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]

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Nov. 2, reported in futures trading that Chicago December soft red winter wheat was $5.16 3/4, up 22 1/2 cent; December corn, $3.82 1/4, up 16 1/4 cents; November soybeans, $9.97 1/2, up 19 1/2 cents and January soybeans, $9.98, up 21 1/2 cents. The export bid for direct Gulf delivery of No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, rail, $5.50 to $5.60, up 21 cents; No. [Read More]

Grains see sharp gains

Grains had sharp gains as buying entered the market on Nov. 2, according to the National Grain Market Summary. Outside markets were higher with crude oil and precious metals. Widespread harvest maybe delayed in some cases as fields are very muddy delaying harvest progress. [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]

More wet weather

Minnesota Fifty-five percent of the state's topsoil was rated surplus for moisture after another cool, wet week, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, Nov. 2. Over the past four weeks, total precipitation amounts were 1 to nearly 4 inches above normal for many Minnesota communities resulting in unfavorable harvest conditions throughout the month. [Read More]

Wet fields limit fieldwork

Missouri Wet conditions from the previous week, plus heavy rains at the end of the week ending Nov. 1, limited fieldwork across the state and created some localized flooding, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Missouri Field Office, Nov. 2. Topsoil moisture, statewide, is rated 41 percent adequate and 59 percent surplus. [Read More]

Sugar beet harvest behind normal

Montana Montana experienced above normal temperatures with moderate precipitation for the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office, Nov. 2. Highs were mostly in the 50s to 60s, and lows were mostly in the upper teens and 20s. [Read More]

Wet weather continues to stall harvest

Nebraska For the week ending Nov. 1, another week of wet weather continued to stall harvest, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office, Nov. 2. Corn harvest lags average by four weeks and is the latest harvest since 1967. [Read More]

Alfalfa conditions remain mostly good

New Mexico There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New Mexico Field Office, Nov. 2. Topsoil moisture was 19 percent very short, 39 percent short and 42 percent adequate. [Read More]

Drenching rains further delay crop activities

Oklahoma Although there were a few days of sunshine early in the week ending Nov. 1, heavy rains mid-week saturated fields and further delayed row crop harvest and small grain planting, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma Field Office, Nov. 2. All nine districts received measurable precipitation, with the Southeast receiving the most at nearly three inches. [Read More]

Recent rainfall, cool temps improve wheat growing conditions

Texas Showers swept across the eastern part of the state during the week ending Nov. 1 leaving up to 2 to 10 inches of moisture in isolated areas, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Texas Field Office, Nov. 2. The rest of the state observed light to moderate amounts of rainfall. [Read More]

Ericson livestock auction report

The Ericson Spalding Livestock Auction, Ericson, Neb., reported receipts of 1,380 head Oct. 31, compared to 1,580 head last week and 4,000 head last year, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb. Compared with last week, based on a limited test, steers and heifers trended steady, with the exception of 500-pound heifers, which traded $4 higher. Demand was moderate to good and trading active. [Read More]

Goldthwaite sheep sales report

The Mills County Commission Co., Goldthwaite, Texas, Oct. 30, reported receipts of 1,190 head of sheep and goats, compared to 1,229 head last week and 1,954 head last year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, Texas. Compared to last week, stock and feeder lambs were not tested. Light slaughter lambs were $8 to $10 higher, heavy weights were steady. [Read More]

High Plains slaughter news

High Plains weighted average direct slaughter cattle sales for the week ending Nov. 1, totaled 164,431 head, compared to 161,410 head last week and 164,691 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, Mo. The report was based on sales in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Minnesota feedlots. Steers: Live FOB basis, over 80% Choice, 2,712 head, 1,300 to 1,485 lbs., 81.00 to 87.00 (84.10); 65 to 80% Choice, 8,... [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]

Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales

The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kan., Nov. 5, reported estimated receipts of 1,000 head as of 3 p.m., according to the Kansas Department Agriculture-USDA Market News, Dodge City, Kan. Compared with last week, in a very light test, steers and heifers were steady. Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 4 head, 253 lbs., 127.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 113.00 to 115.50; 700 to 750 lbs., 94.50 to 96.50; 800 to 850 lbs., Fancy 98.75 to 99.35; 850 to 900 lbs., 93.00 to ... [Read More]

Dodge City cattle sales report

Dodge City Winter Livestock, Inc., reported receipts of 3,202 head Nov. 4, compared to 3,412 head last week and 3,075 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kan. Compared with last week, steers 350 to 750 pounds were steady to firm, 750 to 950 pounds were steady to firm on a light test. Heifers 400 to 700 pounds were steady to $2 higher, 700 to 950 pounds were steady on a light test. [Read More]

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