CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Tue April 24, 2018 USDA-SC Dept. Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Tuesday Cattle at SC Auctions on Monday: Compared to last week, feeder cattle were unevenly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 155.00-179.00; 500-600 lbs 143.00-163.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 149.00-170.00, 500-600 lbs 129.00- 156.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 131.00-149.00, 500-600 lbs 126.00-138.00. Slaughter cows were steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows: Breakers 70-80% lean 59.00-67.00; Boners 80-85% lean 57.00-69.00; Lean 85-90% lean 56.00-65.00; Lean Low Dressing 40.00-57.00. Slaughter Bulls were 3.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls: 1055-2170 lbs 71.00- 96.00. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 905-1255 lbs Young to Middle Age cows with 80-305 lbs calves 1020.00-1500.00 per pair. Small 1-2 715-840 Young Age cows with 125-370 lbs calves 900.00-1025.00. Hogs on Monday. Plant delivered base weighted average. National direct Barrows & Gilts US 1 50-54% lean 240-300 lbs was 0.17 higher at 43.58. Sows on Monday live price 300-450 lbs 38.40; 450-500 lbs 42.70; 500-550 lbs 43.84. SC Grain on Tuesday: Corn was 2 to 3 cents higher; elevator bids 3.66-4.11; processor bids 4.21-4.61. Soybeans were 1 to 2 cents higher; elevator bids 9.57-10.02, processor bid 10.32, and export bid 10.22. New crop wheat was mostly 9 to 10 cents higher; elevator bids 3.84-4.59. Cotton on Tuesday: Southeast base price for 41-4/34 grade was 2.61 lower at 82.01. Fruits & Vegetables: Prices paid to SC growers at the Columbia State Farmers Market on Tuesday. Beets dz bnchs Red type 20.00, 25 lb sks Red topped 12.00; Cilantro ctns bnchd 30s 12.00; Greens dz bnchs Collards/Mustard/Turnips 20.00, 1.35 buctns bnchd Kale 24s 12.00, 1 1/9 buctns loose Turnip Tops/Creasy type 12.00; Onions, Green crts bnchd 24s 8.00-9.00, 48s 14.00, Sweet type 18.00, Leeks 12s 20.00; Parsley ctns bnchd Flat type 15.00; Rutabagas dz bnchs 20.00; Spinach 1.35 buctns Savoy type 18.00; Strawberries 8 1-lb flts Medium-Large 16.00, gallon 10.00; Turnips 25 lb sks Topped Large 12.00. OUT OF STATE PRODUCE: Apples buctns Red/Golden/Granny Smith/Fuji 20.00; Bananas 40 lb ctns 18.00; Beans 1 1/9 bucrts Snap type FL 23.00, Half Runners FL 35.00, KY type FL 28.00; Broccoli 20 lb ctns Crown cut FL 22.00; Cabbage 50 lb ctns Green type Medium FL 14.00; Cantaloupes 1/2 ctns GU 6s 13.00, 24 inch bins Athena 120s/150s 300.00; Carrots 50 lb sks Jumbo MX 21.00; Corn, Sweet 4 dz crts White/Yellow/Bi-Color 15.00; Cucumbers 1 1/9 bucrts Pickles Small-Medium MX 35.00, 1 1/9 buctns Long Greens Sel MX 15.00- 16.00; Eggplant buctns MX 24s 16.00; Mangoes 1 layer ctns Tommy Atkins 9s 6.00; Okra 1/2 bucrts Small-Medium FL 22.00; Onions, Dry 50 lb sks Jumbo 23.00-25.00, 25 lb sks Jumbo 13.00, 16 3-lb sks Medium 25.00-26.00; Onions, Green Vidalia District of Georgia ctns bnchd 24ct 20.00-22.00; Peanuts, Green bucrts Red Skin FL 48.00; Pears 2 layer ctns Asian type 32s CA 20.00; Peppers, Bell 1 1/9 buctns Green Extra Large 15.00, Green Choice FL 12.00, Red Choice FL 18.00-20.00; Peppers, Other 1/2 buctns Jalapeno 12.00, Habanero Red/Green/Orange 18.00, 1 1/9 buctns Poblano Large MX 18.00; Pineapple 1 layer ctns Golden Ripe MX 7s 12.00; Plums 9 kg ctns loose Red 20.00-25.00; Potatoes 50 lb sks Seed type Red/White 20.00, Red US 2 Size A FL 15.00-16.00, White US 2 sz A FL 15.00; Squash 3/4 buctns Crookneck Medium-Large 12.00, 1/2 buctns Zucchini Small 15.00, Straightneck Small 18.00, buctns Acorn/Butternut/Spaghetti 20.00; Strawberries 8 1-lb flts CA Large 10.00; Sweet Potatoes 40 lb ctns Orange type US Number 1 MS 23.00, US #1 NC 16.00-18.00, Jumbo NC/MS 13.00, Purple MS 25.00; Tomatoes 25 lb ctns Vine Ripes Turning Red Extra Large/Jumbo 9.00-12.00, 6x6sz/5x6sz 7.00-10.00, Red type All Sizes 7.00- 10.00, Green 5x6sz 14.00, Yellow 5x6 sz 18.00; Tomatoes, Grape 12 1-pt cntrs Red type FL 9.00, 20 lb ctns 13.00; Tomatoes, Plum 25 lb ctns Roma Extra Large 9.00-10.00; Watermelons per melon Red Flesh Seeded FL 15-19 lbs 3.00, 20-24 lbs 4.00-5.00, 25-30 lbs 5.00-6.00, Red Flesh Seedless 12-14 lbs 3.00-4.00, 15-20 lbs 4.00-5.00, 22-25 lbs 5.00-6.00, Yellow Flesh Seedless 12-14 lbs 4.00, 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seeded FL 28/35/45 160.00, Red Flesh Seedless FL 36/45/60 215.00. CITRUS: Lemons 7/10 buctns CA 115s/140s Standard 28.00; Oranges 7/10 buctns Navel CA 56/72/88 27.00. 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 15:10e sr