FWD: Morning Manna (May 4); BP: Rom. 15:1-13; RBTTY: Lk. 22:47-71; I Kings 16-18

I am 63 on May 4 and grandson will be 8 on May 6.  I was 8 once believe it or not.  :o)    God Bless you Good Folks.   
Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net

 

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From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thu, 03 May 2007 18:03:38 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (May 4); BP: Rom. 15:1-13; RBTTY: Lk. 22:47-71; I Kings 16-18
 
 
May 4 “God’s Comforting Word”  
 
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning,  
that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”  
Romans 15:4  
How sweet our rest when His Promises are our firm spiritual mattress  
and His arms our soft pillow.  
Many there are nowadays who scoff at and mock the Bible, God’s Holy  
Word. They deride it, calling it out-of-date, out-of-touch and antiquated.  
They view it as little more than a collection of archaic stories that have  
no relevance for us today.  
 
But, they just don’t know, do they?  
Not hardly.  
To those of us who’ve “been enlightened, tasted of the Heavenly gift,  
been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, having tasted the good Word of God  
and the powers of the world to come” (Heb. 6:4b-5), we know firsthand how  
precious are our Lord’s Promises. As David said, “They’re sweeter than  
honey and the honeycomb and by them we are both warned and rewarded” (Ps.  
19:10-11). Hallelujah!!  
 
That’s why today’s Manna should receive a hearty “Amen!” from everyone  
who claims the name of Christ. We know the writer of Hebrew’s allusion to  
our being “encompassed by so great a cloud of witnesses” (Heb. 12:1a)  
doesn’t mean they’re watching and rooting for us; instead, their lives serve  
as eternal examples and reminders of what it means to trust God (Heb.  
11:32-40). As Paul put it, “Their writings were written for our learning  
(Grk. ‘didaskalia’—‘instruction, doctrine, teaching, etc.’) that we through  
patience (Grk. ‘hupomone’—‘cheerful or hopeful endurance, constancy,  
patience continuance, perseverance, etc.’) and comfort (Grk.  
‘paraklesis’—‘exhortation, solace, consolation, entreaty, to call near,  
etc.’) of the Scriptures might have hope.”  
 
Do you see it, Pilgrim?  
God’s Word is our “Pilgrim’s Primer” to guide us in the Way of  
Righteousness (Ps. 119; Prov. 8:1-20; 12:28; 16:31). When needing wisdom,  
His Holy Spirit will instruct us through the Word (Jn. 16:13; James 1:5-8).  
When needing assurance, His Word (Jesus) is to us as “the sure and steadfast  
Anchor of the soul” (Heb. 6:17-20). When needing hope, His Word will  
comfort us as we remember Who wins in the end (Rev. 22:12-20) and know “our  
labors are not in vain in the Lord” (I Cor. 15:58). Glory!!  
 
It’s good that we read other literature from time-to-time to stretch  
our mind (if it glorifies God); however, our time is better spent, as one  
spiritual giant of old once said, “By settling into a nook by the brook with  
the Book.” In so doing, we shall assuredly “hide His Word in our hearts  
that we might not sin against God” (Ps. 119:11). And, in the process “His  
Word will become a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path” (Ps.  
119:105). Why not stop right now and sing again this glorious song: “Sing  
them over again to me, Wonderful Words of Life; let me more of their beauty  
see, Wonderful Words of life. Wonderful Words. . .beautiful Words. .  
.Wonderful Words of life.”  
 
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5/3/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 5/3/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: May 03, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(May) EAST AR: 683 to 710
(NC) Summ. 720 to 743
River Elevators
(May) MISS: 703 to 711 ; AR & White 684 to 704
(NC) Summ. 720 to 743
Ark. Processor Bids: (May) 701 to 709 (NC) 740 to 743
Memphis: (May) 714 3/4 to 717 3/4 (NC) 742 3/4 to 744 3/4
Riceland Foods: (NC) Stuttgart 709 ; Pendleton 710 ; West Memphis 711
Chicago Futures: Jul down 3/4 at 747 3/4
Aug down 1/4 at 755 1/2
Nov down 1/4 at 776 3/4
Jan down 1 at 785 1/2
Nov '08 up 3/4 at 814 1/4
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 464 1/2 to - - -;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 441-452;
River Elevators 440-460;

Chicago Futures: Jul up 1 1/2 at 481
Sep down 1/2 at 504 1/2
Dec up 1 1/4 at 515
Jul '08 up 2 1/2 at 494 1/2
Jul '09 up 1 at 491
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 606 to 611;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 593-657;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for May at Memphis 387 1/4 to 391 1/4;
New crop at Memphis 352 to 354;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 365 to 378

Chicago Futures: Jul up 7 1/4 at 389 1/4
Sep up 6 1/4 at 387
Dec up 7 at 387 1/4
Dec '08 up 4 3/4 at 397 1/4
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
Soybeans trailed corn higher as weather forecasts suggest reduced planting time going into the weekend. This should have signaled more acreage in beans, but the market didn't reverse until late in the session. The close was slightly lower with November solidly below key resistance near $7.80. Additional rain could bring a retest of the support near $7.50.

After an early rally that topped $5, July wheat prices declined to close up moderately. After a crazy April the market looks to be cooling off a bit, except for news from the Kansas wheat tour things have been relatively quiet. The market made a correction over the last week as USDA reports have not shown the damage traders expected. While damage in some areas was almost a complete loss; other areas escaped with moderate damage. If the market continues this cool off large price swings will become less common. Wheat prices have strong support at $4.88 to $4.90. A close below these levels may trigger another sharp decline.

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Cotton & Rice Date: May 03, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 22 at 4365
Greenwood down 22 at 4365

New York Futures: Jul down 22 at 4840
Oct down 5 at 5155
Dec down 15 at 5305
Mar down 25 at 5585
Dec '08 down 15 at 5985
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 10.10 cents.
The estimate for next week is 11.70 cents.

Cotton Comment
Cotton failed to hold modest increases that would have marked the second day of gains. Overall fundamentals remain somewhat bleak with this week's export sales report indicating a 20% plus drop from last week and the 4 week average. Shipments were up slightly from prior weeks. China at 104,400 bales was the biggest buyer. Cotton futures are heavily oversold and due a rebound with an initial objective of 55.25 cents the first potential target.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for May/Jun 900 to 913/cwt
n/a - - - to - - -

Chicago Futures: Jul up 10 at 1038
Sep up 10 at 1072
Nov up 10 at 1102
Jan '08 up 9 at 1127
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
Rice made good gains with November breaking trendline resistance and closing above $11. This was a positive technical move which should bring the next level of resistance of $11.15 to $11.25 into play. On the international side trade is relatively quiet with Thai markets receiving support from the government intervention program and a strong currency situation. Vietnam is seeing a fairly good movement as exporters cover prior sales. Above 70-75% of expected export sales are already on the books. In the U.S. intermittent rain showers may interfere with the completion of planting. Arkansas was only 65% planting on April 29, well behind year ago and 5 year average figures.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: May 03, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 1,610 head at sales in Charlotte, Ratcliff & Green Forest.
Compared with last week, feeder steers sold weak to $3 lower, heifers steady to $2 lower.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 122 to 132
500 to 550 lbs. 114 to 124
600 to 700 lbs. 103 to 113
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 113 to 123

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 109 to 119
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 98 to 108

Slaughter Cows, Boners 45 to 50
Light Weight 32 to 37

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 57 to 64, high dressing 65-70
Midwest Steers were steady at 94 to - - -
Panhandle Steers were $1.50 higher at 95.50 to - - -
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
Heifers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: Jun down 212 at 9172
Dec down 137 at 9482
Feeders: Aug down 300 at 10965
Oct down 270 at 10885

Hogs
Peoria: were $1.5 higher at 49 to 49.5
Chicago Futures: Jun down 67 at 7352
Oct down 62 at 6560

Sheep
St. Paul Sheep shorn slaughter lambs choice end prime 110-125 lbs. were at n/a to - - -

Livestock Comment
June live cattle experienced sharp declines today. Prices fell below support levels at $92, the next support can be found at $89. Losses today followed strong gains in the corn market and continued weakness in the cash cattle market. Packers are still bidding down cash prices in an effort to post positive margins. Live cattle prices have little fundamental support until the cash market firms.

Lean hog prices experienced another day of declines, with prices closing just above support levels at 74. Negative packer margins combined with lower than expected demand this season is pressuring prices. However, tight hogs supplies are limiting losses as packers still have to post strong bids to meet their daily needs.

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Poultry Date: May 03, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 106-110; Lg. 104-110; Med. 95-99;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 95-103; Lg. 93-101; Med. 85-93;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 75-77
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 75-77

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
Trade sentiment was steady in the Midwest, steady to fully steady in the West, and at least steady in the East. Supplies of all sizes were usually sufficient to short of trade needs. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mixed, but mostly desirable weights. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week ending 28-Apr-07, broiler egg sets were up 4%, and chick placements were up 2% when compared to a year ago. Based on the preliminary chick placements, the number of fryers available for marketing during the week ending 09-Jun-2007 was estimated at 165 million head compared to 163.2 million head a week earlier.

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FWD: Morning Manna (May 3); BP: Acts 2:14-41; RBTTY: Lk. 22:21-46; I Kings 14-15

 
Samuel D. High
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wed, 02 May 2007 16:46:08 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (May 3); BP: Acts 2:14-41; RBTTY: Lk. 22:21-46; I Kings 14-15
 
 
DEAR FELLOW PILGRIM:  
Greetings once again in Jesus' Precious Name! This Fall there will be a  
prayer conference in New York City to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of  
the Fulton Street Revival, during which over 10,000 folks were saved each  
week for a season. Henry Blackaby and Jack Hayford will be among some of  
the keynote speakers. Also, we're planning to stay over and attend the  
Tuesday night prayer meeting at Brooklyn Tabernacle where Jim Cymbala is  
pastor. If you'd like more information, please e-mail me and I'll be glad  
to send it to you. Stay faithful and focused! God bless you!  
In Jesus' Incomparable Love,  
Bro. Tom  
 
May 3 “On Resting In Hope”  
 
“For David speaks concerning Him, ‘I foresaw the Lord always before my  
face—for He is on my right hand, that I should not be moved; therefore did  
my heart rejoice and my tongue was glad. Moreover, also my flesh shall rest  
in hope—because You will not leave my soul in hell; neither will You suffer  
Your Holy One to see corruption. You have made known to me the ways of  
life. You shall make me full of joy with Your countenance.”  
Acts 2:25-28  
True “soul-resting” is never found in a pill or potion; it’s always  
found in His Presence and Promises.  
How are you doing today, Pilgrim? Okay? Making it? Getting by?  
Are you contented and possessing peace-of-mind and a burden-less heart?  
Or are you fed up. . .about washed up. . .burned out. . .worn out. . .and  
“on your last leg”?  
 
If the latter more accurately describes your estate, then today’s Manna  
is for you. Although Peter was quoting from Psalm 16:8-11 in this portion  
of his powerful sermon at Pentecost, we should notice he said, “For David  
SPEAKS concerning Him.”  
 
Now, grammatically, we know the correct verb tense should be past  
tense—for David lived long before the time of Jesus. However, we also know  
God’s Word is “living and powerful” (Heb. 4:12a) and relevant for every  
generation and situation.  
 
Thus, the words that David spoke in this Messianic Psalm are also  
applicable to us today. We know they basically apply to Jesus and His  
resurrection from the dead; yet, again, David took them as his own—and so  
should we.  
 
You see, just as Jesus “foresaw (Grk. ‘proorao’—‘to behold in advance,  
to keep in one’s view, to discern clearly, perceive, etc.’) the Lord (His  
Father) always before His face,” so should we remember that we can too.  
Although we may not see Him with our naked eyes, through eyes of faith we  
see Him everywhere.  
 
Likewise, like Jesus and David, we, too, can say “For He is on my right  
hand, that I should not be moved (Grk. ‘saleuo’—‘to waver, agitate, be  
disturbed, shaken, stirred up, etc.’).” When we know that the Lord God  
Almighty “holds us the hollow of His hand from which no one can pluck us”  
(Jn. 10:28-29), our heart “will also rejoice, our tongue will be glad and  
our flesh shall rest in hope.” Hallelujah!!  
 
Should we ever forget that “saving faith” also brings with it “resting  
hope”? When we truly know “The Lord is our Shepherd,” should we not also  
say with David, “I shall not ever be in need” (Ps. 23:1)? Or, should we not  
also say with Jesus and David, “The Lord will not leave my soul in the  
grave”? Assuredly, it may return to the dust from which it came (Gen.  
3:19), but the moment we breathe our last breath on this ‘ole earth, the  
next moment we’ll be breathing the sweet air of Heaven (II Cor. 5:8).  
Glory!! May we rest in God’s Blessed Hope today as His joy overflows within  
us because of His abiding Presence with us. Amen and amen.  
 
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5/2/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 5/2/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: May 02, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(May) EAST AR: 683 to 710
(NC) Summ. 720 to 743
River Elevators
(May) MISS: 699 to 711 ; AR & White 688 to 708
(NC) Summ. 720 to 743
Ark. Processor Bids: (May) 702 to 709 (NC) 740 to 743
Memphis: (May) 716 1/2 to 723 1/2 (NC) 743 to 745
Riceland Foods: (NC) Stuttgart 709 ; Pendleton 710 ; West Memphis 711
Chicago Futures: Jul down 7 3/4 at 748 1/2
Aug down 5 3/4 at 755 3/4
Nov down 6 1/2 at 777
Jan down 7 1/4 at 786 1/2
Nov '08 down 5 1/2 at 813 1/2
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 463 1/2 to - - -;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 440-451;
River Elevators 439-457;

Chicago Futures: Jul down 7 1/2 at 493 1/2
Sep down 5 3/4 at 505
Dec down 7 at 513 3/4
Jul '08 up 3 at 492
Jul '09 unchanged at 490
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 593 to 599;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 580-645;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for May at Memphis 378 to 384;
New crop at Memphis 345 3/4 to 347 3/4;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 358 to 371

Chicago Futures: Jul up 4 1/2 at 382
Sep up 3 1/2 at 380 3/4
Dec up 1 3/4 at 380 1/4
Dec '08 up 1/2 at 392 1/2
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
Soybeans were a little lower as the market reacted to a smaller planting window this week for corn than originally forecast. November closed just below $7.80, but remains in position to move either up or down as dictated by weather. The next upside resistance is $8.15 to $8.28. The next support is $7.50 to $7.45.

July wheat prices were unable to sustain yesterday's late rally. Wheat prices are approaching a 50 percent retracement of gains from the Easter freeze. News from the Kansas crop tour continues to be bearish, as participants are saying the wheat looks pretty good. This is not helpful to our farmers here, where the crop quality is not improving. Prices are unlikely to see big gains in the near term as fundamentals grow increasingly bearish.

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Cotton & Rice Date: May 02, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 40 at 4387
Greenwood up 40 at 4387

New York Futures: Jul up 40 at 4862
Oct up 35 at 5160
Dec up 44 at 5320
Mar '08 up 40 at 5610
Dec '08 up 67 at 6000
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 10.10 cents.
The estimate for next week is 11.61 cents.

Cotton Comment
December cotton retraced earlier declines that brought a new contract low and ended the session on a positive note. The market remains heavily oversold and due a rebound but traders are looked at the obvious – a potential 10 million bale carryover and a '07 crop of 18 million bales or more. Factor in slow exports and a continued downward spiral in domestic use and the logical outcome appears to be still lower prices. In addition changes in loan redemption and forfeiture rules leave producers in an awkward position. Equity offers are limited while producers face additional costs if they forfeit their loan. Obviously merchants know this and equity offers aren't likely to improve unless exports increase sharply.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for May 900 to 901/cwt
Jun 900/cwt to - - -

Chicago Futures: Jul down 5 at 1028
Sep down 2 at 1062
Nov down 2 at 1092
Jan down 3 at 1118
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
November rice continued to trade in a narrow consolidation area just below a downtrend drawn from the contract high and across recent highs. Planting progress through April 29 was listed at 65% in Arkansas – that compares to 86% last year and 5 year average of 75%. California is ahead of normal and brings overall planting to 60% which is just below the 62% 5 year average. This suggests relatively few problems with planting and therefore little potential impact on prices. Retracement objectives of $10.80 and $10.62 would come into play with a downturn, while the next upside resistance is $11.15 to $11.25. The market is still looking at a slow export pace and remains concerned about the impact of GMO traits in U.S. rice. Most U.S. mills are operating well below capacity and that will likely remain the case.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: May 02, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 1,593 head at sales in Conway, Ola & Pocahontas.
Compared with last week, feeder steers sold steady, heifers steady to instances $2 higher.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 121 to 131
500 to 550 lbs. 114 to 124
600 to 700 lbs. 104 to 113
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 110 to 119

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 109 to 116
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 100 to 109

Slaughter Cows, Boners 46 to 49.50
Light Weight 34 to 38

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 59 to 63.50, high dressing 64-66
Midwest Steers were quoted at 94 to - - -
Panhandle Steers were quoted at 94 to - - -
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers 500 to 550 lbs. n/a to - - -
600 to 650 lbs. n/a to - - -
Heifers 500 to 550 lbs. 111 to 115.75
600 to 650 lbs. 105 to 113.75

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: Jun down 2 at 9385
Dec down 22 at 9620
Feeders: Aug up 5 at 11265
Oct up 5 at 11155

Hogs
Peoria: were unchanged at 47.5 to 48
Chicago Futures: Jun down 132 at 7420
Oct down 97 at 6622

Sheep
St. Paul Sheep shorn slaughter lambs choice end prime 110-125 lbs. were at n/a to - - -

Livestock Comment
June live cattle prices traded mixed today to post slight declines. After gaining early cattle prices seemed to loose steam late in the day. Weak beef cut-out prices combined with a lack of news from the cash market led to declines today. Live cattle prices have support at 92.

Hog prices experienced modest declines today, due to speculative profit taking after strong gains the last two days. Strong demand and wholesale prices continue to support hog prices. Packers continue to compete aggressively for tight hogs supplies. However, don't look for hogs to break out until fresh fundamentals present themselves.

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Poultry Date: May 02, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 106-110; Lg. 104-108; Med. 95-99;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 95-103; Lg. 93-101; Med. 85-93;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 75-77
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 75-77

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
Trade sentiment was irregular, ranging steady to fully steady in the West, steady to firm in the East, but steady to instances barely steady in the Midwest. Supplies of all sizes were mixed ranging adequate to ample, but shortages were reported in some areas. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mostly desirable weights.

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FWD: Morning Manna (May 2); BP: Hos. 2:14-23; RBTTY: Lk. 22:1-20; I Kings 12-13

 
Samuel D. High
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From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tue, 01 May 2007 16:21:08 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (May 2); BP: Hos. 2:14-23; RBTTY: Lk. 22:1-20; I Kings 12-13
 
 
May 2 “The Valley of Achor”  
 
“Therefore, behold,I will allure her and bring her into the wilderness and  
speak comfortably unto her. And I will give her vineyards from thence and  
the valley of Achor for a door of hope—and she shall sing there, as in the  
days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of  
Egypt.”  
Hosea 2:14-15  
How wonderful to know our Lord can transform our troubles into  
treasures if we’ll but trust Him.  
Achor.  
The very name itself means “trouble” and to the Israelite it was  
anything but a desirable place. Hundreds of years before today’s Manna,  
during the time of Joshua, Achan and his family were stoned there for having  
disobeyed God (Josh. 7:24, 26). Thus, it’s very likely that Hosea’s message  
initially created perplexity in his countrymen’s hearts when they heard his  
prophecy about the valley of Achor.  
 
Hosea’s contemporary, Isaiah, also used this unusual imagery in his  
prophecy to the southern kingdom of Judah. He prophesied that “Achor would  
become a place for the herds to lie down in for those who were seeking the  
God of Abraham” (Is. 65:10).  
 
Thus, we find that God—Who is holy and just and must punish sin—also  
yearned for His people to be reconciled to Him. For now, they must be  
disciplined, for they were outwardly prosperous, but inwardly filled with  
corruption and spiritual adultery. It is impossible for any of us to have  
fellowship with the Heavenly Father when we have unconfessed, unrepented of  
sin in our lives.  
 
However, when we, like the prodigal son, finally “come to ourselves”  
(Lk. 15:17) and say, “I will arise and go to my Father and say unto Him,  
‘Father, I’ve sinned against you and are unworthy to be called Your child”  
(Lk. 15:18-19a, 21), we’ll find Him ever-ready to forgive and restore us  
(v.20). Hallelujah!!  
 
Oh, dear Pilgrim, each one of us have Valleys of Achor in our own  
lives. There’ve been times when we strayed far from the Shepherd, wanting  
to “do it my way.” Even then, He lovingly pursued us, seeking to restore us  
to the Fold. He may have had to weld His Rod of Discipline upon us to  
return us to the strait-and-narrow—but, we should not “despise His  
chastening or faint when He rebukes us”. . .for such is the way of Steadfast  
Love (Heb. 12:5-11). Hallelujah!!  
 
Truly, our loving Lord specializes in “Valleys of Dry Bones” (Ez.  
37:1-14) and “working everything together for good” (Rom. 8:28)—IF we love  
Him and willingly submit to Him (Jer. 18:1-6); otherwise, the Valley of  
Achor will continue to be a place of trouble and heartache.  
 
May the Holy Spirit help us today to thank the Father for caring enough  
to discipline us. May we “lift up the hands that hang down and strengthen  
the feeble knees as we make straight paths for our feet” (Heb. 12:12-13).  
Then, we will see the Valley of Trouble be transformed into the Gateway of  
Hope. How glorious it shall be!  
 
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5/1/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 5/1/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: May 01, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(May) EAST AR: 690 to 717
(NC) Summ. 727 to 750
River Elevators
(May) MISS: 706 to 718 ; AR & White 696 to 716
(NC) Summ. 726 to 750
Ark. Processor Bids: (May) 709 to 716 (NC) 747 to 750
Memphis: (May) 724 1/4 to 728 1/4 (NC) 749 1/2 to 753 1/2
Riceland Foods: (NC) Stuttgart 716 ; Pendleton 717 ; West Memphis 718
Chicago Futures: Jul up 13 1/4 at 756 1/4
Aug up 12 at 761 1/2
Nov up 12 3/4 at 783 1/2
Jan '08 up 14 1/4 at 793 3/4
Nov '08 up 14 1/2 at 819
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 471 to - - -;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 447-458;
River Elevators 448-464;

Chicago Futures: Jul up 5 1/2 at 501
Sep up 2 1/4 at 510 3/4
Dec up 3 3/4 at 520 3/4
Jul '08 down 3 at 489
Jul '09 unchanged at 490
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 588 to 596;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 571-636;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for May at Memphis 372 1/2 to 378 1/2;
New crop at Memphis 342 1/4 to 343 1/4;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 353 to 366

Chicago Futures: Jul up 10 at 377 1/2
Sep up 11 3/4 at 377 1/4
Dec up 14 at 378 1/2
Dec '08 up 12 1/4 at 392
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
Soybeans made a strong move today, as the market appears focused on the good weather as opposed to the slow progress in corn planting. A good planting window over the next 10 days would limit any potential switch back to soybeans. Technically, November closed above $7.80 and could move higher. Weather will be the key.

After strong declines early, July wheat made a late rally to close the day above $5. Early reports coming from a Kansas wheat tour strengthened the bearish tone as participants thought the wheat crop had the potential to partially recover from freeze damage sustained earlier. The late rally in wheat was the result of profit taking, and is unlikely a signal that prices are headed higher. Wheat will be hard pressed to sustain these late gains given the news from tour that confirms USDA's bearish assessment.

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Cotton & Rice Date: May 01, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 104 at 4347
Greenwood down 104 at 4347

New York Futures: Jul down 104 at 4822
Oct down 120 at 5125
Dec down 140 at 5276
Mar '08 down 135 at 5570
Dec '08 down 162 at 5933
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 10.10 cents.
The estimate for next week is 11.16 cents.

Cotton Comment
December cotton gapped lower and closed at the bottom of an extended range. Technically, the gap lower open kept the market under pressure despite a heavily oversold situation. This market is due a rebound but traders are looked at the obvious – a potential 10 million bale carryover and a '07 crop of 18 million bales or more. Factor in slow exports and a continued downward spiral in domestic use and the logical outcome appears to be still lower prices. In addition changes in loan redemption and forfeiture rules leave producers in an awkward position. Equity offers are limited while producers face additional costs if they forfeit their loan. Obviously merchants know this and equity offers aren't likely to improve unless exports increase sharply.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for May 900 to 904/cwt
Jun 900/cwt to - - -

Chicago Futures: Jul up 3 at 1033
Sep up 1 at 1064
Nov up 1 at 1094
Jan '08 up 4 at 1121
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
Rice was virtually unchanged as November remained in a very narrow consolidation just below downtrend resistance. Retracement objectives of $10.80 and $10.62 would come into play with a downturn, while the next upside resistance is $11.15 to $11.25. The market is still looking at a slow export pace and remains concerned about the impact of GMO traits in U.S. rice. Most U.S. mills are operating well below capacity and that will likely remain the case.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: May 01, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 1,139 head at sales in Fort Smith & Marshall.
Compared with last week, feeder steers sold $3-$4 lower, heifers steady to $1 higher.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 119 to 129
500 to 550 lbs. 111 to 121
600 to 650 lbs. 105 to 113
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 105 to 115

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 110 to 120
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 96 to 106

Slaughter Cows, Boners 46 to 50
Light Weight 36 to 38

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 59 to 64, high dressing 66.50-71
Midwest Steers n/a at - - - to - - -
Panhandle Steers n/a at - - - to - - -
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
Heifers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: Jun down 25 at 9387
Dec up 7 at 9642
Feeders: Aug down 25 at 11260
Oct down 2 at 11150

Hogs
Peoria: were $1 higher at 47.5 to 48
Chicago Futures: Jun up 42 at 7552
Oct down 30 at 6720

Sheep
St. Paul Sheep shorn slaughter lambs choice end prime 110-125 lbs. were at n/a to - - -

Livestock Comment
Live cattle could not sustain yesterday's gains and closed the day with modest loses. While beef cut-outs and other products continue to post gains. The market continues to look for fresh fundamentals to get itself moving again.

May hogs closed just off daily highs to post modest gains on the day. Continued strong demand for hogs both from the domestic and export markets continue to support hog prices. Hog prices will have resistance at 76.60 before they can approach contract highs of 77.75.

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Poultry Date: May 01, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 106-110; Lg. 104-108; Med. 95-99;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 95-103; Lg. 93-101; Med. 85-93;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 75-77
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 75-77

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
Trade sentiment was steady to fully steady in the Northeast and West; steady to instances weak in the Midwest. Supplies of all sizes were generally sufficient to handle current trade needs. In production areas, live supplies were mixed but mostly desirable. The Composite Weighted Average price for 04/30/07 was 78.35 compared to 78.37 a week earlier, and 57.86 a year ago.

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