Weekly Market Summary Published by: Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
Richard Fordyce, Director Ken Struemph, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor agmarketnews.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/
Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor Volume XXXV, Number 13 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday March 27, 2015 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 32,738 Week ago: 47,140 Year ago: 31,086 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 359 lbs. 455 lbs. 549 lbs. 651 lbs. 753 lbs. 852 lbs. 918 lbs.
336.41 302.91 276.24 246.58 225.64 198.76 187.49
Fdr. HEIFERS: 362 lbs. 453 lbs. 552 lbs. 653 lbs. 733 lbs. 818 lbs. 910 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
287.63 266.40 243.75 219.85 205.95 197.40 176.00
362 lbs. 441 lbs. 553 lbs. 657 lbs. 754 lbs. 850 lbs. 986 lbs.
230.77 216.10 199.57 180.19 165.43 160.09 150.00
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 7446 Week ago: 7305 Year ago: 6763 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 9.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 4.00 higher.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
314.00-377.50 271.00-338.00 259.00-305.00 238.00-264.00 205.00-247.00 187.50-209.00
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
270.00-320.00 247.00-288.00 229.00-264.00 208.00-252.00 204.00-207.50 202.50-205.00
Holsteins: Large Frame 3 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 104.00-118.00, high dress217.00-242.00 ing 115.00-127.00, low dressing 209.00-215.00 97.00-106.00. Lean (85-90%) 178.00-201.00 97.00-110.00 155.00-191.00
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 9551 Week ago: 12,492 Year ago: 9659 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1351 Week ago: 1293 Year ago: 1357 Compared to last week, feeder calves under 550 lbs steady to 10.00 higher, calves over 550 lbs steady. Yearlings steady to 5.00 higher. No recent test for Holsteins, compared to two weeks ago, unevenly steady. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 higher, slaughter bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-500 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
300.00-351.00 275.00-327.50 245.00-300.00 222.00-260.00 212.00-227.50 189.00-210.00
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
216.00-250.00 203.00-232.50 184.00-212.00 170.00-196.50 161.00-171.00 150.00-165.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 2nd to 3rd stage 8901360 lbs most 1800.00-2375.00 per head
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 888-1755 lbs. 2nd to 3rd stage 1435.00-2450.00 per head
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
267.50-290.00 248.00-286.00 225.00-256.00 207.00-231.00 198.00-205.00 176.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 104.00-116.00, high dressing 113.00-125.00. Lean (85-90%) 92.00-106.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1175-2245 lbs 130.00140.50; high dressing 139.00148.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-3 yrs pkg 1025 lbs with 350-400 lb calves all rebred 2nd stage 3500.00 per pair
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 3705 Week ago: 3207 Year ago: 2539 Compared to last week, steer calves under 550 lbs firm to instances 10.00 higher on light test. Steers and heifers over 550 lbs 3.00 to 6.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1115-2265 lbs. 129.50-138.00, high dressing 140.00 -158.00, low dressing 115.00-132.00
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
308.00-330.50 260.00-310.00 238.00-266.00 217.00-244.00 214.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
257.00-279.50 239.00-260.25 224.00-236.50 193.00-219.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 900-1155 with 200-350 lb calves 2550.00-2800.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2200 lbs 130.00-140.00, ind high dressing 147.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 100.00-107.00, high dressing 107.00-109.00, low dressing 90.00100.00. Lean (85-90%) 95.00100.00
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BRED COWS: Medium and COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce Large 1-2 couple lots black 9901235 lbs 3rd stage 2750.002900.00 per head
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Passaic) Receipts: 3236 Week Ago: 4931 Year Ago: 3629 Compared to last week, feeders under 600 lbs steady to 15.00 higher, over 600 lbs 9.00 lower to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows traded 2.00 lower to 3.00 higher. 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. 800-900 lbs.
312.50-359.00 279.50-350.00 250.00-319.00 220.00-269.00 208.00-238.00 187.00-212.75
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
277.00-342.50 252.00-294.00 228.00-267.00 200.25-234.00 188.00-199.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1275-2550 lbs. 128.00145.00, high dressing 142.00143.00, low dressing 114.00-125.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 105.00-113.00, high dressing 111.00-130.00. Lean (85-90) 100.00-111.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT Scarce
COWS:
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon, Boonville) Receipts: 8423 Week ago: 4403 Year ago: 6187 Compared to last week, feeder calves unevenly steady and yearling steady to firm. Slaughter cows steady to 5.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
311.00-355.00 275.00-348.00 250.00-298.00 240.00-266.00 210.00-248.00 188.00-210.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-775 lbs.
269.00-324.00 248.00-307.50 225.00-267.00 206.00-236.50 206.00-221.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS and SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking HEIFERS : pkg Choice with and Boning, (70-85% lean) AverPrime ends 3-4 154.25 age dressing 100.00-112.00 high dressing up to 120.00. Lean (8590%) 98.00-110.00 REPLACEMENT COWS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Medium and Large 1 few 4-6 yrs Grade 1-2 1300-2450 lbs. bulk 1200-1300 lbs 1st and 3rd stages 132.00-142.00, few 142.50-147.50 1950.00-2675.00 NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 1050 Week ago: 5633 Year ago: 945 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 25 Week ago: 16 Year ago: 29 Compared to last week, feeders under 500 lbs steady to 5.00 higher, over 500 lbs steady. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
332.50-367.50 302.50-351.00 260.00-299.00 238.50-263.75 205.50-235.25 188.75-205.75
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
300.00-322.50 268.50-290.00 230.50-259.50 215.75-227.50
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 2956 Week ago: 3101 Year ago: 2804 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold uneven 13.00 lower to 12.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
310.00-400.00 275.00-332.50 237.50-286.50 200.00-245.00 200.00-221.00 187.50-203.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs. 800 -1150 lbs with baby calves 2525.00 -2750.00 per pair
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs. 1050-1250 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 2025.00-2375.00 per head
250-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
297.50-350.00 260.00-335.00 246.00-295.00 225.00-255.00 200.00-223.00 187.00-213.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid 810-1520 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 1595.00-2350.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 100.50-109.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 89.00-101.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 4 yrs to short solid 890-1440 lbs with 110-340 lb calves 1750.00-3000.00 per pair
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1010-2425 lbs. bulk 113.50-127.00; high dressing 127.50-136.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 2432 Week ago: 3286 Year ago: 2656 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
315.00-359.00 285.00-320.00 254.00-300.00 240.00-259.00 204.75-250.00 190.00-205.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Pkg 866 lbs.
277.50-318.00 241.00-277.50 239.00-257.50 209.00-233.00 191.00-212.25 181.25
REPLACEMENT COWS: Few Medium and Large 1 4-6 yrs 1100-1450 lbs. 3rd stage 2100.002460.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 95.50-108.50. Lean (85-90%) 92.50-105.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2150 lbs 124.00 -138.00, low dressing 114.00125.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 400 Year ago: 300 Trading inactive as of 8:00am Friday. No confirmed sales yet this week, few sales late last week live 2.00-3.00 higher and dressed 3.004.00 higher LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: three loads over 80% Choice 163.00 late last Friday.
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 1400-1550 lbs. 162.75- and Boning (75-85% lean) 163.25 103.50-111.00 high dressing up to 116.00 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1300-1500 lbs 159.00- Grade 1-2 1350-2400 lbs 133.00162.50 143.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: few 65-80% Choice 260.00 late last Friday GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): Choice 3 550-950 lbs few 263.00 late last Friday
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 2354 Week ago: 1507 Year ago: 2088 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 1.00 to 5.00 lower, sows 2.00 to 3.00 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 51.0054.00 weekly top Mon 55.00
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 29.00-39.00 Over 500 lbs. 33.00-43.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 7427 Weaner pigs steady with a lower undertone. Feeder pigs not tested. Prices per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, FOB 0% negotiated, 3977 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-41.13, weighted average 37.89. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, delivered 34% negotiated, 3450 head, 10 lbs, 28.00-47.00, weighted average 40.07
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .05 to .08 lower, Wheat .20 to .23 lower, Corn .05 to .07 higher, Kansas City Wheat .16 to .18 lower, Soybean Meal 1.50 to 2.60 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS)
Mon.
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 338.80
352.50
380.00
150.00
St. Louis
N/A
377.50
132.50
Area
Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
370.00
Mexico - Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Sheep and Goat Auction 03/19/2015 Receipts: 522 Last Week: 620 Last Year: 358 SHEEP: 390 head Slaughter Lambs: non-traditional markets, Choice and Prime 2-4 few 35-40 lbs 210.00-220.00; 45-65 lbs 216.00-234.00; 70-80 lbs 196.00-200.00; 95-105 lbs 160.00-169.00. Mixed Good and Choice 1 -3 few 55-60 lbs 207.50-212.00. Feeder Lambs: Small and Medium 1-2 few hair 35-40 lbs 230.00-231.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 115-195 lbs 65.00-75.00. Bred Ewes: pkg Hair 155 lbs 185.00 per head. Slaughter Bucks: few 150-220 lbs 70.00-75.00. GOATS: 132 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 42-47 lbs 270.00-290.00, few 2 55-60 lbs 247.00-257.00. Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 105-140 lbs 105.00-130.00, few Replacement 110-115 lbs 155.00-188.00, 2-3 few 90-120 lbs 110.00 -130.00. Springfield Livestock Marketing Center-Special Dairy Sale 03/24/15 Receipts: 753 Last Special: 401 Last Year: 661 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1775.00-2200.00 Approved 1575.00-1700.00, Medium 1225.00-1450.00, Common 900.00 -1000.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1750.00-2135.00, Approved – 1400.00-1735.00, Medium 1250.00-1390.00, few Jerseys 1000.00-1010.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 1675.001710.00, Approved 1450.00-1475.00, Medium few 1025.00-1085.00. Open Heifers: Approved 185-285 lbs 550.00- 630.00, 308-385 lbs 630.00- 750.00, 400-497 lbs 730.00- 950.00, 503-600 lbs 800.00950.00, Jerseys 890.00-1000.00, 610-690 lbs 835.00-1020.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 2175.00-2375.00, Approved 1425.00-1750.00, Medium 1050.00-1375.00, Common 625.001075.00. Springer Cows: Approved few 1250.00-1300.00. Bred Cows: Approved few 1325.00, Common ind 1070.00, few Jerseys 850.00875.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 170.00-350.00, Holstein bulls 110.00-430.00, Jersey bulls 160.00-180.00. Buffalo Livestock Auction - Sheep and Goat Sale 03/24/2015 Receipts: 693 Month Ago: 615 Year Ago: 657 Sheep Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 30-45 lbs hair 230.00245.00; 40-60 lbs hair 200.00-220.00; 60-70 lbs hair 190.00-207.50. Good and Choice 1-3 hair 30-40 200.00-215.00. 75-95 lbs 165.00172.00; 100-110 lbs 147.50-165.00; 125-150 lbs wooled 100.00-110.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 hair 87-95 lbs 120.00-135.00; 90120 lbs 90.00-105.00; 150-175 lbs hair 60.00-78.00; 170-210 lbs wooled 70.00-80.00. Cull and Utility 1-2 65-95 lbs hair 80.00-96.00; 100-120 lbs hair 65.00-76.00; 125-150 lbs 50.00-65.00. 190-265 lbs wooled few 50.00-65.00. Families: Medium and Large 1-2 younger ewes 125-150 lbs hair with single babies 205.00-210.00 per family. Goats Kids: Selection 1 70-75 lbs 207.50. Selection 2 few 40-70 lbs 260.00-270.00. Selection 2-3 40-60 lbs 242.50-265.00. Selection 3 4550 lbs 235.00-250.00; 60-75 lbs 210.00-215.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 35 lbs 85.00-90.00 per head. Selection 2-3 50-65 lbs 140.00-165.00; 80-100 lbs 120.00-145.00; 100-150 lbs 110.00-115.00. Billies: Selection 1-2 80-100 lbs 130.00-150.00; Selection 2-3 80-100 lbs 115.00-135.00. Families : Selection 1-2 Several young nannies with nanny babies 205.00-260.00. Selection 2-3 several with twins 185.00215.00; with individual kids 120.0-175.00 all priced per family. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 20-40 lbs 240.00-275.00. Selection 2-3 20-40 lbs 180.00-237.50. Selection 3 20-40 lbs few 150.00-180.00. Few bottle babies 20.00 per head.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans May Jul Aug Sep Nov
983 1/2 988 986 3/4 971 1/2 965
981 3/4 986 1/2 985 1/2 969 3/4 962 1/2
978 3/4 982 1/2 981 964 3/4 957 1/4
974 1/2 978 3/4 977 3/4 962 3/4 955 1/4
967 1/4 972 1/4 971 1/4 956 3/4 948 3/4
Wheat May Jul Sep Dec Mar
534 538 547 560 1/4 572 1/2
523 1/2 528 1/4 537 1/2 552 565 1/4
519 523 3/4 533 1/4 548 561 1/4
499 1/4 504 3/4 514 1/4 528 3/4 542
507 3/4 512 521 535 548 1/4
Corn May Jul Sep Dec Mar
390 1/4 398 405 1/2 414 1/4 423 3/4
383 1/4 401 1/4 408 3/4 417 1/4 426 1/4
395 403 410 1/4 418 426 3/4
391 1/4 399 1/4 406 3/4 414 3/4 423 3/4
391 399 406 1/2 414 3/4 423 3/4
KC Wheat May Jul Sep Dec Mar
574 1/2 580 590 3/4 604 614 3/4
565 1/4 571 581 1/2 595 1/2 606 1/2
563 568 1/4 578 3/4 592 1/2 604
543 548 3/4 560 575 586 1/2
553 557 3/4 568 3/4 584 595 1/2
SB Meal May Jul Aug Sep Oct
327.30 324.90 323.00 321.10 318.00
326.30 324.20 322.50 320.40 317.20
324.50 322.70 321.00 318.50 315.20
322.40 320.90 319.40 317.30 313.90
321.40 320.40 319.10 317.20 313.90
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last week: Live Cattle 1.47 to 427 higher, Lean Hogs 1.15 to 2.80 higher, except May .10 lower, Feeder Cattle 2.72 to 3.15 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
161.35 153.00 150.22 151.82 152.02
162.00 153.05 150.32 152.27 152.45
161.72 152.37 149.60 152.15 152.17
161.67 152.00 149.05 151.25 151.80
162.62 152.97 149.95 151.70 151.97
59.25 68.67 73.62 74.45 74.77
58.60 66.15 74.67 75.25 76.10
59.82 66.52 74.60 75.15 75.90
60.97 68.02 75.15 75.85 76.65
61.12 68.17 75.00 75.77 76.57
Fdr Cat Mar Apr May Aug Sep
216.97 219.17 218.67 219.67 218.72
217.17 218.92 217.87 219.25 218.32
217.70 217.25 215.97 217.75 217.25
217.45 217.22 215.77 217.20 216.27
219.27 218.12 219.22 218.10 216.75
Milk Mar Apr May
15.54 15.39 14.99
15.54 15.52 15.25
15.55 15.57 15.51
15.53 15.50 15.30
15.51 15.53 15.45
Lean Hogs Apr May Jun Jul Aug
By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 245.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 160.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 190.00; Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 130.00. Prices per ton.
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March 27, 2015
MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Weekly Trends: Soybeans .08 lower to .08 higher, Soft Wheat .22 to .33 lower, Corn .06to .12 higher, Sorghum .02 lower.
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
9.60-9.83 9.68-9.93 9.66-9.93 9.63-9.90 9.59-9.86 9.52-9.79
5.10-5.30 5.14-5.34 5.03-5.23 4.99-5.19 4.79-4.99 4.87-5.08
3.73-3.85 3.78-3.90 3.81-3.93 3.83-3.95 3.79-3.91 3.79-3.91
—— 8.21 8.26 8.30 8.23 8.23
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.86-9.92 9.98-10.03 9.96-10.01 10.00-10.08 10.01-10.04 9.94
5.30-5.40 5.34-5.44 5.23 5.19 4.99 5.07
3.90-3.93 3.95-4.00 3.98-4.03 4.05 4.01-4.02 4.00-4.02
7.98 8.16 8.21 8.16 8.08 7.96
Central Friday** 9.52-9.57 4.95-5.04 3.53-3.60 Monday 9.62-9.67 4.99-5.08 3.58-3.65 Tuesday 9.60-9.65 4.88-4.98 3.61-3.68 Wednesday 9.54-9.62 4.84-4.94 3.63-3.70 Thursday 9.52-9.58 4.64-4.75 3.59-3.66 Friday 9.45-9.50 4.72-4.82 3.59-3.66 S.E. MO Friday** 9.83-9.99 5.30 3.80-4.00 Monday 9.97-10.09 4.84-5.34 3.87-4.05 Tuesday 10.00-10.07 5.24 3.92-4.09 Wednesday 9.97-10.04 4.54 3.96-4.10 Thursday 9.94-10.00 4.34 3.94-4.06 Friday 9.87-9.97 4.42 3.94-4.06 (PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
6.39 6.48 6.53 6.57 6.50 6.53 7.76 7.85 7.91 7.94 7.87 7.92
Green is the color of Spring and green up is well underway around the state. Feeding requirements will decrease quickly as cattle chase early sprigs of grass and other less desirable plants that just look like they may be tasty. . Although there has been several warm days the last couple weeks, temperatures dropped this week and the threat of frost or a touch of winter weather is present for the next few days. Early spring is known to be unstable and the first severe storms of the year came alive this week. The focus of many farmers has now shifted to this year’s crop. Fields and pastures are wet but many are preparing to apply fertilizer and also keeping eyes on Alfalfa fields to begin spraying once the need arises. The supply of hay is moderate and demand is light. Prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-200.00 Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 150.00-190.00 Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-95.00 Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-65.00 Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per large round bale Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-70.00 Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale