RA MC001 RALEIGH, NC February 09, 2010 SUMMARY-Following is a summary of market prices and conditions of NC farm products for February 09, 2010 reported by the Federal-State Markets News Service of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All livestock is state reported. CATTLE: Siler City - Cattle Receipts: 198. Trends not available. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 205-205 lbs (205) 106.00 (106.00); 255-265 lbs (260) 105.00-106.00 (105.51); 305-345 lbs (329) 100.00-113.00 (103.52); 355-395 lbs (366) 95.00-104.00 (100.45); 405-440 lbs (424) 95.00-104.00 (99.97); 470-483 lbs (480) 98.00-98.50 (98.12); 530-545 lbs (538) 91.00-96.00 (93.53); 590-590 lbs (590) 85.00 (85.00); 625-625 lbs (625) 83.00 (83.00); 730-730 lbs (730) 71.00 (71.00); 830-830 lbs (830) 70.00 (70.00); 965-965 lbs (965) 68.00-69.00 (68.50); 1215-1215 lbs (1215) 66.00 (66.00). Small 1-2 240-240 lbs (240) 91.00 (91.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 165-165 lbs (165) 102.00 (102.00); 425-430 lbs (428) 87.00-88.00 (87.50); 455-490 lbs (473) 86.50-87.00 (86.76); 515-545 lbs (530) 80.00-83.50 (81.80); 690-690 lbs (690) 76.00 (76.00); 750-750 lbs (750) 73.00 (73.00). Small 1-2 260-280 lbs (270) 83.00-85.00 (83.96); 365-385 lbs (375) 84.00-85.00 (84.49); 440-445 lbs (442) 81.00-84.00 (82.33); 455-480 lbs (468) 77.00-79.00 (77.97); 525-530 lbs (528) 73.50-77.00 (75.24); 555-565 lbs (560) 74.50-76.50 (75.67); 620-620 lbs (620) 65.00 (65.00); 680-680 lbs (680) 64.00 (64.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (477) 91.00-97.00 (93.95); 512-540 lbs (524) 84.00-89.00 (86.63); 550-590 lbs (572) 80.00-84.00 (82.35); 615-615 lbs (615) 81.00 (81.00); 670-675 lbs (673) 73.00-76.50 (74.74); 750-750 lbs (750) 70.00 (70.00); 960-960 lbs (960) 64.00 (64.00). Small 1-2 600-600 lbs (600) 75.00 (75.00); 650-650 lbs (650) 68.00 (68.00); 795-795 lbs (795) 69.00 (69.00); 985-985 lbs (985) 57.00 (57.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1405-1710 lbs (1507) 50.00-55.50 (53.38); 1830-1830 lbs high dressing (1830) 57.00 (57.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 980-1375 lbs (1240) 47.50-55.50 (51.90); 940-1110 lbs high dressing (1041) 57.00-59.50 (57.98); 1000-1000 lbs low dressing (1000) 42.00 (42.00). Lean 85- 90 percent lean 805-1120 lbs (963) 41.00-46.00 (43.09); 1035-1035 lbs high dressing (1035) 49.50 (49.50); 905-1165 lbs low dressing (1035) 32.50-37.00 (34.47). Other Cows: Small 1-2 Young 665-665 lbs (665) 46.00 (46.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1240-1380 lbs high dressing (1310) 72.50 (72.50); 1165- 1165 lbs low dressing (1165) 55.00 (55.00); 1510-1865 lbs (1666) 57.50-67.50 (64.67); 1840-1840 lbs high dressing (1840) 70.00 (70.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Medium 1 and 2 1000 lbs middle age cows with 250 lbs calves 520.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 35.00. Goats, per head: (68) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 35.00-40.00, 40-60 lbs 45.00- 57.50, 60-80 lbs 60.00-65.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 75.00-80.00, 80- 100 lbs 90.00-100.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 57.50-70.00, 70-100 lbs 72.50-80.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 97.50. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 82.50-100.00, 100-150 lbs 110.00-140.00. Turnersburg - Cattle Receipts: 870. Trends not available. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 250- 280 lbs (265) 106.00-112.50 (109.07); 315-345 lbs (331) 103.00-110.00 (106.89); 350-395 lbs (374) 102.00-107.00 (104.89); 400-445 lbs (416) 102.00-112.00 (106.36); 465-485 lbs (472) 102.00-107.00 (105.21); 500-545 lbs (520) 95.00- 103.00 (99.66); 550-560 lbs (555) 90.00-93.00 (91.51); 820-835 lbs (828) 80.00- 82.00 (81.01). Small 1-2 210-245 lbs (228) 82.50-97.00 (89.19); 250-290 lbs (276) 90.00-101.00 (96.53); 305-330 lbs full (318) 80.00-89.00 (84.68); 350-390 lbs (368) 85.00-100.00 (96.51); 510-520 lbs (518) 75.00-91.00 (82.79); 620-640 lbs (630) 85.00-88.00 (86.52); 670-680 lbs (675) 83.00-85.50 (84.26). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 255-265 lbs (260) 87.00-100.00 (93.38); 300-340 lbs (323) 92.00-103.00 (97.14); 350-395 lbs (371) 91.00-102.00 (95.70); 400-445 lbs (422) 90.00-99.50 (94.52); 450-495 lbs (477) 89.00-97.50 (93.16); 500-547 lbs (527) 86.00-94.50 (90.42); 550-590 lbs (564) 85.00-93.50 (89.08); 610-645 lbs (634) 80.00-84.00 (82.35); 660-680 lbs (671) 80.00-82.50 (80.88); 700-740 lbs (724) 75.00-80.50 (78.35); 765-790 lbs (778) 77.00-80.00 (78.00). Small 1-2 250-285 lbs (263) 70.00-86.00 (79.90); 325-330 lbs (328) 82.00-84.00 (82.99); 375-390 lbs (383) 85.00-87.00 (86.02); 400-430 lbs (417) 80.00-86.00 (83.01); 400-435 lbs yearlings (418) 60.00-70.00 (65.38); 450-495 lbs (470) 80.00-89.00 (84.59); 500-530 lbs (510) 77.00-82.00 (80.50); 555-595 lbs (575) 82.00 (82.00); 610-630 lbs (620) 71.00-73.00 (71.98); 700-705 lbs (703) 67.00-74.00 (70.49). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 405-445 lbs (420) 90.00-101.00 (95.53); 460- 495 lbs (473) 97.00-106.00 (100.55); 500-540 lbs (525) 86.00-96.00 (91.52); 555- 598 lbs (587) 83.00-95.00 (89.99); 600-645 lbs (615) 79.00-88.50 (84.32); 655- 685 lbs (670) 80.00-86.00 (83.10). Small 1-2 405-445 lbs (424) 79.00-91.00 (85.60); 460-495 lbs (476) 85.00-91.00 (90.09); 510-525 lbs (518) 77.00-85.00 (80.75); 550-570 lbs (563) 80.00-89.00 (84.60). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 825-850 lbs (838) 480.00-520.00 per head 4-6 months bred (495.05); 1030- 1115 lbs (1073) 560.00-580.00 per head 4-6 months bred (569.60). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1025-1390 lbs (1212) 47.00-54.50 (51.76); 1115- 1240 lbs high dressing (1189) 55.00-62.00 (58.47); 1400-1730 lbs (1517) 48.00- 54.00 (52.04); 1415-1965 lbs high dressing (1698) 55.00-59.50 (56.56). Boner 80-85 percent lean 715-880 lbs (808) 46.00-52.00 (48.39); 905-1385 lbs (1148) 45.00-55.00 (50.52); 1200-1385 lbs high dressing (1293) 56.00-58.00 (56.93); 950-1275 lbs low dressing (1113) 41.50-43.50 (42.35); 1400-1870 lbs (1549) 46.00-54.00 (50.06); 1415-1665 lbs high dressing (1529) 55.00-59.50 (56.46). Lean 85-90 percent lean 900-1215 lbs (1065) 45.00-49.00 (46.81); 800-1375 lbs low dressing (1050) 38.00-44.00 (41.10); 1485-1605 lbs (1545) 45.50-49.50 (47.42). Other Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 805-885 lbs (845) 49.00-53.00 (51.09); 915-1075 lbs (996) 47.00-54.00 (50.83). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 775-800 lbs (788) 45.00-50.00 (47.54). Small and Medium 1-2 Young 625-790 lbs (701) 46.00-61.00 (51.98). Small and Medium 1-2 Middle Aged 605-765 lbs (712) 41.00-50.00 (44.94). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1415 lbs (1256) 55.50-65.50 (59.67); 1355-1370 lbs high dressing (1363) 66.50-68.00 (67.25); 1020-1380 lbs low dressing (1206) 50.00-54.00 (52.13); 1570-1955 lbs (1738) 56.00-65.00 (60.92). Cows/Calf Pairs: (3) Medium 1 and 2 870-1090 lbs middle age cows with 255-330 lbs calves 700.00-810.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1565 lbs middle age cows with 80 lbs calves 810.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 5.00-42.50. DIRECT SOWS: Eastern Cornbelt, live basis, plant delivered 300-399 lbs 40.40- 50.50; 400-449 lbs 38.22-50.50; 450-499 lbs 50.03-51.85; 500-549 lbs 52.00- 54.56; 550 lbs & up 53.13-54.56. IA/MN DIRECT HOGS: Barrows and gilts base market hogs, 185 lb carcass basis, plant delivered, trended 1.87 higher. Base prices ranged 61.00-68.00, with a weighted average of 66.17. The live price equivalent was 49.63. STATE FARMERS MARKET: Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack carton 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack carton) 29.65-31.15, WA Golden Delicious (traypack carton) 23.00-31.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack carton) 32.00, Gala WA 38.00, WA Fuji (traypack carton) 39.00, WA Pink Lady (traypack carton) 48.00; Asparagus (11 pound carton) 29.85-34.00; Bananas (40 pound carton) 19.00-21.50; Beans, Round Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 52.00-62.05, Pole 52.00-58.00; Beets (25 pound sack) 13.95-15.05; Broccoli (carton 14s) 17.65-19.65; Cabbage (50 pound carton) 18.00-21.45; Cantaloupes, Athena (box) 19.45-24.00; Carrots (50 pound sack) 17.15-20.05; Cauliflower (carton 12s) 16.75-20.00; Celery (carton 30s) 33.65- 44.00; Cilantro (carton 30s) 18.65-21.00; Oranges, FL Naval (4/5 bushel carton) 21.00-25.00; Pink Grapefruit, FL (4/5 bushel carton) 18.25-22.00; Tangelos, FL (80 count box) 18.00-25.00; Lemons (40 pound carton) 38.00-49.75; Limes (40 pound carton) 26.00-35.00; Tangerines, FL (120 count) 28.00; Corn (carton 4 1/2- 5 dozen) Yellow 29.00-37.95, White (carton 4 1/2-5 dozen) 29.00-37.95; Cucumbers (40 pound carton) Long Green 25.00-31.25, Pickles (carton 40 pound) 30.00-35.00; Eggplant (25 pound carton) 24.00-29.00; Grapes, Red Seedless (18 pound carton) 27.75-35.75, White Seedless 44.00-54.00; Greens, Collard (bushel carton/loose 24s) 12.00, Kale (carton/bunched 24s) 12.00-19.45, Turnips Topped (bushel carton) 12.00; Honeydews (carton 5s) 21.00; Lettuce (carton 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 19.85-22.05, Greenleaf (carton 24s) 22.05-30.95, Romaine (carton 24s) 19.50-29.00; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 26.00; Onions, Yellow (50 pound sack) Jumbo 20.00-21.85, White (25 pound sack) 18.00, Red (25 pound sack) 16.00, Green (carton 48s) 21.15-24.55, Sweet Onions (40 pound carton) 20.00-22.00; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 16.00- 18.00; Pears, Anjou (16 pound carton) 33.00; Bell Peppers, Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 29.00-32.15, Red (11 pound carton) 29.00, Yellow (11 pound carton) 29.00; Potatoes (50 pound carton) Red Size A 13.95-14.65, White Size A 11.25- 12.15; Russett, ID 14.35-18.00; Plums, Red (28 pound carton) 29.00; Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck (3/4 bushel carton) 45.00-49.00, Butternut (3/4 bushel carton) 36.00, Zucchini (1/2 bushel carton) 19.00-28.00; Strawberries CA (flat 8 1-quart containers) 36.50; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40 pound carton) 16.00-17.15, White (40 pound carton) 10.65-18.05; Tomatoes, Vine-Ripened Extra-Large (25 pound carton) 22.00-26.00; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pint containers) 26.75- 29.35; Romas (25 pound carton) 22.00-26.00; Grape (flat 12 1-pint containers) 22.00-27.00. WESTERN N.C. FARMERS' MARKET: (Wholesale Prices - Asheville): Apples (traypack carton) Red Delicious 22.00-25.00, Golden Delicious 28.75-32.00, Bulk Apples (bushel) 15.00-16.00; Bananas (40 pound box) 18.00-19.00; Beans (bushel carton/crate 36.00-37.00; Blueberries (flat 12 1 pint containers) 26.00-32.00; Broccoli (carton) 14.00-15.00; Cabbage (50 pound bag) 12.00-16.00, (50 pound box) 14.00-18.00; Cantaloupes (carton) 15.00-16.50; Cauliflower (carton) 15.00- 16.00; Citrus (4/5 bushel) Grapefruit 12.00-17.00; Navel Oranges (4/5 bushel) 15.50-19.00, Oranges 15.00-17.00; Tangerines (4/5 bushel) 14.00-18.00; Cucumbers (1 1/9 bushel) Long Greens 18.00-19.00; Greens (carton) Mustard and Turnip 18.00-21.00; Grapes (18 pound carton) Red Globe 32.00-34.00, Red Seedless 27.00- 28.00, White Seedless 17.50-32.00; Lettuce (carton) Iceburg 16.00-20.00; Onions (50 pound bag) Yellow Jumbo 16.50-17.00; Nuts (50 pound bag) Almonds 40.00, Pecans 70.00-80.00; Pepper, Bell (1 1/9 bushel) Extra Large & Large 25.00-26.00, Red 19.75-35.00; Potatoes, Irish (50 pound bag) 13.50-15.00; Squash (3/4 bushel) #1 Yellow Crookneck 34.00-38.00, (1/2 bushel) Zucchini #1 14.00-17.50; Strawberries (flat 8 1 pound or 4 2 pound containers) FL 22.00-24.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound box) Red or Orange #2 20.00-21.00; Tomatoes (25 pound box) Extra Large & Larger 20.00-24.00; Watermelons (bin 45 count) 180.00. N.C. BROILER/FRYERS: The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly desirable. The estimated slaughter for Tuesday in North Carolina is 2,799,000 head compared to 2,624,000 head last Tuesday. N.C. EGGS: The market is lower on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is light. The weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: Extra Large 135.33, Large 133.00, Medium 111.43, and Small 89.00. COTTON: The strict-low middling one and one sixteenth Southeast average price is 69.16 cents per pound; the U.S. average is 66.29 cents per pound. GRAIN: US 2 Yellow Corn: was 3 cents higher. Prices were 3.89-4.14, mostly 3.99-4.04 at the feed mills, and 3.38-4.19, mostly 3.69-3.84 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans: were 5 cents lower. Prices were 9.19 at the processors, 9.20 at the feed mills, and 8.64-9.14, mostly 8.89-8.95 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat: was 2 cents lower. Prices were 4.07-4.17, mostly 4.17 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 316.60 per ton for 48 percent protein. Feed Mills: Bladenboro 4.08, -----, ----; Candor 4.14, -----, ----; Cofield 3.99, 9.20, ----; Laurinburg 4.08, -----, ----; Monroe 3.93, -----, ----; Nashville 4.04, -----, ----; Roaring River 4.13, -----, ----; Rose Hill 4.08, -- ---, ----; Statesville 4.08, -----, 4.92; Warsaw 4.08, -----, ----; Pantego #2 3.89, -----, ----. Elevators: Cleveland 4.19, 9.05, ----; Belhaven ----, 8.90, ----; Chadbourn 3.69, 8.95, 4.17; Clement ----, 8.64, ----; Creswell 3.38, 8.89, ----; Elizabeth City 3.49, 8.80, ----; Greenville 3.64, 8.95, 4.07; Lumberton 3.69, 8.95, 4.17; Monroe ----, 9.14, ----; Norwood 3.84, 9.00, ----; Pantego 3.64, - ----, 4.07; Register ----, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 3.70, -----, ----. Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 9.19; Raleigh, 9.19.