Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Oct. 26, reported in futures trading that Chicago December soft red winter wheat was $5.27, down 20 3/4 cent; December corn, $3.78, down 19 3/4 cents; and November soybeans, $9.86 1/2, down 19 1/2 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.61 to $5.71, down 18 1/2 cents; No. [Read More]

Grains close lower with dry weather forecast

Grains closed lower as drier weather has been forecasted, and this should lead to harvest activity before more rain moves in later in the week, according to the National Grain Market Summary, Oct. 26. Outside markets pressured grains as the stock market, crude oil and precious metals all closed lower. Wheat closed 15 to 21 cents lower. [Read More]

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Oct. 12, reported in futures trading that Chicago December soft red winter wheat was $4.94 1/4, up 26 1/4 cent; December corn, $3.81 1/4, up 19 cents; and November soybeans, $9.99, up 34 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.41 to $5.46, up 26 to 21 cents; No. [Read More]

Bids end day higher

Grain and soybean bids were sharply higher on the Columbus Day holiday, according to the National Grain Market Summary Oct. 12. Wheat saw spillover support from other grains and fund buying. Corn and soybeans saw gains on a weaker dollar, higher crude oil and freezing weather in the NW Corn Belt. [Read More]

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Oct. 19, reported in futures trading that Chicago December soft red winter wheat was $5.17 3/4, up 19 cents; December corn, $3.86 1/4, up 14 1/4 cents; and November soybeans, $9.96 1/4, up 18 3/4 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.58 3/4 to $5.68 3/4, up 18 1/4 cents; No. [Read More]

Grain markets rally

The grain markets rallied closing moderate to sharply higher, according to the National Grain Market Summary, Oct. 19. Wheat saw spillover support from other grains and a lower dollar. Corn and soybeans found support from the higher equities, a lower dollar, and rain in the forecast for parts of the Corn Belt. [Read More]

Wheat seeding nearing completion

Montana Montana experienced near normal temperatures with moderate precipitation for the week ending Oct. 25, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office, Oct. 26. Highs were in the 60s to 70s, and lows were mostly in the upper teens and 20s. [Read More]

Alfalfa conditions remain mostly good

New Mexico There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 25, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New Mexico Field Office, Oct. 26. Topsoil moisture was 22 percent very short, 34 percent short and 44 percent adequate. [Read More]

Despite wet fields, some planting and harvesting continues

Oklahoma Wind and cooler temperatures prevailed across Oklahoma during most of the week ending Oct. 25, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma Field Office, Oct. 26. The state experienced temperatures averaging in the mid- to high-60s, with temperatures dropping to as low as 29 degrees in Hooker. [Read More]

Weather delays harvest, wheat seeding

Missouri The first killing frosts occurred over portions of the northern third of the state during the week ending Oct. 11, while excessive rains over much of the state delayed harvest and winter wheat seeding, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Missouri Field Office, Oct. 13. Topsoil moisture, statewide, is rated 1 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 35 percent surplus. [Read More]

Cotton rated mostly fair to good

New Mexico During the week ending Oct. 11, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New Mexico Field Office, Oct. 13. Topsoil moisture was 28 percent very short, 40 percent short 31 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. [Read More]

Weather delays harvest, wheat seeding

Missouri The first killing frosts occurred over portions of the northern third of the state during the week ending Oct. 11, while excessive rains over much of the state delayed harvest and winter wheat seeding, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Missouri Field Office, Oct. 13. Topsoil moisture, statewide, is rated 1 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 35 percent surplus. [Read More]

Precip continues to push row crop harvest behind schedule

South Dakota More precipitation throughout the state continued to push row crop harvest progress behind schedule, as there were only 2.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 18, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, South Dakota Field Office, Oct. 19. Some of the major farm activities include moving livestock off summer pastures, weaning calves, and harvesting row-crops in areas dry enough. [Read More]

Lexington livestock market report

The Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Neb., reported receipts of 960 head Oct. 30, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb. Compared to the sale two weeks ago, based on a narrow test steers and heifers trended steady. Demand and trade activity were moderate to good. [Read More]

St. Onge livestock sales report

The St. Onge Livestock Sales Co., Ltd., St. Onge, S.D., reported receipts of 1,800 head Oct. 30, compared to 4,370 head last week and 4,329 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. The light run of cattle was due to weather therefore there was no accurate comparison to last week's sale, but a weaker undertone was noted. Buyer attendance was good with moderate demand. [Read More]

Tulsa livestock sales report

The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 4,088 head Nov. 2, compared to 4,701 head last week and 3,950 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were steady. Steer and heifer calves were steady to $1 lower. [Read More]

Woodward livestock sales report

The Woodward Livestock Market, Woodward, Okla., reported receipts of 6,070 head Oct. 30, compared to 5,550 head last week and 6,375 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla. Compared to last week, feeder steers were steady to $1 higher. Feeder heifers were steady to $1 lower. [Read More]

Faith livestock sales report

The Faith Livestock Commission Co., Faith, S.D., reported receipts of 6,265 head Nov. 2, compared to 4,856 head last week and 5,621 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. Compared to last week, steer calves sold mostly steady to $2 lower, with full decline seen on cattle weighing over 600 pounds. Heifer calves sold unevenly steady. [Read More]

Huron cattle sales report

The Bales Continental Commission Co., Huron, S.D., reported receipts of 1,350 head Oct. 29, compared to 165 head last week, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. The last reported auction with meaningful numbers was several weeks ago, therefore, a trend was not possible. Buyer attendance was light with light to moderate demand. [Read More]

Joplin regional cattle sales report

The Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo., reported receipts of 5,326 head Oct. 2, compared to 4,657 head last week and 3,517 head last year, according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, Mo. Compared to last week, steer calves and yearling steers were steady to $3 higher with most of the increase on 800 weights. Heifer calves and yearling heifers were steady following last week's higher market. [Read More]

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