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 44 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday November 02, 2018 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 28,077 Week ago: 30,567 Year ago: 28,530 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 357 lbs. 459 lbs. 552 lbs. 649 lbs. 737 lbs. 852 lbs. 910 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
178.77 174.08 164.20 164.51 158.84 160.62 152.32
361 lbs. 456 lbs. 543 lbs. 646 lbs. 755 lbs. 854 lbs. 963 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
153.24 370 lbs. 148.88 144.24 150.79 145.05 135.65 124.42
71.23
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 4198 Week Ago: 3686 Year ago: 4887 Compared to last week, feeder calves uneven 3.00 lower to 3.00 higher, with the advance on weaned, vaccinated calves. Yearling steers steady to 5.00 higher, yearling heifers not well tested. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00 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. 800-900 lbs.
183.00-197.50 166.00-175.00 155.00-172.50 151.00-166.00 150.00-153.00 158.50-160.00
Holsteins: Large 3 Scarce
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
149.00-160.00 140.00-160.00 138.00-148.00 136.00-143.00 134.50-146.00
643 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 42.00-50.00, high dressing Scarce 50.00-57.00, low dressing 37.5043.50. Lean (85-90%) 30.0045.00 738 lbs.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1085-2385 lbs 69.00-76.50, high dressing 76.0081.00, low dressing 58.00-68.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 996-1605 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 900.00-1200.00, 1st stage 850.00 -950.00; short solid to broken 832 lbs. COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium mouth 885-1535 lbs 2nd to 3rd and Large 1-2 25-8 yrs 1360- stage 750.00-1100.00 per head 1615 lbs with 100-300 lb calves 1050.00-1200.00 per pair
931 lbs.
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Year Ago Slaughter Steers and Heifers: Northeast Missouri: Steers: Choice 2-3 1175-1450 lbs 115.00-116.75 Heifers: Choice 2-3 1100-1250 lbs 106.25-107.00 East Central Missouri: Select and Choice 1-3 1100-1550 lbs 108.50112.00. lot Holsteins 1400 lbs 84.00. Select 1-2 1100-1500 lbs 100.00 -107.50 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 6804 Week ago: 7316 Year ago: 6933 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1662 Week ago: 2642 Year ago: 1758 Compared last week, feeder calves steady to 5.00 lower on unweaned calves, steady to 5.00 higher on weaned calves and yearlings. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 3.00 to 5.00 lower. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
155.00-182.50 147.00-167.00 151.00-170.00 145.50-162.00 144.00-160.10
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
139.00-169.00 133.00-161.00 131.00-151.00 137.00-155.00 131.50-151.50 128.50-145.00
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 Pkg 259 lbs. 350-400 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 40.0053.00, high dressing 47.50-58.00. 74.00 Lean (85-90%) 3936.00-42.50 75.00-80.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2350 lbs 70.0076.00; high dressing 75.00-80.50; low dressing 57.00-70.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 3 yrs 1200-1305 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1200.00-1210.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 1035-1360 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 875.00-1125.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 890-1365 lbs few rebred with babies to 310 lb calves 1100.00-1525.00; short solid to aged 1190-1365 lbs with babies to 190 lb calves 950.001110.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 3883 Week ago: 5356 Year ago: 2784 Compared to last week, feeders unevenly steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 5.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 850-900 lbs. 968 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
160.00-180.00 158.00-177.50 148.00-174.00 157.85-161.85 140.00
350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs.
146.00-160.00 140.00-159.00 136.00-157.00 133.50-156.00 141.00-150.25
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1150-2190 lbs 71.0080.50; high dressing 80.00-85.50; low dressing 56.00-69.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 40.00-55.50. Lean (85-90%) 35.00-49.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 10251363 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 800.001050.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 13501500 lbs with 150-300 lb calves 1125.00-1550.00 per pair
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon) ( Receipts: 5686 Week ago: 3558 Year ago: 5233 Compared to last week, steers mostly steady to firm, spots 3.00 higher on yearlings over 700 lbs. Heifers under 600 lbs mostly steady to 5.00 lower, over 600 lbs steady to firm. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 lower. FEEDER HEIFERS: FEEDER STEERS: 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.
185.00-204.00 178.00-194.00 164.00-179.00 164.00-171.00 164.00-171.00 162.00-165.10
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
165.00-168.00 150.00-166.00 146.00-154.00 145.00-160.00 134.50-138.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIFERS : Choice 2-4 10751550 lbs 106.50-110.75. Select 12 1050-1500 lbs 102.00-105.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 52.0057.00; high dressing 58.00-65.00. Lean (85-90%) 48.00-54.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2500 lbs 80.0087.00; low dressing 68.00-77.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 3308 Week ago: 5291 Year ago: 4668 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 15 Week Ago: 0 Year ago: 24 Compared to last week, feeders traded unevenly steady. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter steer and heifer trend not established. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
182.50-190.00 Pkg 375 lbs. 164.50-173.50 400-500 lbs. 158.50-163.35 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Pkg 876 lbs.
168.00 148.00-157.00 142.00-151.75 154.00-157.35 148.00-148.35 142.25
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 11300-1450 lbs and Boning (75-85% lean) 45.00111.75. pkg Select 2-3 1250 lbs 59.00, high dressing 54.00-69.00. 110.75 Lean (85-90%) 42.00-53.50
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 2098 Week ago: 2823 Year ago: 2143 Compared to last week, feeders uneven from 8.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00 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
152.50-175.00 150.00-184.00 140.00-166.00 140.00-163.00 135.00-146.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
132.50-152.00 130.00-149.00 121.00-152.50 124.00-137.50 120.00-137.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to short solid 970-1525 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 750.00-1050.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 36.50 -44.50. high dressing 44.0054.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 30.00-37.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 4 yrs to short solid 920-1410 lbs with 200-420 lb calves 900.00-1130.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1280-2055 lbs. 65.00-73.00, high dressing 74.00 -82.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 1863 Week ago: 1867 Year ago: 2771 Compared to last week, feeders mostly steady with some mid-weight steers 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
172.00-185.50 163.00-181.00 152.50-177.00 150.00-164.00 146.50-155.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700lbs. 700-800 lbs. 850-900 lbs.
145.00-158.00 145.00-159.00 137.50-152.00 136.50-143.25 130.50-132.00 114.25-119.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 2-8 yrs 10751375 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 870.001160.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 42.50-49.50, high dressing 50.00 -53.50, Lean (85-90%) 37.5044.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2500 lbs 70.0080.00, high dressing 86.5087.50, low dressing/fleshy 59.00 -67.50
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 2053 Week Ago: 2500 Year ago: 2559 Compared to two weeks ago, yearlings steady to 2.00 higher on comparable sales. Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 5.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 382 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
189.00 178.00-198.00 150.00-165.50 164.00-179.50 151.00-169.00 149.50-162.75
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 895 lbs.
132.00-149.00 131.00-144.50 135.00-159.50 138.00-153.75 137.00
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Select and Choice 2-3 1050-1250 Grade 1-2 1400-2100 lbs 65.00lbs 109.00-110.75 82.50
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1170-2090 lbs 75.00-82.00; low dressing 65.0072.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 47.00-56.00; high dressing 56.0057.00. Lean (85-90%) 40.00-46.00
BRED COWS: Medium and COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce Large 1-2 4-6 yrs 1100-1300 lbs 3rd stage 1200.00-1300.00 per head
BRED COWS: Medium and COW CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 pkg 2-4 yrs 1258 lbs 1st Large 1 2-8 yrs 1240 lbs with 150stage 1075.00 per head 300 lb calf 1350.00-1400.00 per pair
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 280 Week ago: 700 Year ago: 200 Trading from late last Friday remains light with most producers as trade waits to get underway with producers asking for higher prices. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: 1 load 112.00
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: 5 load Tue 174.00; 4 loads Wed 175.00
GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): (over 80 percent Choice) 7 loads 176.00-177.00 NATIONAL DIRECT DELIVERED FEEDER PIG REORT Supply includes 54% formulated prices. Early weaned pigs 10-12 lbs basis: Formula 31.50-53.96, weighted average 40.44. Cash 24.00-46.00, weighted average 40.58 Feeder Pigs 40 lbs basis: Cash 34.00-45.50, weighted average 40.48 BY-PRODUCT FEED PRICES Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 235.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Southern MO 179.00-187.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Carrollton 145.00; Soy Hulls Kansas City, MO 150.00 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 288.60
282.50
250.00
125.00
St. Louis
270.00
n/a
87.50
320.50
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 10/23/2018 Receipts: 931 Last Month: 1063 Last Year: 941 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 800.00-950.00 Approved 685.00-780.00, few crossbreds 700.00-750.00 Medium 525.00650.00 Common 200.00-500.00 Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 800.00-1000.00, crossbreds 800.00-835.00 Approved 690.00-785.00, few Jerseys 700.00 Medium 490.00-675.00, crossbreds 500.00-675.00 Common 160.00-450.00, crossbreds 360.00-450.00 Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme ind 880.00 Approved pkg of 3 775.00 Medium 500.00650.00 Common 400.00-450.00, ind crossbred 450.00 Open Heifers: Approved: 170-278 lbs 185.00-210.00, Jerseys 120.00-370.00, pkg 2 organic crossbreds 243 lbs 220.00 308-390 lbs 250.00-350.00, organic crossbreds 250.00-430.00, 410-485 lbs 300.00-375.00. pkg 3 Jerseys 425 lbs 450.00, crossbreds 310.00-390.00, organic crossbreds 290.00-370.00 510-600 lbs 400.00-475.00, crossbreds 410.00-420.00 602-685 lbs 400.00-510.00, crossbreds 400.00-550.00 735-810 lbs 520.00-610.00, crossbreds 510.00560.00 Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 800.001100.00 Approved 600.00-775.00 Medium 450.00-575.00, crossbreds 425.00-550.00 Common 390.00-425.00, Jerseys 210.00- 310.00, crossbreds 225.00-285.00 Bred Cows: Supreme few 825.00-1175.00 Approved ind 510.00, crossbreds 485.00-510.00 Medium 420.00-480.00, few crossbreds 400.00 Common few Jerseys 300.00-400.00 Baby Calves Holstein heifers 60.00-80.00, small 20.00-50.00 Holstein bulls 50.00-85.00 crossbred heifers large ind 95.00, small 20.00-50.00 crossbred bulls 10.0030.00 beef cross heifers 140.00-160.00 beef cross bulls 120.00-165.00 Diamond - TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale Monthly Sheep and Goat Auction for 11/02/2018 Receipts: 1220 Last Month: 908 Last Year: 515 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs, wool and hair: Medium and Large 1 46-58 lbs 210.00-217.50. Medium and Large 2-3 29-55 lbs 185.00-205.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 90-180 lbs 100.00-115.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 60-70 lbs 170.00-185.00. Choice 2-3 65-90 lbs 155.00-165.00. Good 2-3 64-98 lbs 110.00-125.00. Replacement Hair Ewes, few: Medium and Large 2-3 115-119 lbs 85.00-100.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 2-3 140-165 lbs 45.00-70.00. Utility and Good 1-3 80-135 lbs 56.00-69.00. Slaughter Wool Ewes: Good 2-3 139-200 lbs 50.00-77.50. GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 28-41 lbs 245.00-265.00; 60.00-70.00 Per Head. Selection 2 25-38 lbs 200.00-230.00; 55.00 Per Head. Selection 3 28-45 lbs 105.00-185.00; 25.00-35.00 Per Head. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 46-65 lbs 240.00-255.00; 75-120 lbs 195.00225.00. Selection 2 40-80 lbs 200.00-237.50. Selection 3 40-78 lbs 155.00-190.00. Replacement does: Selection 1 55-85 lbs 225.00-280.00; 68-85 lbs 155.00-165.00; 210 Per Head. Selection 2 55-108 lbs 140.00195.00; 55-152 100.00-137.50. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 130-180 lbs 80.00-95.00. Selection 2 100-155 lbs 100.00-125.00. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 45-135 lbs 215.00-240.00; 205-220 lbs 135.00-165.00. Selection 2 62-65 lbs 200.00-225.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 130-175 lbs 152.50-155.00. Selection 2 80-95 lbs 155.00-195.00.
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .11 to .13 lower; Wheat unch to .01 lower, except Dec .06 higher; Corn .01 to .04 higher; KC Wheat .01 to .04 higher, except Jul and Sep .01 lower; Soybean Meal 3.20 to 5.40 higher. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Nov Jan Mar May Jul
839 852 1/4 865 1/2 879 1/4 891 1/4
833 1/2 847 860 1/2 874 1/4 886 1/2
839 851 3/4 865 878 3/4 891 1/4
869 882 894 1/4 907 3/4 920
875 1/4 887 3/4 900 913 1/2 925 1/2
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
507 1/4 526 538 1/4 544 3/4 556 1/4
499 3/4 517 1/2 530 536 1/2 548 3/4
500 1/2 516 527 1/2 534 545 3/4
508 522 3/4 534 1/4 540 1/2 553 1/4
508 3/4 524 535 3/4 542 3/4 554
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
366 3/4 379 1/4 387 1/4 393 395 1/4
364 3/4 377 1/4 385 1/4 391 393 1/4
363 1/4 375 3/4 383 3/4 389 3/4 391 1/2
366 3/4 378 3/4 386 3/4 392 3/4 394
371 1/4 383 1/4 391 1/4 397 397 3/4
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sept
501 1/2 527 3/4 541 3/4 550 3/4 565 1/2
494 3/4 520 1/2 534 1/2 543 558 1/4
493 1/4 518 531 3/4 539 1/2 555
501 1/4 525 1/2 539 1/2 547 562 3/4
504 1/4 528 541 1/4 548 1/2 563 3/4
SB Meal Dec Jan Mar May Jul
308.20 310.00 310.50 310.20 311.70
305.10 307.10 307.90 307.80 309.30
306.40 308.20 309.60 310.10 311.80
313.40 315.00 317.30 318.20 320.30
311.00 312.70 314.60 315.80 318.00
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle .08 to 3.45 lower; Lean Hogs .45 to 1.72 lower, except Dec and Jun .05 to .20 higher; Feeder Cattle 05 to .43 higher, except Nov 2.30 lower. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun
114.30 117.25 122.80 123.77 116.05
113.90 116.80 122.30 123.52 115.42
115.85 116.95 122.20 123.35 115.50
—— 117.12 122.35 123.82 116.02
—— 117.07 122.20 123.72 115.97
Dec Feb Apr May Jun
58.85 66.90 71.82 76.92 82.95
59.00 66.95 71.75 76.62 82.90
58.45 65.32 70.32 75.60 81.77
58.20 65.05 70.82 76.15 82.92
58.12 64.65 70.60 76.30 82.87
Fdr Cat Nov Jan Mar Apr May
153.90 149.82 147.97 149.32 149.75
152.17 148.10 146.57 148.02 148.52
153.47 150.12 148.22 149.50 149.92
153.30 150.60 148.82 149.92 150.30
152.50 149.75 148.25 149.45 149.87
Milk Oct Nov Dec
15.53 14.87 15.13
15.54 14.77 15.05
—— 14.79 15.17
—— 14.88 15.23
—— 14.77 15.20
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOP DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 11/02/18 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase 10,050 head Base Price Range 55.00-60.00, weighted average 58.80 SOWS: 3,386 head 300-500 lbs. 25.00-49.50 Over 500 lbs. 32.79-53.00
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November 02, 2018
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition 10/29/18
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .33 to .48 higher, Wheat .03 to .08 higher, Corn .09 to .22 higher, Sorghum .16 to .23 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
7.85-8.00 7.79-7.94 7.83-7.88 7.79-7.94 8.14-8.37 8.23-8.32
4.67-4.80 4.77-4.82 4.70-4.75 4.65-4.76 4.73-4.83 4.73-4.83
3.42-3.55 3.48-3.60 3.53-3.58 3.51-3.56 3.54-3.60 3.59-3.64
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St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.08-8.17 8.05-8.11 7.99-8.06 8.11-8.16 8.37-8.49 8.56
4.65-5.25 4.67-5.27 4.59-5.19 4.60-5.26 4.68-5.33 4.68-5.33
3.58-3.69 3.55-3.68 3.59-3.68 3.64-3.67 3.73-3.74 3.78-3.80
5.85-6.28 5.82-6.26 5.96-6.23 5.94-6.30 6.00-6.35 6.08-6.44
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.65 7.59 7.53-7.54 7.59 7.89 7.94-7.95
4.57 4.59 4.51-4.52 4.52-4.53 4.60 4.60-4.61
3.32-3.33 3.31-3.32 3.29-3.30 3.28 3.31-3.32 3.36
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.03-8.11 8.00-8.06 7.99-8.00 8.05-8.11 8.42-8.44 8.52-8.57
5.00 5.23 5.16 5.21 5.31 5.33
3.45-3.57 3.45-3.56 3.50-3.54 3.49-3.54 3.54-3.57 3.65-3.71
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Temperatures last week averaged 50.5 degrees, 3.7 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.28 inches statewide, 0.43 inches below normal. There were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending October 28, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 8 percent short, 85 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4 percent very short, 20 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Corn harvested progressed to 90 percent this week. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 96 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 51 percent this week, which is 9 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition was rated 6 percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Cotton harvested reached 87 percent this week, 9 percentage points ahead of last year. Rice harvested progressed to 97 percent this week. Sorghum harvested progressed to 75 percent this week. Winter wheat planted for 2019 progressed to 49 percent this week, with 31 percent emerged.