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Good Monday morning…This is the first full week of daylight savings time.We're still seeing mild temperatures but colder mornings across Idaho, perfect harvest weather! It's 32 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 25 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 22. It's 39 in TwinFalls and 34 in CDA.Corn futures slid into the weekend with 4 1/4 to 6 cent losses and that's where they open this morning. For nearby December contracts that completed the week with a hefty 15-cent drawdown. New crop December '22 contracts are also 9 1/4 cents lower through the week. The December to December spread tightened by 5 cents to 12 1/2 cents. =So Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.53 that's down 12 cents from last Monday.Front-month wheat futures open lower again. Minneapolis wheat closed 2 to 7 cents lower ending last week 43 cents under its start. CBT SRW gave back another 5 to 7 cents on Friday, which for December was an 8 cent draw down on the week and 32 cents off the high. HRW futures on the KC exchange closed 4 to 7 cents in the red. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat closed at $7.66 that's down 6 cents from last Monday.Over in Blackfoot prices are down double digits: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.79 | Down 23 | - Hard Red Winter | 8.21 | Down 20 | - DNS 14% | 9.79 | Down 46 | - Hard White | 8.31 | Down 20Live cattle futures are $0.95 to $1.27 stronger this morning. For December, that's a $2.83 gain for the week. Some Friday cash business was reported at $129 to $130, though most of last week's action was near $128. Feeder cattle are also stronger on the session gaining $0.85 to $1.45 this Monday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down by 54 cents to $155.27. Milk… opens down a bit at $17.71 per hundredweight…and that's down 15 cents from last week.World Sugar is up to 20 cents per pound, that's up a penny…Heating oil is $65.25…that up 3 dollars from last week.Hay is most areas is still contracting for about $100 per ton higher than last year. Supreme hay is trading in the area of $270 per ton Premium $250 and Good $230. Both exports and dairies that still need hay are being aggressive for the higher quality hay. As you are well aware even though they are aggressive they are looking for hay that is wrapped and in very good condition. For the most part, the dairies look to be in good shape as USDA is projecting milk prices to remain steady for the next few months. However, total feed costs continue to increase as grain prices have continued to trend higher. Fertilizer prices have gone through the roof which could spill over into the compost market as well.  That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…We've had rain and its cooler outside, most of the potatoes are harvested and the last of the sugar beets, perfect farming weather! It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 43 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 39. It's 43 in Twin Falls and 43 in CDA.On to the corn market, Friday's 3 to 5 cent gains pushed December futures this morning 12 cents higher from last week's open. Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.38.Domestic wheat futures are setting new contract highs on the first trade day of the week. December HRW futures open 1.7% to 3.5% higher. For spring wheat, prices open 1% to 2% higher on the day pulling Dec futures above the $10 mark for the first time since 2012. CBT SRW prices open 1.2% to almost 2-percent higher, extending the December contracts up 22 cents for last week. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat  opens at $7.56 up 21 cents from last week.Over in Burley double digit gains this morning: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.05 | Up 15 | - Hard Red Winter | 8.34 | Up 32 | - Hard Red Spring | 9.44 | Up 24 | - Barley | 11.00 | Unchanged | - Hard White | 8.44 | Up 32This morning, just like Friday afternoon fat cattle futures are down 52 to 80 cents. USDA reported cash trade for last week was wide and ranged from $123 - $127 north south, east west. Feeder cattle futures open down by triple digits so far, giving back $192 to $2.30. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens at $154.03 after a 7 cent dip.   Heating oil opens at 67.36 down a few cents from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $17.87 per hundredweight…up slightly from last week.World Sugar stands steady at 18 cents per pound, that's down slightly…Over all this past week we saw Supreme hay trade around $260, Premium $250, Good $240 and Fair hay $230. Some areas got good rain over the weekend. The dairies seem to be very active hay buyers, getting what they can along with the exporters in eastern Idaho.  The cow/calf producers will be feeling the pinch most have started feeding early. Dairies do have a lot of silage to fall back on but they're covering their bases.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's nice outside, we had warm temps over the weekend, perfect harvest weather! It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 40 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 39. It's 45 in Twin Falls and 39 in CDA.Corn futures open with 6 1/2 to 9 cent gains. Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.25 up 9 cents from last week.Wheat futures are up by double digits so far this morning. CBT SRW futures are gaining 9 to 11 cents, leaving Dec contracts 2 cents higher over last week. KC HRW futures open 8 cents higher so far. Minneapolis wheat prices are adding 10 to the bounce this morning.  Dec 21 CBOT Wheat  opens at $7.35 and that's even with last week.Over in Blackfoot prices are still strong | - Soft White Wheat | 7.21 | Up 20 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.87 | Up 19 | - DNS 14% | 9.22 | Down 3 | - Hard White | 7.97 | Up 19Live cattle futures open 22 to 75 cents higher on the board this morning. For December fats, we're seeing a net 72 cent gain. Catch-up sales are reported mostly at $124, matching last week's bulk. USDA noted most dressed sales for the week were near the $196 mark, though the range was as low as $193 and as high as $200. Feeder cattle open 72 cents in the red. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens 66 cents lower at $153.35.     Heating oil opens at 68.16 up another two bucks from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $17.96 per hundredweight…down slightly from last week.World Sugar stands steady at 20 cents per pound, that's up slightly…The last crop of hay is just about complete. The buyers still testing hay and bidding but producers are in a holding mode. Reports show a lot of feed out there for the dairies Premium alfalfa in southern Idaho still going for $240 and higher grades bid at $230. The other regions of the state showing markets at  $10 higher to $10 lower.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's cool outside, some frost, and still wet but when it dries out. perfect harvest weather! It's 39 degrees this morning in the treasure Valley. a  refreshing 30 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 29. It's 36 in TwinFalls and 30 in CDA.Corn opens down 2 cents from FridayDec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.30 up down 11 cents from last Monday morning.The mixed winter/spring wheat directionality left spring wheat in the black and winter wheat weaker over the weekend. HRS prices open with 2 to 4 cent gains. This week  December Minneapolis futures open 1.8% stronger. Chicago wheat opens 6 cents in the red, extending December's loss for last week to 2.8%. KC futures open down 3 cents and that's 2.9% below December's close on Friday.Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.34 down 14 cents from last week.Over in Burley prices are still good despite national market prices.. Soft White Wheat | 7.54 | Unchanged | - Hard Red Winter | 8.05 | Up 4 | - Hard Red Spring | 9.25 | Up 4 | - Barley | 11.00 | Unchanged | - Hard White | 8.15 | Up 4After gaining all last week, front-month cattle futures have stalled. In-delivery October is up 30 cents on and $5.17 from Friday while Dec and Feb are adding 15 to the upswing. Monday morning catch-up sales are near $122 and $123.50 mark. For the week, USDA had cash sales from $122 - $124 and $193 - $196 in the beef. Feeder cattle prices open 45 cents weaker. October is down by 87 cents, but that limited last weeks week's gain to 4.4%. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is up 92 cents to $153.80.   Heating oil opens at 66.51 up another two bucks from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $18.03 per hundredweight…12 cents from last week, yet forecasters think those prices will continue to rise.World Sugar stands steady at 20 cents per pound, that's up slightly…This could be the last week for hay as producers in some areas are hustling to get the crop put up before the weather gets worse with snow expected this coming week. The buyers are testing hay and bidding but producers are in a ‘wait and see' mode. Reports show that corn silage yields are very good this year giving the dairies the opportunity to take a wait and see the position on feed. The export market is also steady with no need to be aggressive with their bids. Premium alfalfa in southern Idaho is being bid at $240 and higher grades bid at $230. The other regions of the state showing markets at  $10 higher to $10 lower.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's cool outside, with some frost but perfect harvest weather! It's 50 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 39 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 38. It's 43 in TwinFalls and 45 in CDA.Corn opens almost 6 cents in the black. Last week, December corn futures traded in the 24 cent range and a net 16 cent gain.Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.41 up 4 cents and up a strong 16 cents from last week.The wheat markets are adding double digits to the upside ahead of last weekend. Chicago SRW futures are trading 14 to 24  cents higher this morning. KC wheat opens up by 12 cents; Minneapolis spring wheat futures open with gains of 15  to 16 cents. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.49 up 4 cents from Friday and up 22 cents from last week.Over in Blackfoot prices peaking in the black:  | | - Soft White Wheat | 8.47 | Up 31 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.91 | Up 33 | - DNS 14% | 8.98 | Up 20 | - Hard White | 8.11 | Up 33Live cattle futures open down 20 to 62 cents. Monday opens the trading day with a 17 cent draw-down to $120.40. Southern cash trades for the week range from $121 - $124, with most near $124, while the North is been down to $122 this week. Cash sales in the beef range $192 - $198 with most at $196. Feeder cattle futures open mostly weaker opening UNCH in November contracts to 30 cents lower by March '22. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $153.78 on 9/29, and that's down by 88 cents. Heating oil opens at 62.87 up to two bucks from last week and that'll spike diesel and fertilizer prices.Milk staying steady… open up at $18.15 per hundredweight…up two bucks and forecasters think those prices will continue to rise.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, that up slightly…Higher quality hay is still running high at $240 and $250 per ton in the stack. Good hay is about $20 less at $230 to $230. Overall prices remained in the area of $90 per ton higher than last year. That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…We have more cool mornings and warm afternoons in store for you this week, perfect harvest weather! It's 54 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 46 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 44. It's 52 in TwinFalls and 52 in CDA.On Friday, Chicago corn prices fell to close 2 to 2 1/2 cents. New crop futures were firmer with Red Dec only giving back a cent while Sept gained 1 1/4 cents. And that's where they open today…Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.26 down 2 cents, but up 22 cents from last week.Wheat markets open the Monday session mixed. CBT SRW futures open with 2 to 6 cent gains. December futures rallied 15 last week. KC wheat futures open 2 cents in the red. But Dec HRW is still 6 3/4 cents higher. Spring wheat futures open the week with 2 to 4 cent gains. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.22 up 4 and a half cents from last week.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.16 | Unchanged | - Hard Red Winter | 7.55 | Up 2 | - DNS 14% | 8.77 | Down 4 | - Hard White | 7.77 | Up 2Live cattle futures open within 7 cents of UNCH on Friday in some 2021 contracts. The 2022 contracts extended gains, and open 35 to 42 cents in the black. USDA says cash trade is in $123-$124 in the South and $124 in NE. Last week's full range for all regions has been $120 - $125 so far. Feeder cattle futures open mixed. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 20 cents to $153.57. Heating oil opens at 60.23 up a half percentage point.Milk staying steady… open up at $16.53 per hundredweight…World Sugar stands at 19 cents per pound, that down slightly with harvest on…Higher quality hay is running between $250 and $260 per ton in the stack. Good hay is about $20 less at $230 to $240. After that, it is in the eye of the beholder with rain-damaged hay still trading at $180 per ton. Overall prices remained in the area of $90 to $100 per ton higher than the previous year. As we visited with some producers in the central part of the state they are pleased with the yields this year considering the challenges.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…a much cooler weekend and there's a hint of fall in the morning across the state, It's 54 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 50 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 48. It's 52 in TwinFalls and 51 in CDA.After that WASDE report on Friday, December CORN prices are down more than 6 cents. USDA raised the old crop-cash average price by a nickel to $4.45/bu. The expected new-crop cash average price was slashed 30 cents to $5.45.Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.02, up 6 3/4 cents,After board weakness going into the WASDE report, wheat futures open the Friday session mixed. Spring wheat posted 7 cent gains though December gave back 32 cents from last week's open price. Chicago wheat futures are the weakest opening down 6 1/2 cents. KC HRW is still firm, with fractional losses to a 3 cent gain in July '22 contracts.Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.88 1/2, down 3 3/4 cents, and down 21 cents from last Monday.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 7.37 | Down 12 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.05 | Down 13 | - DNS 14% | 7.41 | Down 11 | - Hard White | 7.60 | Down 13Front-month fat cattle futures open down 32 cents. For the week of October, fats fell $1.37. Cash deals open mainly in the $124 - $125, with some $123 prices reported in KS. The bulk of cash trade for the week has been near $124 in the South and $126 - $127 in the North. Feeder cattle prices open with triple-digit losses of $1.50 to $2.10 in the front months.  Yet The CME Feeder Cattle Index is up another dime to $157.47.     Milk prices finally up again… open up at $16.60 per hundredweight…up 50 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound.Heating oil is at 56.53 and up another 50 cents from last MondayHay is still going strong—Hay prices remain strong and should continue to be strong into the fall. Trading was very active this past week with reports of firmer prices. The weather delayed second crop cutting in some areas and now the third crop is expected to be a little light on tonnage. We could see the dairies not quite as active in the market for a few weeks as they prepare for corn silage. For the most part, we are seeing hay trading between $250 and $220 with hay damaged by the rains trading around $180That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…there's a hint of fall in the morning temps across the state, we have a couple of warm days ahead and then cooler temps for Labor Day weekend.It's 54 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 52 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 50 and 55 in TwinFalls, CDA 54.Corn Futures traded red early on Friday, but firmed up and open 5 1/4 cents in the black. September corn opens the largest gainer, at $5.58/bu. Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.58 3/4 up a quarter.Friday's wheat session reversed the mixed action seen earlier in the week as spring wheat opens with gains to winter wheat's losses. Hard Red Spring futures open  2 to 6  cents higher, with Sept gaining almost 8 cents. Chicago SRedWinter prices open the session with 2 cent givebacks. Sept SRW opens 4 cents above last week. KC wheat opens with 2 to cent losses for the front months. Sept HRW is 10 cents above last week's open.Right nowSep 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.18, down 6 cents.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 7.74 | Up 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.40 | Up 8 | - DNS 14% | 8.06 | Up 2 | - Hard White | 7.50 | Up 8Going into the weekend the cattle complex was mixed. Fat cattle opens in the red through April of '22 futures, while feeders open higher. Losses for finished cattle futures are down $1.27 in August ahead of next Tuesday's expiration, but losses are just a nickel by Feb '22 futures. Cash trade last week was light with sales from $125 to $130 in the North and a few $121 - $123 in the South. Gains for the feeder cattle futures are limited to 42 cents with Jan of '22 the strongest of the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is another 60-cents stronger to $159.39.     Milk prices open up at $15.98 per hundredweight…down 3 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, that's up a percentage point from last week.Heating oil is at 55.74 and gaining for Labor Day weekend.Hay is still going strong—Supreme going for $220 per tonTimothy about the same—Premium          $ 200                Good                   $170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning We continue to have hot, smoky days and that will continue until Labor Day if long-range forecasts are correct. We have a week of 90-degree plus days ahead.It's 72 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 57 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 52 and 64 in TwinFalls, CDA 64…. 16 degrees warmer than last week.Corn futures failed to hold Friday gains, as most front months closed with fractional losses, as September was up 1 ¼. On the week, the nearby contract is up 2.39%. A wetter weather pattern in the 7-day QPF shows 1-2 inches of rain expected in parts of the Corn Belt next week.  Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.68 1/4, up 1 1/4 centWheat futures open up after last week's bullish reports. The leader this morning is MPLS, up 5 to 11 ½ cents in most front months,. CBT opens with 7 to 9 ½ cent gains to round out the 6% weekly rally. KC is  2 to 4 cents higher in the nearby, taking the gain to just over 5%. All three exchanges posted multi-year highs this week. Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.62, that's up another 8 cents.OVER in Backfoot get a load of these prices after last weeks WASDE report: Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 7.92 | Up 63 - Hard Red Winter | 7.65 | Up 39 - DNS 14% | 8.23 | Up 33 - Hard White | 7.75 | Up 39Cattle is posting mixed trade to close out last week, with nearby contracts opening 12 to 40 cents lower and back months 15 to 60 cents higher. Trade in the North opens at $123-126, with a few $203 sales in the beef. Southern trade is limited with a few $121-122. Feeders are 47 to 65 cents lower in the front months, with the deferred 15 cents to $1.40 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens down 42 cents to $158.83 on 8/12.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.19 per hundredweight…up 21 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, and up a percentage point after that world supply report last week.Heating oil is at 54.42 and climbing…Hay is still going strong—Supreme going for $220 per tonTimothy about the same—Premium           $200                Good              $170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning We had another break from the hot temperates on Sunday…but they'll be back later in the week.It's  52 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 51 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 50 and 54 in TwinFalls, CDA 52…. 20 degrees cooler than last week. We will have warm temps later in the week into the weekend. With highs back in the '90s.New crop corn futures open 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents higher. Sept prices weakened by 3/4 of a cent, which gave December the carry once again. In Chicago.  Sep 21 Corn opens at 5.55.Wheat markets ended last week with gains. CBT SRW Opens  6 cents higher this morning. KC HRW futures open the day 14 cents higher. MPLS spring wheat prices are up 12 1/2 cents. Sept SRW is up 15 cents, KC is seeing a 32 1/2 cent open, and Sept spring wheat is up 11cents.Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.19, that's up 16 centsOVER in Burley, we're strong there… | - Soft White Wheat | 7.15 | Up 4 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.02 | Up 10 | - Hard Red Spring | 8.15 | Up 10 | - Barley | 11.00 | Up 25 | - Hard White | 7.12 | Up 9Cattle opens stronger. And the other front months are $0.30 to a buck stronger. Friday catch-up sales in the negotiated cash market are $120 - $127.50 in all feeding regions. USDA maintains their bulk prices at $121 - $122 in the South, $125 for the North. Feeder cattle futures rallied Friday, with Augusts' $2.20 gain the leader. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens at $156.55, back up by 75 cents.     Milk prices open up down a little at $15.98 per hundredweight…down 30 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 18 cents per pound, and up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 54.16 and falling…Hay is still going strong—Timothy  going up to $220 a ton…Supreme going for 220 per tonPremium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heatwave continues with more than 100 heat for the next week.It's  72 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 63 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. 64 in TwinFalls CDA 64…. We will have warm temps later in the week into the weekend. With highs above 100 in a few of the Snake River plain cities.corn futures are 10 to 18 1/4 cents weaker. December prices open the week with a 22 1/2 cent loss from last Monday's open. Food grade corn oil reported in USDA's weekly National Ag Energy Round-Up is 12% stronger to 71.63 cents/lb.Sep 21 Corn closed at $5.47 1/4, down 17 1/4 cents,Wheat futures open the session in the red. CBT SRW futures are down 4 and a quarter to 8 cents in the red. KC HRW futures open the session 4 1/2 cents in the red, MGE spring wheat prices are 19 to 20 cents lower taking back last week's gain. Sept HRS opens down 5%Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.84, down 8 1/4 cents,The big story is the fact that local wheat took off last week…after that NASS report last week. | Burley |  | - Soft White Wheat | 6.52 | up 26 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.32 | down 3 | - Hard Red Spring | 7.65 | down 20 | - Barley | 10.50 | unchanged | - Hard White | 6.62 | down 8On to cattle, Pre report positioning left futures 42 to 70 cents in the black for the weekend.  That's where they open up this morning. The USDA has confirmed cash trade is moderate through Thursday with the bulk gravitating towards the  $120-dollar mark and $198 for live and dressed. Northern sales have remained above the South's market, at $120-$125. Feeder cattle futures open the session with $1.87 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $150.39, up 68 cents from the previous day.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.57 per hundredweight…down 5 cents from last Monday.Sugar stands at 18 cents per pound, and up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 56.53 and climbing…down 11 cents from the 4th of July.We're seeing lots of sun perfect haying weather Demand  is steady and lots of hay moving to marketTimothy going up to $220 a ton…Supreme going for $220 per tonPremium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heat is on…with a record-breaking heatwave ahead for the next two weeks.It's a  warm 77 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 72 in Poky a bit cooler 67 in IF. CDA 75…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week We will see highs above 100 across Idaho.Corn prices are 2 to 7 cents higher on position squaring following options exercises in July futures and ahead of Wednesday's USDA data release. Corn opens at $6.36 1/2,The Monday session starts with wheat futures double digits higher. As has been the case for several days, MPLS spring wheat is the bull leader.  Front-month wheat futures closed the Friday session with losses for winter wheat and gains for spring. SRW prices closed the Friday with double-digit losses of 9 o 14 cents. KC wheat gave back another nickel to 5 3/4 cents. July 21 CBOT wheat opens at $6.37.Over in Blackfoot prices steady | Blackfoot |   | - Soft White Wheat | 5.85 | up 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.58 | up 8 | - DNS 14% | 6.91 | up 19 | - Hard White | 5.58 | up 8After trading in the red through Friday, front-month live cattle opens the session 12 to 52 cents higher. June fats were UNCH on the day at $122.85, even to $3.18 below cash. Cash trade for the week was mostly near $122 in the South and $124-$126 in the North. Feeder cattle futures gained triple digits on the weaker feed prices, opening  $1.17 to $2.40 higher. The Feeder Cattle Index is down 20 cents to $145.44.  Milk prices open up a steady  $17.22 per hundredweight…down 11 cents from last Monday.Sugar stands at 17 cents per pound, and up a few percentage points.Heating oil is at 56.27 and climbing…look for a spike heading into the 4th of July.We had lots of sun last week and we're seeing lots of good haying weather Demand is steady even with fresh hay on the market.Timothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heat is back and with a vengeanceIt's a  warm 64 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 63  in Poky a bit cooler 52 in IF. CDA 55…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week We will see highs in the 90s in the east and near 100's in SW IdahoFront-month corn futures open this morning up 22 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.55.Going into the weekend wheat futures were double digits higher at the close and that where they are this morning. CBT futures open with 19  to 23  cent gains. KC wheat opens with 21 cent gains on Friday.July 21 CBOT wheat opens at $6.62 up 23 cents!Over in Burly prices steady - Soft White Wheat | 6.25 | up 6- Hard Red Winter | 5.81 | up 22- Hard Red Spring | 7.00 | up 67- Barley | 9.50 | unchanged - Hard White | 6.00 | up 21Front-month cattle futures open Monday with 37 to 97 cent gains,.  Friday's catch-up trade was $120-$124 and as high as $200 for high-graded dressed sales. The bulk of this week's cash trade will be $122 in the South and near $124 in the North, with $195 in the beef. Feeder cattle futures open the week from $1.37 to $2.37 in the red. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME is 93 cents stronger to $141.28.  Milk prices open up a steady  $17.33 per hundredweight…and still climbingSugar stands at 16 cents per pound, down a percentage point.Heating oil is at 55.74 and climbing…that's Up a buck from last week.We had lots of sun last week and we're seeing the first of the second cut.  Demand is moderate even with fresh hay on the market…Timothy  going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!  after a cool week, the heat is back. It's a  warm 68 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 63  in Poky a bit cooler 58 in IF. CDA 61…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week.Front-month corn futures open this morning up 2 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.84.CBT wheat opens at  6.80,  4 cents weaker in the front months. HRW wheat opens 2 1/2 cents lower after being 16 cents in the red on Friday. Spring wheat futures open a nickel weaker.Over in Blackfoot prices steady after double-digit gains last week | - Soft White Wheat | 5.87 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.44 | down 7 | - DNS 14% | 6.80 | down 9 | - Hard White | 5.44 | down 7 | Meridian |  | - Soft White Wheat | 7.60 | up 1.01 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.38 | up 14 | - DNS 14% | 7.52 | down 2 | - Corn | 6.88 | down 18 Fat cattle futures open the session 45 cents lower. June fats open a nickel higher. Cash sales open at $120 in TX. The bulk of this week's cash business is at $119-$120. Feeder cattle futures open at $2.25. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 15 cents higher at $136.65.Milk prices open up a steady  $17.24 per hundred weight…Sugar stands at 16 cents per pound, up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 56.24 and climbing…Up a buck from last week.We had rain last week and that's slowed the hay market and all grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand is moderate even with fresh hay on the market…Timothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!  after record heat the cool weather has moved back inIt's chilly degrees 41 degrees this morning in Moscow 48 in Boise and the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 46  in Poky a bit cooler 44 in IF. CDA 45…. We will have warmer temps later in the week.Front-month corn futures open this morning up 21 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.82. | The wheat futures markets open with double-digit gains over the weekend. CBT SRW rallied 10 to 11 cents on Friday. KC wheat futures open 10 to 12 cents higher. Over in Burley look at the huge gains: | Burley | - Soft White Wheat | 6.13 | up 22 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.15 | up 12 | - Hard Red Spring | 7.11 | up 33 | - Barley | 9.50 | up 25 | - Hard White | 6.29 | up 4 | Fat cattle futures open the session 45 cents lower. June fats open a nickel higher on Friday. Cash sales open at $120 in TX. The bulk of this week's cash business is at $119-$120. Feeder cattle futures fell back $2.25 to $3.02 on Friday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 15 cents higher at $136.65.Milk prices open up strong at $17.30 per hundredweight, and after a month on the rise has leveled off.Sugar stands at 17 cents per pound, down a percentage point.Heating oil is at 55.74 and climbing…Up 3-bucks from last week.I'm seeing lots of swathers across the state and All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand  moderate because we finally have fresh on the market…but rain this week could slow things downTimothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 180 per tonPremium           170                Good              130      That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!  We've had a half-inch of rain over the weekend! It's a  chilly degrees 48 this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 40  in Poky a bit cooler 39 in IF. Northern Idaho, the mid-40s…. WE have warmer temps later in the week for the long weekend.Front-month corn futures open this morning with 5 to 6 cent losses. Jul 21 Corn futures stands at $6.59 | At the close on Friday, winter wheat futures were in the red but off the lows. CBT SRWinter futures open with 3 1/2 cent losses. Front-month KC wheat almost two cents lower. Spring wheat futures open mixed. Jul 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.74 down 1 cent, Over in Blackfoot- Soft White Wheat | 5.31 | down 6- Hard Red Winter | 5.31 | down 1- DNS 14% | 6.28 | down 8- Hard White | 5.26 | down 1Milk prices open up strong at $18.97 per hundredweight and continue to rise.Sugar stands at 17 cents per pound, down a percentage point.Heating oil is at 52.83 and climbing…Gas prices in Treasure valley stand at nearly 3.50 cents per gallon going into the Memorial Day weekend.After firmness Friday, front-month fat cattle futures rally this morning  at a buck in the black. Cash sale activity opens relatively light near the $119-$120 mark. Feeder cattle futures opens $1.47 to $2.00 higher. May feeders roll off the board next till next Thursday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for May is $135.20 which is  up another $1.34.All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand is moderate because we finally have the first cut in SW Idaho and Magic Valley is coming on…but the rain has slowed bailingTimothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 180 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, Im Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and iTunes. We had nice warm temperatures across the state over the weekend. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 55-degrees here this morning, 46 degrees in Poky, 42 in IF, 50-degrees in the Magic Valley, and 48-degrees in Moscow, and 46 in CDA.Onto the markets, In the commodity markets what goes up must come down…and we're seeing a lot that this morning in the markets.July 21st CBOT Corn Opens at $6.43, down 31 cents.July 21 CBOT opens at $7.07 up 5 and a half cents from Friday.The Friday wheat recovery has faded, leaving the complex mixed this morning. CBT futures is holding on to 3 and 5 cent gains, with May expiring at $7.27 per bushel. HRW futures open lower. May HRW opens at $5.61Local wheat down this Monday morning after a week of high prices, Over in Blackfoot. - Soft White Wheat | 5.71 | down 7 - Hard Red Winter | 5.76 | down 7 - DNS 14% | 6.90 | down 8 - Hard White | 5.71 | down 7Live cattle futures adding to the downside this morning with 50 cent losses on Friday. USDA confirmed some $120 catchup cash business in NE on Friday, matching last week's bulk for all feeding regions. Feeder cattle futures open the session with gains of a dime to 75 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for May 17th is up another 72 cents to $131.73.Sugar opens at 17 cents per pound and opens up down 1 percentage point.Heating oil opens at 53.89 up 60 cents from last week.Milk opens strong at  $18.87 up 7 cents from last week.This past week we saw premium hay bid between $180 -$185. The range for good hay is between $155-$175 and the market for fair quality hay is in the $145 dollar range.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Farm Bureau website. That's it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and iTunes. We had thunder showers across the state over the weekend. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 46-degrees here this morning,43 degrees in Poky,f 41 in IF, 39-degrees in the Magic Valley and 40-degrees in Moscow and 43 in CDA.Onto the marketsMay 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.42, up 5 cents, | Domestic wheat futures are finally leveling off after double digit gains last week. We're mixed this morning, with winter wheat in the red. CBT Soft-Red Winter futures are down 4 cents. KC Hard Red futures open with a penny loss. CME will expand winter wheat futures' daily price limits by a nickel effective today.Local wheat steady and strong this morning over in Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 5.86 | up 15 - Hard Red Winter | 6.01 | down 2 - DNS 14% | 6.89 | up 9 - Hard White | 5.96 | down 2Sugar opens at 18 cents per pound and opens up 3.7 percentHeating oil opens at 50.72 up 25 cents from last week.Milk opens strong at  $17.64 and holding steady from last week.Supreme hay going for 190, Feeder hay 4th cutting going for 140 if you can find it.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Farm Bureau website. Thats it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and iTunes. We had good rain showers across the state over the weekend. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 39-degrees here this morning, 36 degrees in Pocatello and IF, 39-degrees in the Magic Valley, and 36-degrees in Moscow and CDA areas.Onto the marketsMay 21st Corn futures opens at $6.56, which is up another 5 cents,Chicago wheat: Cash SRW Wheat is at $6.78 1/4, down 5 3/4 cents, | Domestic wheat futures are finally leveling off after double-digit gains last week. We're mixed this morning, with winter wheat in the red. CBT Soft Red Winter futures are down a penny to 4 cents. KC Hard Red futures open with a penny loss. CME will expand winter wheat futures' daily price limits by a nickel effective May 3.Local wheat steady and strong this morning: In Burley: - Soft White Wheat | 6.20 | unchanged - Hard Red Winter | 6.20 | up 2 - Hard Red Spring | 6.65 | unchanged - Barley | 9.50 | unchanged - Hard White | 6.20 | up  | The Monday cattle market opens the session with fats 12 to 47 cents lower in April and June, but as much as 60 cents higher through Dec. Cash cattle trading for the week was mostly $119 - $120 for the South and $120 - $121 in the North. Feeders open the futures session with gains of $0.65 to $1.65. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.17 to $136.36.Sugar opens at 16 cents per pound and opens up 1.8 percentHeating oil opens at 49.40 up 50 cents from last week.Milk opens strong at  $17.64 and holding steady from last week.Supreme hay going for 190, Feeder hay up to 140 if you can find it.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau website. Thats it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

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Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and itunes. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 37-degrees here morning, 23 degrees in Pocatello and IF, 32-degrees in the Magic Valley and 34-degrees in Moscow and CDA.Onto the markets: May 21st Corn futures opens at $5.85 up 9 cents this week in Chicago.The wheat future market opens mixed with Hard Red Winter the biggest mover. Front month KC wheat futures opens in the black, with 1 to 4 cent gains. May HRW opens the week 22 cents above last week. Chicago futures opens at 6.52 down a cent.Big gains locally this morning over in Blackfoot   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.99 | up 11 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.21 | up 12 | - DNS 14% | 6.04 | up 4 | - Hard White | 5.16 | up 12 Fat cattle futures open with gains of 22 cents. June futures are widening the April premium to $1.67. Cash trade opens a dollar higher at $115, Dressed sales open at $185. Feeder cattle futures open with gains up to 90 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $136.75, up by a $1.29.Sugar opens at 16 cents per pound and opens up 1.8 percentThe heating oil opens at 49.93 and holding steady.Milk opens strong at  $17.64 and holding steady from last week.Supreme hay going for 190, Feeder hay up to 140 if you can find it.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau website. Thats it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and iTunes. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 36-degrees here morning, 28 degrees in Pocatello and IF, 29-degrees in the Magic Valley, and 34-degrees in Moscow and CDA.Onto the marketsMay 21st Corn futures opens at $5.77 down 2 cents in Chicago.Wheat futures open up with double digits gains. CBT futures open at $6.38 and for May completes a 31 percent cent hike for the week. KC HRW futures open with 10 cent gains.Burley |  - Soft White Wheat | 5.70 | up 10- Hard Red Winter | 5.35 | up 10 - Hard Red Spring | 6.08 | up 10 - Barley | 8.75 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.45 | up 10Fat cattle futures open with gains of 22 cents. June futures are the strongest, widening the April premium to $1.67. Cash trade opens a dollar higher at $115, Dressed sales have mostly been $185 for the week. Feeder cattle futures open with gains up to 90 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $136.75, up by $1.29.Sugar opens at 16 cents per pound and opens up 1.8 percentHeating oil opens at 47.82 and continues the climb.Milk opens strong at  $17.65 up 14 cents.Supreme hay going for 190, Feeder hay up to 140 if you can find it.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau website. That's it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau market report, available on Spotify and iTunes. We're coming to you from Boise where it's 36-degrees here morning, 32 degrees in Pocatello and IF, 29-degrees in the Magic Valley and 32-degrees in Moscow and CDA.Onto the marketsMay 21st Corn futures closed march with gains of 4 to 7 cents, but down 2 cents this morning in Chicago at $5.59.Chicago wheat saw big gains from double-digit losses on Friday, but open down 4 cents lower this morning.Locally wheat strong across the board. Over in Blackfoot… Blackfoot   - Soft White Wheat | 4.51 | up 10 - Hard Red Winter | 4.73 | up 7 - DNS 14% | 5.40 | unchanged - Hard White | 4.73 | up 7 | Fat cattle futures open with gains of 22 cents. June futures are the strongest, widening the April premium to $1.67. Cash trade opens a dollar higher at $115, Dressed sales have mostly been $185 for the week. Feeder cattle futures open with gains up to 90 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $136.75, up by $1.29.Sugar opens at 15 cents per pound and no gains this morning.Heating oil opens at 48.34 up sixty cents…Milk opens strong at  $17.51 up 53 cents.Supreme hay going for 190, Feeder hay up to 140 if you can find it.You can check out all of the Idaho market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau website. That's it for the Monday market report, have a good day, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning—We're waking up to rain this morning in Boise. That's slowing farming a bit in SW Idaho. It's 37 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 36 and snowing in Poky, 28  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 34 and snowing.On to the markets:Old crop corn futures start the week down a cent and a half from Friday.May 21 Corn opens at $5.51.May 21 CBOT Wheat   | Wheat prices start the new week lower at $5.57, CBT SRW futures open 2 to 3 cents in the red. KC HRW wheat futures open a penny and a half weaker.Local wheat opens stead and reporting modest gains across the board. Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 4.75 | up 1 - Hard Red Winter | 5.02 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 5.63 | up 1 - Hard White | 5.02 | up 2Milk prices finally gaining, now trading at  $16.25 per hundredweight this morning, down 11 cents from last week. Live cattle futures open in the black with gains of 77 cents on this morning to $1.07. The bulk of last week's business was $113-$114 and mostly near $114. Feeder cattle futures open triple digits stronger led by a $1.62 gain in April. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 3 cents at $133.99. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices are higher, tightening the spread to $5.57. Choice boxes are at $227.02, down by 35 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $165 feeder demand still tight.Oil—$64.73 a barrel down a 65 cents.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putna

Good Monday morning—Thanks to daylight savings time the days longer and it was a nice warm weekend, still a bit windy, and some equipment moving in Idaho.It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 30 in Poky, 28  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 32 and cloudy.On to the markets:Old crop corn futures start the week with fractional gains.May 21 Corn opens at $5.39, up 1/2 cent.May 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.38 1/2, down 4 cents. Wheat markets open lower except for the firmness in MPLS futures. HRedSpring wheat opens the day fractionally mixed at $6.29 per bushel in Chicago. Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board with two exceptions Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 4.75 | up 1 - Hard Red Winter | 5.02 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 5.63 | up 1 - Hard White | 5.02 | up 2Milk prices finally gaining, now trading at  $16.36 per hundredweight this morning, up a cent from last week. | Live cattle futures open in the black at midday with gains of 77 cents on Friday to $1.07. The bulk of last week's business was $113-$114 and mostly near $114. Feeder cattle futures open triple digits stronger led by a $1.62 gain in April. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 3 cents at $133.99. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices are higher, tightening the spread to $5.57. Choice boxes are at $227.02, down by 35 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.Oil—$69.23 a barrel down a 65 cents.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning—First signs of spring in Idaho, mild temperatures across the state, but still windy, some equipment moving in SW Idaho.It's 32 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 28 in Poky, 26  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy.On to the markets:CBOT Corns opens up at 5.71, with 11 1/2 to nearly 16 cent gains for front-month futures starting the week.Wheat futures are fractional to 2 cents higher so far. CBT prices are up a cent and a quarter. hard red winter prices are up 2 to nearly 3 cents. Spring wheat futures are gaining 1 to 2 cents.Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board with two exceptions over in Burley:  - Soft White Wheat | 5.44 | up 2 - Hard Red Winter | 5.62 | up 5 - Hard Red Spring | 5.87 | down 19 - Barley | 8.25 | down .75 - Hard White | 5.72 | up 5Milk prices finally gaining, now trading at  $16.35 per hundredweight this morning, up 75 cents from last week.Finished cattle futures open with gains of 40 cents to $1.02. June is the strongest at $118. Cash trade remains mostly at $114, although USDA confirmed a few limited sales from $112-$115-dollars this morning. Dressed sales for the week were mostly $180, with some as high as $182. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.Oil—$70.74 still on the climb up a 1 percent this morning.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning—It's still winter in Idaho and snowpacks are just about back to normal levels, and above normal in many areas.It's 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 19 in Poky, 17  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 34 and cloudy. On this first day of March.On to the markets:March Corn futures open this morning at $5.55 cents in Chicago that's up 3 quarters of a cent higher than Friday. AND Being the first day of the month, let's look at futures ways out: | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.55 1/4, down 16 3/4 cents, | May      CBOT                             6.72        down 15 1/4 | July  21 CBOT                           $6.50, down 13 cents, |But Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board | Blackfoot |  - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.63 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Finished cattle futures open down triple digits led by a $1.47 drop-in April. Feb futures open at $115.75. Feeder futures are also triple digits weaker with losses of $1.47 to $2.40 across the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.48, down a buck.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning—It's winter in Idaho, most of the state is snow-covered, and snowpacks normal and above normal in many places.It's 30 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 30 in Poky, 25 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 34 and cloud this morning in CDA, snow expected there tomorrow.On to the market: March 21Corn futures open at $5.43, down 7 1/2 cents.Friday wheat trading left the board lower, that's where it opens this morning. SRW prices were down the most. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.50 3/4, down 11 3/4 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat  opens at $6.31 3/4, down 5 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat  opens at $6.28 3/4, down 3 cents,But Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board:Blackfoot    - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2- DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.62 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Front-month live cattle futures open the Monday session 67 to 80 cents in the black. Feeder cattle prices open 92 cents to $1.10 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $135.71, up 11 cents. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Market Report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Tuesday morning—Markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day—let's take a look at  the markets  this morning…but firstWe've had a lot of snow and more expected. It's a cool 25 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 21 in Poky, 20 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 23 and snow this morning in CDA.On to the markets:Corn futures surged into the three-day break with 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 cent losses.  This morning corn opens in Chicago at $5.38 down two cents.Domestic wheat futures markets open trading higher. Soft Red Winter wheat is up 2 to 3 1/2 cents. | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.36, up almost 3 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $6.17, up 6 1/4 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $6.20, up 4 1/4 cents,Local wheat still also on the rise and report modest gains across the board: Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2- DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.61 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Live cattle futures open the board $1.12 to $2.35 higher at midday. Feeder cattle futures open up triple digits so far with gains of $1.35 to $2.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $135.49, down by 16 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Market Report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning…It's a cool 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 25 in Poky, 22 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 19 and clear this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint.On to the markets:Corn futures still climbing upwards, Front-month corn futures prices are up 2 to 3 cents following three down days. Mar 21 Corn opens at $5.24, up 2 1/4 cents,  The wheat/corn spread is tightening as corn futures recover and wheat prices slide further. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat is at $6.61, down 6 3/4 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $6.35, down 2 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $6.33 1/2, down 4 cents,Local wheat still lagging behind the midwest lows and report gains across the board:Blackfoot  | - Soft White Wheat | 5.23 | up 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.95 | up 7 | - DNS 14% | 6.00 | up 3 | - Hard White | 5.95 | up 7 Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.18 per hundredweight this morning, up 2 cents from Thursday.Front-month live cattle futures are gaining 47 to 85 cents this morning. Feb futures are only up to $.75 cents as the week's early cash trade is weaker. Feeder cattle futures are up triple digits at $0.35 to $1.30 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $.51 cents lighter at $132.90. The bulk of the week's cash trade has been 50cents to a buck weaker, with most trades near $110 so far.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $150 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 30 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had rain scattered snow over the weekend, It is 18 degrees  in Poky, 16 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow over the weekend.On to the markets:Corn futures still climbing upwards, Corn opens at $4.96, up 2 cents from Friday.Monday wheat trading opens a bit weaker: Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.38, down 3 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat opens at $5.94, down 3 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $6.07, up 4  cents,Local wheat still down and adjusting Burley - Soft White Wheat | 5.21 | down 4 - Hard Red Winter | 5.64 | down 5 - Hard Red Spring | 6.01 | up 4 - Barley | 7.50 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.71 | down 4 Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.66 per hundredweight this morning, leveling off a bit but futures are projected back up to the above 20 dollar mark.Monday fat cattle futures open down 22 cents so far. Feeder cattle futures are also trading lower with open losses of 37 cents so far. Feb cattle futures closed the open the session with 2 cent losses. The other front months open with 22 cent gains. Front-month feeder cattle futures open the session $1.10 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is back up by 38 cents to $135.35.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's a cool 39 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 28 in Poky, 22 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 39 and clear this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint.On to the markets:Front-month corn futures closed with double-digit gains on Friday, and open strong this morning, they set new contract highs for March and May. For the first month of 2021 March, corn futures gained 63 cents. Mar 21 Corn opens at $5.47, up 12 1/2 cents,At the close of Friday and the open this morning, wheat futures are double digits higher.  Mar 21 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.63, up 16 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.38, up 12 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat closed at $6.33 1/2, up 14 cents, Local wheat still also on the rise and report hefty gains across the board: Burley  - Soft White Wheat | 5.25 | up 8 - Hard Red Winter | 5.84 | up 13 - Hard Red Spring | 6.17 | up 12 - Barley | 7.75 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.71 | up 13 Milk prices still flat, now trading at  $16.12 per hundredweight this morning, down 2 cents from Thursday.At the closing bell on Friday, front-month live cattle futures were down $0.85 to $1.72. The open this morning down .85 cents. Feeder cattle futures also dropped triple digits with losses of as much as $2.07. The 1/27 CME Feeder Cattle Index was $135.34, up by 51 cents. USDA confirmed cash trades for the week were $110-$113, but mostly at $113.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday  morning…It's 37 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had rain scattered snow, Its 25  in Poky, 21 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow over the weekend.On to the markets:,Corn futures still climbing upwards, Mar 21 Corn opens at $4.94, up 10 cents from Monday.Thursday wheat trading opens a bit weaker. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.42 down 5 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat opens at $5.98 down 5 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $6.03 down 3 cents,Local wheat really down and adjusting after a month of strong prices: Blackfoot |  - Soft White Wheat | 5.25 | down 13 - Hard Red Winter | 5.77 | down 11 - DNS 14% | 5.84 | down 6 - Hard White | 5.77 | down 11Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.71 per hundredweight this morning, up a buck, futures are projected back up to the 20 dollar mark, so things looking good there.Front-month live cattle futures open with 12 to 30 cent gains so far. Feb fats are currently unchanged at a $3-4 premium to cash. Feeders are gaining triple digits with $1.20 to $1.55 gains in the front months so far. Weakness in the grains is helping. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 25 cents at $134.92. USDA confirmed cash sales remain light.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had fog, It is 12 in Poky,9 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 27 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow later in the week.On to the markets:At the CBOT, open corn futures are at $4.50, up 13 cents. Corn futures open higher to start the new week. President Trump signed the main government funding bill on Sunday, including the estimated $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package.As trading wrapped up for Christmas, wheat futures were mixed. SRW futures are climbing back from last Xmas eve's lows but still ended 2 cents weaker. This morning HRW futures are up a penny in the front months. HRedSpring futures are 2 to 4 cents higher at the close.  | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.27, down 2 3/4 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat opens at $5.89, up 1 cent, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.82 3/4, up 2 3/4 cents  Burley   - Soft White Wheat | 5.20 | up 37 - Hard Red Winter | 5.15 | down 24 - Hard Red Spring | 5.65 | up 15 - Barley | 7.50 | up 50 - Hard White | 5.55 | up 16Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.71 per hundredweight this morning, up 9 cents.Live cattle futures open UNCH, Front-month feeder cattle futures are also mixed, but mostly lower. Losses are limited to 30 cents in front months, with a 10 cent gain for Jan at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens $139.99, up 25 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $180, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.

It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had scattered rain, Its a mild 32 in Poky, 28 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 36 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow and rain afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's.On to the markets: At the CBOT, open corn futures are at $4.37, up 5 cents.Monday wheat futures open mixed. SRW closed fractionally mixed on Friday, but down 6 cents from last week.  HRW futures open mostly lower with fractional losses. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.08, down 1/2 cent, Mar 21 KCBT is at $5.69, down 3/4 cent, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.68, up a cent and a half. Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 4.86 | up 2-Hard Red Winter | 5.40 | unchanged- DNS 14% | 5.48 | up 5 - Hard White | 5.40 | unchangedMilk inching up, now trading at  $15.64 per hundredweight this morning, up 3 cents.Fat cattle futures open with anywhere from 2 to 40 cent gains most of that came on Friday, with positioning adjustments ahead of the monthly Cattle on Feed release. December futures open up $1.12 up, and $1.72 on the week. CME confirmed 10 more deliveries against December on the 17th, for 45 total. USDA reported some Friday business in NE from $107 to $108. That was above the majority of northern deals for last week near $104.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $160, good quality going for $140 demand steady.

Good Friday morning…It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had scattered snow.  And a cool 32 in Poky, 28 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 36 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's.On to the markets:At the CBOT open corn futures are at $4.32, up 10 cents since Monday.CBT wheat futures rallied back on Thursday with double-digit gains for March and May contracts and still up this morning. The other nearby gained 9 to 9 1/2 cents. HRW wheat also opens in the black with 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 cent gains. Spring wheat futures open 8 cents higher. | Mar CBOT Wheat opens at $6.08, up 10 1/4 cents, | Mar KCBT Wheat is at $5.70, up 8 cents, | Mar MGEX Wheat is at $5.67, up 8 cents,Over in  Burley   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.77 | up 10 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.35 | up 12 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.50 | up 8 | - Barley | 7.00 | unchanged | - Hard White | 5.35 | up 12Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.61 per hundredweight this morning, down from Monday.Cattle gaining this morning..Fat cattle futures are extending their gains 7 to 32 cents. December contracts open 12 cents lower. CME reported 35 deliveries against December cattle futures. Feeders open 27 to 70 cents higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is a nickel lower to $136.64. Follow through cash deals in from $102 - $105.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $160, good quality going for $140 demand steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's 21 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had scattered snow.  And a cool 18 in Poky, 16 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 30 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's.On to the markets:At the CBOT open corn futures are at $4.24, up 3 cents.The big story this morning is the second day of double-digit gains in the wheat market. All this in response to the USDA report: |  March CBOT Wheat is at $6.17, up 20 cents, |  KCBT Wheat is at $5.85 1/2, up 22 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $5.72, up 10 cents,Over in Blackfoot  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.86 | up 14 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.47 | up 20 | - DNS 14% | 5.45 | up 5 | - Hard White | 5.47 | up 20Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.82 per hundredweight this morning, up 3 cents from Friday.Fat cattle futures open 55 to 92 cents higher. Front-month feeder cattle futures open off the highs, where gains topped triple digits, but still ended up by at least 20 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 9 cents lower to $137.11. The bulk of the week's cash sales is $107-$108.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $160, good quality going for $140 demand steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the weekend market report…It's 23 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 19 in Poky, 14 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 27 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. Snow expected on Sunday…On to the markets:At the CBOT open corn futures are at $4.20, down 2 1/2 cents,The big story this morning is double-digit gains in the wheat market. The initial response to the USDA report faded gains back to near breakeven before the board rallied back for the open. CBT futures open the day 11 1/4 to 13 1/4 cents higher. | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.96, up 13 1/4 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $5.63, up 12 1/2 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $5.62 1/2, up 7 cents.Over in Burley:  - Soft White Wheat | 4.75 | up 7 - Hard Red Winter | 5.19 | up 7 - Hard Red Spring | 5.70 | up 7 - Barley | 7.00 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.19 | up 7Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.79 per hundredweight this morning, up 30 cents.Fat cattle futures climbed 55 to 92 cents higher on Thursday. Front-month feeder cattle futures closed off the highs, where gains topped triple digits, but still ended up by at least 20 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 9 cents lower at $137.11. USDA confirmed cash sales in NE from $106-$107 on Thursday, Dressed sales on Thursday were $166 to $168. The bulk of the week's cash sales is $107-$108…Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $180, good quality going for $140 demand steady.

It's 23 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 16 in Poky, 14 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 32 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint and clear across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. The cold temps will stick around till midweek.On to the markets:Corn opens the Monday session at $4.17, down 5 1/2 cents,Wheat futures open this week with losses across the board: | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.75, down 9 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $5.42, down 7 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.50, down 3 cents, | Over in Blackfoot:  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.41 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.08 | down 7 | - DNS 14% | 5.16 | down 5 | - Hard White | 5.08 | down 7 Milk continues to tumble, now trading at  $15.35 per hundredweight, down a dime.Live cattle futures opens12 to 22 cents lower on this Monday, save for a 72 cent drop in Dec as options rolled off the board. Feeder cattle futures opens the session mostly higher with 7 to 10 cent gains in the front months. Jan contracts start the week with a 2 cent loss. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.18 on 12/3, down 43 cents. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 demand strong.That's it for the  market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Weekend market report…It's 19 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 14 in Poky, 12 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 23 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with snow across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. The cold temps will stick around till next week.On to the markets:Corn opens the Friday session with 2- 3 and a half-cent gains, Dec. 20 Chicago corn futures opens at $4.22.Front-month wheat futures turn south this morning for inside-day give-backs.  | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.84, down 4 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $5.49, down 4 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $5.53, down 2 1/2 cents,Over in Burley: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.65 | down 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.16 | down 4 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.33 | down 3 | - Barley | 6.75 | unchanged | - Hard White | 5.16 | down 4Milk continues to tumble, now trading at  $15.45 per hundredweight. Friday trading in the live cattle futures market has priced $0.95 cents weaker so far. Feeders are also triple digits in the red with morning losses of at least 87 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.87, down 43 cents. USDA confirmed cash sales remain light, with the bulk of the sales have taken place near $110 so far. The full range is $106.50 to $112. Dressed sales so far have been between $172-$174. Wholesale boxed beef prices are lower again this morning. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 demand strong.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 27 in Poky, 24 in IF,  Northern Idaho, its 32 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with snow across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. But a bit warmer on SundayOn to the markets:Corn closed the Thursday session with losses of 7 to 9 cents in the front months. Dec. 20 opens up this morning at $4.08, down 9 cents,Domestic wheat market falls into the red this morning:Dec 20 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.88 1/4, down 9 3/4 cents,Dec 20 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.44, down 10 1/4 cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.49, down 6 cents,Over in Blackfoot: - Soft White Wheat | 4.51 | down 17 - Hard Red Winter | 5.12 | down 16 - DNS 14% | 5.27 | down 11 - Hard White | 5.12 | down 16Milk is still steady thanks to strong retail demand, now trading at  23.41 per hundredweight. Up 14 cents this week.Friday morning trading opens with fat cattle futures mostly in the red, with losses of 10 to 47 cents. August '21 fats ended a nickel higher. Feeder cattle futures open the session up 50 to 60 cents, except for a 52 cent drop in November contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was another $0.73 higher at $136.70. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $180, good quality going for $160 demand strong.

It's 39 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 43 in Poky, 40 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 37 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with rain…. Afternoon temps will hit the 50s and 60's. But much colder on SundayOn the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $4.09…  Up 4 centsWheat opens up with modest gains across the board Dec 20 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.09 1/4, up 3 1/4 cents, Dec 20 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.63, up 3 1/4 cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.61, up 4 cents,Over in Burley Soft White Wheat | 4.68 | unchanged Hard Red Winter | 5.25 | up 8 Hard Red Spring | 5.45 | up 20 Barley | 6.50 | unchanged Hard White | 5.25 | up 8Milk is still steady hanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  23.54 per hundredweight. Live cattle futures open the session up 40 to 67 cents in the front months, with Feb the strongest. Feeder cattle futures closed mostly lower, with a 25 cent gain in Jan feeders. The CME Feeder Cattle Index dropped 66 cents to $137.91.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $180, good quality going for 160. demand good.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 44 in Poky, 40 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 42 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 50s and 60's.On the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $4.03…That was an all-time high on the front month continuation.  Up 16 cents from last week…Wheat opens up with huge gains across the board:The domestic wheat markets rallied double digits late Thursday demand is driving the marketDec 20 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.14, up 21 1/2 cents,Dec 20 KC Wheat opens at $5.58, up 22 3/4 cents,Dec 20 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.58, up 12 centOver in Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 4.98 | up 10 - Hard Red Winter | 4.95 | up 11 - DNS 14% | 4.83 | up 4 - Hard White | 4.95 | up 11Milk is still on the rise thanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  21.36 per hundredweight. That's up another 50-60 cents over last week.Live cattle futures open the session down 37 cents. Feeders are mixed this morning with 15 to 55 cent gains in 2020 markets, and triple-digit losses in the deferred contracts. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME opens a penny weaker at $140.91. USDA noted Thursday deals were light, from $105 - $108. The bulk of trade for the week has been near $108.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $190-180, good quality going for 140. demand good.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a cool 50 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  It's a chilly 42 in Poky 39 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 52 this morning in CDA a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 70s.On the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $3.88 down 2 cents this morning but up 4 cents on the week.Wheat opens down across the board this week Dec 20 CBOT Wheat is at $5.95, down 11 cents, Dec 20 KCBT Wheat is at $5.29, down 15 cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat is at $5.41, down 8 cents,Over in Blackfoot- Soft White Wheat | 4.98 | up 10- Hard Red Winter | 4.95 | up 11- DNS 14% | 4.83 | up 4- Hard White | 4.95 | up 11Milk is still on the rise thanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  20.66 per hundredweight. Live cattle futures open down 25 to 55 cents in the front months at Thursday's midday. Feeder cattle futures are down 17 to 70 cents as well. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $142.71 which's down by 41 cents. USDA reported light trade at $107-$108 and $169 dressed on Thursday. Some reported bids open at $107 with asks at $110.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $190-180, good quality going for 140. demand is steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Weekend market report…It's a  nice 55 degrees this morning in Boise's Treasure Valley. The smoke has started lifting, the burn ban is still in effect, but it's going to clear out soon across the state.  It's colder in Poky and IF lows in the 50's! Still a little warm for digging spuds in the afternoon.   Northern Idaho its 55 in CDA and Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps in the 70s and 80's The warm temperatures will last a few more days, and fire danger remains high.On the markets, Corn trading $3.75 up 19 cents this past week!Wheat futures open to double digits this morning, led by CBT Soft Red Winter. Chicago winter wheat futures open the session up by 14 cents. KC winter wheat traded 9 cents higher. Over in Minneapolis, spring wheat futures open up 7 to 10 cents on the day. Wheat export bookings are down 30% on the week and at the low end of estimates.Over in Burley: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.51 | up 7 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.34 | up 10 | - DNS 14% | 4.81 | up 5 | - Hard White | 4.34 | up 10Milk continues to fall, now at $16.25 down 15 cents from last Friday.Friday cattle trading futures are mixed to mostly lower. Losses open up 37 to 62 cents in the front months, while October fats gained a nickel. Feeder cattle futures open down by $0.57 cents from Thursday's close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for September 16 is $141.20, back up by another 60 cents. USDA reported moderate cash activity in NE, KS Thursday. Trades in NE were at $103. KS sales were $103- $103.50. USDA mentioned minimal dressed base sales. The export market for the higher quality hay is around the $170 and higher mark while clean and green hay is indicated to be $120. The export market in Washington is a little weaker with some of the markets now willing to stand on the sidelines until there is a clearer picture for exports. With the 4th cut in progress there's lots of supply right now, but also good demand.That's it for the weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Weekend market report, and 2020 continues…yes I have a cold.It's a  nice 55 degrees this morning in Boise's Treasure Valley. Its colder in Poky and IF, lows in the 40's!  Northern Idaho its 55 in CDA and Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps in the 70s and 80's The warm temperatures are back for a few days, fire danger remains high.On the markets, Corn trading 7 cents higher this morning opening at $3.57 up 7 1/4 cents,Winter wheat futures open higher from pre-report positioning. SRW opens 4 cents on the day, with a 6-cent rally for Sept futures. KC wheat opens with 2 to 3 cent gains, and Sept opens the day at $4.76 per bushel. Spring wheat fell back in the afternoon, closing fractionally lower. September futures expire on Monday. Over in Blackfoot:   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.51 | up 7 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.34 | up 10 | - DNS 14% | 4.81 | up 5 | - Hard White | 4.34 | up 10Milk continues to fall, now at $16.47 down a half cent.Live cattle futures open 27 higher on Thursday. Front-month feeder cattle futures closed with $1.00 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for September 9 was 12 cents stronger at $141.10. USDA reported some light cash trade on Thursday live cattle traded hands at $100-$102, and at $101 in NE and the South. The bulk of sales this week has been $101, however, trade has remained light in all feeding regions after Labor Day. Dairy quality hay…going for $170 to $180That's it for the weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture

Good Friday morning!It's a warm 66 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley.  We're having another heatwave. It's a cool 57 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. Northern Idaho, low 60s…. WE have warmer temps in store for the weekend, Perfect harvest weather.Corn futures rallied 5 cents on Thursday…Sep 20 Corn holding steady at $3.44, up a penny this past week.Winter wheat futures were in the red, but spring wheat futures start with an upwards trend. Chicago wheat opens day down by as much as 6 cents, and KC HRW futures open 3 to 4 cents lower. MPLS HRS futures open the day fractionally higher except a 2 cent gain in Sept.  Over in..Burley |  |  - Soft White Wheat | 4.50 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.50 | down 5 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.00 | down 10 | - Barley | 6.25 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.50 | down 5Milk prices open up at $16.77 per hundred weight, and continues to fall…Thursday cattle futures trading open with 27 cent losses for the front-month contracts. Feeder futures open $0.77  lower this morning. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 67 cents to $139.68. USDA reports moderate cash sales activity at $102 in TX, $103 in KS, and some light $102-trade in NE. The bulk of the week's sales have been at $103. All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand is moderateTimothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 180 per tonPremium           170                Good                130      That's it for the Friday y market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning!It's a cooler 58 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cool 55 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. Northern Idaho, 53…. WE have cooler temps in store for the weekend, Perfect harvest weather.Corn futures rallied 5 cents on Thursday…Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.45, up 10 cents this past week.Winter wheat futures rallied double digits on Thursday and open strong this morning CBOT traded wheat futures open up with double-digit gains. KC HRW wheat futures open with 2%  gains with Dec futures up the most. MPLS Spring wheat futures open 5 1/2 to 8 cents higher. Over in | Blackfoot |   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.11 | up 1 | - Hard Red Winter | 3.94 | up 2 | - DNS 14% | 4.58 | unchanged | - Hard White | 3.94 | up 2Milk prices open up at $19.76 per hundredweight, gaining 15 cents this past week.Live cattle futures open up with 17 to 45 cent losses and .85-cent losses for the nearby. At the opening bell, feeders are down 50 to 82 cents in the front months. August feeders open at $141.97. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME is down 58 cents to $143.02. This morning there are some light cash cattle sales at $104 - $105 and $166- $168 in the beef. All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong. There's still a lack of testing; the weather has been good and quality of hay good.Timothy going up to $200 a ton, Supreme going for $180 per ton, Premium  $175               Good $140- 150    That's it for the Friday y market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning!It's a warm 62 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a warm 62 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. Northern Idaho, 60…. WE have warm temps but we'll have cooler temps this coming week. Perfect harvest weather.Corn is staying steady with all that storm damage in the Midwest. Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.27, up a few more centsHard red wheat futures joined Soft Red futures in the black with the morning bell today. HardRed futures climbed back from losses yesterday but open 4 cents higher. HRedSpring wheat opens the day with 3 cent gains. Soft Red Winter futures open up 6 cents and are climbing now. The national average cash price for SoftRedWinter wheat is $5.02/bu according to cmdtyView.  That's a modest gain.Over in Blackfoot: - Soft White Wheat | 4.11 | up 1 - Hard Red Winter | 3.94 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 4.58 | unchanged - Hard White | 3.94 | up 2Milk prices open up at $19.60 per hundredweight, losing 4 cents this past week.At the opening bell, front-month live cattle futures are down $.50 cents. August fats fell back 45 cents and closed at $107-dollars. Feeder cattle futures open the day with 12 cent losses in the front months. August feeders open at $143.42, that's about a $0.62 premium to the day lagged the index. The August 19 Feeder Cattle Index from CME was $142.80, up by 18 cents.All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady. There's still A lack of higher testing; there's still a lot of rained-on hay has put pressure on the market. Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           175                Good              150      

Good Monday morning!It's a warm 70 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 64 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 63…. WE have warm temps but we'll have slightly cooler temps this coming week, but perfect farm weather for the week.With all the storm damage in the midwest Corn prices up with double-digit gains over the week:Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.25, up 10 3/4 centsAt the closing bell on Friday, the domestic wheat futures markets were in the black. Chicago futures open the day 5 to 6 cents higher. KC HRW futures open up by 6 cents. Spring wheat futures rallied 4 cents Friday.Over in | Burley |  |  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.08 | up 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.08 | up 6 | - Hard Red Spring | 4.46 | up 6 | - Barley | 6.25 | up 25 | - Hard White | 4.08 | up 6Milk prices open up at $19.80 per hundredweight, losing nearly 4 cents over this past week.cattle futures open 70 cents higher in the 2020 contracts. The deferred futures are down 12 cents. There are another 6 tenders against August futures yesterday, USDA notes light trading from $103 to $106. The bulk of the week's trades are $104-$105 in the South and mostly $104-107 in the North. Feeder cattle futures open down by 30. cents.All grades of Alfalfa hay steady. There's been A lack of higher testing; new crop Alfalfa has stepped up demand. An abundance of feeder quality rained on hay has put pressure on the market for that commodity. Supreme going for 189 per tonPremium           175                Good              150      That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a cool 58 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 55 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 55. We have a cooling trend but we'll have hot temps this coming week, should be perfect farm weather for the weekend.Corn still looking better with double-digit gains over the week:Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.25, up 10 3/4 centsAt the closing bell on Thursday, the domestic wheat futures markets were in the black. Chicago futures open the day 5 to 6 cents higher. KC HRW futures open up by 6 cents. Spring wheat futures rallied 4 yesterday. The weekly Export Sales report shows 357-thousand MT of wheat booked on the week.Over in Burley: - Soft White Wheat | 4.08 | up 6 - Hard Red Winter | 4.08 | up 6 - Hard Red Spring | 4.46 | up 6 - Barley | 6.25 | up 25 - Hard White | 4.08 | up 6Milk prices open up at $19.80 per hundredweight, losing nearly 4 cents over this past week.cattle futures open 70 cents higher in the 2020 contracts. The deferred futures are down 12 cents. There are another 6 tenders against August futures yesterday, USDA notes light trading from $103 to $106. The bulk of the week's trades are $104-$105 in the South and mostly $104-107 in the North. Feeder cattle futures open down by 30. cents.All grades of Alfalfa hay steady. There's been A lack of higher testing; new crop Alfalfa has stepped-up demand. An abundance of feeder quality rained-on hay has put pressure on the market for that commodity. Idaho Hay:Supreme going for $189 per tonPremium                  $175                Good                        $150    That's it for the Weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!It's a warm 60 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 57 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 55…. The triple-digit temps we saw over the weekend are gone and it'll be much cooler today across Idaho. With clear skies.Corn still looking flat Sept.19 corn futures opens at $3.15 in Chicago, that just up a quarter-cent.Wheat futures saw winter wheat contracts lower on Friday, and they open lower this morning with spring wheat firm to 2 cents higher. KC wheat futures led the way to the downside, with 5 to 6 cent losses. CBT opens 2 to 4 cents lower this morning… over in Blackfoot grain is mixed: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.29 | down 2 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.09 | up 1 | - DNS 14% | 4.64 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.09 | up 1Milk prices open up at $24.53 per hundredweight, steady, up 10 cents this week.Live cattle futures open the Monday session with 45 cent gains. Nearby feeder cattle contracts are up to $1.25 this morning. The July 29 CME Feeder Cattle index is $139.24, down 59 cents from yesterday. Cash sales are reported at $97 in the South and $102 in the North.There is still a lot of hay moving across the state and the quality is good, Premium hay prices are way down because of inventory:Supreme 150, premium 140, good and rain damaged 120.00                               That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a toasty 66 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a warm 60 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 66….its going to be a great farming day with this heatwave continuing through the weekend, and into next week with clear skies.Let's take a look at corn:Sept. 19 corn futures opens at $3.15 in Chicago, that's up a quarter-cent.Wheat futures saw winter wheat contracts lower on Thursday, and they open lower this morning with spring wheat firm to 2 cents higher. KC wheat futures led the way to the downside, with 5 to 6 cent losses. CBT opens 2 to 4 cents lower this morning… Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 4.29 | down 2 - Hard Red Winter | 4.09 | up 1 - DNS 14% | 4.64 | unchanged - Hard White | 4.09 | up 1Milk prices open up at $24.53 per hundredweight, steady, up 10 cents this week.Live cattle futures open the Friday session with 45 cent gains. Nearby feeder cattle contracts are up to $1.25 this morning. The July 29 CME Feeder Cattle index is $139.24, down 59 cents from yesterday. Cash sales are reported at $97 in the South and $102 in the North.Driving through the state still lots of hay moving and the quality is good, Premium hay prices are down because of inventory: but the quality is good.Supreme $160, premium 140, good and rain damaged 125.00                               That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a warm 62 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a 64 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 54….its going to be a great farming day with clear skies and hot summer temps in the forecast over the weekend.Corn trading down this morning. Sep 20 Corn closed at $3.30 1/4, up 4 cents,Wheat futures fell back double digits following big Wednesday. Soft Red Winter wheat futures open down 8 cents in Chicago. KC opens 10 and a quarter lower, and Hard Red Spring opens down by as much as 12. Over in Blackfoot: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.42 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter  | 4.20 | up 9 | - DNS 14%             | 4.77 | down 17 | - Hard White.          | 4.20 | up 9Milk prices open up at $24.25 per hundredweight, steady, but up a cent from last week.The cattle futures market extended triple-digit gains going into the weekend, with the front months opening $.97 higher. Feeder cattle futures open the day with gains of as much as $3.20 in the front months. The July 15 Feeder Cattle index from CME opens up 23 cents to $135.68. USDA reported light Thursday cash sales activity at $95 all major feeding regions. The second crop of hay is just about in on across Idaho and looking good. Premium hay prices are steady: but demand flat with all this inventory.Supreme 180, premium 170, good and rain damaged 125.00                                                 That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page.

It's a warm 62 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. Its a bit colder 55 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 53….its going to be a good farming day with clear skies and hot summer temps in the forecast over the weekend.Corn trading down this morning. Jul 20 Corn futures open at $3.51, up 3 cents.The U.S. wheat markets open higher on Friday. SRW wheat was up the most with gains of 7 cents in the front months. HRW wheat was unchanged in July and Sept futures, but the deferred contracts were fractionally higher. HRS wheat futures closed the day with 1 to 2 gains.Over in Burley | - Soft White Wheat | 4.50 | up 14 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.50 | up 5 | - Hard Red Spring | 4.94 | up 7 | - Barley | 6.00 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.60 | up 5Milk prices open up at $24.24 per hundredweight, up another couple of bucks from last week.Live cattle futures open up .90-cent higher this Friday morning. For August fats that added to the weekly gain of 4.7%. Feeder cattle futures climbed to $1.82 higher in the front months. But July 1st Feeder Cattle index was another 8 cents lower, at $129.05.The second crop of hay is in on across Idaho and looking good, the dry heat perfect for harvest, I saw lots of swathing underway in the Magic Valley. Premium hay prices steady: but demand leveling off with all this inventory.Supreme 180, premium 170, good and rain damaged 125.00                          That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page.

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It's a warmer 61 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. Its a bit colder 57 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 50s…. it's going to be a good farming day with clear skies and warm temps in the forecast over the weekend.Corn trading down this morning. Jul 20 Corn futures open at $3.42, that down 5 cents.Friday opens ahead of the extended weekend and wheat futures are lower. KC HRW futures are the hardest, opening down by 7 cents. July HRW futures are down 15 and a quarter but get this: still up almost 2% for the week. Chicago SRW wheat opens 7 cents lower, with Sept futures at $4.92/bu. Prices lower over in Blackfoot this morning | - Soft White Wheat | 4.04 | down 2 | - Hard Red Winter  | 4.18 | down 3 | - Dark Northern.     | 5.00 | down 4 | - Hard White.          | 4.18 | down 3 | Milk prices open up at $22.97 per hundredweight, up a couple of bucks from last week.Live cattle futures open up .90-cent higher this Friday morning. For August fats that added to the weekly gain of 4.7%. Feeder cattle futures climbed to $1.82 higher in the front months. But July 1st Feeder Cattle index was another 8 cents lower, at $129.05.The first crop of hay is in across Idaho, the dry heat this weekend will help bring the second crop on with some swathing underway in the west. Premium hay prices still strong: Demand is moderateSupreme 190, premium 180, good and rain damaged 115- 130.00                               That's it for the weekend market report. You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page,  for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good morning!It's a warmer 64 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's 53 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 60s…. it's going to be an excellent farming day with clear skies and warm temps in the forecast over the weekend.Corn trading a little down this morning. Jul 20 Corn futures open at $3.17, down 7 cents.Front-month SRW futures open with 5 1/2 cent gains in Chicago. The gains are stronger for the nearby markets. HRW wheat futures are up 3 cents. MPLS spring wheat opens 4 to 5 cents lower in the front months. Export Sales data is at the top end of pre-report estimates with 518-thousand MT sold.Over in Burley | - Soft White Wheat | 4.11 | up 2 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.28 | down 2 | - Hard Red Spring | 4.75 | down 6 | - Barley | 6.00 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.28 | down Milk prices open steady at $20.94 per hundredweight and staying steady no gains this morning.Feeder cattle futures open with modest gains this morning. The CME Feeder Cattle index is $129.82, up by 70 cents. August 20 cattle futures open at $96.17, that's up .87 cents.The first crop of hay wrapping up across Idaho, the heavy rain has affected hay quality prices are down a bit.  Premium hay prices climbing. Demand was moderate to good for the new crop offerings. Supreme 190, premium 180, good and rain damaged 140.00