RA MC001 RALEIGH, NC May 23, 2012 SUMMARY - Following is a summary of market prices and conditions of NC farm products for May 23, 2012 reported by the Federal-State Markets News Service of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All livestock is state reported. CATTLE: Mt. Airy - Cattle Receipts: 483. Slaughter cows trended mostly 5.00 to 6.00 higher with a few 10.00 higher, bulls trended mostly 4.00 to 5.00 higher with a few to 10.00 higher. Feeder cattle mixed. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 170-185 lbs (177) 200.00-227.00 (212.40); 252-285 lbs (269) 202.00-226.00 (217.91); 310-330 lbs (326) 190.00-208.00 (204.58); 350-380 lbs (361) 186.00-196.00 (191.69); 461-475 lbs (464) 169.00-174.00 (172.98); 516-530 lbs (520) 168.00-173.50 (171.54); 615-633 lbs (628) 144.00-160.00 (155.73). Small 1-2 320-345 lbs (333) 162.00-178.00 (170.30); 350- 395 lbs (364) 157.00-180.00 (171.62); 462-475 lbs (469) 131.00-167.00 (149.25). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 250-265 lbs (259) 162.00-170.00 (165.44); 300-343 lbs (324) 153.00-165.00 (160.97); 358-380 lbs (367) 163.00-165.00 (164.43); 432-445 lbs (438) 155.00-165.50 (163.31); 455-461 lbs (458) 161.00-164.00 (162.72); 518-542 lbs (528) 151.50-154.50 (152.58); 600-645 lbs (624) 136.00-140.00 (137.71); 660-675 lbs (668) 137.00-138.00 (137.49). Small 1-2 163-163 lbs (163) 162.00 (162.00); 600-625 lbs (613) 100.00-121.00 (110.29). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 405-429 lbs (426) 173.50-182.00 (177.37); 450-477 lbs (460) 155.00-179.00 (174.03); 505-548 lbs (527) 151.00-165.50 (159.33); 553-555 lbs (554) 153.50-154.50 (153.83); 605-645 lbs (628) 137.50-144.00 (140.83); 650-650 lbs (650) 136.00-141.00 (138.50). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1100-1180 lbs (1134) 999.00-1275.00 per head 4-6 months bred (1190.37). Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1090-1155 lbs (1130) 999.00-1400.00 per head 7-9 months bred (1281.89).910-1130 lbs (1013) 925.00-1475.00 per head 7-9 months bred (1134.54); 1335- 1405 lbs (1370) 999.00-1400.00 per head 7-9 months bred (1271.81). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1145-1395 lbs (1236) 90.00-98.00 (93.56); 1155-1325 lbs high dressing (1240) 101.00-103.00 (102.07); 1420-1720 lbs (1570) 94.00-97.00 (95.64). Boner 80-85 percent lean 815-870 lbs (840) 89.00-98.00 (91.58); 920-1285 lbs (1124) 87.00- 97.50 (92.99); 995-1245 lbs high dressing (1132) 100.00-108.00 (103.73); 1415-1735 lbs (1518) 88.00-97.50 (92.65); 1415-1585 lbs high dressing (1515) 98.00-101.00 (99.78). Lean 85-90 percent lean 620-795 lbs low dressing (713) 62.00-75.00 (69.57); 910-1385 lbs low dressing (1197) 60.00-79.00 (73.43). Other Cows: Small and Medium 1-2 Young 765-850 lbs (808) 102.00-105.00 per head (103.42). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1035-1470 lbs (1158) 97.00-113.00 (105.98); 1245-1385 lbs high dressing (1315) 115.00-125.00 (120.27); 1560-2160 lbs (1908) 110.00-114.52 (112.80); 1505-2040 lbs high dressing (1843) 115.50-124.50 (119.75). Cows/Calf Pairs: (9) Small 1 and 2 525-800 lbs middle age cows with 100-160 lbs calves 600.00-1000.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 915-1070 lbs middle age cows with 85-135 lbs calves 900.00-1450.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1200 lbs middle age cows with 150 lbs calves 1400.00 per pair. Goats, per head: (91) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 125.00-155.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 30.00-55.00, 40-60 lbs 50.00-67.50, 60-80 lbs 62.50-100.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 100-140 lbs 125.00-205.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 120.00-220.00. Sheep, per head: (15) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 62.50, 60-100 lbs 75.00-100.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 120.00-180.00. DIRECT SOWS: (Eastern Cornbelt, live basis, plant delivered) 300-399 lbs 44.00-50.30; 400-449 lbs 45.00-51.08; 450-499 lbs 43.00-55.65; 500-549 lbs 52.00-56.51; 550 lbs and up 53.50-59.10. IA/MN DIRECT HOGS: Barrow and gilts base market hogs, 185 lb carcass basis, plant delivered, trended 1.66 lower. Base prices ranged 71.00-86.00, with a weighted average of 82.71. The live price equivalent was 62.03. STATE FARMERS MARKET: Farmers Wholesale Price: Beans, Green (25 pound box) 30.00; Beets (25 pound bag) 12.95; Cabbage (50 pound crate) Pointed Head & Round 12.00; Greens (bushel carton) Collards 9.00, Turnips 11.55-12.00, Spinach (25 pound box) 18.00; Peas, Crowder (bushel bag) 12.00-20.00, Crowder (bushel shelled) 24.00; Peanuts (35 pound bag) Green 35.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound box) 14.00-20.05; Strawberries (8 1 pound flats) 17.95-20.05. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack carton 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack carton) 32.95-34.55, WA Golden Delicious (traypack carton) 33.00- 34.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack carton) 34.00-36.50, Gala WA 32.00-36.00, WA Fuji (traypack carton) 34.50-38.00, WA Pink Lady (traypack carton) 38.00-41.50; Asparagus (11 pound carton) 32.95-36.00; Bananas (40 pound carton) 21.20-23.80; Beans, Round Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 22.15-23.00, Pole (1 1/9 bushel) 25.00-27.00; Beets (25 pound sack) 11.55-15.75; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pint cups) 24.00-34.00; Broccoli (carton 14s) 19.15- 20.00; Cabbage (50 pound carton) 12.15-12.95; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 26.95-32.15; Carrots (50 pound sack) 19.65-21.45; Cauliflower (carton 12s) 19.05-22.00; Cherries (16 pound box) 48.00; Celery (carton 30s) 29.50-35.65; Cilantro (carton 30s) 17.95-18.05; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bushel carton) 26.15-30.65, FL (4/5 bushel carton) 21.00-22.00; Pink Grapefruit CA (4/5 bushel carton) 28.65-33.15; Tangelos, FL (80 count box) 25.00- 26.95; Lemons (40 pound carton) 34.00-44.35; Limes (40 pound carton) 22.00-27.00; Oranges CA Naval (4/5 bushel carton) 31.45-33.95, FL Naval (64 count) 23.55-26.15, Tangerines (120 count) 24.00; Corn (carton 4 ½-5 dozen) Yellow 15.00-21.45, White (carton 4 ½-5 dozen) 15.00-21.45; Cranberries (24 12 ounces package) 24.50; Cucumbers (40 pound carton) Long Green 23.00-25.00, Pickles (carton 40 pound) 26.00-30.00; Eggplant (25 pound carton) 20.00-24.00; Grapes, Red Seedless (18 pound carton) 33.00- 36.00, White Seedless 31.00-52.00, Black Seedless 28.00, Red Globe 28.00; Grapefruit (40 pound carton) 28.65; Greens, Collard (bushel carton/loose 24s) 10.00, Kale (carton/bunched 24s) 11.55-14.15; Turnips (topped) 11.85-14.65; Honeydews (carton 5s) 29.00; Kiwi (carton 117s) 12.75; Lettuce (carton 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 26.50-29.15, Greenleaf (carton 24s) 24.50-25.00, Romaine (carton 24s) 24.50-26.00; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 24.00; Onions, Yellow (50 pound sack) Jumbo 16.45-20.00, White (25 pound sack) 18.00-19.00, Red (25 pound sack) 15.00-22.50, Green (carton 24s) 14.35-17.15; Sweet Onions (40 pound carton) 24.00-25.75; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 18.00; Peanuts (35 pound bag pound) Green 53.00- 69.00; Pears, Bartlett (16 pound carton) 27.00; Bell Peppers, Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 22.95-25.00, Red (11 pound carton) 32.00, Yellow (11 pound carton) 32.00; Potatoes (50 pound carton) Red Size A 15.00-16.00, Red Size B 25.00-28.00, White Size A 18.00-26.15; Russet, ID 20.00-26.15; Radishes (30 6-ounce film bags) Red 12.95-15.00; Plums, Red (28 pound carton) 27.00; Squash, Yellow crooked neck (3/4 bushel carton) 10.75-15.75, Zucchini (1/2 bushel carton) 14.00-16.00; Strawberries CA (flat 8 1-quart containers) 20.15-26.45, NC (flat 8 1-quart containers) 17.95-20.00; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40 pound carton) 16.00-21.45, White (40 pound carton) 20.00-20.75, Orange (40 pound carton) 16.00-21.45; Tomatoes, Vine-Ripened Extra-Large (25 pound carton) 19.35- 20.00; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pint containers) 18.55-20.05, Romas (25 pound carton) 16.00-19.00, Grape (flat 12 1-pint containers) 19.00-21.00; Turnips (25 pound film bag) Topped 11.55-17.15. WESTERN N.C. FARMERS' MARKET: (Wholesale Prices - Asheville: Apples (traypack carton) Red Delicious 30.00-31.50, Golden Delicious 30.00-31.50, Granny Smith 30.00-34.50; Bananas (40 pound box) 19.50-20.00; Beans (bushel) Halfrunners 30.00-38.00; Broccoli (carton) 16.75-18.00; Cabbage (50 pound bag) 10.50; Cantaloupes (carton 9-12 count) 18.75-20.00, Bin (120-140 count) 125.00-150.00; Cauliflower (carton) 18.00-20.00; Citrus: Grapefruit 20.00-24.50; Lemons (cartons 95 count) 31.50-34.00, (165 count) 32.50-34.00; Corn (Crate) Bi-Color & White 15.00-16.00; Cucumbers (1 1/9 bushel) Long Green 18.00, Picklers (1 1/9 bushel crate) 27.00-32.00; Grapes (18 pound carton) Red & White Seedless 31.00-41.00; Lettuce (carton) Iceburg 20.00-21.75, Green Leaf 16.00- 18.75, Romaine 18.00-21.00; Okra (1/2 bushel) 26.00-30.00; Onions (50 pound bag) Yellow Jumbo 17.00-21.00, Vidalia 23.00-26.00, (25 pound bag) 15.00-16.00; Bell Pepper (1 1/9 Bushel carton) Large and Extra Large 16.00-19.50; Potatoes, Irish (50 pound bag) White 15.00-26.00, Red 17.00-24.00, Russet 18.00-21.00; Squash (3/4 bushel) #1 Yellow Crookneck 18.00-20.00, (1/2 bushel) Zucchini #1 12.00-15.50; Strawberries (4 quart container) NC & SC 11.00-13.00; (8-1 pounds container) CA 18.00-22.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound box) Red or Orange #2 12.00-15.00; Tomatoes, Vine Ripe (25 pound box) Extra Large & Larger 14.00-16.00, Green 15.00-16.00; Turnips (25 pound sack) 15.00; Watermelons (each) 4.00-8.00, bin 35/45 Count Seeded 130.00-170.00, Seedless 150.00- 190.00. N.C. BROILER-FRYERS: The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly heavy. The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in North Carolina is 2,683,000 head compared to 2,680,000 head last Wednesday. N.C. EGGS: The market is higher on extra large and large, steady on the balance. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is good. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: Extra Large 115.52, Large 108.71, Medium 84.86, and Small 78.00. COTTON: The strict-low middling one and one sixteenth Southeast average price is 68.51 cents per pound; the U.S. average is 65.44 cents per pound. GRAIN: US 2 Yellow Corn: was 6 to 7 cents higher. Prices were 6.33-6.99, mostly 6.33- 6.54 at the feed mills, and 6.03-6.73, mostly 6.69 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans: were 20 cents lower. Prices were 14.02 at the processors, 13.82 at the feed mills, and 13.33-13.62, mostly 13.62 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat: was 42 cents lower. Prices were 6.04-6.63, mostly 6.44 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 440.80 per ton for 48 percent protein. Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.46, -----, ----; Candor 6.99, -----, 6.24; Cofield 6.54, 13.82, ----; Laurinburg 6.46, -----, ----; Monroe 6.78, -----, ----; Nashville 6.63, -----, --- -; Roaring River 6.83, -----, ----; Rose Hill 6.46, -----, ----; Selma ----, -----, ---- ; Statesville 6.53, -----, 7.65; Warsaw 6.46, -----, ----; Pantego #2 6.33, -----, 5.83. Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, ---- -, ----; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell 6.03, 13.42, ----; Elizabeth City 6.34, 13.62, 6.44; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, 13.53, ----; Norwood 6.69, 13.33, 6.04; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ----, -----, 6.58; Warsaw #2 6.73, -----, 6.63. Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 14.02; Raleigh, 14.02. N.C. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (Shipping Point FOB): Cabbage: Demand fairly good. Market about steady. 50 pound cartons Round Green Type medium 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional consigned, Red Type medium 10.00-12.00. Squash: Demand moderate. Market Yellow Straightneck small slightly lower, others about steady. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small 10.00, medium 8.00. Yellow Straightneck small 10.00-11.00 some consigned, medium 8.00-10.00 some consigned. Blueberries: Demand exceeds supply. Market about steady. Wide range in price. Most shipments from previous commitments. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large 20.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-22.00 few higher. Strawberries: Supply light. Demand fairly good. Market slightly lower. Some shippers are finished for the season. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium 12.00-13.00.