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MARKET REPORT
WEATHER 20/20 REPORT
AGRICULTURE
USDA LAUNCHES SPECIALTY CROP AID
HEAVIER CATTLE, BIGGER CHALLENGES
TICK-BORNE DISEASE RAISES CONCERN
FINANCE
DAILY REPORTING
GRAINS END WEEK LOWER
MARKETS SHED RISK PREMIUM
ETHANOL RESHAPED FARMLAND VALUES
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Friday, May 29
Valentine Livestock
2,510 Valentine, NE
Thursday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 469.00-569.00 | 300-400 lbs | 562.50 |
| 600-700 lbs | 437.00-512.00 | 400-500 lbs | 497.50-505.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 412.00-452.00 | 500-600 lbs | 425.00-480.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 353.50-369.00 | 600-700 lbs | 397.50-454.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 337.50 | 700-800 lbs | 372.50-392.00 |
Apache Livestock
1,551 Apache, OK
Thursday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 455.00-460.00 | 400-500 lbs | 400.00-490.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 415.00-422.50 | 500-600 lbs | 380.00-445.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 351.00-372.50 | 600-700 lbs | 342.00-390.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 333.00-343.50 | 700-800 lbs | 331.25-334.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 331.00 | 800-900 lbs | 331.50 |
Winter Livestock
1,486 Pratt, KS
Thursday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 437.50 | 500-600 lbs | 380.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 392.00-397.50 | 600-700 lbs | 360.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 369.00-376.00 | 700-800 lbs | 338.00-350.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 344.50-368.00 | 800-900 lbs | 313.00-329.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 329.00-333.50 | 900-1000 lbs | 306.50-311.00 |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT
Friday
| Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
| Jun | 248.250 | 1.500 ▼ | Aug | 348.425 | 4.600 ▼ |
| Aug | 239.050 | 1.950 ▼ | Sep | 345.350 | 4.900 ▼ |
| Oct | 230.425 | 2.150 ▼ | Oct | 342.025 | 4.975 ▼ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS
Friday
| Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
| Jul | 4.4675 | 0.0900 ▼ | Jul | 11.8675 | 0.0775 ▼ |
| Sep | 4.5575 | 0.0850 ▼ | Aug | 11.9025 | 0.0575 ▼ |
| Dec | 4.7500 | 0.0725 ▼ | Sep | 11.8100 | 0.0425 ▼ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE
Friday
| Wheat | Change | ||||
| Jul | 6.4975 | 0.1550 ▼ | |||
| Sep | 6.6150 | 0.1525 ▼ | |||
| Dec | 6.7700 | 0.1525 ▼ | |||
ESTIMATED DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Friday | 105,000 | Thursday |
| Week Ago (est) | 99,000 | Steer & Heifer: 90,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 118,000 | Cow & Bull: 20,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 434,000 | |
| Last Week (est) | 526,000 | |
| Last Year (est) | 482,000 |
Friday, May 29
5 AREA WEEKLY ACCUMULATED WEIGHTED AVG CATTLE PRICE
| As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
| Live Steer | 34 | 1,625 | 256.00 |
| Live Heifer | - | - | - |
| Dressed Steer | - | - | - |
| Dressed Heifer | 578 | 902 | 405.00 |
DAILY ESTIMATED CUTOUT VALUES
| 600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
| Current Cutout Values: | 391.47 | 383.18 | 8.29 |
| Change from prior day: | -0.85▼ | -2.40▼ |
DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Friday | 105,000 | Thursday |
| Week Ago (est) | 99,000 | Steer & Heifer: 90,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 118,245 | Cow & Bull: 20,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 434,000 | |
| Last Week (est) | 526,000 | |
| Last Year (est) | 482,311 |
Friday, May 29
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USDA Launches Specialty Crop Aid
USDA announced a new $1.625 billion assistance program for specialty crop producers impacted by rising costs and export disruptions. Eligible growers can begin applying in June, with payments based on crop category and acreage reported for the 2025 growing season. read more here
Heavier Cattle, Bigger Challenges
Record feeder cattle prices are pushing feedyards to feed cattle longer and market heavier carcasses to improve profitability. While larger cattle boost beef production per animal, they also create new challenges with health, transportation, heat stress and carcass management. read more here
Tick-Borne Disease Raises Concern
Nebraska officials are urging cattle producers to watch for signs of Theileria, a tick-borne disease that can cause anemia, weakness and death in cattle. While the Asian longhorned tick has not been found in the state, infected cattle have been detected, making parasite control and herd monitoring especially important. read more here
Friday, May 29
| MARKETS | PRICE | CHANGE | PERCENT |
| DOW | 51,032.46 | + 363.49 | 0.72% ▲ |
| S&P 500 | 7,580.06 | + 16.43 | 0.22% ▲ |
| NASDAQ | 26,972.62 | + 55.15 | 0.20% ▲ |
| Russell 2000 | 2,919.34 | - 17.23 | 0.59% ▼ |
| Gold | 4,569.90 | - 23.10 | 0.50% ▼ |
| Silver | 75.58 | - 0.29 | 0.38% ▼ |
| Bitcoin | 73,547.13 | - 193.58 | 0.26% ▼ |
| Crude Oil | 87.76 | + 0.40 | 0.46% ▲ |
Grains End Week Lower
Grain markets finished the week under pressure as falling energy prices, mixed export demand, and technical selling weighed on futures. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all moved lower, with wheat suffering the sharpest losses. Traders are now turning their attention to USDA’s June WASDE report for fresh market direction. read more here
Markets Shed Risk Premium
Commodity and livestock markets closed lower as traders liquidated positions following easing Middle East tensions, falling crude oil prices, and end-of-month fund selling. Grain futures faced broad pressure, while cattle and hogs also weakened amid profit-taking and concerns over expanding animal health risks. read more here
Ethanol Reshaped Farmland Values
A new study suggests the Renewable Fuel Standard dramatically increased Midwest farmland values, boosting prices as much as 70% in top corn-producing areas. Researchers say the ethanol boom created lasting wealth for landowners but may have made it harder for beginning farmers to access affordable land. read more here
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