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The WICW Farm & Market Report's markets are part of WICW News weekdays at 7 a.m., 12:30 and 6 p.m. on channel 2, and the full report airs weekends at noon: dairy, grain, hay and livestock prices, ag weather and what's coming up.
From the WICW Farm & Market Report, Tuesday November 3 evening edition. Cash prices only; no futures.
Grain bids and hay
River barge bids — Iowa & S. Minnesota
| Location | Grain | Delivery | Basis | Cash bid $/bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa, Miss. River | Corn | Current | −40¢ to −20¢ Z | 4.0825–4.2825 |
| North Iowa, Miss. River | Soybeans | Current | −55¢ to −25¢ F | 11.6175–11.9175 |
| S. Minnesota, Miss. River | Corn | Current | −55¢ to −50¢ Z | 3.9325–3.9825 |
| S. Minnesota, Miss. River | Soybeans | Current | −50¢ to −60¢ X | 11.5475–11.5675 |
| South Iowa, Miss. River | Corn | Current | −35¢ to −25¢ Z | 4.1325–4.2325 |
| South Iowa, Miss. River | Soybeans | Current | −33¢ to −30¢ F | 11.8375–11.8675 |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Nov 2, 2026
Southern Minnesota elevator bids
| Location | Grain | Delivery | Basis | Cash bid $/bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Minnesota elevators | Corn | Current | −65¢ to −40¢ Z | 3.775–4.025 |
| S. Minnesota elevators | Soybeans | Current | −75¢ to −65¢ F | 11.39–11.49 |
| S. Minnesota elevators | Corn | May ’27 | −53¢ to −35¢ K | 4.12–4.30 |
| S. Minnesota elevators | Soybeans | May ’27 | −75¢ to −65¢ K | 11.545–11.645 |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Nov 3, 2026
Iowa country elevator bids
| Location | Grain | Delivery | Basis | Cash bid $/bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa | Corn | Current | −63¢ to −35¢ Z | 3.795–4.075 |
| Northeast Iowa | Soybeans | Current | −105¢ to −36¢ X | 10.98–11.67 |
| North Central Iowa | Corn | Current | −48¢ to −40¢ Z | 3.945–4.025 |
| North Central Iowa | Soybeans | Current | −90¢ to −70¢ X | 11.13–11.44 |
| Southeast Iowa | Corn | Current | −66¢ to −16¢ Z | 3.765–4.265 |
| Southeast Iowa | Soybeans | Current | −97¢ to −58¢ X | 11.06–11.56 |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Nov 3, 2026
Hay auction — Pipestone, Minn.
| Hay | Quality | Package | Price | Unit | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | Fair | Large Round | 90–130 | $/ton | 61 t |
| Grass | Good | Large Round | 150–195 | $/ton | 34.3 t |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Fair | Large Round | 100–115 | $/ton | 22.6 t |
| Soybean straw | N/A | Round | 36 | $/ton | 12 t |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large Round | 140–160 | $/ton | 11.2 t |
| Corn Stalk straw | N/A | Round | 43 | $/ton | 11 t |
| Grass | Utility | Large Round | 70 | $/ton | 4.6 t |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Nov 3, 2026
Iowa direct hay sales
| Hay | Quality | Package | Price | Unit | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | Medium Square 3x3 | 240–250 | $/ton | 43 t |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | Large Round | 150–165 | $/ton | 35 t |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | Large Round | 125 | $/ton | 24 t |
| Grass | Good | Large Round | 105 | $/bale | 8 bales |
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Square | 9.00 | $/bale | asking |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good | Small Square | 6.50 | $/bale | asking |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | Small Square | 9.00 | $/bale | asking |
| Brome Grass | Premium | Small Square | 9.00 | $/bale | asking |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Nov 2–6, 2026 (published Nov 3)
Sale barns and livestock auctions
Slaughter cattle — Kalona, Iowa
| Class | Grade | Head | Weight, lb | Price $/cwt | Avg $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Choice | 107 | 1,310–1,647 | 220–228 | 222.59 |
| Heifers | Choice | 97 | 1,212–1,523 | 220–227 | 223.19 |
| Dairy steers | Choice | 13 | 1,450–1,706 | 197–207 | 201.34 |
| Beef x dairy steers | Choice | 6 | 1,425–1,515 | 214–219 | 214.88 |
| Cows | Breaker | 20 | 1,230–1,775 | 136–158 | 146.94 |
| Cows | Boner | 9 | 1,170–1,485 | 131–145 | 137.39 |
| Cows | Lean | 12 | 1,040–1,625 | 106–128 | 120.76 |
| Bulls | Avg. dressing | 8 | 1,550–1,985 | 156–210 | 178.57 |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Oct 29, 2026
Iowa feeder cattle auctions (weekly)
| Class (M&L 1) | Weight, lb | Head | Price $/cwt | Avg $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | 500–550 | 218 | 402.50–480 | 449.80 |
| Steers | 600–650 | 154 | 354–420 | 394.55 |
| Steers | 700–750 | 179 | 329–382 | 363.48 |
| Steers | 800–850 | 486 | 323–361.50 | 354.34 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | 195 | 330–419 | 394.56 |
| Heifers | 600–650 | 98 | 330–366 | 341.07 |
| Heifers | 700–750 | 96 | 306–353 | 327.01 |
| Heifers | 800–850 | 163 | 300–327.75 | 312.91 |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Oct 26–31, 2026 (published Nov 2)
Lamb video auction — Baraboo, Wis.
| Class | Grade | Head | Weight, lb | Price $/cwt | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter lambs | Choice and Prime | 345 | 150 | 284 | Central Plains |
| Slaughter lambs | Choice and Prime | 370 | 140 | 284.50 | Inter-Mountain West |
Source: USDA Market News · report of Oct 22, 2026
Dairy markets
Milk class prices, September (Federal orders)
| Class | Price | Month | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class III milk | $16.04 | −$0.60 | $/cwt |
| Class IV milk | $18.94 | +$1.58 | $/cwt |
| Class II milk | $17.60 | −$1.11 | $/cwt |
Source: USDA Announcement of Class and Component Prices · September · published September 30
U.S. dairy product prices (USDA survey)
| Product | Price | Week | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese, 40-lb blocks | $1.4178 | +3.1¢ | $/lb |
| Butter, Grade AA | $1.3627 | +0.9¢ | $/lb |
| Nonfat dry milk | $2.0538 | +5.8¢ | $/lb |
| Dry whey, Extra Grade | $0.7374 | +1.2¢ | $/lb |
Source: USDA National Dairy Products Sales Report · week ending October 24 · published October 28
Fluid milk & cream — Central U.S.
| Product | Price range | Mostly | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot milk, Class III (Central) | −0.50 to +3.00 | — | $/cwt vs. class |
| Cream, Class II (Midwest) | 1.7537–1.9561 | — | $/lb butterfat |
| Cream, all classes (Midwest) | 1.6188–1.9561 | — | $/lb butterfat |
| Cream multiples, all classes | 1.20–1.45 | — | multiple |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Oct 26–30, 2026 (published Oct 29)
Butter — Central U.S.
| Product | Price range | Mostly | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, Grade AA 80% butterfat | −2¢ to +5¢ | — | ¢/lb vs. CME price |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Oct 26–30, 2026 (published Oct 28)
Dry whey — Central U.S.
| Product | Price range | Mostly | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry whey, edible (non-hygroscopic) | 0.65–0.81 | 0.71–0.78 | $/lb |
| Dry whey, animal feed | 0.35–0.38 | — | $/lb |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Oct 26–30, 2026 (published Oct 29)
Nonfat dry milk — East & Central U.S.
| Product | Price range | Mostly | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfat dry milk, low/medium heat | 2.01–2.20 | 2.05–2.15 | $/lb |
| Nonfat dry milk, high heat | 2.25–2.35 | — | $/lb |
Source: USDA Market News · week of Oct 26–30, 2026 (published Oct 29)
Ag weather
Growing degree days since 04/01 (base 50)
| Town | Station | GDD | Rain since Apr 1 | Rain, last 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | Gays Mills | 2,670 | 34.96 inches | 0.03 inches |
| Loganville | Reedsburg Wwtp | 2,913 | 28.73 inches | 0.05 inches |
| Bagley | Guttenberg L And D 10 | 3,467 | 36.76 inches | 0.13 inches |
| Prairie du Chien | Prairie Du Chien | 3,386 | 35.06 inches | 0.02 inches |
| Lancaster | Lancaster 4 Wsw | 3,149 | 39.07 inches | 0.56 inches |
| Platteville | Dubuque L&D 11 | 3,468 | 36.18 inches | 0.00 inches |
| Boscobel | Boscobel Airport | 3,141 | 35.55 inches | 0.38 inches |
| Richland Center | Lone Rock Tri County Ap | 3,121 | 28.60 inches | 0.30 inches |
| Viroqua | Viroqua | 2,852 | 34.21 inches | 0.03 inches |
| Reedsburg | Reedsburg Wwtp | 2,913 | 28.73 inches | 0.05 inches |
| Dodgeville | Dodgeville Wwtp | 2,897 | 32.38 inches | 0.27 inches |
Data: NOAA Regional Climate Centers (ACIS)
Frost risk — lowest of the next three nights
| Town | Low | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 38° | None |
| Loganville | 38° | None |
| Bagley | 39° | None |
| Prairie du Chien | 39° | None |
| Lancaster | 40° | None |
| Platteville | 41° | None |
| Boscobel | 38° | None |
| Richland Center | 36° | Frost |
| Viroqua | 37° | None |
| Reedsburg | 37° | None |
| Dodgeville | 40° | None |
Forecast data: NOAA / National Weather Service
U.S. Drought Monitor
| County | Map date | No drought | Abnormally dry (D0) | Drought (D1+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Grant | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Iowa | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Richland | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sauk | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Vernon | 2026-10-27 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
USDA NASS reports this week
| Date | Time (ET) | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/04 | 3:00 pm ET | Broiler Hatchery |
| 11/05 | 3:00 pm ET | Dairy Products |
| 11/05 | 3:00 pm ET | Slaughter Weekly |
| 11/06 | 3:00 pm ET | Peanut Prices |
| 11/09 | 4:00 pm ET | Crop Progress |
| 11/10 | 12:00 pm ET | Cotton Ginnings |
| 11/10 | 12:00 pm ET | Crop Production |
Data: NOAA Regional Climate Centers (ACIS) · Forecast data: NOAA / National Weather Service · Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Source: USDA Announcement of Class and Component Prices · Source: USDA Market News · Source: USDA NASS · Source: USDA National Dairy Products Sales Report
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