Local markets
As of Monday's close, courtesy of Farmers Cooperative Assn. South Elevator -- Wheat, $2.32; soybeans, $4.42; milo, $1.40; corn, $1.65. Midland Elevator -- Wheat, NA; soybeans, $4.42; milo, NA; corn, $1.65. North Elevator -- Wheat, $2.32; soybeans, $4.47; milo, $1.40; corn, $1.70.
USDA Loan Deficiency Payments -- Wheat: 28 cents. Corn: 32 cents. Oats: 20 cents. Soybeans: 82 cents. Milo: 61 cents.
Dodge City livestock
Dodge City (ap) -- Kansas feedlot sales Monday:
Confirmed: none. Trade quiet. No sales of slaughter steers or heifers confirmed. Inquiry and demand very light. For the week to date including late Friday and over the weekend 59,000 head confirmed including 14,100 head or about 24 percent of previously contracted or formulated cattle. The last established market Friday 66.00-66.75, mostly 66.00. Asking prices and bids not established early Monday. Sales FOB feedlot net weights after 4 percent shrink.
St. Joseph livestock
St. Joseph, Mo. (ap) -- Quotations for Monday:
Estimated Slaughter Cattle Receipts: 325. Compared to Monday of last week slaughter steers and heifers steady to weak. Slaughter cows and bulls about steady. Slaughter steers: high select to high choice mostly 3 1010-1212 lb 64.00-65.00. Slaughter heifers: choice 3-4 1022-1137 lb 64.00-64.50. Slaughter cows: high cutter, utility and commercial 1-3 breaking 33.00-39.00, high dressing 39.00-41.25; boning 34.00-39.00, high dressing 38.75-41.75, low dressing 29.25-34.00; other cutters 30.00-35.50, high dressing 35.50-38.00, low dressing 26.00-30.00. Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1 1400-2000 lb 42.00-46.25, high dressing 47.25, low dressing 35.00-41.50.
Estimated Slaughter Hog Receipts: 400. Compared to Thursday, barrows and gilts 1.50 higher; 46-50 percent lean 230-270 lb 31.50-32.00; 42-46 percent lean shipment 290 lb 30.00. Sows: under 500 lb no comparison; over 500 lb steady; 1-2 300-500 lb 21.00; 1-3 500-550 lb 25.00; 550-700 lb 27.50-28.50. Boars: all weights 10.00.
Nonferrous metals
New York (ap) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Monday:
Aluminum - 68.6 cents per lb., London Metal Exch. Mon.
Copper - $85.0 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations.
Copper - 81.95 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
Lead - 45 cents per lb.
Zinc - 60.34-60.84 cents lb., delivered.
Gold - $255.40 troy oz., Handy & Harman (only daily quote).
Gold - $254.40 troy oz., NY Merc spot Mon.
Silver -$5.135 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).
Silver - $5.085 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
Mercury - $150.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y.
Platinum - $365.00-$370.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).
Platinum - $373.40 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
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