Report Date: 2/25/2013
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Feb 25, 2013 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 2/24/2013
Negotiated cash trade in the Texas Panhandle was moderate on moderate demand.
For the week, live sales sold steady at 123.00. In Kansas trading was moderate
on moderate demand. For the week, live sales sold 2.00 higher at 125.00. In
Nebraska, trading was light to moderate on light to moderate demand. For the
week, live sales sold steady to 2.00 higher from 123.00 to 125.00. Dressed
sales sold 2.00 higher at 198.00. Trading in Colorado was moderate on moderate
demand. For the week, live sales sold steady at 123.00. In the Western
Cornbelt, trading was light to moderate on light to moderate demand. For the
week, live sales sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher from 122.00 to 125.00. Dressed sales
sold unevenly steady to 2.00 higher from 195.00 to 198.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 94,702 Week ago: 64,398 Year ago: 104,047
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 94,410 Week ago: 64,113
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 292 Week ago: 285
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 29,325 Week ago: 21,197 Year ago: 19,911
DOMESTIC
NEGOTIATED CASH PRICES
(Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day)
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,030 63.4 1,200-1,590 1,437 121.25-125.50 123.60
65 - 80% Choice 8,649 63.0 1,200-1,550 1,428 119.00-126.50 123.49
35 - 65% Choice 11,543 63.4 1,170-1,525 1,333 122.00-125.00 124.19
0 - 35% Choice 579 64.0 1,240-1,240 1,240 123.00-123.00 123.00
Total all grades 24,801 63.3 1,170-1,590 1,381 119.00-126.50 123.82
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,739 63.5 1,400-1,550 1,486 124.00-126.00 124.81
65 - 80% Choice 463 63.0 1,350-1,400 1,372 120.50-125.00 123.90
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,202 63.4 1,350-1,550 1,462 120.50-126.00 124.62
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 6,348 62.9 787-997 924 195.00-198.00 197.07
65 - 80% Choice 7,465 62.9 744-968 900 193.00-201.00 196.97
35 - 65% Choice 3,635 62.3 787-950 853 195.00-198.00 197.52
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 17,448 62.8 744-997 899 193.00-201.00 197.12
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 2,604 63.0 838-984 926 193.00-196.00 194.40
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,604 63.0 838-984 926 193.00-196.00 194.40
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,608 63.1 1,160-1,440 1,372 120.00-126.00 123.18
65 - 80% Choice 8,580 63.1 1,100-1,450 1,306 121.00-126.00 123.61
35 - 65% Choice 6,852 63.5 1,050-1,340 1,178 123.00-125.00 123.81
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 20,040 63.3 1,050-1,450 1,277 120.00-126.00 123.58
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 498 63.0 1,225-1,400 1,328 121.00-125.00 123.43
65 - 80% Choice 212 62.2 1,225-1,325 1,292 120.00-124.00 122.18
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 710 62.7 1,225-1,400 1,317 120.00-125.00 123.06
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,341 62.9 750-939 822 195.00-199.00 197.40
65 - 80% Choice 5,845 62.9 720-942 808 195.00-199.00 197.31
35 - 65% Choice 3,560 63.8 681-830 736 193.00-198.00 197.54
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,746 63.1 681-942 792 193.00-199.00 197.40
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 228 63.8 752-887 805 193.00-195.00 193.96
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 228 63.8 752-887 805 193.00-195.00 193.96
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,262 63.6 1,150-1,475 1,336 121.75-126.00 123.78
65 - 80% Choice 1,314 63.5 1,125-1,400 1,233 122.00-125.00 123.93
35 - 65% Choice 4,479 63.6 1,100-1,425 1,260 120.00-125.00 124.13
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,055 63.6 1,100-1,475 1,268 120.00-126.00 124.03
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 75 63.8 1,325-1,400 1,336 122.00-125.25 124.77
65 - 80% Choice 32 62.3 1,250-1,350 1,313 122.00-122.00 122.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 107 63.4 1,250-1,400 1,329 122.00-125.25 123.94
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,050 62.6 734-960 855 195.00-198.00 197.04
65 - 80% Choice 2,295 62.3 716-950 831 194.00-198.00 196.27
35 - 65% Choice 1,218 62.0 759-950 904 192.00-198.00 196.15
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,563 62.3 716-960 856 192.00-198.00 196.41
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 289 64.1 810-928 868 194.00-196.00 195.02
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 289 64.1 810-928 868 194.00-196.00 195.02
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 51,896 63.3 1,050-1,590 1,325 119.00-126.50 123.76
LIVE DELIVERED 3,019 63.3 1,225-1,550 1,423 120.00-126.00 124.23
DRESSED DELIVERE 34,757 62.8 681-997 854 192.00-201.00 197.13
DRESSED FOB 3,121 63.2 752-984 912 193.00-196.00 194.43
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 194 60.8 1,300-1,450 1,413 110.50-117.00 114.72
65 - 80% Choice 180 60.3 1,350-1,500 1,439 112.00-115.00 112.92
35 - 65% Choice 507 59.9 1,300-1,375 1,330 112.00-114.00 112.30
0 - 35% Choice 62 65.0 1,522-1,760 1,633 110.00-110.00 110.00
Total all grades 943 60.5 1,300-1,760 1,388 110.00-117.00 112.76
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 495 62.0 639-1,014 817 182.00-192.00 186.23
65 - 80% Choice 295 59.6 803-869 852 185.00-188.00 186.46
35 - 65% Choice 119 59.6 765-796 787 185.00-189.00 186.92
0 - 35% Choice 32 62.0 632-637 635 180.00-185.00 182.19
Total all grades 941 61.0 632-1,014 818 180.00-192.00 186.25
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 25 62.0 991-991 991 185.00-185.00 185.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 25 62.0 991-991 991 185.00-185.00 185.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE PRICES: Final Net Prices Shown on LM_CT109 and LM_CT151
Formula Reports
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 174 63.1 1,150-1,275 1,215 121.00-123.00 122.03
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 174 63.1 1,150-1,275 1,215 121.00-123.00 122.03
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 225 62.8 1,200-1,200 1,200 125.50-125.50 125.50
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 225 62.8 1,200-1,200 1,200 125.50-125.50 125.50
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,499 61.6 643-945 868 192.00-204.00 198.85
65 - 80% Choice 1,117 62.2 726-960 837 194.00-202.00 198.53
35 - 65% Choice 2,593 64.4 687-925 805 194.50-201.00 196.23
0 - 35% Choice 29 64.3 805-805 806 201.00-201.00 201.00
Total all grades 5,238 63.2 643-960 830 192.00-204.00 197.50
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 515 64.7 800-850 839 194.00-194.00 194.00
0 - 35% Choice 330 63.7 727-737 733 196.00-196.00 196.00
Total all grades 845 64.3 727-850 798 194.00-196.00 194.78
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 314 62.7 1,150-1,200 1,175 121.00-123.00 122.24
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 314 62.7 1,150-1,200 1,175 121.00-123.00 122.24
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 45 63.7 1,200-1,200 1,200 126.00-126.00 126.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 45 63.7 1,200-1,200 1,200 126.00-126.00 126.00
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 394 63.4 698-843 775 193.00-200.00 196.24
65 - 80% Choice 999 63.7 709-945 790 196.00-200.00 197.58
35 - 65% Choice 1,126 63.9 679-830 735 196.00-197.50 197.12
0 - 35% Choice 272 62.0 850-850 850 192.00-192.00 192.00
Total all grades 2,791 63.6 679-945 772 192.00-200.00 196.66
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 190 64.5 850-850 850 194.00-194.00 194.00
35 - 65% Choice 311 64.8 825-850 833 194.00-195.00 194.31
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 501 64.7 825-850 839 194.00-195.00 194.19
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 2,658 63.0 1,275-1,325 1,324 122.00-126.00 125.02
35 - 65% Choice 2,090 63.2 1,175-1,250 1,217 122.00-123.00 122.08
0 - 35% Choice 116 62.0 1,300-1,300 1,300 121.00-121.00 121.00
Total all grades 4,864 63.0 1,175-1,325 1,277 121.00-126.00 123.66
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 363 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 126.00-126.00 126.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 363 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 126.00-126.00 126.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,264 62.7 750-974 840 192.00-200.00 196.97
65 - 80% Choice 2,402 62.6 718-929 809 192.00-202.00 197.03
35 - 65% Choice 3,185 60.8 715-950 897 194.00-201.00 196.03
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,851 61.8 715-974 856 192.00-202.00 196.55
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 52 60.0 756-810 774 199.00-200.00 199.33
65 - 80% Choice 1,758 63.0 807-825 825 193.00-200.00 195.25
35 - 65% Choice 981 63.2 775-800 780 192.50-196.00 194.15
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,791 63.0 756-825 808 192.50-200.00 194.94
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 5,352 63.0 1,150-1,325 1,269 121.00-126.00 123.52
LIVE DELIVERED 633 63.0 1,200-1,325 1,272 125.50-126.00 125.82
DRESSED DELIVERE 14,880 62.6 643-974 831 192.00-204.00 196.91
DRESSED FOB 4,137 63.5 727-850 810 192.50-200.00 194.82
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 23 60.7 1,300-1,300 1,300 116.00-116.00 116.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 23 60.7 1,300-1,300 1,300 116.00-116.00 116.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,407 60.4 775-822 786 183.00-192.00 185.30
65 - 80% Choice 1,018 60.3 741-838 818 180.00-195.00 186.50
35 - 65% Choice 979 61.3 737-884 838 187.00-195.50 192.90
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 3,404 60.6 737-884 810 180.00-195.50 187.84
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 21 60.0 825-825 825 179.00-179.00 179.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 21 60.0 825-825 825 179.00-179.00 179.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 216 60.6 805-878 827 184.00-202.00 189.13
35 - 65% Choice 515 64.0 678-854 723 194.00-201.00 196.05
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 731 63.0 678-878 754 184.00-202.00 194.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 110 63.0 825-825 825 192.00-192.00 192.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 110 63.0 825-825 825 192.00-192.00 192.00
IMPORTED - CANADA
NEGOTIATED CASH PRICES
(Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day)
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 200 62.0 883-883 884 195.00-195.00 195.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 200 62.0 883-883 884 195.00-195.00 195.00
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
DRESSED DELIVERE 200 62.0 883-883 884 195.00-195.00 195.00
DRESSED FOB - -
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 39 62.0 765-821 787 181.00-183.00 181.77
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 39 62.0 765-821 787 181.00-183.00 181.77
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
IMPORTED NEGOTIATED GRID BASE PRICES: Final Net Prices Shown on LM_CT109 and
LM_CT152
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 184 63.5 841-889 858 201.00-204.00 202.92
35 - 65% Choice 483 62.3 837-889 846 195.00-201.00 196.03
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 667 62.6 837-889 849 195.00-204.00 197.93
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 430 62.0 806-806 806 195.00-195.00 195.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 430 62.0 806-806 806 195.00-195.00 195.00
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
DRESSED DELIVERE 1,097 62.4 806-889 832 195.00-204.00 196.78
DRESSED FOB - -
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
REGIONAL SECTION
COLORADO:
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,452 62.6 1,150-1,550 1,358 123.00-125.00 123.07
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 373 62.9 746-869 829 196.00-196.00 196.00
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 8,958 62.7 1,200-1,590 1,392 119.00-125.00 122.74
LIVE DELIVERED 1,242 63.5 1,225-1,550 1,454 122.00-126.00 124.24
DRESSED DELIVERED 8,382 62.6 725-997 878 193.00-198.00 196.23
DRESSED FOB 2,614 62.9 752-984 920 193.00-196.00 194.41
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,307 62.9 1,250-1,425 1,352 120.00-125.00 122.91
LIVE DELIVERED 204 61.3 1,300-1,385 1,350 120.00-121.00 120.59
DRESSED DELIVERED 2,301 62.1 735-960 851 195.00-199.00 197.30
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN STATES: AZ/CA/NV/UT/WA/OR/ID
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB - -
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
EASTERN CORNBELT: WI/IL/MI/IN/KY
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,534 63.6 1,150-1,425 1,306 120.00-126.50 124.06
LIVE DELIVERED 318 63.2 1,225-1,400 1,331 120.50-125.25 123.46
DRESSED DELIVERED 1,230 62.4 729-917 795 193.00-197.00 195.22
DRESSED FOB 435 64.6 854-912 880 193.00-196.00 194.59
NORTH EASTERN STATES: OH/PA/NY/WV/VA/CT/DE/ME/MA/MD/NH/NJ/RI/VT
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 422 63.6 1,150-1,450 1,307 119.00-126.00 123.54
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 125 61.3 744-775 756 200.00-201.00 200.67
DRESSED FOB - -
FOB prices based on net weights FOB the feedyard after a 3-4% shrink.
Delivered prices based on hot carcass weights delivered to the plant.
Sources: USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 email: stjoe.lgmn@usda.gov
http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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