COARSE GRAIN OUTLOOK (WASDE): USDA will release its Acreage report on June 30, which will provide survey-based indications of planted and harvested area. Beginning stocks are down 50 million bushels reflecting a forecast increase in exports for 2024/25
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CLARA LIVE: Thursday’s largest sale came from Mitchell Livestock (Mitchell, SD) with 4,277 head, followed by Enid (Enid, OK) at 3,102 head, and Pratt (Pratt, KS) with 2,456 head. Orland (Orland, CA) reported 1,675 head, and Paris KY (Paris, KY) totaled 1,304 head. Receipts were up 8% from last Thursday, marking the first day this week with higher volume compared to the same day a week ago.
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Michigan Farmer Matt Frostic Elected To Serve As National Corn Growers Association's 1st Vice President
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BEEF EXPORTS: Beef export sales for 2025 totaled 15,300 metric tons this week, up 71% from the previous week and 21% above the prior 4-week average, marking the highest total in nine weeks. South Korea is the top export destination so far in 2025, followed by Japan and China.
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U.S. pasture conditions were rated 43% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from the previous week but down from 51% a year ago. Nebraska was at 15%, Missouri at 88%, Kansas at 63%, Texas at 47%, and Montana at 19%, reflecting a wide range in regional conditions
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CLARA LIVE: 🎉 On this Tuesday morning, Beaver County Livestock in Beaver, Oklahoma lit up the national cattle market scoreboard with two powerhouse feeder cattle sales that rank among the highest ever recorded. A load of 117 head averaging 1,019 lbs brought an astounding $288.50, while another sale of 52 head at 1,015 lbs hit $285.00—both setting a thunderous tone for the day. These sales now stand as the 2nd and 7th highest all-time prices nationally for 10-weight steers
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As of June 8, 2025, 87% of the U.S. corn crop had emerged, up from 78% the previous week and slightly ahead of 83% a year ago. In Iowa, 92% of the crop had emerged, an increase from 87% the week prior and above last year’s 88% for the same period. Nationally, 71% of the corn crop was rated in good to excellent condition, up 2 percentage points from the previous week, but still below last year’s 74%.
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CLARA LIVE: The largest sale on Monday was at Joplin Regional Stockyards in Carthage, MO, with 7,250 head. Russell, IA followed with 3,079 head, while Callaway in Kingdom City, MO, moved 2,208 head. National Livestock in Oklahoma City, OK, reported 1,614 head, and Farmers & Ranchers in Salina, KS, sold 1,079 head. Total receipts were down 35% from last Monday.
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CLARA LIVE: Pratt Livestock in Pratt, Kansas, had a record-setting day on Thursday, June 5, 2025, posting its strongest performance ever for 8-weight steers. The barn reported standout sales including 43 head at 810 lbs bringing $329.50, 63 head at 804 lbs selling for $326.00, and 120 head at 893 lbs commanding $323.75. In a historic showing, Pratt recorded seven of the top ten 8-weight sales in barn history
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July corn futures have seen notable swings in May, starting the month at $4.7225 and dropping to $4.425 by May 13—a decline of 29.75 cents during that stretch. The market then rebounded, climbing 20.5 cents over six of the next seven sessions to reach $4.63 on 5/22. July corn closed on Friday at $4.595, down 3.5 cents on the day and 12.75 cents below its opening level for the month. (corn futures)
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Cattle Producer Weather Report: El Reno, OK saw heavy morning rain tapering by midday with a high near 71°F. Amarillo, TX faces scattered afternoon storms and 72°F. Garden City, KS clears to sun with a high of 74°F, while Aberdeen, SD turns breezy with a high near 74°F and a chance of evening showers.
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National Corn Growers Association Calls On Farmers To Contact Congress Over Tax Policy Priorities
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Corn planting progress continued at a measured pace nationwide, reaching 12% complete as of April 20—up from 4% last week and just ahead of 11% at the same time last year. While national momentum was modest, Iowa and Kansas posted the biggest weekly gains. Iowa jumped from 2% to 18%, more than doubling its five-year average of 7%, while Kansas climbed from 11% to 27%, outpacing its 18% average. Elsewhere, Illinois inched forward to 7%
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