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 agriculture.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/
Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor Volume XXXIV, Number 48 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday, November 28, 2014 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTED AVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 19,214 Week ago: 26,761 Year ago: 19,231 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1 Hols. Large 3
Fdr. STEERS: 360 lbs. 455 lbs. 554 lbs. 650 lbs. 740 lbs. 847 lbs. 940 lbs.
346.61 315.59 279.51 258.01 246.64 235.38 227.56
Fdr. HEIFERS: 357 lbs. 457 lbs. 554 lbs. 657 lbs. 746 lbs. 835 lbs. 962 lbs.
Hols. STEERS
301.28 266.05 247.50 235.62 227.73 219.85 209.50
353 lbs. 462 lbs. 520 lbs. 657 lbs. 839 lbs.
259.40 226.43 215.26 181.71 165.12
SOUTHERN MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 1326 Week ago: 2298 Year ago: 1410 Compared to last week, feeder steers undertone steady to firm. Heifers undertone weak to lower. Slaughter cows and bulls traded steady.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-650 lbs.
332.50-350.00 317.50-345.00 262.00-295.00 247.50-257.00
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
287.50-315.00 275.00-280.00 237.50-250.00 228.00-229.00 219.00-223.00
Holsteins: Large Frame 3 650-700 lbs.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 108.00-117.00, high dress190.00-191.00 ing 115.00-127.00, low dressing 95.00-111.00. Lean (85-90%) 105.00-111.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1100-2395 lbs 125.50136.00; high dressing 139.00150.00, low dressing 114.00-125.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 1050-1405 lbs 1900.00-2300.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 ind 5 yrs 995 lbs with 250 lb calf 2300.00 per pair
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 8821 Week ago: 4537 Year ago: 6664 Cow and Bull Receipts: 1184 Week ago: 1107 Year ago: 868 Steers under 650 lbs and heifers under 550 lbs 5.00-10.00 higher, steers 650-800 lbs steady to 5.00 higher, over 800 lbs and heifers steady Heifer yearlings steady to 5.00 higher. Holsteins not well tested. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, bulls steady. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
325.00-375.00 286.00-355.00 270.00-300.00 242.00-275.00 230.00-251.00 221.50-239.00
HOLSTEINS: Large Frame 3 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
242.50-267.50 200.00-242.00 206.00-219.00 165.00-189.00 179.00 151.00-175.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs short solid 985-1365 lbs most 1700.002100.00 per head
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
290.00-345.00 248.00-300.00 230.00-264.00 222.00-244.00 215.00-234.00 207.50-224.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 107.00-117.00, high dressing 116.00-126.00. Lean (85-90%) 98.00-108.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1115-2300 lbs 126.00136.00; high dressing 136.00142.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs short solid 810-1270 lbs with 150-400 lb calves 2475.00-3100.00 per pair
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Maryville, St Joe) (11/21/2014) Receipts: 2743 Week ago: 2181 Year ago: 2092 Compared to last week, feeder steers 400-750 lbs firm to 5.00 higher, spots 8.00 higher on 450-500 lbs. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs 4.00-7.00 higher, over 600 lbs sold with a firm undertone. Slaughter cows sold steady. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
311.00-336.00 400-500 lbs. 271.00-310.00 500-600 lbs. 254.00-267.50 600-700 lbs. 247.50-263.00 245.85
265.00-278.50 241.25-265.00 234.00-251.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1450-1850 lbs 140.00 -142.00, high dressing ind 150.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 107.00120.00, high dressing 120.50126.00. Lean (85-90%) 100.00108.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
COW-CALF PAIRS: Scarce
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Passaic) Receipts: 1646 Week Ago: 1506 Year Ago: 1845 Compared to last week, feeders uneven from 10.00 higher to 8.00 lower with the most decline on heifers. Slaughter cows traded steady to 3.00 lower. 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. 800-850 lbs.
317.00-380.00 268.00-355.00 264.00-305.00 239.00-271.00 220.25-234.00 224.00-236.00
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 760 lbs.
289.00-307.00 241.00-299.00 230.00-258.00 223.00-242.00 213.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1315-2330 lbs. 125.00136.50; high dressing 139.00144.00, low dressing 105.00-126.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 110.00-122.00, high dressing 121.50-129.50. Lean (85-90) 104.00-113.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Macon, Boonville) Receipts: 3618 Week ago: 4295 Year ago: 4525 Compared to last week, feeder calves unevenly steady and yearlings steady to firm. Slaughter cows unevenly steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Load 880 lbs.
330.00-355.00 290.00-347.00 263.00-300.00 235.00-270.00 235.00-256.00 233.50
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 350-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. Load 765 lbs.
245.00-301.00 235.00-290.00 234.00-264.00 225.00-254.00 232.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS and HEIF- SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking ERS : few mostly Select 2 1010and Boning, (70-85% lean) Aver1190 lbs. 153.00-158.00 age dressing 104.00-119.00 high dressing up to 126.50. Lean (8590%) 95.00-112.00 REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2500 lbs. 130.00 -138.50, high dressing 138.50147.50
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Palmyra, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 3228 Week ago: 7106 Year ago: 4300 Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 11 Week ago: 16 Year ago: 11 Feeder steers and heifers 600-900 lbs steady to 5.00 higher, with steers over 900 lbs as much as 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter steers steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-1000 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 265.00-282.00 250.25-277.00 231.00-256.00 226.25-241.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 & 1-2 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. Lot 962 lbs.
Scarce 269.00-280.50 235.00-273.00 225.00-250.25 210.00-228.75 209.50
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-3 1200-1400 lbs 169.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 108.50-116.75 high dressing up to 120.25
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-2350 lbs 127.50134.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 Heifers 9501100 lbs 3rd stage 2325.-2650.00 per head
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Farmington, Patton) Receipts: 469 Week ago: 729 Year ago: 306 Feeders sold uneven, from 6.00 higher to 8.00 lower on a light test and lower quality. Slaughter cows sold steady and bulls sold 2.00 lower . FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-775 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
327.00-345.00 315.00-335.00 290.00-318.00 250.00-308.00 250.00-262.50 219.00-225.00
Pkg 250 lbs. 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
282.50 272.50-280.00 242.50-267.50 225.00-265.00 214.00-228.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs short solid 975 -1550 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 1525.00-1950.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 103.00-109.00. Lean (85-90% lean) 90.00-95.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1170-2225 lbs. 115.00-120.50; high dressing 125.50-130.50
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) (11/21/2014) Receipts: 2423 Week ago: 2224 Year ago: 2489 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
329.00-337.00 287.50-333.00 264.00-304.00 243.00-274.00 224.00-257.50 218.00-236.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
272.50-302.50 246.50-280.00 233.00-266.00 226.00-243.00 222.00-243.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 1 1/2-2 yrs ,1035 lbs 3rd stage 2300.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 97.50-111.00. Lean (85-90%) 92.00-105.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-2140 lbs 127.00 -133.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT (11/21/2014) Weekly Receipts: 0 Week ago: 100 Year ago: 100 Trading inactive as of 8:00 am Friday. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported
DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No sales reported GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): No sales reported
INTERIOR MISSOURI DIRECT HOGS Weekly Receipts: 1814 Week ago: 2002 Year ago: 1840 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts are steady to 2.00 lower. Sows are steady to 5.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: Base carcass meat price 77.0079.00 weekly top Mon 80.00
SOWS: 300-500 lbs. 55.00-67.00 Over 500 lbs. 63.00-74.00
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT WEANER AND FEEDER PIG REPORT Receipts: 5,546 Weaner pigs mostly steady, feeder pigs have had no recent test. Prices per head. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, FOB 0% negotiated, 2497 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-46.00, weighted average 41.47. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, delivered 60% negotiated, 1849 head, 10 lbs, 60.7867.00, weighted average 64.89. Feeder pigs all lot sizes, delivered 100% negotiated, 1200 head, 40 lbs, 84.00.
Cottonseed Meal 41% Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City 414.60
385.00
407.50
140.00
St. Louis
N/A
392.50
115.00
Area
457.50
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 .23 to .24 lower, Wheat .22 to .30 higher, Corn .02 to .03 higher, Kansas City Wheat .26 to .33 higher, Soybean Meal Dec 12.70 higher, others .90 to 5.90 lower
Mexico - Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Sheep and Goat Auction 11/20/2014 Receipts: 572 Last Week: 353 Last Year: 1040 SHEEP: 481 head Slaughter Lambs: non-traditional markets, Choice and Prime 2-4 small pkgs 50-65 lbs 212.00-230.00, two pkgs 234.00-237.00; 70-90 lbs 180.00-199.00; 90-108 lbs 160.00-180.00. Mixed Good and Choice 1-2 two pkgs 90-95 lbs 152.00-159.00. Feeder Lambs: Hair Small and Medium 1-2 two pkgs 32-37 lbs 211.00-219.00, pkg 50 lbs 184.00. Slaughter Ewes: few Good 2-3 110-200 lbs 70.00-77.00. Replacement Ewes: hair 2-3yrs two pkgs 107-125 lbs 117.00-150.00. Slaughter Bucks: 125-255 lbs 72.00-77.00, few replacement 85.00-86.00, Ind 210 lbs 275.00 per head. GOATS: 91 head Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 50-60 lbs 235.00-241.00 Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 80-110 lbs 125.00-136.00, few 110-130 lbs 102.00-124.00, Billies: Selection 1-2 few 110-190 lbs 10.00-118.00, few replacement 140.00-190.00 per head. Springfield Livestock Marketing Center–Special Dairy Sale 11/25/14 Receipts: 625 Last Special: 848 Last Year: 449 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 2025.00-2275.00, few crossbreds 1800.00-1995.00. Approved 1700.00-1975.00, few crossbreds 1675.00-1750.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1950.00-2200.00. Approved 1800.00-1925.00. Medium 1500.001790.00. Common 925.00-1325.00, crossbreds 1000.00-1100.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 1825.00-2000.00. Approved 1500.00 -1700.00, few crossbreds 1335.00-1375.00. Medium 1150.00-1275.00, few crossbreds 1000.00-1075.00. Open Heifers: Approved 178-250 lbs 420.00-550.00, pkg 7 Jerseys 266 lbs 620.00, few crossbreds 610.00620.00, 333-380 lbs 670.00-770.00, 426-495 lbs 930.00-980.00, Jerseys 910.00-1070.00, 510-558 lbs 960.00-1130.00, 600-700 lbs lot of 7 at 644 lbs 1250.00, 714-805 lbs 1300.00-1435.00. Medium 425-460 lbs few 610.00-640.00, Common 730-785 lbs 875.00-910.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme few 1925.00-2525.00, Approved few 1675.00-1925.00. Medium 1475.00-1600.00. Bred Cows: Approved few 1600.00-1775.00. Medium few Jerseys 1175.00-1275.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers few 400.00-420.00. Holstein bulls 340.00-470.00. Crossbred bulls 370.00-480.00 Beef cross bulls few 410.00-480.00. Fruitland - Sheep and Goat Market 11/21/2014 Receipts: 873 Month Ago: 635 Year Ago: 871 Slaughter lambs: Choice 1 45-75 lbs, 215.00-230.00. Choice 2 48-74 lbs 185.00-200.00. Feeder lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 few 43-44 lbs, 215.00-220.00. Slaughter ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 120-160 lbs, 75.00-85.00, culls 47.00-53.00. Replacement ewes: 98-175 lbs, 117.00150.00. Goats: Kid: Selection 1 48-74 lbs 220.00-240.00; fancy 40-67 lbs 242.00-252.50. Selection 1-2 54-75 lbs, 195.00-200.00. Yearlings: Selection 1-2 few 70-110 lbs 115.00-135.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 -2 75-165 lbs, 112.50-120.00. Billies: Bulk Medium flesh few 85-120 lbs, 110.00-125.00. Replacement Billies: one 160 lbs 235.00. Replacement Classes: Selection 1-2 Does/Nannies 70-165 lbs, 120.00-150.00. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 33-46 lbs 195.00-249.00.
Soybeans Jan Mar May Jul Aug
Tues.
Wed.
1033 3/4 1051 1047 1039 3/4 1056 1/4 1052 3/4 1045 3/4 1061 1/4 1058 3/4 1049 1/2 1065 1/4 1063 1048 3/4 1064 1062
Thu.
Fri.
Holiday
1016 1022 1/2 1029 1/4 1033 1/4 1032 3/4
Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
542 1/4 549 1/2 557 562 3/4 571 1/4
551 1/2 557 3/4 564 3/4 570 577 3/4
561 3/4 562 1/2 569 574 1/4 581 1/2
Holiday
577 1/4 578 1/2 584 1/2 589 596 1/2
Corn Dec Mar May Jul Sep
367 1/2 380 1/4 389 1/4 396 1/4 402 1/2
374 1/4 387 1/4 395 3/4 403 408 3/4
378 1/4 391 1/2 400 1/4 407 412 1/2
Holiday
375 3/4 388 3/4 397 403 3/4 409
KC Wheat Dec Mar May Jul Sep
604 1/4 605 3/4 607 3/4 606 1/4 616 3/4
617 1/4 619 620 1/2 617 1/2 627 3/4
621 623 1/4 624 1/4 621 630 3/4
Holiday
637 640 641 635 1/2 645 1/2
SB Meal Dec Jan Mar May Jul
374.90 362.60 349.80 343.00 342.40
390.60 374.80 358.40 349.90 348.40
401.60 376.70 358.10 349.30 348.10
Holiday
391.10 366.30 351.10 342.90 341.50
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TREND Compared to last week: Live Cattle .25 to 2.93 lower, Lean Hogs .33 to 2.23 lower, Feeder Cattle 3.77 to 5.28 lower Daily Futures Closes Mon. Cattle Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
169.50 170.02 168.80 161.47 158.20
170.15 171.02 169.10 161.07 157.70
169.25 169.67 168.30 160.60 157.05
Holiday
168.87 169.22 169.00 161.30 158.55
91.32 90.50 92.55 95.50 99.15
90.95 89.82 91.65 94.70 98.30
90.95 89.55 91.87 94.70 98.00
Holiday
90.32 88.22 91.60 94.00 97.05
Fdr Cat Jan Mar Apr May Aug
233.35 231.45 231.75 231.62 232.00
231.37 229.92 230.25 230.37 231.10
230.50 229.35 229.95 229.95 230.52
Holiday
231.07 230.20 230.77 230.85 231.42
Milk Nov Dec Jan
21.90 18.92 17.35
21.89 18.39 17.27
21.89 18.38 17.27
Holiday
21.93 18.00 16.80
Lean Hogs Dec Feb Apr May Jun
By-Product Feed Prices Alfalfa Pellets, St. Louis MO 265.00; Corn Gluten Feed pelleted, Baring, MO 175.00; Distillers Grain Dried, Kansas City, MO 130.00; Soy Hulls Mexico, MO 125.00. Prices per ton.
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MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .13 to .23 lower, Soft Wheat .28 to .35 higher, Corn .07 to .18 higher, Sorghum .06 to .41 higher.
Area
#1 Soybeans
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
Missouri Crop Progress and Condition November 24, 2014
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.79-10.24 9.73-10.18 9.91-10.36 9.87-10.32 Holiday 9.56-10.01
4.97-5.17 4.92-5.12 5.02-5.21 5.12-5.32
3.33-3.43 3.37-3.42 3.44-3.54 3.53-3.58
5.76-6.66 5.66-6.82 5.78-7.03 5.85-7.10
5.45-5.47
3.50-3.61
7.07
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10.74-10.75 10.68-10.73 10.91-10.96 10.89-10.92 Holiday 10.58-10.61
5.22-5.47 5.17-5.42 5.26-5.51 5.42-5.62
3.88-3.90 3.85-3.87 3.93-3.97 4.00
7.44 7.35 7.48 7.55
5.42-5.62 3.97 Central Friday** 9.89-10.00 5.12-5.36 3.16-3.23 Monday 9.84-9.94 5.07-5.33 3.10-3.27 Tuesday 10.11-10.18 5.16-5.40 3.24-3.34 Wednesday 10.07-10.14 5.27-5.44 3.38 Thursday Holiday Friday 9.83 5.42-5.44 3.35-3.36 S.E. MO Friday** 10.65-10.69 5.49 3.73-3.82 Monday 10.67-10.69 5.61 3.78-3.88 Tuesday 10.84-10.91 5.69-5.70 3.86-3.97 Wednesday 10.82-10.87 4.28-5.64 3.90-4.01 Thursday Holiday Friday 10.56 4.27 3.96-3.98 (PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
7.50 5.41 5.32 5.60 5.67 5.64 7.00 7.46 7.57 7.33 ——
Corn and soybean harvest neared completion last week. Temperatures across the state averaged 32.9 degrees for the week, which is 10.4 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.27 inches statewide. There were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 23. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 13 percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 17 percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn harvest was 94 percent complete. Soybean harvest was 95 percent complete. Winter wheat planted progressed to 94 percent. Winter wheat emerged progressed to 74 percent. Cotton harvest was 91 percent complete. Fall tillage progressed to 54 percent. Pasture condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 12 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 42 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.