbs. 932 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
184.20 177.38 170.75 161.88 146.90 133.30 129.47
353 lbs. 454 lbs. 552 lbs. 639 lbs. 731 lbs. 811 lbs. 932 lbs.
161.00 152.05 145.89 141.15 130.06 114.61 111.26
Hols. STEERS 246 lbs. 350 lbs. 432 lbs. 537 lbs.
100.00 96.47 88.69 91.37
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 3088 Week Ago: 3574 Year ago: 5093 Compared to last week, feeder calves 4.00 to 8.00 lower early week, undertones higher late week. Yearlings scarce. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 4.00 higher. 547 lbs. HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
180.00-197.50 168.00-200.00 152.50-185.00 145.00-163.00 133.50-145.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
158.00-169.00 145.00-163.00 136.00-154.00 132.50-144.00
643 lbs. Holsteins: Large 3 Lot 501 lbs.
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 57.00-70.00, high dressing 96.00 63.00-74.00, low dressing 52.0063.00. Lean (85-90%) 49.0063.00 738 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1097-2355 lbs. 80.00-92.00; high dressing 90.00101.50; low dressing 75.00-79.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 950-1452 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1000.00-1425.00, 1st stage 950.00-1125.00; short solid to 832 lbs. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium broken mouth 1090-1400 lbs and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 875-1260 mostly 3rd stage 900.00-1200.00 lbs with 100-300 lb calves per head 1350.00-1400.00; pkg 6 yrs 1140 lbs 1st stage with 200 lb calves 1600.00 per pair; 7 yrs to broken mouth 970-1112 lbs with 100-200 lb calves 1050.00-1150.00 per pair 931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Choice 2-3 1200-1475 lbs 130.00-131.00 Heifers: Choice 2-3 1150-1350 lbs 127.25-130.25 East Central Missouri: High Choice 3-4 1250-1450 lbs 130.00-132.75. Select and Choice 1-2 1050-1400 lbs 119.00-128.50
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 3343 Week ago: 8348 Year ago: 5853 Cow and Bull Receipts: 976 Week ago: 1337 Year ago: 1122 Compared to last week, steers and heifers 3.00 to 6.00 lower. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 2.00 to 5.00 higher. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
173.00-185.00 165.00-189.00 157.00-175.50 146.00-166.00 129.00-141.00 130.00-133.00
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 714 lbs. 923 lbs.
146.00-173.00 135.00-155.00 131.00-146.00 132.00-147.00 132.00 110.00
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 246 lbs. 348 lbs. 351 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 550-600 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 59.0066.00, high dressing 63.00-74.00. 100.00 Lean (85-90%) 52.00-63.00 93.00 98.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 85.00-96.00 Grade 1-2 1240-2485 lbs 85.0085.50-87.50 94.00, high dressing 89.00100.00, low dressing 71.00-85.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 950-1365 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1050.00-1450.00, 1st stage 825.00-1050.00; 7 yrs to aged 1075-1325 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 650.00-1025.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to short solid some rebred 1070-1250 lbs with 220-370 lb calves 1450.001600.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Butler) Receipts: 2371 Week ago: 2360 Year ago: 2180 Compared to last week, steers and heifers unevenly steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 3.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
169.00-190.00 160.50-172.00 144.75-160.25 148.00-157.00 134.50-140.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
160.00-171.00 148.00-168.00 142.50-155.00 125.25-140.00 120.00-127.75
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1310-2170 lbs 84.0091.50; high dressing 90.50-102.50; low dressing 74.00-80.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 58.00-65.00. Lean (85-90%) 51.00-62.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 11331403 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1025.001425.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to short solid 1200-1400 lbs rebred with 250-350 lb calves 1200.001650.00 per pair
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon, Boonville) Receipts: 1952 Week ago: 4818 Year ago: 2358 Compared to last week, steers under 650 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower, over 650 lbs mostly 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Heifers steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to firm. 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. Lot 850 lbs.
185.00-200.00 184.00-199.00 165.00-192.50 153.50-176.00 142.50-154.50 122.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
158.00-165.00 155.00-171.00 148.00-164.00 130.00-155.00 121.00-134.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Choice to High Choice 2-4 1200-1650 lbs 122.50126.75. Select and few Choice 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 109.00-119.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) Average dressing 54.00-63.00; high dressing 63.00-69.00. Lean (8590%) 52.00-60.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 78.0088.00; high dressing 90.00-98.00; low dressing 71.00-77.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 3388 Week ago: 1294 Year ago: 2884 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 7 Week Ago: 24 Year ago: 44 Compared to last week, steer calves and light yearlings 5.00 to 10.00 lower, heavy yearlings sharply higher undertone. Heifers 3.00 to 5.00 lower, spots 10.00 lower. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 lower. 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.
190.00-210.50 167.50-184.50 160.00-175.00 141.00-158.75 138.00-142.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
163.50-175.00 152.75-170.00 151.50-161.10 133.00-150.25 137.50-142.50
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 1300-1400 lbs 122.75 and Boning (75-85% lean) 55.00-123.25 68.00, high dressing 68.50-69.50. Lean (85-90%) 53.00-67.50 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1150-1400 lbs 121.75 Grade 1-2 1380-2350 lbs 74.00-124.00 92.50 REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 1188 Week ago: 1672 Year ago: 3079 Compared to last week, feeders uneven from 6.00 lower to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
172.00-192.50 155.00-175.50 142.50-170.00 135.00-147.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
150.00-166.00 135.00-157.00 125.00-146.00 120.00-131.00 115.00-131.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 4 yrs to short solid 760-1275 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 850.00-1250.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 4.0056.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 38.00-52.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 840-1260 lbs with 140-370 lb calves 1100.001325.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1270-2250 lbs 58.00-78.50, high dressing 77.50 -88.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 490 Week ago: 1548 Year ago: 966 Compared to last week, feeders 3.00 to 6.00 lower, except steers under 550 lbs steady. Slaughter cows steady. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 650-700 lbs.
168.00-176.00 300-400 lbs. 153.50-173.50 400-500 lbs. 134.75-135.75 500-600 lbs. 750-800 lbs.
147.00-152.50 144.00-150.00 135.00-144.50 111.50-112.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 4-7 yrs 1100-1275 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 900.00-1110.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 55.00-60.00. Lean (85-90%) 50.00-55.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1600-2400 lbs 80.0088.00, low dressing 78.50-79.50
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 969 Week ago: 1838 Year ago: 1621 Compared to last week, feeders 4.00 to 7.00 lower, except heifers under 600 lbs 10.00 to 16.00 lower. Slaughter cows 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00 lower. (Slaughter animals and bred cow prices from week ending 3/30/18). FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 837 lbs.
178.00-191.00 165.00-184.00 166.50-180.00 152.00-176.00 120.10
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1030-2500 lbs 73.00-83.00, high dressing 87.00 -90.00, low dressing 50.00-70.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800 lbs.
154.00-173.00 143.50-160.50 138.50-155.00 134.00-144.25 119.75-135.25 114.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 53.00-65.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.0058.50
BRED COWS: Medium and COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 945-1135 lbs 3rd stage 625.00-900.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT
Receipts: 12,870 Weaner pigs sold steady to weak. Feeder pigs no recent sales reported. Prices per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3870 head, 10 lbs, 34.75-38.00, weighted average 35.88. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights delivered 100% negotiated, 9000 head, 10 lbs, 36.00.
Mon.
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 364.00
295.00
320.00
125.00
St. Louis
380.00
317.50
127.50
390.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 200 Week ago: 480 Year ago: 120 Trading from late last Friday remains mostly light with grid dressed sales mostly 7.00 to 9.00 lower. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .11 to .14 lower, Wheat .20 to .24 higher, Corn .01 to .02 higher, KC Wheat .36 to .39 higher, Soybean Meal 2.30 to 3.80 higher. Daily Grain Futures Closes
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): 3 loads Wed 189.00; 2 loads Wed 193.00 By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 235.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, South MO FOB 170.00-178.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Carrollton 165.00; Soy Hulls Kansas City, MO 120.00. Prices per ton. Springfield Livestock Market Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 03/27/2018 Receipts: 596 Last Month Special: 755 Year Ago: 950 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1175.00-1235.00 Approved 900.00-1150.00, crossbreds 925.00-1000.00 Medium 635.00850.00, few Jerseys 775.00- 800.00, few crossbreds 675.00-775.00 Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1025.00-1225.00 Approved 810.00900.00, Jerseys 850.00-1000.00, crossbreds 800.00-975.00 Medium 600.00-725.00, Jerseys 725.00-800.00, few crossbreds 600.00 Open Heifers: Approved and Medium: 208-299 lbs 210.00-395.00; 314-378 lbs Jerseys 400.00-530.00, crossbreds 310.00-340.00; 413-487 lbs 360.00425.00, crossbreds 400.00-450.00; 535-600 lbs 520.00-580.00, crossbreds 500.00-610.00; 637-684 lbs 645.00-750.00; 710-787 lbs 695.00-750.00 Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 1075.00-1275.00 Approved ind 1000.00, few crossbreds 990.00-1025.00 Medium 725.00925.00 Common 360.00-680.00, crossbreds 400.00-650.00 Baby Calves: Holstein bulls few 130.00-140.00 Jersey heifers 135.00-210.00, small 85.00-125.00 crossbred heifers 125.00-140.00, small 75.00-120.00 crossbred bulls few 125.00-130.00 Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep and Goat Sale Sheep and Goat Auction for 03/27/18 Receipts: 723 Last Month: 1129 Last Year: 832 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: hair lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 15-39 lbs 235.00-250.00, Pkg 22 lbs 260.00. Medium and Large 2-3 25-56 lbs 220.00-232.50. Slaughter wool lambs: Choice 2-3 Pkg 43 lbs 250.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice 1-2 43-63 lbs 237.50-250.00. Choice 2-3 65-90 lbs 217.50-230.00; Few 77-88 lbs 200.00-205.00. Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 95-110 lbs 130.00-147.50, Pkg 110 lbs 165.00; 100-130 lbs 112.50-125.00. Hair Sheep Families: Medium and Large 1-2 Few 129-225 lbs 225.00-265.00, Pkg 170 lbs 275.00. Medium and Large 2 Few 165-240 lbs 185.00-215.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 170-265 lbs 55.00-70.00. Replacement Hair Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 84-95 lbs 117.50-135.00, Pkg 96 lbs 165.00. Slaughter Rams: 125-160 lbs 75.00-90.00. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 21-38 lbs 220.00-245.00, Pkg 38 lbs 262.50. Selection 2 23-35 lbs 200.00-215.00. Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 42-70 lbs 247.50-277.50. Selection 2 40-75 lbs 200.00-217.50. Selection 3 Pkg 81 lbs 195.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1 and 2 92-150 lbs 175.00-200.00; Pkg 144 lbs 205.00. Selection 2 63-120 lbs 120.00-150.00, Pkg 137 lbs 117.50. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 and 3 100-145 lbs 95.00-112.50. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 85-114 lbs 148.00-172.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 and 3 95-230 lbs 120.00-142.00.
Soybeans May Jul Aug Sep Nov
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
1015 1/4 1031 1/4 1026 1/2 1042 1028 3/4 1043 1/2 1022 3/4 1037 1019 1034
Fri.
1035 1/2 1046 1/4 1049 1043 1/4 1040
1038 1049 1/4 1051 1/2 1045 1/2 1042 1/4
1033 3/4 1044 3/4 1046 1038 1/4 1033 1/4
Wheat May Jul Sep Dec May
446 1/4 463 1/2 480 3/4 502 518
457 1/2 474 490 3/4 512 1/2 528 1/4
455 3/4 473 490 512 1/4 529
464 3/4 481 1/4 498 520 1/4 537 1/4
472 1/4 488 1/2 505 1/2 528 1/4 546 1/4
Corn May Jul Sep Dec Mar
387 1/4 395 3/4 402 3/4 411 1/4 418 1/4
388 1/2 397 1/4 404 1/4 412 1/4 419
381 389 3/4 396 3/4 405 412 1/4
389 1/2 398 1/4 404 3/4 413 1/4 420 1/2
388 1/2 397 404 412 1/2 420
KC Wheat May Jul Sep Dec Mar
467 1/2 486 3/4 506 530 3/4 545 3/4
484 3/4 503 1/4 521 3/4 545 1/2 560 1/4
486 504 1/4 522 3/4 546 1/4 560 3/4
498 1/2 516 1/2 534 1/2 557 570 3/4
506 3/4 525 1/2 544 1/4 567 580 3/4
SB Meal May Jul Aug Sep Oct
377.30 380.40 378.50 378.70 372.00
380.00 383.30 380.90 378.10 374.40
381.80 384.90 381.80 378.50 374.50
383.60 387.00 383.10 379.10 374.60
386.30 390.10 386.60 383.00 379.10
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle nearby .25 to 1.53 lower, others 1.13 to 1.30 higher, Lean Hogs 1.12 to 5.13 lower, Feeder Cattle .98 to 2.00 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec
112.40 100.95 100.60 105.22 109.90
111.97 99.62 99.90 104.65 109.22
113.02 102.32 102.60 106.80 110.57
114.30 105.05 104.87 108.62 112.40
112.22 102.32 102.77 106.70 111.15
Apr May Jun Jul Aug
54.27 64.82 73.55 74.70 74.90
51.67 61.20 71.65 73.32 73.62
53.07 62.87 73.27 75.17 75.65
52.45 65.85 73.82 75.75 76.37
52.12 64.47 73.27 75.45 76.15
Fdr Cat Apr May Aug Sep Oct
131.87 132.37 138.95 140.12 140.57
130.52 130.97 137.17 138.72 139.32
134.50 135.12 140.22 141.60 142.17
137.47 138.05 142.67 143.95 144.45
135.32 135.62 141.45 142.30 142.62
Milk Mar Apr May
14.33 14333 14.75
14.43 14.43 14.82
14.42 14.61 15.00
14.39 14.59 14.95
14.40 14.71 15.05
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 1473 Week ago: 1237 Year ago: 2788 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 3.00 to 7.00 lower. Sows steady to 3.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 40.00. Weekly Top Mon 47.00
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 20.00-32.00 Over 500 lbs. 25.00-35.00
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April 06, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Report 4/01/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .10 lower to .19 higher, Wheat .21 to .31 higher, Corn .01 to .15 higher, Sorghum unch to .10 higher.
Area
#1 Soybeans
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Holiday 9.91-10.00 9.93-10.08 9.70-9.85 9.86-10.01 9.89-10.03
4.41-4.58 3.94-4.17 3.96-4.16 4.14-4.25 4.22-4.32
3.60-3.73 3.61-3.74 3.54-3.67 3.66-3.75 3.67-3.74
5.87 5.89 5.76 5.91 5.89
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Holiday 10.01-10.04 10.04-10.10 9.95-9.97 10.21-10.29 10.33-10.34
4.41-4.58 4.52-4.69 4.50-4.67 4.59-4.76 4.67-4.84
3.65-3.71 3.72-3.74 3.68-3.69 3.84-3.90 3.88-3.89
6.82-7.00 6.83-7.01 6.71-6.89 6.85-7.12 6.83-7.10
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Holiday 9.65-9.70 9.68-9.78 9.45-9.55 9.61-9.76 9.78-9.79
3.56 3.67-3.68 3.65-3.66 3.74-3.75 3.82
3.49-3.52 3.50-3.54 3.43-3.46 3.51-3.55 3.50-3.54
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Holiday 10.12-10.14 10.13-10.22 9.90-10.08 10.16-10.30 10.33-10.43
4.42 4.48 4.52 4.69 4.76
3.69-3.77 3.70-3.84 3.65-3.76 3.84-3.91 3.83-4.02
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Average temperatures for the week were below average with heavy precipitation in the southern half of the state. Temperatures last week averaged 44.4 degrees, 5.1 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.42 inches statewide, 1.42 inches above normal. There were 1.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending April 1, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 8 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 26 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 15 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus.