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 21 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday May 22, 2015 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 27,563 Week ago: 29,131 Year ago: 32,664 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 367 lbs. 460 lbs. 554 lbs. 642 lbs. 739 lbs. 851 lbs. 940 lbs.
Fdr. HEIFERS:
334.77 305.52 279.15 255.36 229.60 208.54 198.35
365 lbs. 455 lbs. 545 lbs. 638 lbs. 735 lbs. 841 lbs. 933 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
292.25 429 lbs. 266.44 245.91 226.70 210.12 182.74 179.40
213.45
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 5487 Week ago: 4675 Year ago: 6545 Compared to last week, feeder steers sold steady to 10.00 higher, heifers steady to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 2.00 higher.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
Scarce
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 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. 900-1000 lbs.
267.50-315.00 259.00-282.50 228.00-260.00 214.00-235.00 194.00-209.00 182.00-189.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 109.00-118.00, high dressScarce ing 119.00-131.50, low dressing 98.00-108.00. Lean (85-90%) 102.00-112.00
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
315.00-365.00 275.00-341.00 245.00-288.00 227.00-263.00 219.00-229.00 202.00-209.25
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 Scarce
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
340.00-360.00 285.00-327.50 259.00-298.00 230.00-257.00 221.00-242.50 199.00-209.00 194.00-199.50
Holsteins: Large Frame 3
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 7964 Week ago: 6718 Year ago: 8668 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1073 Week ago: 1485 Year ago: 773 Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves steady to 5.00 higher, yearlings steady to 3.00 higher. Holsteins scarce. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, slaughter bulls mostly steady to 5.00 higher.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 3-7 yrs 950-1300 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 2000.00-2400.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid 900-1325 lbs 2nd COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and 3rd stage 1600.00-2000.00 and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid per head 950-1250 lbs with 125 to 250 lb calves 2400.00-2900.00 per pair
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270.00-320.00 248.00-285.00 231.00-257.00 207.50-241.00 194.00-210.50 164.00-178.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 109.00-118.00, high dressing Scarce 116.00-127.00. Lean (85-90%) 97.00-108.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 885-2550 lbs 134.00147.50; high dressing 143.00154.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 1 1/2 yrs to broken mouth 1st to 3rd stage 9001425 lbs 1775.00-2350.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to broken mouth 850-1100 lbs with 150-375 lb calves some rebred 2100.002750.00 per pair
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) Receipts: 891 Week ago: 2492 Year ago: 636 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to firm. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1225-2225 lbs. 136.00-144.00, high dressing 144.00 -158.00, low dressing 115.00-125.00
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.
304.50-346.00 299.00-314.00 270.00-299.50 245.00-273.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-1900 lbs 135.00-142.00, ind high dressing 154.00, low dressing 130.00 -135.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
291.00-310.00 259.50-279.00 232.50-250.00 219.00-221.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 102.00-110.00, high dressing 108.00-118.00. Lean (85-90%) 96.00-102.00
BRED COWS: Medium and COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce Large 1-2 few 4-7 yrs 12001550 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 2125.00-2375.00 per head
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Passaic) Receipts: 4528 Week Ago: 2447 Year Ago: 3568 Compared to last week, feeder steers uneven, mostly 10.00 lower to 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows traded steady to 4.00 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. 700-800 lbs. 850-900 lbs.
310.00-351.00 282.00-320.50 254.00-304.00 232.00-280.75 210.00-243.25 206.50-211.85
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
279.00-315.00 256.00-284.50 229.00-261.00 205.00-236.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1210-2290 lbs. 132.00149.50, high dressing 148.00156.00, low dressing 115.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 104.00-116.00, high dressing 110.00-132.00. Lean (85-90) 96.50-105.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT Scarce
COWS:
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon, Boonville) Receipts: 4797 Week ago: 6178 Year ago: 6305 Compared to last week, feeder calves steady to 10.00 higher and yearlings steady to firm. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 925 lbs.
322.00-349.00 276.50-347.50 246.00-307.00 235.00-277.00 215.00-237.00 204.25
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-725 lbs.
287.00-306.00 244.50-291.00 230.00-264.00 225.00-241.00 217.75-218.75
SLAUGHTER STEERS and SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking HEIFERS : few Choice 2-3 155.00 and Boning, (70-85% lean) Aver-161.50 age dressing 105.00-117.00 high dressing up to 129.00. Lean (8590%) 102.00-115.00 REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 10001400 lbs 2nd to 3rd stages 2000.00 -3000.00 per head
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2300 lbs. bulk 138.00-148.00, high dressing 148.00-158.00
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 1443 Week ago: 2601 Year ago: 2200 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 18 Week ago: 15 Year ago: 39 Compared to last week, feeder steers steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Slaughter steers and heifers steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2
312.00-343.50 400-500 lbs. 273.00-310.00 500-600 lbs. 248.00-272.00 600-700 lbs.
262.00-288.00 233.75-260.00 232.25-235.10
SLAUGHTER STEERS: SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking Choice 2-3 1150-1300 lbs 158.75- and Boning (75-85% lean) 160.25 109.00-116.00 high dressing up to 127.00 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Choice 2-3 1100-1250 lbs 156.75- Grade 1-2 1300-2250 lbs 134.50157.50 146.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 2 yrs 1000-1100 lbs with baby calves 3550.00 per pair
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-5 yrs 1100-1400 lbs 2nd stage 2275.00 -2600.00 per head
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 1885 Week ago: 1474 Year ago: 1752 Compared to last week, steers and heifers over 400 lbs steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00 lower, bulls 3.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
342.00-377.00 310.00-360.00 277.50-321.00 242.00-299.00 226.00-263.00 210.00-236.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
270.00-316.00 245.00-279.00 216.00-255.00 200.00-235.00 200.00-203.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 4-7 yrs 870-1390 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 1500.00-2000.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 100.00-110.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 81.00-103.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 few 1320-2030 lbs. bulk 120.00-133.00; high dressing 135.00-152.00
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 2768 Week ago: 3132 Year ago: 2947 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 10.00 higher, except several steers 475-550 lbs 2.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 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.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
320.00-350.00 295.00-335.00 260.00-312.00 240.00-272.50 222.00-250.25 207.50-212.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
274.00-327.50 248.00-305.00 232.50-268.00 216.00-236.00 199.50-204.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 few 3 yrs to short solid 1st to 3rd stage 1560.002060.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 105.00-115.50. Lean (85-90%) 101.00-112.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1250-2000 lbs 130.00 -140.25, low dressing 125.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 80 Week ago: 200 Year ago: 200 Trading inactive to very slow as of 8:00am Friday. No confirmed live sales and dressed sales poorly tested, as producers passing lower bids. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: few 80% Choice 160.00 late last Holsteins Steers: two loads 80% Friday Choice 248.00 GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): No Sales Reported
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 2372 Week ago: 2120 Year ago: 0 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 1.00 higher. Sows 2.00 to 8.00 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 73.0074.00 weekly top Fri 74.00
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 20.00-25.00 Over 500 lbs. 25.00-30.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 6960 Weaner pigs steady. Feeder pigs no sales reported. Prices per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, FOB 0% negotiated, 3745 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-40.66, weighted average 38.88. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, delivered 78% negotiated, 3215 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-38.50 weighted average 37.19
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 312.60
320.00
365.00
80.00
St. Louis
N/A
375.00
74.00
Area
339.50
Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Soybean Meal 48% Solvent
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .27 to .30 lower, Wheat .01 to .06 higher, Corn .05 to .06 lower, Kansas City Wheat .05 to .06 higher, Soybean Meal July .90 higher, others 1.30 to 2.40 lower.
Mexico - Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Sheep and Goat Auction 05/21/2015 Receipts: 700 Last Week: 530 Last Year: 500 SHEEP: 527 head Slaughter Lambs: non-traditional markets, Choice and Prime 2-3 55-75 lbs 160.00-171.00, pkg and two lots 80-90 lbs 174.00178.00s, few 90-112 lbs 165.00-171.00. Feeder Lambs: Small and Medium 1-2 hair 40-55 lbs 150.00-169.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1 -3 160-220 lbs 47.00-60.00. Replacement Ewes: hair 115-155 lbs 140.00165.00, pkg 200.00 per head. Slaughter Bucks: scarce. GOATS: 173 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 few 45-60 lbs 285.00-292.50, pkg 75 lbs 262.00, 3 pkg 45 lbs 200.00. Feeder Kids: Selection 3 36-38 lbs 152.00212.50 Nannies: Selection 2-3 few 90-130 lbs 90.00-106.00, 140-165 lbs 77.00-87.00. Billies: scarce. Norwood Producers Auction Yards-Special Dairy Sale 05/14/15 Receipts: 353 Last Special: 493 Last Year: 461 Springer Heifers Bred Seven to Nine Months: Supreme 2150.002250.00, Approved - 1650.00-1875.00, Medium 1225.00-1525.00. Heifers Bred Four to Six Months: Supreme Individual 2000.00, Approved 1625.00-1875.00, Medium 1250.00-1400.00. Open heifers: Approved 200-300 660.00-725.00, 300-400 810.00-840.00, 400-500 900.00970.00, 500-600 960.00-1075.00, 600-700 1160.00-1240.00, 700-800 800-900 Individual 1350.00. Medium 200-300 400-500 Pair 740.00, 600 -700 Individual 1010.00, 700-800 Individual 1025.00. Fresh Milking Heifers and Cows: Supreme 1900.00-2350.00, Approved 1450.001800.00, Medium 1125.00-1275.00. Bred and Springer Cows: Supreme 2050.00-2275.00, Approved 1675.00-2000.00, Baby Calves: Holstein Heifers 440.00-520.00, Holstein Bulls 450.00-570.00, Jersey Bulls 220.00-270.00, Crossbred Heifers - 270.00-290.00, Crossbred Bulls 220.00-370.00.
Diamond - TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale 05/07/2015 Receipts: 1463 Month Ago: 1111 Year Ago: 1147 SHEEP: Slaughter Lambs: Wooled Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 4060 lbs 210.00-220.00, 60-80 lbs 105.00-215.00, 80-90 lbs 182.50185.00, 100-125 lbs 145.00-160.00. Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 40-60 lbs 205.00-220.00; 60-80 lbs 195.00-210.00. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 20-35 lbs 155.00-175.00; 20-40 lbs 200.00-215.00; 45-60 lbs 175.00-195.00; 60-72 lbs 135.00-155.00; 80-95 lbs 175.00-190.00. Slaughter Ewes: Wooled: Good 1-2 125-240 lbs 70.00-95.00. Hair: Good 3-4 55-120 lbs 100.00-110.00. Utility 1-2 115-165 lbs 82.5095.00; 75-110 lbs 75.00-80.00. Slaughter Rams: Wooled 110-235 lbs 65.00-85.00. Families: Ewes with single or twin lambs at side 55.0065.00 and 75.00-90.00 per head. GOATS: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 25-35 lbs 290.00-310.00; 40-70 lbs 295.00-305.00; 80-90 lbs 245.00-265.00. Selection 2 25-38 lbs 270.00-287.50; 40-75 lbs 270.00-290.00; 80-90 lbs 215.00-235.00. Selection 2-3 25-40 lbs 205.00-225.00; 25-40 lbs 145.00-175.00; 40-65 lbs 225.00-265.00; 5080 lbs 165.00-205.00. Few light weights per head 25.00-45.00. Does: Selection 2-3 50-110 lbs 165.00-185.00; 60-150 lbs 190.00-220.00; 68110 lbs 100.00-120.00; 90-125 lbs 115.00-135.00; 70-135 lbs 140.00160.00. Bucks: Several replacements 65-240 lbs 225.00-295.00 per head. Selection 2-3 85-200 lbs 140.00-160.00; 85-162 lbs 120.00135.00; 65-135 lbs 100.00-115.00. (all prices per cwt unless noted)
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans Jul Aug Sep Nov Jan
954 1/2 947 1/2 937 3/4 935 942 1/4
946 1/4 938 926 923 1/2 930 1/2
941 1/4 931 3/4 920 3/4 919 3/4 927
938 1/2 929 3/4 920 1/4 918 1/2 925 1/2
924 1/4 916 1/4 907 1/2 907 914 3/4
Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
521 3/4 529 1/4 543 1/2 557 1/4 566 1/2
510 1/4 518 1/2 533 1/2 548 557 1/2
513 520 533 1/2 547 3/4 556
522 529 1/2 542 1/2 555 3/4 563 3/4
515 1/4 523 537 551 1/2 560 1/4
Corn Jul Sep Dec Mar May
368 375 1/4 385 1/2 396 1/4 403 1/1
362 369 1/4 380 1/4 390 3/4 398 1/4
360 366 3/4 377 1/4 388 395
365 371 1/2 382 1/4 392 3/4 400
360 366 3/4 377 3/4 388 1/4 395 1/4
KC Wheat Jul Sep Dec Mar May
555 564 1/2 580 1/4 593 600 1/2
540 550 1/2 567 1/4 579 3/4 588
545 555 570 1/4 582 1/4 590
557 3/4 567 3/4 583 3/4 595 1/2 603
546 1/2 557 573 1/2 586 1/4 594
SB Meal Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec
308.00 305.10 302.90 300.20 300.40
307.10 303.90 301.40 298.70 299.10
304.50 300.90 298.50 296.20 296.60
304.10 301.00 298.60 296.50 296.90
304.20 299.90 297.10 295.10 295.80
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last week: Live Cattle nearby .10 to .40 lower, others .93 to 1.55 higher, Lean Hogs uneven .30 lower to .52 higher, Feeder Cattle .35 to .75 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
151.57 150.02 151.35 152.57 152.35
151.97 150.60 152.00 153.00 152.85
151.35 149.72 151.40 152.80 152.77
152.37 150.90 152.62 153.87 153.75
152.12 150.70 152.60 154.15 154.15
82.40 82.72 83.25 73.82 70.30
82.15 82.17 82.82 73.45 70.20
82.55 83.35 83.75 73.65 70.25
83.77 83.85 84.07 73.92 70.20
83.72 83.72 83.72 74.17 70.25
Fdr Cat May Aug Sep Oct Nov
218.97 216.72 215.97 215.30 214.47
219.35 217.15 216.60 215.87 215.15
219.72 216.70 215.87 214.90 214.10
220.10 217.72 216.82 215.90 215.12
219.00 218.00 217.00 216.30 210.12
Milk May Jun Jul
16.22 16.65 16.81
16.22 16.51 15.58
16.21 16.50 16.56
16.23 16.59 16.68
16.22 16.47 16.65
Lean Hogs Jun Jul Aug Oct Dec
By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 245.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 155.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 190.00; Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 100.00. Prices per ton.
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MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .23 to .34 lower, Soft Wheat .04 higher, Corn .02 to .09 lower, Sorghum .09 to .45 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
9.53-9.71 9.55-9.72 9.46-9.64 9.41-9.63 9.39-9.61 9.24-9.46
4.96-5.11 5.06-5.22 4.95-5.10 4.98-5.13 5.07-5.22 5.00-5.15
3.51-3.67 3.53-3.70 3.47-3.64 3.45-3.62 3.50-3.70 3.45-3.65
7.59 7.64 7.18 7.14 7.23 7.14
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.93-9.95 9.93-9.97 9.83-9.86 9.78-9.81 9.75-9.78 9.61-9.64
5.06-5.11 5.16-5.22 5.05-5.08 5.08-5.13 5.17-5.22 5.10-5.15
3.85-3.87 3.86-3.90 3.76-3.80 3.77-3.80 3.81-3.85 3.78-3.80
7.41 7.46 7.36 7.32 7.41 7.32
Central Friday** 9.33-9.41 4.71-4.81 3.43-3.51 Monday 9.34-9.43 4.81-4.92 3.46-3.53 Tuesday 9.26-9.34 4.70-4.80 3.40-3.47 Wednesday 9.21-9.29 4.73-4.83 3.38-3.45 Thursday 9.18-9.27 4.82-4.92 3.43-3.50 Friday 9.09-9.12 4.75-4.85 3.38-3.45 S.E. MO Friday** 9.78-9.83 5.11-5.19 3.75-3.82 Monday 9.79-9.85 5.22-5.33 3.77-3.84 Tuesday 9.71-9.76 5.09-5.20 3.72-3.78 Wednesday 9.66-9.71 5.20-5.23 3.70-3.76 Thursday 9.64-9.69 5.29-5.32 3.57-3.81 Friday 9.49-9.53 5.22 3.70-3.72 (PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
6.13 6.21 6.11 6.02 6.16 6.07 7.50 7.29 7.45 7.39 7.48 7.41
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Row crop planting slowed last week as storms moved through the state. Seasonably average temperatures progressed corn emergence and wheat heading. Precipitation averaged 2.43 inches statewide. Temperatures averaged 63.7 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. There were 1.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 17. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 39 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent short, 78 percent adequate, and 15 percent surplus. Corn planting progressed to 82 percent complete, compared to 91 percent for last year and 82 percent for the 5-year average. Corn emerged progressed to 65 percent, 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean planting progressed to 16 percent complete, behind both last year and the 5-year average. Winter wheat condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 4 percent excellent. Rice planting progressed to 75 percent complete. Rice emerged progressed to 53 percent. Cotton planting progressed to 73 percent. Pasture condition was rated 3 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. Spring tillage is 81 percent complete compared to 90 percent for last year.