Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Jan. 25, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $4.98 1/4, down 1/4 cent; March corn, $3.67 3/4, up 3 cents; and March soybeans, $9.40 1/2, down 11 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.25 to $5.26, down 1 cent; No. [Read More]

Corn sees modest gains

Corn had modest gains with wheat and soybeans closing lower, according to the National Grain Market Summary Jan. 25. Wheat closed slightly lower on late selling. Corn was supported by outside market support from higher crude oil, gold and stock market closing higher. [Read More]

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for February 1, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $4.74 3/4, up 3/4 cent; March corn, $3.59, up 2 1/2 cents; and March soybeans, $9.09 3/4, down 4 1/4 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.12 1/2 to $5.17 1/2, up 1/2 cent; No. [Read More]

Wheat, corn close lower, beans unable to hold gains

Corn and wheat closed higher with soybeans unable to hold gains closing lower even with strong outside market support, according to the National Grain Market Summary, Feb. 1. The stock market, crude oil and gold all had strong rallies with the dollar closing lower. Wheat closed unchanged to 9 cents higher. [Read More]

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Jan. 12, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $5.72 1/2, up 4 cents; March corn, $4.22 1/2, down 1/2 cent; and March soybeans, $10.10 1/2, down 11 1/2 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.90 to $5.91, up 6 cents; No. [Read More]

Grain, soybean bids lower

Grain and soybean bids were lower with wheat slightly higher as the markets are focusing on the acreage, grain stocks and supply/demand reports to be released Jan. 12, according to the National Grain Market Summary, Jan. 11. Wheat was the only one in positive territory today due to fund buying. Corn was slightly lower on fund selling and improved crop conditions in Argentina. [Read More]

Grains close lower

Grains all closed lower on follow through selling from last week, according to the Jan. 19 National Grain Market Summary. Wheat closed lower on slumping exports and supply and demand situation. Corn came under pressure late in the day after last week's large decline. [Read More]

More snow and ice slow grain movement, corn harvest

Iowa During the month of January, Iowa received more snow, cold temperatures, and ice which caused problems for everyone, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Iowa Field Office, Feb. 1. The snow and ice storms brought power outages and road closures lasting several days. [Read More]

Kansas hay trading slow to moderate

In Kansas, the hay trade slow to moderate. Demand strong for dairy alfalfa, moderate to strong for grinding and stock cow alfalfa, moderate for alfalfa pellets and grass hay, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Feb. 2. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted. Southwest: [Read More]

Planning for spring planting under way

Minnesota January average temperatures were close to their historical averages for most reporting stations despite below normal temperatures in the beginning and end of January, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, Feb. 1. Most weather observers reported surplus precipitation during the month of January largely as a result of winter storms on Jan. 6 and 7 and again Jan. 22 and 23. On Jan. 23, an evolving ... [Read More]

Another severe winter storm hits state

Oklahoma Until the last few days of the month, mild weather dominated much of January across the state, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma Field Office, Feb. 1. Temperatures averaged in the low to mid-30s and most days were sunny and clear. [Read More]

Snow, ice storms make farm life challenging

South Dakota A late January ice storm left some producers without electricity, which has caused problems maintaining a water supply for livestock, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, South Dakota Field Office, Feb. 1. Average snow depth for the state on Jan. 31 is 10.9 inches. [Read More]

Additional rain, snow help wheat crop

Texas Most of the state received 1.0 to 5.0 inches of rainfall while South Texas observed 0.01 to 0.25 inched of rain during the week ending Jan. 31, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Feb. 1. Recent storms provided additional moisture and snow in the Northern High Plains which benefitted the wheat crop. [Read More]

Dry winter conditions remain

Wyoming Normal winter weather seemed to prevail throughout the state during January, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Wyoming Field Office, Feb. 1. Hay supplies appear to have held up well however moisture would be a welcome commodity statewide, as little moisture was received. [Read More]

Arkansas livestock sales summary

The weekly summary of livestock auctions in Arkansas reported estimated receipts of 7,925 head Jan. 28, compared to 12,465 head last week and 5,364 head last year, according to the Arkansas Extension Service-USDA Market News, Little Rock, Ark. Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold steady to $1 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady. [Read More]

Colorado feeder cattle summary

The Colorado Feeder Cattle Summary, Greeley, Colo., reported receipts of 6,435 head Jan. 29, compared to 11,725 head last week and 7,627 head last year, according to the USDA-Colorado Department of Agriculture Market News, Greeley, Colo. Compared to last week, steer calves under 600 pounds were mostly $3 to $4 lower, over 600 pounds was steady to $1 higher. Heifer calves under 600 pounds unevenly steady with a higher undertone prevailing, over 600 pounds was ... [Read More]

Denison feeder cattle auction report

The Denison Feeder Cattle Auction, Denison, Iowa, reported receipts of 2,567 head Jan. 28, compared to 1,733 head last week, according to the USDA-Iowa Department of Agriculture Market News, Des Moines, Iowa. This was Denisons's calf and yearling sale. Compared to two weeks ago steers 500 to 650 pounds were $5 lower and 700 to 900 pounds were steady, with 750 to 800 pound steers $4 higher. [Read More]

Georgia cattle auction summary

The weekly summary of Georgia Cattle Auctions for the week ending Jan. 29, totaled 9,018 head, compared to 10,861 head last week and 11,051 head last year, according to the USDA-Georgia Department of Agriculture Market News, Thomasville, Ga. Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows were steady to $2 lower, bulls were mostly steady, feeder steers and heifers were $1 to $3 lower, steer calves and heifer calves were steady to $2 lower, replacement cows were steady... [Read More]

Newell sheep sales report

St. Onge Livestock Co., Ltd., Newell, S.D., reported receipts of 922 head Jan. 28, compared to 548 head last week and 928 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. Decent run of sheep with slaughter ewes selling $1 to $2 lower. Feeder lambs sold mostly $5 to $8 higher with more numbers and quality on offer. [Read More]

Pratt livestock sales report

Pratt Livestock Sales Inc., Pratt, Kan., reported receipts 3,831 head Jan. 28, compared to 3,450 head last week and 1,614 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kan. Compared with last week, feeder steers 400 to 700 pounds was steady to $2 higher, 700 to 900 pounds was steady to $2 lower, most of the weakness on fleshy cattle. Heifers 400 to 650 pounds was steady to soft, 650 to 850 pounds was steady. [Read More]

Salina livestock sales report

The Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Co., Salina, Kan., reported receipts of 3,657 head, Jan. 28, compared to 4,320 head, last week and 2,408 head, last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kan. Compared to last week, steer and heifers 350 to 700 pounds were firm to $2 higher, steers 700 to 1000 pounds, bulk of the trade were weak to $1 lower, few sales were steady, heifers 700 to 950 pounds were steady to... [Read More]

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