Missouri Regional Fescue Seed Prices – Week ending 07/04/08

Most areas have wrapped up harvest after a week of good weather. Many 
stations planning to close after this weekend, expecting wind and rains 
to remove what little seed that has yet to be cut.  Every region reported 
very good yields much unlike the yields of the past few years.  Although 
total yields aren’t tracked officially in Missouri estimates range from 
85-100 million lbs harvested this year. Average yields are considered to 
be around 70 million lbs. in the state. Most areas closing out the season 
with steady prices, a few stations slightly lower reflecting a drop in 
seed quality and demand as bins fill. 

(Dry: Moisture 12-14% - Wet: Moisture greater than 14%)  (Prices per lb.) 
Southwest, Northeast, Central, South Central: .43 wet, .45 dry;
Northwest 40-43 wet, 42-45 dry; Southeast: .38 dry