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 38 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday September 21, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 22,452 Week ago: 28,136 Year ago: 28,741 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 361 lbs. 453 lbs. 546 lbs. 649 lbs. 741 lbs. 845 lbs. 911 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
188.20 182.75 172.53 165.03 159.06 154.60 152.91
358 lbs. 454 lbs. 537 lbs. 651 lbs. 738 lbs. 849 lbs. 926 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
162.79 560 lbs. 156.99 670 lbs. 153.42 754 lbs. 153.31 148.09 137.07 133.15
75.09 68.99 75.75
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 5100 Week Ago: 5841 Year ago: 6865 Compared to last week, early week feeders under 400 lbs 2.00 to 3.00 lower, heavier weights steady to 5.00 higher. Late week, feeder calves steady to 5.00 higher, yearlings not well tested. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls steady to 1.00 lower. 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. 800-850 lbs.
182.00-210.00 170.00-187.50 160.00-186.50 152.50-174.00 149.00-162.00 145.00-158.00
Holsteins: Large 3 Scarce
350-400 lbs. 155.00-160.00 400-500 lbs. 150.00-162.00 500-600 lbs. 145.00-160.00 600-700 lbs. 142.00-155.00 700-800 lbs. 141.00-149.50 800-900 lbs. 135.00-136.50 Lot 901 lbs.643 lbs. 133.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.50-57.50, high dressing Scarce 56.00-66.00, low dressing 47.0054.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.0055.00 738 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1110-2165 lbs 76.00-86.00, high dressing 86.0089.00, low dressing 68.00-77.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs 1100 lbs with 200 lb calf 1400.00; 4-6 yrs 10001250 lbs with baby to 300 lb calves 1125.00-1325.00; 7 yrs to short solid mouth with baby calves 1000.00-1050.00 per pair
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 3-5 yrs 1148-1550 lbs 3rd stage 1350.00 -1500.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 955-1415 lbs 2nd to 3rd 832 lbs. stage 900.00-1125.00; 7 yrs to short solid 900-1344 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 800.00-1025.00 per head
931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Choice 2-3 1250-1425 lbs 105.00-106.25 Heifers: Choice 2-3 1100-1375 lbs 105.00 East Central Missouri: Select and Choice 1-3 1250-1475 lbs 100.50104.75
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 6132 Week ago: 7455 Year ago: 8579 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1484 Week ago: 1298 Year ago: 2824 Compared last week, feeders traded steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady to 4.00 lower with the decline on cows and bulls early week. STEERS: HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
177.50-195.00 171.00-187.50 158.50-180.00 157.00-169.00 152.00-161.00 147.00-154.50
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 Pkg 697 lbs.
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Pkg 867 lbs.
150.00-172.00 146.00-168.50 144.00-163.00 141.50-160.00 138.00-143.75 128.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.5061.00, high dressing 55.50-68.00. 75.00 Lean (85-90%) 42.00-50.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1380-2190 lbs 75.0085.50; high dressing 80.50-93.00; low dressing 64.00-77.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Meidum and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 940-1365 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1085.00-1550.00, 1st stage 800.00-1200.00; short solid to aged 1095-1365 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 725.00-1050.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 920-1285 lbs several rebred with babies to 500 lb calves 1400.00-1950.00; short solid 1095-1325 lbs few rebred with babies to 395 lb calves 1000.00-1250.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 3627 Week ago: 2276 Year ago: 3030 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 8.00 higher. Slaughter cows 3.00 lower 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
173.00-198.00 163.00-187.00 147.50-176.00 140.00-178.00 151.00-157.35
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1210-2225 lbs 77.0085.00; high dressing 87.50-91.00; low dressing 68.00-75.00
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
142.00-175.00 142.00-165.50 143.00-168.50 140.00-162.10 122.00-146.25
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 49.00-62.50. Lean (85-90%) 44.00-55.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medi- COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce um and Large 1-2 few 2-5 yrs 9251480 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 900.001075.00 per head EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon) ( Receipts: 3115 Week ago: 3632 Year ago: 2925 Compared to last week, calves under 500 lb calves 4.00 to 6.00 higher, over 500 lbs steady to firm, spots 3.00 higher on heifers. Slaughter cows steady to firm. FEEDER HEIFERS: FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
190.00-205.00 168.00-188.00 160.50-175.50 156.00-165.50 148.00-151.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
168.00-188.00 158.00-178.00 149.00-163.00 147.50-159.00 143.00-151.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Select and Low Choice 1-3 1000-1550 lbs 100.00108.50. Holsteins 73.00-75.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 55.0061.50; high dressing 61.50-70.00. Lean (85-90%) 54.00-59.00
BRED HEIFERS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 80.0089.50; high dressing 90.00-90.75; low dressing 70.00-78.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 3309 Week ago: 2633 Year ago: 2438 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 30 Week Ago: 0 Year ago: 31 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. No recent slaughter steer and heifer sales for a price comparison. (Week ending 9/14/18) FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
188.00-215.00 184.50-198.00 169.50-186.50 166.00-177.00 151.25-170.50 132.00-154.85
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
163.00-193.00 156.00-173.00 145.80-166.50 148.00-160.00 140.85-148.50
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 1893 Week ago: 2056 Year ago: 3087 Compared to last week, steers and heifers 6.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 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
164.00-192.00 160.00-184.00 152.00-176.00 140.00-163.00 133.00-153.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
150.00-165.00 140.00-162.50 134.00-155.75 125.00-144.00 121.00-130.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 4 yrs to short solid mouth 850-1355 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 750.00-1225.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 40.00 -52.00. high dressing 53.0060.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 33.00-43.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 3 yrs to short solid 950-1230 lbs with 120-420 lb calves 975.00-1485.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1150-2060 lbs 58.50-80.00, high dressing 84.00 -87.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 1452 Week ago: 2018 Year ago: 1938 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 &1-2 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 750-800 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 and 1-2
179.00-192.50 169.00-184.50 155.50-173.00 152.00-155.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. Pkg 741 lbs.
159.00-160.00 154.50-160.00 147.25-158.75 141.75-152.50 142.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 4-5 yrs 10751125 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 835.001150.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-58.00, high dressing 55.00 -61.50, Lean (85-90%) 44.0051.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2100 lbs 78.0088.00, high dressing 93.00, low dressing 70.00-75.00
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 2240 Week Ago: 167 Year ago: 1530 No recent price comparison on feeders. Compared to last week, breaking and boning slaughter cows mostly steady to 1.00 higher, lean cows mostly 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 201.00-211.00 180.00-208.00 160.00-180.00 154.00-172.50 157.75-171.50 146.50-160.50
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 1200-1350 lbs 107.00 and Boning (75-85% lean) 53.00-108.25. 63.00, high dressing 60.50-67.50. Lean (85-90%) 51.00-58.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 881 lbs.
164.50-179.00 146.50-165.25 140.00-150.25 151.00-161.50 143.00-159.50 144.00
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1050-1250 lbs 106.25 Grade 1-2 1400-2200 lbs 73.50-107.75. Choice 3-4 1200-1450 90.50 lbs 103.75-105.25
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1460-2110 lbs 80.00-86.50; high dressing 89.00; low dressing 66.00-73.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 55.00-63.00; high dressing 64.0067.50. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-53.00
BRED HEIFERS: Medium and COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium Large 1-2 Scarce and Large 1-2 2-3 yrs 1000-1200 lbs with baby calves 1275.001475.00 per pair
BRED COWS: Scarce
COW CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 short solid to broken mouth 1500 lbs with 150-300 lb calf 1160.00 per pair
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 120 Week ago: 480 Year ago: 240 Trading from late last Friday remains light with most producers were passing lower bids. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): (over 80 percent Choice) 3 loads late last Fri 175.00 NATIONAL DIRECT DELIVERED FEEDER PIG REORT Supply includes 38% formulated prices. Early weaned pigs 10-12 lbs basis: Formula 35.33-44.00, weighted average 39.80. Cash 18.00-38.00, weighted average 33.37 Feeder Pigs 40 lbs basis: Cash 27.00-38.00, weighted average 35.25 BY-PRODUCT FEED PRICES Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 235.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Southern MO 184.00-192.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Carrollton 130.00; 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 296.00
292.50
250.00
115.00
St. Louis
275.00
267.50
94.00
324.50
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 08/28/2018 Receipts: 797 Last Month Special: 531 Year Ago: 585 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1000.00-1350.00. Approved 750.00-950.00. Medium 675.00- 725.00, Crossbreds 575.00 680.00. Common 250.00-450.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 950.00-1175.00, few crossbreds 885.00-900.00. Approved 725.00900.00, crossbreds 800.00-835.00. Medium 510.00-700.00. Common few 150.00-290.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 165-285 lbs 220.00-250.00, Jerseys 160.00- 350.00, crossbreds 140.00- 320.00; 319-400 lbs 280.00350.00; 420-498 lbs 400.00-450.00, crossbreds 360.00-410.00; 503-595 lbs 430.00-500.00, crossbreds 455.00-590.00; 612-696 lbs 570.00-580.00. Medium: 305-360 lbs 210.00-250.00, 448-460 lbs 240.00-300.00; 612-690 lbs 450.00-500.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1325.00. Approved 725.00- 850.00, crossbreds 775.00850.00. Medium 625.00-725.00. Common 385.00-550.00. Springer Cows: Supreme 825.00- 950.00. Approved 725.00-775.00, Jerseys 650.00700.00. Medium 600.00-660.00. Bred Cows: Medium 510.00-675.00, crossbreds 525.00-650.00. Common 500.00-525.00. Baby Calves Holstein heifers 100.00-130.00. Holstein bulls 70.00-80.00. Jersey bulls 10.0065.00. Crossbred heifers 75.00-80.00. Crossbred bulls 75.00-105.00. Beef cross heifers120.00-220.00. Beef cross bulls 70.00-135.00 Diamond - TS Whites Sheep and Goat Auction 9/20/18 Receipts: 602 Last Sale (9/7/18): 788 Last Year: 0 SHEEP: Feeder Hair Lambs: Medium and Large 1 47-62 lbs 205.00250.00. Medium and Large 1-2 30-68 lbs 150.00-180.00. Medium and Large 2 few 51 lbs 105.00. Feeder Wool Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-75 lbs 155.00. Medium and Large 2 50-55 lbs 135.00-145.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Prime 2-3 few 160 lbs 90.00. Choice 1-2 75-105 lbs 110.00-115.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice 1-2 70-97 lbs 115.00145.00. Good 1-2 50-90 lbs 105.00-115.00. Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 few 105-130 lbs 85.00-115.00. Replacement Wool Ewes: Medium and Large 2-3 100-150 lbs 60.00-75.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 1-2 76-155 lbs 50.00-65.00. Slaughter Wool Ewes: Good 1-2 few 105-160 lbs 42.50-57.50. Replacement Wool Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 few 175-195 lbs 75.00-90.00. Slaughter Rams: 65.0080.00. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 36-48 lbs 225.00-262.50. Selection 2 32-45 lbs 215.00. Selection 2-3 35-36 lbs 155.00-175.00. Selection 3 30-48 lbs 85.00-140.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 45-88 lbs 190.00245.00. Selection 1-2 50-100 lbs 210.00-225.00; Wethers: 115-153 lbs 170.00-172.00. Selection 2 50-85 lbs 180.00-200.00; 55-80 lbs 145.00175.00. Replacement does: Selection 1 70-135 lbs 122.50-155.00. Selection 2 75-110 lbs 100.00-137.50. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 80-140 lbs 90.00-117.50. Selection 3 50-90 lbs 50.00-75.00; 104-150 lbs 72.5090.00. Selection 1 65-90 lbs 170.00-185.00; few 155-195 lbs 130.00132.50. Selection 1-2 90-135 lbs 132.50-152.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 82-180 lbs 132.50-145.00. Selection 2-3 80-148 lbs 100.00125.00. Bottle kids: Selection 1-2 32.50-40.00 per head. Pygmy kids: Selection 1 25.00-50.00 per head. Selection 1-2 pkg 28 lbs 85.00. Selection 2 30.00-42.50 per head. Selection 2-3 20.00-30.00 per head.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .17 higher, Wheat .05 to .10 higher, Corn .05 to .06 higher, KC Wheat .08 to .11 higher, Soybean Meal .10 to 1.60 higher. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Nov Jan Mar May Jul
823 1/2 837 1/4 850 1/2 863 3/4 874
814 828 841 1/2 854 3/4 865 1/4
830 843 3/4 857 1/4 870 1/4 880 1/4
850 1/4 864 877 889 3/4 899 3/4
847 1/4 861 1/4 874 1/4 887 1/2 897 3/4
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
506 1/4 525 1/4 539 1/4 5451/2 554 1/2
510 1/2 529 541 1/2 546 1/2 555 3/4
522 1/2 540 1/4 551 3/4 555 564 3/4
524 542 1/2 553 3/4 556 1/4 565
521 3/4 540 3/4 553 555 3/4 565 1/2
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
348 360 368 1/4 374 3/4 380 1/4
343 1/4 355 1/2 364 370 3/4 376
345 3/4 358 366 1/2 373 378 1/2
352 1/2 364 3/4 372 3/4 379 384
357 1/4 369 1/4 377 1/4 383 1/4 387 1/2
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sept
512 3/4 534 547 1/4 548 3/4 559 3/4
516 537 3/4 551 1/4 552 562
526 1/4 549 3/4 563 562 1/2 572 1/2
527 550 3/4 563 1/4 562 572 1/2
525 1/4 548 3/4 561 1/4 560 3/4 571 1/2
SB Meal Oct Dec Jan Mar May
302.90 305.70 306.50 306.30 306.70
300.50 303.30 304.50 304.70 304.90
306.40 309.20 310.00 309.90 309.60
311.40 314.40 315.30 315.20 314.50
305.90 308.90 309.80 310.00 309.50
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle .15 to .40 higher, except .73 lower, Lean Hogs Oct 4.08 higher, Dec .75 higher, others .28 .75 lower, Feeder Cattle .05 to .62 lower. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun
113.42 118.10 122.30 123.37 116.12
113.22 117.97 121.85 123.02 115.75
113.10 117.97 121.85 122.97 115.57
112.45 117.90 121.60 122.95 115.50
113.07 118.45 122.25 123.42 116.00
Oct Dec Feb Apr May
56.45 55.37 64.52 69.35 74.55
59.17 57.97 65.80 70.27 75.52
60.00 57.90 65.95 70.20 75.22
61.25 58.27 65.62 70.07 75.02
60.30 57.40 64.92 69.92 75.22
Fdr Cat Sep Oct Nov Jan Mar
157.32 159.17 159.02 155.60 153.15
155.82 158.02 157.82 154.90 152.50
155.52 157.87 157.72 154.47 152.70
155.67 157.27 157.15 154.07 152.52
156.95 158.07 157.80 154.85 152.72
Milk Sep Oct Nov
16.12 16.11 16.25
16.13 16.06 16.18
16.15 16.12 16.24
16.14 16.03 16.27
16.14 16.05 16.37
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOP DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 9/21/18 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase Base Price Range 50.00-61.00, weighted average 59.15 SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 12.00-33.00 Over 500 lbs. 27.57-34.00
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September 21, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Report 09/17/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .07 to .18 higher, Wheat unch to .11 higher, Corn .02 lower to .01 higher, Sorghum .09 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
7.60-7.85 7.53-7.78 7.44-7.69 7.60-7.85 7.80-8.05 7.77-8.02
4.86 4.81 4.85 4.97-4.98 4.99 4.96-4.97
3.19-3.21 3.15-3.18 3.03-3.08 3.06-3.11 3.12-3.17 3.17-3.22
5.03 4.96 4.87 4.92 5.03 5.12
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.64-7.65 7.55-7.58 7.46-7.48 7.62 7.82-7.85 7.82
4.72-7.81 4.66-4.67 4.70-4.71 4.82-4.83 4.84-4.85 4.81-4.82
3.35 3.27 3.16 3.17-3.20 3.26-3.28 3.34-3.35
6.10 6.03 5.94 5.98 6.12 6.19
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.45-7.50 7.38-7.43 7.29-7.34 7.45 7.65 7.62
4.63-4.64 4.58 4.62-4.63 4.74-4.75 4.76 4.73-4.74
3.11-3.12 3.08 3.03 3.05-3.06 3.12-3.13 3.17
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.53-7.69 7.48-7.62 7.36-7.50 7.53-7.62 7.75-7.82 7.72-7.90
4.72 4.67 4.71 4.83 4.85 4.90
3.20-3.31 3.18-3.28 3.08-3.20 3.08-3.11 3.14-3.22 3.19-3.29
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Temperatures last week averaged 72.3 degrees, 3.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.02 inches statewide, 1.03 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending September 16, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent very short, 28 percent short, and 65 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 18 percent very short, 31 percent short, and 51 percent adequate. Corn matured reached 81 percent, 20 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Corn harvested progressed to 25 percent this week. Corn condition was rated 20 percent very poor, 21 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 24 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Soybeans coloring reached 60 percent, 19 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 22 percent, 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans harvested reached 2 percent this week. Soybean condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 8 percent excellent. Cotton bolls opening reached 82 percent, 16 percentage points ahead of last week and 42 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Cotton harvested reached 2 percent this week. Cotton condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 44 percent good, and 12 percent excellent. Rice harvested progressed to 21 percent this week. Rice condition was rated 10 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Sorghum turning color progressed to 83 percent, while sorghum matured reached 40 percent and sorghum harvested progressed to 4 percent this week. Sorghum condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 21 percent poor, 37 percent fair, 30 percent good, and 7 percent excellent.