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Sponsored by 1-4-1/106 Potato Market Reports Grain Market Reports Compiled by North American Potato Market News and USDA Agricultural Market Service Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Portland Ordinary protein Jan: 6.1500-6.3500 unch Feb: 6.2100-6.3500 unch Mar: 6.2400-6.3500 unch Apr: 6.2800-6.3500 unch-up 5.00 May: 6.2800-6.3500 unch-up 3.00 Guaranteed maximum 10.5 pct protein Jan: 6.1800-6.3500 unch Feb: 6.2100-6.3500 unch Mar: 6.2400-6.3500 unch Apr: NA May: NA US 1 White Club Wheat — delivered by Unit Trains and Barges Ordinary protein Jan: 6.1500-6.3500 unch Guaranteed maximum 10.5 pct protein Jan 6.1800-6.3500 unch US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat (Exporter bids-falling numbers of 300 or better) Ordinary protein: 6.3300-6.5100, up 2.50 11 pct protein: 6.4900-6.6100, up 2.50 11.5 pct protein Jan: 6.5600-6.6600 up 2.50 Feb: 6.6100-6.6600 up 2.50 Mar: 6.5600-6.6600 up 2.50 Apr: NA May: NA 12 pct protein: 6.5600-6.6800, up 2.50 13 pct protein: 6.5600-6.7800, up 2.50 US 1 Dark Northern Spring Wheat (with a minimum of 300 falling numbers, a maximum of 0.5 part per million vomitoxin, and a maximum of one percent total damage) 13 pct protein: 6.5525-6.5725, up 5.00 14 pct protein Jan: 6.6525-6.7525 up 5.00 Feb: 6.7025-6.8825 up 5.00 Mar: 6.7525-6.9125 up 5.00 Apr: NA May: NA 15 pct protein: 6.6525-6.7525, up 5.00 16 pct protein: 6.6525-6.7525, up 5.00 US 2 Yellow Corn Shuttle trains-Delivered full coast Pacific Northwest-BN Jan: 4.6800-4.7300 no comp Feb: 4.8100 up 1.25 Mar: 4.7600-4.7800 no comp Apr: 4.8000-4.8100 up 2.50 May: 4.8000-4.8100 up 2.50 Jun: NA US 1 Yellow Soybeans Shuttle trains-Delivered full coast Pacific Northwest-BN Jan: 9.5950-9.7450 up 9.25 Feb: 9.8650 up 8.75-6.75 Mar: 9.8650 up 8.75 Apr: NA May: NA Jun: NA US 2 Heavy White Oats 3.7750 unch, Not well tested. Exporter Bids Portland Rail/Barge, Dec 2018 Averages in Dollars per bushel US 1 Soft White by Unit Trains and Barges: 6.2300 US 1 Hard Red Winter (Ordinary protein): 6.4400 US 1 Hard Red Winter (11.5% protein): 6.6600 US 1 Dark Northern Spring (14% protein): 6.8200 Prices are weekly averages of daily prices. All prices are in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.). FWA is a weighted average of shipping point prices or common packs in each area. Weights differ by area. GRI is the Grower Returns Index for each individual area. FRESH RUSSET POTATO MARKET REPORT (North American Potato Market News) (USDA Market News) Jan. 5 Shipping Area FWA Chg GRI Chg 70 ct Chg 10# Film Chg Idaho Burbanks $14.87 $0.43 $6.40 $0.26 $21.50 $2.50 $11.50 $0.00 Idaho Norkotahs $14.05 $0.33 $6.33 $0.25 $20.00 $2.00 $11.50 $0.00 San Luis Valley $18.10 $0.00 $10.58 $0.00 $21.00 $0.00 $17.00 $0.00 Columbia Basin $14.75 $0.51 $6.50 $0.32 $18.50 $2.00 $11.00 $0.00 Wisconsin $19.36 $0.46 $11.37 $0.37 $25.00 $0.00 $17.50 $0.50 California Egg Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Des Moines Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade A and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. DAILY CALIFORNIA SHELL EGGS (USDA Market News) Jan. 4 Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 1 cent lower for Jumbo, 12 cents low- er for Extra Large, 15 cents lower for Large and 12 cents lower for Medium and Small. The undertone is usually lower. Retail demand ranges light to fairly good, mostly moderate with food service move- ment light to moderate. Warehouse buying interest is light to moderate while most operators order only for anticipated needs and wait for the market to find a bottom. Offerings are adequate to ample. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price $1.12. CALIFORNIA: Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 190 Extra Large 203 Large 201 Medium 132 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade AA and Grade AA, white eggs in cartons, delivered to store door. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 176-188 Extra Large 190-197 Large 188-195 Medium 126-135 Dairy Report Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Madison, Wis. Fluid Milk and Cream — West Jan. 3 In some areas of the West, milk surplus- es have been noted above projected vol- umes. According to market participants, this could be because Class I and II sales were less than expected. Currently, California milk production is increasing more than in previous years. Nonetheless, coverages were largely available to process all the milk within the state. Class I sales in the state are returning to normal as schools prepare to reopen. No issues with milk handling surfaced during the holiday. In Arizona, balancing plants are full of milk due to the closing of small facilities earlier in the week for the holiday. For- tunately, there are adequate capacities for milk handling. Milk orders from retail outlets are increasing while intakes from educational institutions are slowly return- ing to pre-holiday levels. Class II intakes remain active as cream prices are low. New Mexico milk production is stable, following the same pattern as last week. Many plants are back to normal schedules after the holiday, and they are running at full capacities to process all the excesses of milk. Class I and II sales increased while Class III demand is declining. Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is strong. Dairy contacts suggest milk components have maintained high levels and, as a result, cream is plentiful as well. In some cases, this is putting downward pressure on cream multiples. Milk intakes are slowly returning to normal following the winter holidays. Bottling demand is slowly returning to pre-holiday levels. Manufacturers are not having any trouble getting the milk needed for processing. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colorado continues at strong seasonal volumes. Manufacturers have plenty of milk available for almost all processing needs. Any excess loads of milk are getting pushed into surround- ing states. The western condensed skim market is stable, with products largely accessible to the market. More condensed skim moved to the dryers during the past holidays. In the West, cream is plentiful and is trading at low multiples. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.00-1.17. Butter proces- sors are making more butter and replen- ishing their stocks for future usages. Cattle Market Reports Livestock Auctions Dec. 10 Receipts: 1702 HD Steers: 300-400 lbs NT; 400-500 lbs 165.00-186.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 150.00- 173.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs 140.00-154.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 135.00-143.50 cwt; 800-900 lbs 115.00-134.00 Heifers: 300-400 lbs NT; 400-500 lbs 145.00-159.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 137.00- 150.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs 130.00-137.50 cwt; 700-800 lbs 117.00-128.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs 107.00-120.00 Bred Cows: NT Full Mouth Vacc: NT Broken Mouth Vacc: NT Butcher Cows (104 HD): High Yield Lean 49.00-54.00; High Yield Fleshy 45.00-51.00; Med Yield 43.00-47.00; Low Yield 37.00-43.00 Feeder Cows: 50.00-60.00 Heiferettes: 85.00-100.00 Bulls: High Yield 60.00-66.00; Med Yield 55.00-60.00; Feeder 50.00-55.00 LEBANON (Lebanon Auction Yard) Jan. 3 Commentary: Light test on all classes of cattle due to the holidays. Best Cows: 48.00-50.00 Feeder Heifers: NT Feeder Steers: NT Goats: 185.00-200.00 KLAMATH FALLS (Klamath Falls Livestock Auction) Dec. 18 Choice Steers: 300-400 lbs 139.00- 150.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-150.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 125.00-130.00 cwt; 600- 700 lbs 111.00-119.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 100.00-114.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs NT; 900 lbs and up NT Choice Heifers: 300-400 lbs 115.00- 139.00; 400-500 lbs 120.00-145.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 110.00-122.00 cwt; 600- 700 lbs 108.00-115.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 101.00-110.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs NT Top Cow: 40.00 Top Bull: 57.00 Slaughter Bulls: High Yield 50.00-57.00 Slaughter Cows: High Yield 38.00- 40.00; Med Yield 28.00-37.00; Low Yield 21.00-28.00 Feeder Heiferettes: NT Cow Calf Pairs: NT Bred Cows: NT Idaho JEROME (Producers Livestock Marketing Association) Dec. 11 Head Count: 1382 Hol Bull Cfs: 20.00-40.00 Hol Hfr Cfs: NT Started Bull & Str Cfs: 85.00-240.00 HD Started Hfr Cfs: NT Brk/Ut/Com Cows: 45.00-55.00 HD Cut/Bon Cows: 39.00-46.00 Shelly/Lite Cows: 30.00-40.00 Slaughter Bulls: 55.00-63.50 Heiferettes: NT Holstein Strs: 275-400 lbs NT; 400-500 lbs 72.00-85.00; 500-600 lbs 72.00-85.00; 600-700 lbs NT; 700-800 lbs NT; 800- 1000 lbs NT Holstein Hfrs: 275-999 lbs 79.00-86.00; 1000 lbs 72.00-77.00 Choice Strs: 300-400 lbs NT; 400-500 lbs 143.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 138.00- 141.00; 600-700 lbs NT; 700-800 lbs NT; 800-1000 lbs NT Choice Hfrs: 300-400 lbs NT; 400-500 lbs NT; 500-600 lbs NT; 600-700 lbs NT; 800-1000 lbs NT California TURLOCK (Turlock Livestock Auction Yard) Dec. 15 Receipts: 2472 HD Comments:This anniversary special sale saw a steady market on most class- es of stockers and feeders. We had a good crowd and delicious lunch for ev- eryone. Merry Christmas to all. Steer penlots: 19 HD 430 lbs 194.50 17 HD 459 193.00 27 HD 508 lbs 173.75 24 HD 550 lbs 168.25 62 HD 602 lbs 157.50 70 HD 631 lbs 151.25 11 HD 664 lbs 145.00 57 HD 683 lbs 145.00 69 HD 713 lbs 144.75 44 HD 837 lbs 141.50 92 HD 856 lbs 140.75 No. 1 Med and Large Frame Steers: 300-400 lbs 175.00-200.00; 400-500 lbs 170.00-194.50; 500-600 lbs 158.00- 173.75; 600-700 lbs 144.00-157.50; 700-800 lbs 130.00-144.75; 800-900 lbs 125.00-141.50 No. 2 Med and Large Frame Steers: 300-400 lbs 140.00-174.00 cwt; 400- 500 lbs 135.00-169.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 130.00-157.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs 120.00- 143.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 115.00-129.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs 105.00-124.00 No. 1 Med and Large Frame Heifers: 300-400 lbs 140.00-160.00; 400-500 lbs 138.00-159.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 138.00- 150.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs 130.00-140.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 124.00-135.00; 800-900 lbs 120.00-136.25 No. 2 Med and Large Frame Heifers: 300-400 lbs 120.00-139.00 cwt; 400- 500 lbs 118.00-137.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs 115.00-134.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs 113.00- 129.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs 110.00-123.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs 102.00-119.00 cwt COTTONWOOD (Shasta Livestock Auction Yard) Dec. 21 Receipts: 3,159 Comments: Cull cow prices steady. Grass steers $4-15 higher; grass heifers $5-20 higher. Grow yard cattle steady $3 higher. Off, small and single lots $30-60 below top.. Slaughter Cows: High Yielding 45.00- 50.00; Med Yielding 32.00-44.00; Low Yielding 25.00-32.00 Bulls 1 & 2: 50.00-66.00 few Feeder Steers: 300-400 lbs 160.00- 194.00; 400-450 lbs 170.00-208.00; 450-500 lbs 160.00-185.00; 500-550 lbs 150.00-178.00; 550-600 lbs 150.00- 166.50; 600-650 lbs 135.00-155.75; 650-700 lbs 130.00-149.00; 700-750 lbs 125.00-144.00; 750-800 lbs 120.00- 136.50; 800-900 lbs NT; 900-1000 lbs NT Feeder Heifers: 300-400 lbs 150.00- 177.00; 400-450 lbs 150.00-178.00; 450-500 lbs 138.00-159.00; 500-550 lbs 130.00-145.50; 550-600 lbs 120.00- 140.50; 600-650 lbs 117.00-133.50; 650- 700 lbs 125.00-135.00 few; 700-750 lbs 120.00-130.00 few; 750-800 lbs 120.00- 130.00; 800-900 lbs NT; 900-1000 lbs NT Pairs: Full mouth $1450-1750; broken mouth $925-1475 Calvy Cows: Lead end $1425-1700; others $1100-1400; broken mouth $700- 1100 NATIONAL FEEDER AND STOCKER CATTLE (Federal-State Market News) St. Joseph, Mo. Jan. 4 This week 2 wks ago Last year 79,300 183,800 116,000 Compared to two weeks ago, steers under 700 pounds were mostly 1.00-4.00 higher, in- stances up to 9.00 higher in Nebraska; steers over 700 pounds moved at price points that were steady to 4.00 lower. The Southeastern region saw sharply higher prices on all classes, due to good demand and very light receipts. Muddy pen conditions as temperatures in- creased in the North and rain and snow in the South have caused concerns, especially on the placements of heavier weight cattle. This week’s receipts across the country were hindered for several reasons. Not all markets were operational this week, due to the holiday interruptions early week; heavy rains through- out the Southeast and winter storms on much of the North Central and South Center regions.The majority of the fed cattle trade this week took place on Thursday, with the bulk of live sales in the Southern Plains and Nebraska trading steady at 123.00. Late Friday morning, light dressed trade evolved in Nebraska at prices were steady com- pared to last week at 195.00. Poor feedlot con- Washington TOPPENISH (Toppenish Livestock Commission) Dec. 24 Receipts: 366 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 lbs 110-165.00; 400-500 lbs 90.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 90.00-155.00; 600-700 lbs 90.00-147.00; 700-800 lbs 90.00-145.00; 900-1000 lbs 90.00- 130.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 lbs 105.00-150.00; 400-500 lbs 85.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 85.00-137.00; 600-700 lbs 85.00-135.00; 700-800 lbs 85.00-135.00; 900-1000 lbs 80.00- 120.00. Bulls Large 1: 400-600 lbs 55.00- 120.00; 600-800 lbs 55.00-110.00; 800- 1000 lbs 50.00-110.00; 1000-1200 lbs 50.00-90.00. Holstein Steers: 300-400 lbs 55.00- 90.00; 400-600 lbs 55.00-85.00; 600-800 lbs 50.00-80.00, 800-1000-lbs 50.00- 78.00. Large 2-3: 400-500 lbs 60.00. Small and Medium 2-3: 600-700 lbs 59.00-60.00, Brahman X. Butcher Cows: Top cows 50.00-65.00; C&Cs 35.00- 47.00; Shells 15.00-30.00; Butcher Bulls: High Yield 67.00-75.00; Low Yield 50.00-65.00. ditions have continued to plague most feeding regions, lowering cattle performance. Boxed beef cutout values were firm to higher on Choice and higher on Select. The volume reported this week was slightly more than last week. On the Choice side, rib cuts were steady to weak while all other cuts firm to higher. Ground beef prices were slightly higher this week on lighter volume. Forward negotiated sales re- main light but mostly steady when compared to last week. Beef trimmings were higher on moderate to good demand and light to moder- ate offerings. Auction volume this week included 68 percent weighing over 600 lbs and 38 percent heifers. Northwest Weighted Average Direct Feeder Cattle Jan. 4 This week Last week Year ago 0 634 366 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers not established this week. Supply includ- ed 0 percent over 600 lbs and 0 percent heifers. Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weighting points with 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 4-12 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: Not es- tablished Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: Not established OSU to host pollinator summit How pollinator-en- hancement programs can be developed and enhanced is the subject of the PNW Pol- linator Summit & Confer- ence slated for Feb. 14-16 at the Oregon State University CH2M Hill Alumni Center in Corvallis. A goal is to improve on-the-ground initiatives and reduce knowledge gaps by better coordinating nat- ural resource profession- als, land managers, pollina- tor enthusiasts, university extension agents and other educators, organizers said in a news release. Scheduled keynote speakers are wildlife biolo- gist Sam Droege of Patux- ent Wildlife Research Cen- ter and the U.S. Geological Survey; agricultural exten- sion and research specialist Elina Nino of University of California-Davis Coopera- tive Extension; and assistant biology professor Rebecca Tonietto of the University of Michigan-Flint and The Porch Project. About 20 speakers and presenters are scheduled. Director of International Trade & Market Access, NCBA Director of Quality Assurance, Beef Marketing Group (provided by sponsors) Veterinarian, Independent Consultant & Production Animal Consultation (PAC) partner (provided by sponsors) Lynn Ketchum/OSU A bumble bee and a honeybee pollinate canola flowers. Three January workshops will focus on growing canola. Organizers include OSU’s Extension Ser- vice and College of For- estry, state agriculture and forestry departments, Ore- gon Bee Project and Nectar Creek. Cost to register is $150 before Jan. 12 and $175 afterward. Oregon Bee Atlas and Master Beekeeper members can register for $75. Some subsidies are available. For more information, contact Andony Melatho- poulos, OSU assistant pro- fessor of pollinator health extension, 541-737-3139 or andony.melathopoulos@ oregonstate.edu. FLAT CARS- THE BETTER BRIDGE • Lower Cost • Custom Lengths up to 90’ • Certified Engineering Services Available • Steel Construction Corporate VP & President of Protein Products, Golden State Foods Senior Economist, Livestock Marketing Information Center Contractor License # 71943 For more information: P.O Box 365 • 101 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355 5 (541) 562-5129 (ext 21) kim.mckague@oregonstate.edu 5 WWW.CATTLEMENSWORKSHOPNW.COM FREE! No pre-registration required. Lunch Included! 1-2-3/101 EUGENE (Eugene Livestock Auction) Jan. 5 Head Count: 324 Comments: Goats and sheep starting the new year stronger and with high demand. Pre-conditioned vaccinated calves in high demand and $5-10 higher. Top cows: High Dressers: 42.00-48.00 Low Dressers: 30.00-38.00 Top 10 Cows: 46.00 Top Bulls High Dressers: 55.00-58.00 Feeder Bulls: 300-500 lbs 120.00- 146.00; 500-700 lbs 110.00-152.00; 700- 900 lbs 71.00-73.00 Choice Steers: Medium-Large Frame No. 1&2s: Feeder Steers: 300-400 lbs 130.00- 152.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-163.50; 600-700 lbs 130.00-146.00; 700-800 lbs 90.00- 104.00; 800-900 lbs NT Choice Heifers Medium-Large Frame No. 1&2s: Feeder Heifers: 300-400 lbs 120.00- 130.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-148.50; 500-600 lbs 125.00-144.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-136.00; 700-800 lbs 105.00- 121.00; 800-900 lbs 90.00-106.00 Bred Cows: Young Holstein Heifers 375.00-685.00 HD Pairs: 640.00-900.00 PR LT Head Calves (Up-250 lbs) Beef: 275.00 HD; Dairy:NT Feeder Lambs: 50-90 lbs 1.40-1.82 lb; 90 to 130 lbs .90-1.66 lb Feeder Goats: 50-90 lbs 2.20-2.54 lb; 90 to 130 lbs 1.75-2.25 lb WOODBURN (Woodburn Livestock Exchange) Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 Total Receipts: 271, 111 cattle Comment: A very light test on all cattle this week. Cow-Calf Pairs: NT Bred Cows: NT Block Hogs: NT Feeder Pigs: 87.50-145.00 Sows: 30.00-32.50 Weaner Pigs: NT Day Old Beef Cross Calves: NT Day Old Dairy Calves: 1.00-40.00 HD Lambs: 40-70 lbs 150.00-170.00 cwt; 75-150 lbs 140.00-170.00 cwt Thin Ewes: 20.00-92.50 cwt Fleshy Ewes: 70.00-130.00 cwt Ewe-Lamb Pairs: NT Goats: 10-39 lbs NT HD; 40-69 lbs 57.50-160.00 HD; 70-79 lbs 25.00-180.00 HD; 80-89 lbs 120.00-212.050 HD; 90- 99 lbs 105.00-220.00 HD; 100-199 lbs 182.50-275.00 HD; 200-300 lbs 160.00- 247.50 MADRAS (Central Oregon Livestock Auction) 2-3/103 Oregon Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Oklahoma City- Des Moines-St. Joseph, Mo.-Moses Lake, Wash. Office: 541-451-1275 Email: info@rfc-nw.com www.rfc-nw.com 2-1/100 Portland Daily Grain Report Jan. 4 Bids as of 12:00 p.m. Pacific time; subject to change. March wheat futures trended 2.50 to five cents per bushel higher compared to Thursday’s noon closes. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat delivered to Portland in unit trains and barges for January delivery ordinary protein trended steady compared to Thursday’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Bids for guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent protein trended steady to one cent per bushel higher compared to Thursday’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters are not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Bids for 11.5 percent US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat for January delivery trended 2.50 cents per bushel higher compared to Thurs- day’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Bids for 14 percent protein US 1 Dark Northern Spring Wheat for January delivery trended five cents per bushel higher compared to Thursday’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some export- ers were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Bids for US 2 Yellow Corn delivered full coast in 110 car shuttle trains for January delivery had no recent price comparison avail- able. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Bids for US 1 Yellow Soybeans delivered full coast in 110 car shuttle trains for January delivery trended mixed, from 4.50 cents lower to 5.50 cents per bushel higher than Thursday’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. According to the Portland Merchant’s Exchange, there were 13 grain vessels in Columbia River ports today, with four docked. All bids in dollars per bushel US 1 Soft White Wheat — delivered by Unit Trains and Barges