Central Illinois Corn Processor Report

GX_GR115
Springfield, IL     Fri, May 04, 2012     USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Central Illinois Corn Processor Report

Corn is spot bid to dealers at selected processors in Central Illinois
Crude Corn Oil is bids and offers FOB Midwest points, wet or dry mill.
(Prices quoted:  corn dollars/bushel, oil cents/lb)

                      Bids      Change (¢/bu)          Basis    Change
US 2 Yellow Corn 6.5525-6.8025  UP 5.75-UP 13.75    35N to 60N  UNCH-UP 8

Crude Corn Oil   59.50-60.50    DN 100

Chicago Board of Trade month symbols: F January, G February, H March, J April,
K May, M June, N July, Q August, U September, V October, X November, Z December
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Monthly Prices for: April 2012

Corn                                          6.5300
Crude Corn Oil                               60.7500

Source: USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Service, Springfield, IL
        Kent McFarland  217-782-4925  SpringField.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
        In state only toll free 888-458-4787
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2. Livestock Marketing: Beef prices remain strong, cattle pressured
3. Farm Bill progress
4. Feeder cattle review: Choice beef prices keep rolling higher
5. Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
6. Armyworms eat fescue pastures, hayfields

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2. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
3. TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
4. NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
5. More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
6. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock

1. Commentary: New rules un-COOL
2. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
3. What’s on America’s grill this weekend?
4. NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
5. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
6. Commentary: Message to Occupy Monsanto: Occupy yourself