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 40 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday October 05, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 25,529 Week ago: 25,994 Year ago: 25,153 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 363 lbs. 458 lbs. 547 lbs. 643 lbs. 748 lbs. 851 lbs. 926 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
191.52 182.84 173.28 165.65 159.07 156.92 151.07
361 lbs. 452 lbs. 551 lbs. 651 lbs. 736 lbs. 821 lbs. 928 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
161.20 325 lbs. 155.03 540 lbs. 152.53 782 lbs. 152.37 147.20 139.95 131.56
81.55 73.75 72.09
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 5544 Week Ago: 6037 Year ago: 6722 Compared to last week, feeders steady to 6.00 higher, spots 10.00 higher early week.. Heifers calves spots 3.00 lower early week. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 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. 932 lbs.
177.50-207.50 168.00-191.00 160.00-188.00 155.00-170.00 153.50-163.00 152.00
Holsteins: Large 3 Pkg 355 lbs. Pkg 498 lbs. Pkg 527 lbs. Pkg 620 lbs.
75.00 72.50 72.50 75.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1120-2075 lbs 72.00-82.00, high dressing 88.00, low dressing 50.00-75.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 1170-1770 lbs with baby to 300 lb calves 1300.00-1400.00; few 5-7 yrs 900 -1465 lbs with baby to 200 lb calves 960.00-1125.00 per pair
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
300-400 lbs. 154.00-175.00 400-500 lbs. 145.00-161.00 500-600 lbs. 145.00-156.00 600-700 lbs. 142.50-156.00 700-800 lbs. 138.00-147.00 800-850 lbs. 142.00-143.00 643 lbs. SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 47.00-56.50, high dressing 56.50-65.00, low dressing 41.0049.50. Lean (85-90%) 41.0050.50 738 lbs.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 2-8 yrs 1189-1410 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1325.00-1350.00; short solid to broken mouth 1235-1465 lbs 3rd 832 lbs.Medium and stage 1075.00. Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 940-1505 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 850.00-1200.00, 1st stage 800.00-1000.00; short solid to broken mouth 1110-1465 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 700.001050.00 per head 931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Choice 2-3 1250-1425 lbs 106.75-107.50 Heifers: Choice 2-3 1200-1250 lbs 105.25-106.00 East Central Missouri: Select and Choice 1-3 1150-1500 lbs 104.00105.50, few Holsteins 1475-2150 lbs 76.00-80.75 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 5909 Week ago: 6778 Year ago: 5464 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1255 Week ago: 1484 Year ago: 1038 Compared last week, feeders early week 3.00 to 5.00 higher, spots 9.00 higher, late week calves unevenly steady , too few yearlings for a comparison. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls steady to 2.00 lower. 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. 800-900 lbs. Lot 906 lbs.
182.00-212.50 174.00-192.00 152.00-180.00 151.00-168.00 154.00-165.00 146.00-158.00 152.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
149.00-168.00 146.00-164.00 140.00-164.00 145.00-160.00 134.00-153.00 140.00-145.00
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 300-350 lbs. 550-600 lbs. Pkg 620 lbs. Pkg 725 lbs. Pkg 793 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 48.0059.50, high dressing 57.50-66.00. 80.00-86.00 Lean (85-90%) 42.00-51.00 72.00-75.50 74.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield 70.00 Grade 1-2 1255-2155 lbs 75.0071.00 82.50; high dressing 83.00-90.00; low dressing 63.00-75.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 985-1285 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 925.00-1210.00, 1st stage 725.00-1060.00; some 2 yrs to short solid mouth 835-1345 lbs 2nd and few 3rd stage 800.00-985.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs 825-1350 lbs most rebred with babies to 300 lb calves 1250.00-1350.00; short solid mouth 1000-1275 lbs with 150-250 lb calves 900.00-1150.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 4776 Week ago: 4067 Year ago: 2012 Compared to last week, steers and heifers uneven steady from 5.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 8.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 850-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
175.00-199.00 159.00-185.50 156.00-174.00 153.00-174.25 160.00-161.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1340-2070 lbs 73.0080.00; high dressing 81.00-89.00; low dressing 58.00-73.00
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. 803 lbs.
144.00-179.50 140.00-165.00 143.00-157.25 140.00-153.50 135.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 46.00-62.50. Lean (85-90%) 40.00-53.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medi- COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce um and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 850-1165 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 850.00-1185.00 per head EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon) ( Receipts: 4469 Week ago: 2177 Year ago: 2451 Compared to last week, steers steady to firm, spots 5.00 higher. Heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
190.00-207.00 182.50-193.50 170.00-189.50 167.00-179.00 155.00-173.50 153.00-162.25
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
165.00-180.00 155.00-175.00 152.00-163.75 150.00-163.25 138.00-155.50 130.00-132.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Select and Low Choice 1-3 1000-1550 lbs few 100.00-110.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 55.0060.00; high dressing 60.00-66.00. Lean (85-90%) 54.00-60.00
BRED HEIFERS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 80.0089.50; high dressing 90.00-98.00; low dressing 70.00-78.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 1023 Week ago: 2483 Year ago: 1647 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 14 Week Ago: 14 Year ago: 13 No recent price test on feeders. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 lower on a light test. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
184.50-205.50 176.50-185.50 172.50-175.50 160.00-174.00 154.50-163.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 1050-1550 lbs 108.25 -109.00. Select 2-3 pkg 1410 lbs 104.75
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
160.00-168.00 155.00-166.50 152.25-163.25 144.50-151.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 53.0060.00, high dressing 50.00-60.50. Lean (85-90%) 51.50-55.25
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 2107 Week ago: 2386 Year ago: 2756 Compared to last week, feeders uneven 4.00 lower to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 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
160.00-196.00 150.00-183.00 150.00-170.00 138.00-160.00 141.00-151.00
350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
136.00-167.00 136.00-157.50 129.00-156.50 131.00-147.00 125.00-135.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 895-1565 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 850.00-1100.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 43.00 -50.50. high dressing 50.0056.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 32.00-42.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 3-7 yrs 9751230 lbs with 120-220 lb calves 985.00-1210.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1180-2270 lbs 64.00-74.00, high dressing 780.00-81.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 2013 Week ago: 2969 Year ago: 2302 Compared to last week, steers steady to 6.00 higher. Heifers under 600 lbs steady to 3.00 lower, over 600 lbs steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 70pkg 706 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
182.00-215.00 174.00-219.00 166.00-193.50 158.50-179.00 156.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs.
156.00-163.00 150.50-159.00 147.00-156.00 148.00-156.00 145.00-151.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 2-5 yrs 825-1150 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 800.00-1135.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-58.50, high dressing 56.00 -61.50, Lean (85-90%) 44.0051.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2150 lbs 70.2587.50, low dressing 67.50-70.00
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 894 Week Ago: 2240 Year ago: 1539 No recent price comparison on feeders. Calves mostly steady undertone, yearlings lower undertone. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
184.00-202.50 177.00-202.50 156.00-176.00 156.00-165.50 149.50-165.50 140.00-141.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 950 lbs.
155.50-161.00 145.00-161.00 140.00-148.75 136.00-147.50 130.00-141.00 120.00
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-4 1100-1475 lbs 105.25 Grade 1-2 1160-2250 lbs 67.00-107.75 79.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1410-2005 lbs 82.00-87.00; low dressing 74.0078.00
BRED HEIFERS: Scarce
BRED COWS: Medium and COW CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 pkg 2-4 yrs 1065-1285 Large 1 5-8 yrs 1475 lbs with 150lbs 2nd stage 1200.00 per head 300 lb calf 1285.00 per pair
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 53.00-60.00; high dressing 60.0067.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-51.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 840 Week ago: 360 Year ago: 240 Trading from late last Friday remains light to inactive with most producers were passing lower bids or waiting for higher bids this week. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 5 loads Tue 112.00 FOB
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: 12 loads Tue 174.00
GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): (over 80 percent Choice) 4 loads Thursday 178.00 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 140.00; Soy Hulls Kansas City, MO 145.00 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 301.60
290.00
250.00
115.00
St. Louis
n/a
n/a
112.50
351.00
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 09/25/2018 Receipts: 1063 Last Month Special: 797 Year Ago: 1107 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 950.00-1200.00. Approved 800.00- 925.00. Medium 600.00-775.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 925.00-1050.00. Approved 720.00-880.00, crossbreds 725.00-850.00. Medium 500.00-690.00. Common few 390.00470.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme crossbreds 700.00800.00. Approved 630.00-700.00. Medium 500.00-590.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 8 organic Jerseys 299 lbs 400.00, Jerseys 150-224 lbs 145.00350.00; 331-387 lbs 235.00-260.00, 13 organic Jerseys 380 lbs 550.00; 415-493 lbs 350.00-380.00; 4 organic Jerseys 474 lbs 650.00, crossbreds 400.00-500.00; 509-591 lbs 400.00-520.00, crossbreds 410.00-575.00; 615-689 lbs 450.00-580.00, 4 Jersey 680 lbs 550.00, crossbreds 430.00650.00; 703-773 lbs 600.00-660.00. Medium: 340-343 lbs crossbreds 250.00-275.00; 410-490 lbs 300.00-375.00; 530-560 lbs 310.00-400.00, crossbreds 280.00-475.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme 1025.00-1070.00. Approved 800.00-950.00. Medium 650.00-775.00. Common 510.00-550.00. Milking Cows: Supreme crossbreds 1000.001125.00. Medium 600.00-775.00, crossbreds 600.00-725.00. Springer Cows: Supreme crossbreds 1025.00-1175.00. Medium 650.00-750.00. Bred Cows: Approved crossbreds 675.00-850.00. Medium 600.00-710.00. Common 390.00-530.00, crossbreds 435.00-550.00. Baby Calves Holstein heifers 85.00-140.00. Holstein bulls 85.00-115.00, small 50.00-75.00. Jersey bulls few 25.00-30.00. Crossbred heifers 80.00-185.00. Crossbred bulls six at 55.00. Diamond - TS Whites Sheep and Goat Auction 10/04/18 Receipts: 908 Last Sale: 602 Last Year: 1301 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: hair Medium and Large 1 55-65 lbs 195.00225.00. Medium and Large 1-2 45-70 lbs 145.00-175.00. Feeder Lambs: wool Medium and Large 1-2 55-60 lbs 180.00-195.00. Medium and Large 2 50-65 lbs 145.00-155.00. Slaughter Lambs: hair Choice 2-3 70-90 lbs 140.00-155.00. Good and Choice 1-2 70-80 lbs 115.00-125.00; 80-140 lbs 100.00-105.00. Slaughter Lambs: wool Choice 2-3 70-100 lbs mostly 97.50-105.00. Replacement Ewes: hair Medium and Large 1 85-125 lbs 115.00-122.50. Medium and Large 1-2 80-115 lbs 80.00-110.00. Replacement Ewes: wool Medium and Large 1 few 100-125 lbs 120.00-142.50. Medium and Large 1-2 105-165 lbs 75.00-105.00. Slaughter Ewes: hair Good 2-4 75-125 lbs 55.00-75.00. Slaughter Ewes: wool Good 2-3 110180 55.00-65.00. Utility and Good 1-3 120-140 lbs 45.00-55.00. Slaughter Rams: 65.00-95.00. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 25-35 lbs 240.00260.00; 35-45 lbs 225.00-245.00. Selection 1-2 35-45 lbs 220.00-235.00. Selection 2-3 35-45 lbs 205.00-225.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 50-80 lbs 210.00-240.00. Selection 1-2 55-65 lbs 215.00-225.00. Selection 2 50 -70 lbs 205.00-220.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 75-145 lbs 145.00-165.00; few 115-145 lbs 165.00-180.00 per head. Selection 2-3 65120 lbs 110.00-140.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1-2 80-140 lbs 95.00120.00. Selection 3 70-125 lbs 70.00-100.00. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1-2 90-200 lbs 160.00-185.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 85-160 lbs 140.00-160.00. Wethers: Selection 1 85-130 lbs 215.00-230.00. Selection 2 65-115 lbs 180.00-200.00. Selection 3 60-105 lbs 165.00-185.00.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .022 to .24 higher, Wheat .12 to .17 higher, Corn .10 to .12 higher, KC Wheat .10 to .16 higher, Soybean Meal 9.40 to 10.60 higher. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Nov Jan Mar May Jul
857 3/4 871 3/4 884 1/4 897 1/4 907 1/4
866 880 892 1/4 905 1/4 916 1/4
861 1/2 875 3/4 889 902 1/4 913
859 1/4 873 886 899 1/2 911
869 882 1/2 894 1/4 907 1/2 919
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
509 1/2 528 3/4 541 544 1/2 556 1/4
519 1/4 538 549 554 1/2 567
515 1/4 534 3/4 546 552 1/4 565
518 536 3/4 547 1/2 553 3/4 566 3/4
521 540 1/4 550 1/4 555 1/2 568 1/2
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
365 3/4 377 3/4 385 1/4 390 1/4 393 3/4
367 1/2 379 1/2 387 1/4 392 1/2 395 3/4
364 3/4 376 3/4 384 1/2 389 3/4 393 1/2
367 1/2 379 1/4 386 1/2 391 3/4 395
368 1/4 380 387 392 1/4 395 1/2
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sept
511 1/2 535 3/4 549 552 565
522 1/2 546 1/2 559 3/4 563 3/4 577 1/2
518 3/4 542 1/4 554 3/4 559 3/4 574 3/4
522 1/4 545 1/4 557 1/4 562 576 1/2
524 1/4 546 3/4 558 1/4 563 1/2 578 1/4
SB Meal Oct Dec Jan Mar May
310.50 313.80 313.90 312.40 310.60
311.20 315.10 315.50 314.40 313.00
307.50 311.20 312.00 311.00 310.000
308.40 312.20 312.90 311.60 310.40
315.60 319.60 319.60 318.30 316.30
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle .02 to .28 lower, except Oct .35 higher; Lean Hogs .80 to 6.03 higher, except Dec .37 lower, Feeder Cattle uneven .28 lower to .17 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun
113.67 118.95 123.25 124.47 117.35
113.97 119.47 123.72 124.85 117.45
113.20 118.40 122.75 124.00 116.60
113.62 118.37 122.57 123.70 116.32
113.80 118.15 122.52 123.60 116.65
Oct Dec Feb Apr May
64.75 59.85 67.82 71.67 75.32
66.42 59.15 67.80 71.65 76.05
67.47 57.15 66.25 70.37 74.90
67.50 55.32 64.72 69.25 74.20
68.20 57.55 66.65 71.15 79.05
Fdr Cat Oct Nov Jan Mar Apr
158.65 159.02 156.02 154.82 155.00
159.07 159.57 156.45 155.42 155.60
157.87 158.77 155.50 154.30 154.62
156.97 157.75 154.50 153.37 153.75
157.77 158.22 154.37 153.45 153.97
Milk Oct Nov Dec
16.11 15.90 16.36
15.94 16.29 16.13
15.81 16.04 15.98
15.82 16.01 15.98
15.81 16.04 15.96
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOP DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 10/05/18 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase Base Price Range 58.50-65.00, weighted average 63.20 SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 14.00-35.75 Over 500 lbs. 21.00-40.03
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October 05, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition 10/01/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .24 to .49 higher, Wheat .01 lower to .42 higher, Corn .12 to .32 higher, Sorghum .06 lower to .13 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
7.75-8.25 7.88-8.37 7.96-8.46 7.91-8.41 7.99-8.39 8.09-8.49
4.84 4.84-4.85 4.84-4.94 4.77-4.90 4.80-4.93 4.83-4.96
3.05-3.14 3.15-3.18 3.16-3.20 3.14-3.16 3.20 3.20-3.21
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St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.92 7.99-8.30 8.10-8.20 8.05-8.16 8.13-8.14 8.21-8.28
4.69-4.79 4.69-5.10 4.80-5.19 4.76-5.15 4.79-5.18 4.82-5.21
3.39-3.40 3.48-3.65 3.50-3.71 3.50-3.68 3.51-3.71 3.54-3.72
5.91-6.17 5.98-6.33 6.01-6.28 5.78-6.23 5.83-6.28 5.85-6.30
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.60-7.61 7.72-7.76 7.81 7.76-7.77 7.74 7.84
4.61 4.61-4.62 4.71 4.67 4.70 4.73
3.16 3.25-3.26 3.27-3.28 3.24-3.25 3.27-3.28 3.28
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.75-7.93 7.87-8.03 8.04-8.14 8.00-8.09 8.00-8.09 8.10-8.19
4.73 4.83 4.95 4.88 4.94 4.97
3.28-3.41 3.36-3.76 3.40-3.52 3.37-3.49 3.43-3.52 3.44-3.53
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Temperatures last week averaged 62.9 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.50 inches statewide, 0.41 inches below normal. There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending September 30, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11 percent very short, 29 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 23 percent very short, 30 percent short, and 47 percent adequate. Corn matured reached 96 percent. Corn harvested progressed to 65 percent this week, 23 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans coloring reached 87 percent. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 58 percent, 17 percentage points ahead of last week. Soybeans harvested reached 11 percent this week. Soybean condition was rated 6 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Cotton bolls opening reached 95 percent. Cotton harvested reached 28 percent this week, 19 percentage points ahead of last week. Cotton condition was rated 10 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. Rice harvested progressed to 59 percent this week. Sorghum turning color progressed to 92 percent, while sorghum matured reached 75 percent and sorghum harvested progressed to 28 percent this week. Sorghum condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 37 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Winter wheat planted for 2019 progressed to 7 percent this week, with 2 percent emerged.