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
Michael L. Parson, Governor Volume XXXVIII, Number 31 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday August 03, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 29,414 Week ago: 26,068 Year ago: 19,875 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 366 lbs. 458 lbs. 550 lbs. 648 lbs. 742 lbs. 838 lbs. 933 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
184.40 172.51 168.00 163.45 154.09 153.88 138.62
357 lbs. 456 lbs. 553 lbs. 649 lbs. 741 lbs. 831 lbs.
161.64 152.79 150.89 148.79 141.55 131.65
Hols. STEERS 321 lbs. 435 lbs. 686 lbs. 726 lbs. 810 lbs.
80.00 89.28 71.13 80.00 83.00
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 7514 Week Ago: 5067 Year ago: 5451 Compared to last week, steers and heifers uneven 3.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 3.00 lower
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 818 lbs.
172.50-192.00 160.00-179.00 155.00-171.00 148.00-162.00 142.50-154.00 145.00
Holsteins: Large 3 400-500 lbs. 726 lbs. 810 lbs.
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
547 lbs. HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs.
151.00-164.00 145.00-156.00 140.00-154.00 136.00-150.50 132.50-141.00
643 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 52.50-57.50, high dressing 80.00-95.00 57.50-66.00, low dressing 45.0080.00 54.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.0083.00 55.00 738 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1195-2410 lbs 75.00-86.50 lbs. high dressing 84.00-91.00; low dressing 70.0078.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 900-1484 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 825.00-1250.00; 7 yrs to short solid 1190-1500 lbs 2nd to most832675.00-950.00 lbs. ly 3rd stage per COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium head and Large 1 3-6 yrs 1038-1210 lbs with 200-250 lb calves most bred back 1450.00-1500.00 per pair. 931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Scarce Heifers: Choice 2-3 pkg 1100 lbs 117.50 East Central Missouri: Select and Choice 1-3 1000-1500 lbs 116.00121.00. Select 1-2 1100-1250 lbs 105.00-113.50
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 8134 Week ago: 7296 Year ago: 5251 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1815 Week ago: 1636 Year ago: 854 Compared last week, feeder calves and yearling steers steady, yearling heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady to 3.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
170.00-190.00 164.00-181.00 158.00-180.00 150.00-167.00 141.00-159.00 144.00-151.50
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 Pkg 653 lbs. Pkg 1056 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
154.00-174.00 144.00-163.00 139.00-156.00 140.00-155.00 129.00-146.00 116.50-131.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.5059.00, high dressing 55.50-66.00. 75.00 Lean (85-90%) 45.50-53.00 60.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1080-2165 lbs 75.0084.50; high dressing 83.00-88.00; low dressing 65.00-77.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 4-6 yrs 1200-1360 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1050.00-1175.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 900-1350 lbs several rebred with babies to 400 lb calves 1075.001400.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 900-1350 lbs several rebred with babies to 400 lb calves 1075.001400.00; short solid to aged 11001295 lbs with babies to 350 lb calves 775.00-1000.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 3248 Week ago: 3952 Year ago: 1437 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 lower. 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
167.00-184.50 162.00-180.50 159.00-172.50 145.00-168.25 136.25-142.50
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 650-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
149.50-166.00 144.00-163.25 137.00-163.00 133.00-152.75
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2200 lbs 79.0087.00; high dressing 87.00-90.00; low dressing 67.50-76.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 52.50-62.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-56.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 11701370 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 900.001250.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-5 yrs 9001250 lbs with baby to 250 lb calves 1010.00-1200.00 per pair
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon) ( Receipts: 4692 Week ago: 3125 Year ago: 2996 Compared to last week, steers under 650 lbs steady to firm, over 650 lbs firm to 3.00 higher. Heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. FEEDER HEIFERS: FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 Few 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 817 lbs.
185.00-204.00 183.00-200.00 170.00-185.00 165.00-176.50 151.00-163.00 152.00
Few 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
157.00-165.00 154.00-165.00 150.00-164.00 143.00-159.00 133.00-147.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Choice 2-4 11001450 lbs 109.00-113.50. Select 12 1000-1400 lbs 101.00-108.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 56.0061.50; high dressing 62.00-69.00. Lean (85-90%) 55.00-60.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 80.0089.00; high dressing 91.00-96.00; low dressing 70.00-78.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 2357 Week ago: 2207 Year ago: 1062 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 46 Week Ago: 23 Year ago: 26 Compared to last week, steers 5.00 to 10.00 higher heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady Slaughter steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. Lot 944 lbs. Load 1007 lbs.
179.75-186.25 170.00-180.00 157.00-168.00 155.60-165.75 148.00 140.35
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 804 lbs.
155.00-166.00 149.50-161.50 144.75-151.25 141.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 1100-1300 lbs 110.75 and Boning (75-85% lean) 53.00-111.25 62.50. Lean (85-90%) 49.0057.25
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 1815 Week ago: 1857 Year ago: 2261 Compared to last week, steers unevenly steady to 2.00 higher. Heifers steady to 5.00 higher early week, steady to 3.00 lower late week. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls mostly steady. 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.
172.00-182.00 152.00-173.50 150.00-167.50 140.00-167.50 135.00-150.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
144.00-157.00 135.00-164.00 132.50-150.50 132.50-144.50 120.00-132.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 yearling plus to 7 yrs 870-1545 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 760.00-1125.00, 1st stage 750.00925.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 47.50 -58.00. high dressing 55.0061.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 40.50-50.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 950-1225 lbs few rebred with 100-275 lb calves 1150.00-1450.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1045-1920 lbs 76.50 -81.50, few low dressing 60.5071.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 2144 Week ago: 2760 Year ago: 923 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher, except a few steers over 700 lb 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 lower.. 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
187.50-215.00 165.00-192.00 157.50-182.00 159.00-169.00 145.00-154.40
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
155.50-170.00 148.25-161.00 147.00-161.00 135.50-149.25 123.00-135.25
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 yearling plus to 7 yrs 875-1425 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 735.00-1060.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-55.50, high dressing 56.50 -58.00, Lean (85-90%) 44.0051.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 825-1200 lbs with 175-325 lb calves some bred back 1135.00-1310.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2100 lbs 74.5088.50; high dressing 90.0093.00; low dressing 62.00-78.50
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 1185 Week Ago: 1479 Year ago: 399 Compared to last week, steers under 500 lbs unevenly steady, over 500 lbs mostly steady to spots 5.00 higher. Heifers under 450 lbs mostly 3.00 to 6.00 higher, over 450 lbs steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
186.00-205.50 160.00-190.00 155.00-169.50 150.00-166.50 154.25-160.50 130.00-144.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 825 lbs.
170.00-181.00 140.00-157.00 135.50-154.50 130.50-145.50 117.75
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1050-1200 lbs 107.75 Grade 1-2 1300-2300 lbs 81.75-110.00 88.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1435-2320 lbs 80.00-87.00, high dressing 91.00 -92.00, low dressing 75.00-78.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 48.00-64.00; low dressing 48.0054.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-55.00
BRED HEIFERS:
BRED COWS: Medium and Large 1 2-8 yrs 1105-1305 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 860.00-1200.00 per head
COW CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 short solid 900-1430 lbs with 150-300 lb calves 800.00925.00 per pair
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 680 Year ago: 80 Trading from late last Friday remains inactive due to lower bids. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): no sales reported
NATIONAL DIRECT DELIVERED FEEDER PIG REORT Supply includes 58% formulated prices. Early weaned pigs 10-12 lbs basis: Formula 21.86-44.00, weighted average 35.44. Cash 7.50-18.00, weighted average 15.54 Feeder Pigs 40 lbs basis: Cash 23.00-39.75, weighted average 33.96 BY-PRODUCT FEED PRICES Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 235.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Southern MO 178.00-186.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Carrollton 145.00; Soy Hulls Kansas City, MO out. Prices per ton. WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 332.20
292.50
270.00
105.00
St. Louis
290.00
275.00
100.00
360.50
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 07/24/2018 Receipts: 531 Last Month Special: 631 Year Ago: 608 Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1000.00-1100.00, ind Jersey 1100.00. Approved couple 800.00. Common 500.00-600.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1025.00-1250.00, crossbred ind 1175.00. Approved 800.00-1050.00, crossbreds 800.00-1030.00. Medium 625.00-810.00, crossbreds 570.00-725.00. Common 500.00-600.00. Open Heifers: Approved 240-300 lbs 225.00-250.00; 300-400 lbs 285.00325.00, pkg 322 lbs Crossbreds 375.00; 425-500 lbs 375.00-400.00, pkg 447 lbs Crossbreds 475.00; 410-455 lbs few Jerseys 635.00-725.00; 565585 lbs 480.00-610.00; 535-600 lbs Crossbreds 550.00-635.00, Jerseys few 750.00-760.00; pkg 775 lbs 650.00; 800-875 lbs 630.00-675.00. Medium 550-565 lbs 350.00-400.00; pkg 618 lbs 460.00. Replacement Cows Fresh and Milking cows: Supreme ind 1050.00. Approved 775.00-925.00. Medium 600.00-825.00. Springer and Second Stage Cows: Bulk weighed to packers. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers few 150.00. Holstein bulls 80.00 -125.00. Jersey bulls 90.00-100.00. Beef X bulls 200.00-280.00 Norwood - Producers Auction Yards Sheep and Goat Auction Report for 07/27/2018 Receipts: 1480 Last Month Special: 1500 SHEEP: 631 head Mostly hair breeds Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 30-48 lbs 210.00-250.00. Medium and Large 1-2 33-49 lbs 175.00200.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 53-66 lbs 177.50-210.00; 71-80 lbs 172.50-180.00; 105-148 lbs 130.00-145.00. Choice 2-3 51-64 lbs 160.00-175.00; 75-85 lbs 160.00-170.00; 108-130 lbs 110.00-120.00. Good and Choice 1-3 71-90 lbs 125.00-150.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-3 95-130 lbs 80.00-105.00. Slaughter Rams: Utility and Good 1-3 140-265 lbs 70.00-95.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1 60-130 lbs 115.00-135.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 5188 lbs 80.00-105.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 65-110 lbs 60.0075.00 per head. Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 3 hd 220 lbs 230.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 85-115 lbs 140.00-160.00 per head. Families: Ewes with single or twin lambs 80.00-95.00 per head. GOATS: 849 head Feeder Kids: Selection 1 31-48 lbs 270.00-305.00. Selection 1-2 30-48 lbs 235.00-275.00. Selection 2 25-48 lbs 210.00245.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs 150.00-200.00; 20.00-47.50 per head. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 51-73 lbs 260.00-310.00. Selection 1-2 50-65 lbs 257.50-270.00; 60-78 lbs 235.00-250.00. Selection 2 50-65 lbs 215.00 -260.00; 70-95 lbs 180.00-215.00. Selection 2-3 55-66 lbs 170.00-180.00; 75-85 lbs 165.00. Selection 3 55-75 lbs 125.00-135.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 95-105 lbs 155.00-160.00. Selection 1-2 80-160 lbs 120.00130.00. Selection 2 45-115 lbs 80.00-105.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 75-150 lbs 185.00-210.00. Selection 2 95-190 lbs 150.00-170.00. Selection 3 95-125 lbs 116.00-145.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1 83128 lbs 170.00-200.00 per head. Selection 2 48-120 lbs 140.00-165.00 per head. Selection 3 42-91 lbs 75.00-125.00 per head. Families: Does with single or twin kids: Selection 3 40.00-70.00 per head
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .16 to .19 higher, Wheat .24 to .33 higher, Corn .07 to .11 higher, KC Wheat .29 to .37 higher, Soybean Meal nearby .70 to 1.20 lower others .70 to 2.10 higher. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Aug Sep Nov Jan Mar
875 880 3/4 891 901 1/2 910 3/4
903 3/4 908 3/4 919 929 1/2 938 1/2
886 3/4 891 1/2 901 3/4 912 3/4 921 3/4
882 1/2 887 897 1/2 908 3/4 918
886 1/4 891 1/2 902 1/4 913 3/4 923 1/4
Wheat Sep Dec Mar May Jul
546 1/2 566 1/2 581 3/4 587 1/2 587 1/2
553 3/4 573 1/4 587 3/4 592 3/4 592 1/4
558 1/4 578 3/4 594 598 1/2 596 3/4
560 1/2 582 3/4 600 606 597 1/2
556 1/4 579 3/4 599 1/4 605 1/4 597 3/4
Corn Sep Dec Mar May Jul
367 1/4 381 1/4 391 3/4 397 1/4 402
372 1/4 386 1/2 397 402 1/4 406 3/4
365 379 1/2 390 1/4 396 401
366 3/4 381 1/4 392 1/4 398 403 3/4
369 3/4 384 1/4 395 1/2 401 1/2 407
KC Wheat Sep Dec Mar May Jul
547 3/4 574 3/4 591 1/2 597 1/2
556 1/2 584 1/4 601 606 1/4 605 3/4
563 3/4 591 1/4 608 3/4 614 3/4 612 1/4
569 1/4 596 3/4 614 621 1/4 614 1/4
567 1/4 595 1/4 613 1/4 621 1/4 615 3/4
SB Meal Aug Sep Oct Dec Jan
333.90 332.90 333.00 333.70 331.60
341.20 339.90 340.20 341.40 339.90
336.50 334.50 334.80 336.00 334.70
332.80 331.00 331.30 332.60 332.00
332.50 330.60 330.60 331.80 331.00
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle 1.35 to 2.05 higher; Lean Hogs nearby .28 to 5.15 lower, others .03 to .75 higher; Feeder Cattle .27 to 1.45 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr
108.42 109.80 113.45 116.77 118.10
107.67 109.30 112.97 116.77 118.05
108.62 110.27 114.02 118.02 119.52
108.60 109.95 113.82 117.72 119.47
110.67 112.00 115.50 118.85 120.30
Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr
63.30 51.22 46.60 53.77 59.62
61.12 50.72 46.55 53.80 59.77
60.25 50.77 46.30 53.07 59.07
58.97 49.65 45.17 52.25 58.57
58.50 50.77 46.17 53.60 60.25
Fdr Cat Aug Sep Oct Nov Jan
151.50 151.35 151.77 151.40 149.85
149.32 149.57 149.95 150.12 149.07
151.82 151.95 152.22 152.50 151.15
151.20 151.35 151.60 152.10 151.00
152.85 153.02 153.02 153.47 152.25
Milk Jul Aug Sep
14.12 14.97 15.58
14.12 14.76 15.56
—— 14.86 15.65
—— 14.80 15.61
——14.88 15.69
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOP DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 8/03/18 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase Base Price Range 53.00-57..50, weighted average 55.85 SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 29.00-43.00 Over 500 lbs. 32.39-45.00
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August 03, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Report 08/03/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .09 lower to .13 higher, Wheat .13 to .31 higher, Corn .01 to .04 higher, Sorghum .14 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
8.55-8.70 8.60-8.75 8.99-9.03 8.76-8.86 8.72-8.82 8.57-8.72
5.10-5.35 5.27-5.61 5.56-5.68 5.60-5.73 5.62-5.75 5.58-5.71
3.55-3.62 3.62-3.65 3.68 3.61 3.63 3.66
5.75 5.83 5.92 5.80 5.83 5.89
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.69-8.75 8.72-8.75 9.00 8.78-8.84 8.72-8.77 8.74-8.82
5.33-5.40 5.49-5.56 5.54-5.63 5.58-5.68 5.60-5.63 5.53-5.59
3.74-3.76 3.75-3.77 3.80-3.81 3.71-3.75 3.73-3.75 3.77
6.55 6.64 6.73 6.60 6.62 6.69
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.45-8.46 8.50 8.78-8.79 8.61-8.62 8.57-8.58 8.42-8.62
5.07-5.12 5.23-5.28 5.31-5.35 5.29-5.39 5.41-5.42 5.37
3.37 3.42-3.47 3.52 3.45-3.55 3.46-3.47 3.49-3.50
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.60-8.80 8.62-8.77 8.91-9.06 8.74-8.79 8.62-8.74 8.62-8.79
5.27-5.46 5.47-5.62 5.54-5.67 5.56 5.55 5.51-5.68
3.56-3.81 3.61-3.87 3.66-3.89 3.60-3.68 3.59-3.66 3.59-3.68
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Temperatures last week averaged 74.1 degrees, 3.3 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.19 inches statewide, 0.80 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 29, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 33 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 25 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 42 percent very short, 36 percent short, and 22 percent adequate. Corn dough progressed to 73 percent, 31 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Corn dented reached 12 percent. Corn condition was rated 12 percent very poor, 19 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 28 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Soybeans blooming progressed to 78 percent, 22 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans setting pods progressed to 43 percent, 11 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybean condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Cotton setting bolls reached 97 percent. Cotton condition was rated 5 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 11 percent excellent. Rice headed was reported at 51 percent. Rice condition was rated 10 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. Sorghum headed progressed to 59 percent. Sorghum turning color progressed to 8 percent. Sorghum condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 20 percent poor, 41 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 3 percent excellent.