CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Wednesday Cattle at SC auctions on Tuesday: No comparisons made on Steers and Heifers due to limited comparable sales, Bulls 2.50 higher. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 287.50-300.00; 500-600 lbs none reported. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 1 head 420 lbs 302.50; 500- 600 lbs none reported. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs none reported; 500-600 lbs none reported. Slaughter cows were unevenly steady based on limited comparable sales. Slaughter cows: Breakers 75-80% lean none reported; Boners 80-85% lean 138.00-143.00; Lean 85-90% lean 124.00- 143.00; Lean Low Dressing 105.00. Slaughter bulls were 3.00 higher based on limited comparable sales. Slaughter bulls: Average Dressing 1570-1785 lbs 159.00-169.00; High Dressing 1690 lbs 171.00; Low Dressing none reported. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 2 1055-1080 lbs Young Age Cow with calf under 150 lbs 1850.00-1900.00 per pair, 905-1045 lbs Young to Middle Age Cow with calf 150-300 lbs 1725.00-1925.00 per pair. Hogs on Tuesday: Plant delivered weighted average. National Direct Barrows & Gilts US 1 50-54% lean 240-300 lbs 61.72. Sows live price 300-450 lbs 61.94; 450-500 lbs 66.11; 500-550 lbs 68.47. SC Grain on Wednesday: New Crop Corn was 2 to 3 cents higher; elevator bids 4.22-5.12, processor bids 4.33-4.58. New Crop Soybeans were 2 cents lower; elevator bids 9.81-10.06, processor bids 10.61, and export 10.71. Wheat bids were 2 to 9 cents higher; elevator bids 4.03-4.59. Cotton on Wednesday. Southeast base price for 41-4/34 grade was 0.75 higher at 67.12. Fruits & Vegetables: Prices paid to SC growers at the Columbia State Farmers Market on Tuesday. Beans approx. 26 lb sks Lima type Green 30.00; Beets 25 lb film bags Red type topped 18.00; Blackberries 4 1-qt cntrs Large 30.00; Cantaloupes per melon Athena Large 1.50-2.00; Corn, Sweet 4 dz crts Yellow/White/Bi-Color 20.00; Cucumbers bucrts Pickles Small-Medium 35.00, Medium 32.00, Medium-Large 25.00-28.00, Long Greens Small-Medium 22.00- 25.00; Eggplant 1 1/9 buctns Medium/Neon 20.00, Indian 28.00, Japanese 25.00, 1/2 bubskts Medium/Large 12.00-15.00, Neon 15.00; Greens dz bnchs Collards 25.00, 1.35 buctns bnchd Kale 24s 15.00, 1 1/9 buctns lse Turnip Tops/Mustard 16.00; Okra 1/2 bubskts Small-Medium 25.00-33.00; Onions, Green crts bnchd 24s 15.00-16.00; Peaches 1/2 bubskts Yellow Flesh 20.00-25.00, White Flesh 22.00-25.00, 1/2 buctns Yellow Flesh Number 2 15.00-16.00; Peas, other approximately 26 lb sks Pinkeye/Purple Hull 30.00; Peppers, Bell 1/2 bubskts Green Jumbo 18.00-20.00, 1 1/9 buctns Green Choice 20.00, Green Extra Large 30.00-38.00; Peppers, Other 1/2 bubskts Jalapeno 14.00-18.00, Banana Hot 18.00, Cubanelle 15.00, Finger Hot 18.00, Habanero Red 25.00, Long Hot 12.00-15.00, Serrano 25.00, 1 1/9 buctns Jalapeno 35.00; Squash 1/2 buctns Crookneck Medium/Small 20.00-25.00, Straightneck Small 15.00- 18.00, Medium 12.00, Zucchini Small/Fancy 16.00-20.00, Medium 12.00-15.00, Round Zucchini 16.00, Gold Zucchini Small 16.00, 3/4 buctns Crookneck Small/Fancy 22.00-26.00, Medium 12.00-15.00; Sweet Potatoes 40 lb ctns Red type US #1 25.00, Medium 22.00; Tomatoes 25 lb ctns Vine Ripes Turning Red- Red Extra Large/5x6 sz/6x6 sz 18.00, Red 15.00, 1/2 bubskts Green-Red 15.00, 15 lb flts Heirloom types 25.00-28.00; Tomatoes, Plum 25 lb ctns Roma Large/Extra Large 23.00-30.00; Watermelons per melon Red Flesh Seedless 12- 14 lbs 2.50, 15-18 lbs 3.00-3.50, 24-26 lbs 6.00, Personal Seedless 2.50, Red Flesh Seeded 20-24 lbs 3.00-3.50, 25-28 lbs 4.00-5.00, 28-30 lbs 5.00-6.00, Yellow Flesh Seedless 12-14 lbs 4.00, 15-17 lbs 4.00-6.00, 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seedless 45s/60s 120.00-175.00, 24s/36s 120.00-175.00, Red Flesh Seeded 35s/28s/25s 120.00-160.00. OUT OF STATE PRODUCE: Bananas 40 lb ctns #1 24.00-25.00, #2 19.00; Beans bucrts Snap type 42.00, Approximately 26 lbs sks Lima type Green 35.00, 8 lb filmbags 38.00; Cabbage 50 lb ctns Green Medium 19.00-21.00; Cantaloupes 24-inch bins Athena All Sizes NC 225.00; Cucumbers bucrts/bskts Pickles 200-300s 34.00-38.00; Dragon Fruit 3/4 buctns Red Flesh 68.00, White Flesh 60.00; Guava 3/4 buctns Pink Flesh 60.00, White Flesh 35.00; Mangoes 1 layer flats Tommy Atkins 5/6/9 12.00-13.00, Ataulfo MX 10s/16s 13.00; Okra 1/2 bucrts Small-Medium FL 25.00-28.00; Onions, Dry 50 lb sks Yellow Jumbo/Col 19.00- 27.00, White Jumbo 22.00-49.00, 25 lb sks Red Jumbo 25.00-30.00, Red Medium 29.00, 16 3-lb sks Yellow Repacker Sz 25.00-31.00, Vidalia District of Georgia 50 lb sks Jumbo 34.00-38.00, Number 2 jumbo 15.00, Boilers 25.00, 10 5-lb sks Jumbo 36.00-39.00, 16 3-lb sks Medium 34.00-36.00, 25 lb sks Jumbo 15.00-21.00, 40 lb ctns Jumbo 30.00-31.00; Peanuts, Dry 50 lb sks Valencia Dry NM 78.00, 20 2-lb sks Valencia Dry NM 78.00; Peanuts, Green busks Red Skin type 65.00- 70.00, Jumbo type 55.00-58.00; Pears 18 kg cntrs Bartlett AG 80 sz 33.00; Peas, Other approximately 26 lb sks Pinkeye 35.00, Zipper Cream/White Acre 35.00, 8 lb filmbags Shelled 38.00; Pecans 50 lb sks Oconee GA 180.00, Desirables GA 160.00, 1 lb cntr Shelled 10.00, 5 lb film bag Shelled 45.00, 30 lb ctns Shelled 240.00; Peppers, Other 1 1/9 buctns Cubanelle 16.00-22.00, 1/2 buctns Banana Hot 16.00; Pineapple ctns 1 layer Golden Ripe 5-7ct 20.00- 25.00; Potatoes 50 lb ctns Red size A CA US 1 30.00-32.00, Red size B CA US 1 44.00-46.00, Creamers CA US 1 55.00-60.00, White Size A CA US 1 37.00- 42.00, White Size B CA US 1 36.00, Creamers CA US 1 60.00; Squash 1/2 buctns Straightneck Medium 12.00; Sweet Potatoes 40 lb ctns Orange type US Number 1 NC 22.00-26.00, US Number 2 NC 15.00-22.00, Jumbo NC 16.00-18.00, US Number 2 MS 16.00, Jumbo MS 20.00; Tomatoes 25 lb ctns lse Vine Ripe Pink-Light Red Extra Large/Jumbo 18.00-25.00, 5x6 sz/6x6 sz 18.00-22.00, Green 5x6 sz 20.00-22.00, Red All Sizes 12.00-15.00; Tomatoes, Cherry 20 lb ctns Red type 33.00, Mixed Varieties 25.00, 15 lb flts Mixed Heirloom 25.00; Tomatoes, Plum 25 lb ctns Roma Large/Extra Large 25.00-30.00; Watermelons 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seeded NC 28/30/35/36 150.00-180.00, Red Flesh Seedless NC 45s/60s 150.00-175.00, Per melon Red flesh Seedless 16-18 lbs 4.00; Yuca 30 lb ctns Waxed 30.00. CITRUS: Clementines 10 kg ctns Peru 25.00; Limes 40 lb ctns Seedless type 175s 30.00. For detailed reports go to www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm or www.agriculture.sc.gov or phone USDA-SCDA Market News at 803-737-4491 or 4497. Source: South Carolina Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Columbia, SC 803- 737-4491. http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/CO_LS146.txt 15:24e ts