US: Barley export shipments reported at 39 thousand bushels, planting progresses at slower pace than five-year average

USDA reported last week's barley export shipments pace at 39,000 bushels. No barley export sales were reported last week, Farm & Ranch Guide communicated on June, 29.

As of June 19, planting progress was at 90% compared to 100% for the five-year average. Emergence was at 79% compared to 99% for the five-year average. North Dakota reported planted progress at 77% complete. Montana has 94% planted. Barley's crop condition rating improved 8% last week to 74% g/e, 23% fair, and 3% poor.

Cash barley bids in Minneapolis have feed barley bids at $4.90 while malting barley bids are $7.50.

01 July, 2011