Oklahoma markets
The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Wednesday:
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: .01 to .07 higher. 8.04-8.65.
Davis 8.04, Shattuck 8.23, Frederick, Lawton 8.25, Alva, Buffalo 8.33, Manchester, Ponca City, Temple 8.34, Perry, Stillwater 8.35, Cherokee, Medford 8.38, Hooker 8.43, Banner, Clinton, El Reno, Hobart, Okeene 8.44, Keyes 8.45, Okarche 8.49, Eldorado 8.50, Gary, Watonga 8.64, Weatherford 8.65, Gulf 9.39.
MILO: .03 to .07 higher. 11.62-12.67.
Alva, Buffalo, Ponca City, Weatherford 11.62, Manchester 11.63, Medford 11.78, Shattuck 11.80, Keyes 12.60, Hooker 12.67.
SOYBEANS: .06 to .11 higher. 13.20-13.63. Shattuck 13.20, Hooker 13.33, Medford, Ponca City 13.52, Stillwater 13.57, Alva, Buffalo 13.63, Gulf 15.18.
CORN: .02 to .04 higher. 6.81-7.66.
Manchester 6.81, Medford, Ponca City 6.86, Keyes 7.61, Hooker 7.66, Gulf 8.03.
CANOLA (CWT): 19.44 to 19.94.
Blackwell 19.44, Enid 19.74, El Reno 19.84, Yukon 19.94, Dacoma N/A, Apache N/A, Clyde N/A, Hillsdale N/A.
COTTON: Grade 41, Leaf 4, Staple 34 Cotton in southwestern Oklahoma averaged 66.75 cents per pound.
EGGS: Large 1.47; medium 1.23; small 1.01.
Oklahoma livestock
The state Department of Agriculture reported the following prices Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Stockyards:
Receipts: 8,500; week ago: 11,770 ; year ago: 10,425.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2 lower. Steer and heifer calves steady to 3 lower. Demand moderate with heavy weight calves being the least popular. Quality mostly plain to average and this playing a major role in the lower market. Buyers very selective for longer aged cattle or true yearlings. Supply included 66 percent over 600 lbs; 40 percent heifers.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: Calves: 350-400 lbs (363 lbs) 197-199 (197.74); 400-450 lbs (431 lbs) 170-186 (178.32); 450-500 lbs (478 lbs) 172-185 (178); 500-550 lbs (529 lbs) 157.50-169 (162.86); 550-600 lbs (572); 150-166 (155.71); 600-650 lbs (621 lbs) 140-150.75 (146.32); 650-700 lbs (671 lbs) 134.50-143.50 (138.72); 700-800 lbs (750 lbs) 131-137.50 (136.25); Yearlings: 600-650 lbs (617 lbs) 147-154 (149.85); 650-700 lbs (674 lbs) 145-148.50 (146.99); 700-800 lbs (750 lbs) 139- 146 (141.47); 800-875 lbs (850 lbs) 139-144 (141.13).
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: Calves: 350-400 lbs (381 lbs) 177-181 (178.54); 400-450 lbs (436 lbs) 143-156 (149.53) 450-500 lbs (479 lbs) 144-152.50 (148.81); 500-600 lbs (550 lbs) 137-143 (138.02); 600-700 lbs (650 lbs) 124.50-134.50 (129.91); Yearlings: 600-700 lbs (650 lbs) 138-140 (138.46); 700-750 lbs (717 lbs) 131.50-135 (132.90).
