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Springfield, IL Wed Mar 10, 2010 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Grain Prices at Country Elevators

This is Wednesday's report of the grain prices and trends prepared by the USDA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Illinois country grain prices were mixed on Wednesday afternoon, with soybeans higher and corn and wheat lower. Soybean values were given a boost from the USDA's Supply Demand report. The 2009-2010 carryout figure was lowered to 190 million bushels. In the same report, the USDA estimated the Brazilian soybean crop at 67 million metric tonnes, compared to 66 mmt last month. The soybean forecast for Argentina was unchanged at 53 mmt.

In Northern and Western Illinois country grain dealers quoted shelled corn bids were 2 to 3 cents lower at 3.21-3.33. Soybean bids were 10 cents higher at 9.24-9.39.

In Central Illinois country grain dealers quoted shelled corn bids were 2 to 3 cents lower at 3.30-3.42. Soybean bids were mostly 7 to 10 cents higher at 9.22-9.37. In the Southern part of the state, shelled corn bids were 3 cents lower at 3.36-3.48. Soybean bids were 8 to 9 cents higher at 9.41-9.50. Wheat bids were 8 to 9 cents lower at 3.65-3.84. Milo bids were 3 to 4 cents lower at 3.11-3.65.

Commercial grain prices paid farmers by Interior Illinois Country Elevators after 2.00 p.m. today are listed below in dollars per bushel:


AREA        US 2 CORN    US 1 SOYBEANS  US 2 SOFT WHEAT  US 2 SORGHUM
NORTHERN    3.21 - 3.27   9.24 -  9.30   -----------     -----------  
WESTERN     3.27 - 3.33   9.30 -  9.39   -----------     -----------  
N. CENTRAL  3.30 - 3.38   9.22 -  9.36   -----------     -----------  
S. CENTRAL  3.34 - 3.42   9.28 -  9.37   -----------     -----------  
WABASH      3.39 - 3.45   9.43 -  9.48   3.65 - 3.82     3.46 - 3.65
W.S. WEST   3.36 - 3.41   9.41 -  9.50   3.68 - 3.84     3.11 - 3.27
L. EGYPT    3.44 - 3.48   9.43 -  9.49   3.81 - 3.82     3.64 - 3.65

Central Illinois average price   Corn       3.36       (- 29 1/2 K)
                                 Soybeans   9.29 1/2   (- 28 1/2 K) 

                      CONTRACT BIDS FOR NEW CROP DELIVERY

 AREA          CORN         SOYBEANS   **SOFT WHEAT**      SORGHUM
NORTHERN    3.47 - 3.52   8.84 -  8.85   -----------     -----------  
WESTERN     3.41 - 3.49   8.76 -  8.87   -----------     -----------  
N. CENTRAL  3.50 - 3.57   8.87 -  8.95   -----------     -----------  
S. CENTRAL  3.51 - 3.62   8.87 -  8.97   -----------     -----------  
WABASH      3.60 - 3.67   8.87 -  8.97   4.35 - 4.47     -----------
W.S. WEST   3.55 - 3.57   8.87 -  8.97   4.35 - 4.52     -----------
L. EGYPT    3.61 - 3.70   8.89 -  9.00   4.35 - 4.50     -----------

**June/July delivery


Source: USDA-Illinois Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL
        Phone:  217-782-4925   In state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews


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Springfield, IL Wed Mar 10, 2010 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Service

Greenville Livestock Auction, Inc at Greenville, IL Wed Mar 10, 2010

Opening Report

Estimated Receipts: 704 Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading steady to .50 higher. Slaughter Holstein steers not tested early.

Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 86.00-90.00. Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 82.00-85.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1650 lbs not tested.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 85.50-90.00. Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 81.00-85.50.

Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL Kim Harmon OIC Van Cruit 217-782-4925 phone: in-state only toll free 888-458-4787 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL
        Kim Harmon OIC     Van Cruit    217-782-4925
        phone: in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/
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