RA MC001 RALEIGH, NC May 23, 2013 SUMMARY - Following is a summary of market prices and conditions of NC farm products for May 23, 2013 reported by the Federal-State Markets News Service of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All livestock is state reported. CATTLE: Norwood - Cattle Receipts: 606. Slaughter cows trended mostly steady to 2.00 higher, bulls trended mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle trended mixed. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 350-390 lbs (370) 140.00-150.00 (143.99); 455-495 lbs (468) 137.00-146.00 (141.10); 525-540 lbs (533) 134.00-140.00 (137.04); 550-595 lbs (574) 130.00-136.00 (133.57); 600- 640 lbs (615) 126.00-138.00 (131.32); 653-670 lbs (658) 117.00-124.00 (118.40); 700-715 lbs (706) 110.00-116.00 (112.98); 765-775 lbs (770) 110.00- 116.00 (112.98). Small 1-2 285-295 lbs (290) 135.00-141.00 (137.03); 320-345 lbs (333) 136.00-143.00 (138.87); 365-390 lbs (380) 120.00-135.00 (130.29); 451-485 lbs (462) 125.00-136.00 (133.42); 500-535 lbs (516) 106.00-130.00 (116.61); 555-580 lbs (572) 104.00-120.00 (111.55). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 305-330 lbs (318) 129.00-134.00 (130.76); 350-375 lbs (359) 131.00-139.00 (133.23); 415-440 lbs (425) 130.00-133.00 (132.01); 450-480 lbs (469) 128.00-133.00 (131.64); 500-540 lbs (516) 124.00-130.00 (126.69); 600- 635 lbs (621) 110.00-113.00 (111.39); 848-848 lbs (848) 90.00 (90.00). Small 1-2 315-320 lbs (318) 123.00-131.00 (126.97); 400-445 lbs (422) 109.00-127.00 (119.23); 455-495 lbs (472) 110.00-125.00 (119.08); 500-540 lbs (522) 110.00- 123.00 (116.92); 555-590 lbs (570) 106.00-120.00 (113.51); 655-675 lbs (665) 102.00-105.00 (103.48). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 400-445 lbs (431) 128.00-143.00 (137.77); 450-495 lbs (468) 129.00-139.00 (133.28); 500-545 lbs (529) 127.00-138.00 (130.91); 550-595 lbs (568) 124.00-133.00 (125.99); 601- 640 lbs (611) 113.00-122.00 (118.24); 650-690 lbs (671) 117.00-122.00 (118.79); 700-730 lbs (716) 108.00-113.00 (110.46). Small 1-2 400-430 lbs (414) 100.00-125.00 (118.38); 460-485 lbs (473) 107.00-130.00 (118.90); 500- 535 lbs (519) 112.00-125.00 (122.01); 535-540 lbs full (538) 90.00-103.00 (96.47); 555-590 lbs (568) 105.00-123.00 (119.33); 605-630 lbs (614) 98.00- 112.00 (104.53); 655-695 lbs (668) 98.00-109.00 (104.41); 775-780 lbs (778) 90.00-93.00 (91.50). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 765-840 lbs (803) 75.50-82.50 (79.16); 1020-1385 lbs (1246) 76.00-86.50 (81.09); 1035- 1385 lbs low dressing (1188) 74.00-75.50 (74.84); 1420-1550 lbs (1492) 82.00- 86.50 (83.93); 1470-1875 lbs high dressing (1633) 87.00-88.00 (87.38); 1445- 1780 lbs low dressing (1613) 72.00-73.00 (72.45). Boner 80-85 percent lean 745-890 lbs (853) 77.00-85.50 (82.20); 905-1365 lbs (1116) 75.50-86.00 (80.88); 1105-1380 lbs high dressing (1218) 87.00-90.00 (87.84); 915-1280 lbs low dressing (1105) 74.00-75.00 (74.30); 1490-1600 lbs high dressing (1545) 87.00-90.50 (88.69). Lean 85-90 percent lean 685-720 lbs (703) 72.00-73.00 (72.49); 635-695 lbs low dressing (663) 44.00-57.00 (52.52); 820-1075 lbs (933) 70.50-77.00 (73.15); 825-1110 lbs low dressing (966) 47.00-69.00 (58.35). Other Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1005-1155 lbs (1080) 87.00- 95.00 (90.72). Small and Medium 1-2 Young 720-745 lbs (733) 73.00-88.00 (80.37). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1370 lbs (1162) 93.00-107.50 (96.67); 1315-1335 lbs high dressing (1327) 103.00-107.00 (104.84); 1610-2150 lbs high dressing (1935) 103.00-106.50 (105.03). Cows/Calf Pairs: (3) Medium 1 and 2 850-1080 lbs middle age cows with 195-280 lbs calves 1050.00-1250.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1160 lbs middle age cows with 250 lbs calves 1280.00 per pair. North Wilkesboro - Cattle Receipts: 305. Slaughter cattle trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 270-270 lbs (270) 140.00 (140.00); 315-340 lbs (328) 155.00-160.00 (157.40); 365-395 lbs (381) 141.00-158.00 (150.40); 413- 420 lbs (415) 133.00-144.00 (141.81); 480-480 lbs (480) 125.00-140.00 (132.50); 500-525 lbs (513) 115.00-129.00 (123.09); 570-570 lbs (570) 134.00 (134.00); 605-645 lbs (628) 110.00-121.00 (115.22); 660-660 lbs (660) 133.00 (133.00); 705-705 lbs (705) 105.00 (105.00); 790-790 lbs (790) 115.00 (115.00); 830-840 lbs (835) 116.00 (116.00). Small 1-2 260-260 lbs (260) 128.00 (128.00); 360-375 lbs (368) 92.50-135.00 (113.32); 445-445 lbs (445) 122.00 (122.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 230-230 lbs (230) 130.00 (130.00); 270-270 lbs (270) 125.00 (125.00); 340-340 lbs (340) 140.00 (140.00); 375-395 lbs (388) 134.00-140.00 (137.29); 400-448 lbs (428) 124.00- 142.50 (132.93); 450-480 lbs (469) 120.00-131.00 (124.99); 505-525 lbs (516) 115.00-124.00 (120.15); 565-595 lbs (581) 110.00-125.00 (113.95); 615-625 lbs (620) 103.00-108.00 (105.48); 655-670 lbs (663) 97.00-103.00 (101.00); 735- 735 lbs (735) 109.00 (109.00); 760-770 lbs (765) 97.00-105.00 (100.97); 800- 800 lbs (800) 102.00 (102.00). Small 1-2 310-310 lbs (310) 110.00 (110.00); 405-405 lbs (405) 122.00 (122.00); 535-535 lbs full (535) 104.00 (104.00); 650-665 lbs full (658) 73.00 (73.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 400-440 lbs (423) 120.00-139.00 (131.67); 450-485 lbs (467) 124.00-139.00 (131.65); 500-545 lbs (522) 119.00-131.00 (124.65); 550-595 lbs (574) 110.00- 127.00 (118.02); 600-640 lbs (616) 108.00-120.00 (117.78); 650-695 lbs (670) 106.00-114.00 (110.26); 765-790 lbs (778) 94.00-110.00 (102.13); 805-805 lbs (805) 104.00 (104.00); 850-870 lbs (860) 91.50-95.00 (93.27); 915-945 lbs (927) 85.00-90.00 (87.64). Small 1-2 515-515 lbs (515) 112.00 (112.00); 670- 670 lbs (670) 99.00 (99.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1400-1400 lbs (1400) 76.50 (76.50); 1405-1645 lbs high dressing (1525) 82.50- 86.50 (84.66). Boner 80-85 percent lean 870-885 lbs high dressing (878) 82.50-83.00 (82.75); 960-1380 lbs (1171) 73.00-78.50 (76.11); 955-1340 lbs high dressing (1149) 81.50-86.00 (83.47); 1400-1400 lbs (1400) 78.50 (78.50); 1440-1615 lbs high dressing (1515) 81.50-92.50 (86.14). Lean 85-90 percent lean 790-790 lbs (790) 73.00 (73.00), low dressing (790) 58.00 (58.00); 1020- 1190 lbs (1117) 68.50-76.00 (71.77); 885-885 lbs high dressing (885) 83.00 (83.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1275 lbs (1138) 94.00-97.00 (95.68); 1045-1055 lbs low dressing (1050) 90.00-91.00 (90.50); 1510-1510 lbs (1510) 97.00 (97.00); 1605-1640 lbs high dressing (1623) 101.50-103.50 (102.51); 1510-1510 lbs low dressing (1510) 88.50 (88.50). Cows/Calf Pairs: (2) Small 1 and 2 770 lbs middle age cows with 150 lbs calves 875.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 945 lbs middle age cows with 150 lbs calves 975.00 per pair. DIRECT SOWS: Eastern Cornbelt, live basis, plant delivered 300-399 lbs 50.50-60.50; 400-449 lbs 46.58-61.50; 450-499 lbs 58.28-65.00; 500-549 lbs 57.00-66.00; 550 lbs and up 60.31-67.00. IA/MN DIRECT HOGS: Barrow and gilts base market hogs, 185 lb carcass basis, plant delivered, trended 0.20 lower. Base prices ranged 83.78-92.50, with a weighted average of 90.37. The live price equivalent was 67.78. STATE FARMERS MARKET - Farmers Wholesale Price: Collards, Greens (18-20 pound box) Turnip, Mustard, Kale 10.00; Strawberries (8 pound) clamshell 12.00 (8 pound clamshell organic) 18.00. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack carton 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack carton) 32.00-36.85, WA Golden Delicious (traypack carton) 34.00-38.00, Granny Smith WA (traypack carton) 34.00-39.50, Gala WA 36.00-38.00, WA Fuji (traypack carton) 36.00-41.00, WA Pink Lady (traypack carton) 38.00-41.50; Asparagus (11 pound carton) 33.55- 33.75; Bananas (40 pound carton) 21.00-23.00; Beans, Round Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 27.00-33.45, Pole (1 1/9 bushel) 34.00-42.00; Beets (25 pound sack) 12.15-21.45; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pint cups) 22.00-25.75; Broccoli (carton 14s) 22.85-23.00; Cabbage (50 pound carton) 15.75-16.45; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 26.95-27.75, (bin) 250.00; Carrots (50 pound sack) 20.75- 38.65; Cauliflower (carton 12s) 21.95-26.00; Cherries (16 pound box) 48.00; Celery (carton 30s) 49.50-64.65; Cilantro (carton 30s) 19.65-28.25; Oranges, CA (4/5 bushel carton) 29.95-40.95, FL (4/5 bushel carton) 21.00-22.00; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bushel carton) 26.00-33.15; Tangelos, FL (80 count box) 25.00-26.95; Lemons (40 pound carton) 32.00-37.05; Limes (40 pound carton) 26.00-38.00; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bushel carton) 23.05-30.95, FL Naval (64 count) 23.05-26.15, Tangelos (80 count) 20.00; Tangerines (120 count) 22.00; Corn (carton 4 ½-5 dozen) Yellow 15.00-19.85, White (carton 4 ½-5 dozen) 15.00-19.85; Cranberries (24 12 ounces package) 24.50; Cucumbers (40 pound carton) Long Green 21.00-24.00, Pickles (carton 40 pound) 30.00-34.00; Eggplant (25 pound carton) 26.00-29.00; Grapes, Red Seedless (18 pound carton) 28.00-31.00, White Seedless 28.00-31.00, Black Seedless 31.00-44.00, Red Globe 28.00; Grapefruit (36 size-40 pound carton) 20.00; Greens, Collard (bushel carton/loose 24s) 10.00, Kale (carton/bunched 24s) 10.55-17.15, Turnips (bushel carton) 11.55; Honeydews (carton 5s) 24.00; Kiwi (carton 117s) 15.95-16.35; Lettuce (carton 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 22.95-23.45, Greenleaf (carton 24s) 21.50-22.50, Romaine (carton 24s) 23.50-24.50; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 24.00; Onions, Yellow (50 pound sack) Jumbo 19.00-20.05, White (25 pound sack) 15.00-21.00, Red (25 pound sack) 24.00-25.00, Green (carton 24s) 20.05-28.50, Sweet Onions (40 pound carton) 23.00-35.45; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 24.00; Peanuts (35 pound) Green 53.00-69.00; Pears, Bartlett (16 pound carton) 34.00; Bell Peppers, Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 27.65-31.45, Red (11 pound carton) 25.00-32.50, Yellow (11 pound carton) 25.00-29.00; Potatoes (50 pound carton) Red size A 18.00-26.15, Red Size B 19.50-32.00, White size A 12.95-13.65, Russett, ID 17.00-18.65; Radishes (30 6-ounce film bags) Red 12.95; Plums, Red (28 pound carton) 27.00; Squash, Yellow Crookedneck (3/4 bushel carton) 22.05-26.35, Zucchini (1/2 bushel carton) 18.95-20.00; Strawberries, FL/NC/CA (flat 8 1-quart containers) 15.00-22.15; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40 pound carton) 16.00-21.45, White (40 pound carton) 20.00-20.75; Tomatoes, Vine-Ripened Extra-Large (25 pound carton) 21.00- 37.15, Cherry (flat 12 1-pint containers 20.00-22.95, Romas (25 pound carton) 24.00-29.00, Grape (flat 12 1-pint containers) 21.00-22.00; Turnips (25 pound Film Bag) Topped 10.55-17.15; Watermelons (bin) 200.00. WESTERN N.C. FARMERS' MARKET: (Wholesale Prices – Asheville) Apples (traypack carton) Red Delicious 26.00-38.00, Golden Delicious 32.00-38.00, (Bushel)- Bulk, Rome, Red & Golden Delicious, Stayman, Fuji, Gala 20.00-25.00; Bananas (40 pound box) 19.50-20.00; Beans (bushel) Snap 28.00-29.00; Beets (25 pound sack) 14.50-15.00; Broccoli (carton 12s) 18.00; Cabbage (50 pound sack) 13.50-14.00, (50 pound carton/crate) 15.00; Cantaloupes (carton 9-12 count) 16.00-16.75, (bin 120-140 count) 250.00-280.00; Carrots (50 pound sack) 20.00- 25.75; Cauliflower (carton) 19.75-22.00; Lemons (cartons 95 count) 27.50- 30.00, (165 count) 27.50-30.00; Limes (carton 150/200 count) 44.00; Navels (4/5 bushel) 22.00-24.00; Cucumbers (1 1/9 bushel) Long Green 18.00-19.50, Picklers (1 1/9 bushel crate) 24.00-26.00; Grapes (18 pound carton) Red Globe 27.75-30.00, Red & White Seedless 26.00-30.00; Lettuce (carton) Iceburg 17.50-19.00, Green Leaf 16.00-16.75, Romaine 17.50-18.00; Onions (50 pound bag) Yellow Jumbo 17.00-18.50; Vidalia Onions (50 pound bag) 32.00-33.00, (25 pound bag) 17.00- 18.00; Peanuts, Raw (50 pound sack) 62.00; Bell Pepper (1 1/9 bushel carton) Large and Extra Large 18.00-20.00; Potatoes, Irish (50 pound bag) White 16.00-28.00, Red 22.00-30.00, Russet 11.50-17.00; Squash (3/4 bushel) #1 Yellow Crookneck 20.00-24.00, (1/2 bushel) Zucchini #1 15.00-19.50; Strawberries (4 quart container) NC & SC 9.00-14.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound box) Red or Orange #2 12.50-15.00; Tomatoes, Vine Ripe (25 pound box) Extra Large & Larger 25.00-28.00, Green 28.00, Roma 18.00-18.50; Turnips (25 pound sack) 12.00-13.00; Watermelons (each) 5.50-8.00. 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 Thursday in North Carolina is 2,894,000 head compared to 2,823,000 head last Thursday. N.C. EGGS: The market is steady on small, lower on the balance. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is moderate. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of Grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: Extra Large 147.03, Large 146.25, Medium 122.03 and Small 88.00 COTTON: The strict-low middling one and one sixteenth Southeast average price is 80.28 cents per pound; the U.S. average is 77.24 cents per pound. GRAIN: US 2 Yellow Corn: was 3 to 4 cents higher. Prices were 7.12-7.57, mostly 7.32-7.52 at the feed mills, and 6.82-7.37, mostly 7.02 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans: were mixed. Prices were 15.53 at the processors, 15.74 at the feed mills, and 14.94-15.49, mostly 15.48 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat: was 14 cents higher. Prices were 5.53, mostly 5.53 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 507.00 per ton for 48 percent protein. Feed Mills: Bladenboro 7.32, -----, ----; Candor 7.47, -----, ----; Cofield 7.12, 15.74, ----; Laurinburg 7.32, -----, ----; Monroe 7.52, -----, ----; Nashville ----, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.57, -----, ----; Rose Hill 7.32, -----, ----; Selma ----, -----, ----; Statesville 7.12, -----, 7.63; Warsaw 7.32, -----, ----; Pantego #2 7.52, -----, ----. Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ----; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell 6.97, 15.48, ----; Elizabeth City 6.82, 15.49, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton --- -, -----, ----; Monroe ----, 15.05, 5.53; Norwood 7.02, 14.94, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ----, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 7.37, -----, ----. Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 15.53; Raleigh, 15.53. N.C.FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (Shipping Point FOB): 2012 Season Greens: Demand moderate. Market about steady. Various containers bunched/loose Collard, Mustard, Turnip Tops 6.50-7.00, and Kale 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower. Sweet Potatoes: Demand moderate. Market about steady. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-15.00 few higher and lower, U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-12.00 few higher and lower, U.S. No. 2 7.00- 9.00 few lower occasional higher, No Grade Marks jumbo 6.00-7.00 few higher and lower. 2013 Season Blueberries: Supply fairly light. Demand fairly good. Market about steady. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 26.00- 30.00 mostly 27.50-28.00 occasional lower.