Report Date: 3/25/2013
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Mar 25, 2013 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 3/24/2013\
In the Texas Panhandle trading was limited on light demand Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. For the week live sales sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower from 124.00 to mostly
125.00. In Kansas trading was slow on light demand Friday. For the week live sales
sold 2.00 lower at 125.00. In Nebraska trading was moderate with light to moderate
demand on Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday saw limited to slow trading with light
demand. For the week live sales sold 2.00 lower from 124.00 to 125.50. Dressed
sales, on a light test, sold 3.00 lower at 198.00. In Colorado trading was slow
on light to moderate demand Tuesday and Wednesday. For the week live sales sold
2.00 lower at 125.00. In the Western Cornbelt on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
trading was limited to slow on light demand. For the week live sales sold .50 to
1.00 lower from 123.50 to 124.00. Dressed sales, on a light test, sold 2.00 to
3.00 lower from 197.00 to 198.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 73,554 Week ago: 77,254 Year ago: 143,498
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 72,689 Week ago: 73,632
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 865 Week ago: 3,622
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 21,324 Week ago: 20,279 Year ago: 35,113
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 3,622 63.1 1,200-1,550 1,452 121.00-126.00 124.45
65 - 80% Choice 9,341 62.9 1,200-1,550 1,404 120.25-125.50 124.76
35 - 65% Choice 8,897 63.2 1,125-1,550 1,290 124.00-125.50 124.85
0 - 35% Choice 146 64.2 1,300-1,300 1,300 125.00-125.00 125.00
Total all grades 22,006 63.1 1,125-1,550 1,365 120.25-126.00 124.75
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,368 63.7 1,450-1,600 1,563 124.00-126.50 124.96
65 - 80% Choice 242 62.4 1,375-1,425 1,417 125.00-125.00 125.00
35 - 65% Choice 39 63.2 1,265-1,265 1,265 124.00-124.00 124.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,649 63.5 1,265-1,600 1,535 124.00-126.50 124.94
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,846 62.7 700-961 880 195.00-201.00 198.52
65 - 80% Choice 4,130 63.5 762-932 876 194.00-200.00 197.84
35 - 65% Choice 1,323 63.4 735-882 840 194.00-199.00 197.07
0 - 35% Choice 81 64.0 800-800 800 199.00-199.00 199.00
Total all grades 7,380 63.3 700-961 870 194.00-201.00 197.89
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 397 63.6 864-920 892 194.00-198.00 195.89
65 - 80% Choice 144 64.9 874-877 875 197.00-197.00 197.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 541 63.9 864-920 887 194.00-198.00 196.19
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,944 63.2 1,200-1,430 1,357 123.00-127.50 124.48
65 - 80% Choice 11,887 62.7 1,100-1,500 1,306 123.00-125.50 124.62
35 - 65% Choice 4,785 63.3 1,085-1,300 1,175 122.00-125.00 124.94
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 21,616 62.9 1,085-1,500 1,289 122.00-127.50 124.66
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 97 62.8 1,100-1,225 1,203 122.00-125.00 124.47
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 97 62.8 1,100-1,225 1,203 122.00-125.00 124.47
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,552 63.2 713-939 825 198.00-198.50 198.05
65 - 80% Choice 3,112 63.2 726-866 812 197.00-199.00 197.86
35 - 65% Choice 2,142 63.7 684-870 738 197.00-199.00 198.56
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,806 63.3 684-939 796 197.00-199.00 198.11
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,185 63.3 1,200-1,525 1,347 123.00-127.50 124.53
65 - 80% Choice 3,755 62.7 1,130-1,525 1,330 124.00-125.50 124.44
35 - 65% Choice 2,651 63.3 1,075-1,400 1,242 124.00-125.00 124.63
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,591 63.0 1,075-1,525 1,302 123.00-127.50 124.52
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 78 63.5 1,350-1,400 1,373 125.00-125.50 125.23
65 - 80% Choice 223 63.4 1,175-1,400 1,313 124.00-126.00 124.71
35 - 65% Choice 49 62.8 1,350-1,350 1,350 125.00-125.00 125.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 350 63.4 1,175-1,400 1,332 124.00-126.00 124.87
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 243 62.7 700-914 814 197.00-198.00 197.83
65 - 80% Choice 1,143 62.9 781-913 863 197.00-198.50 197.92
35 - 65% Choice 1,112 62.0 806-950 938 196.00-198.00 197.95
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,498 62.5 700-950 892 196.00-198.50 197.92
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 39 63.0 803-803 803 198.00-198.00 198.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 39 63.0 803-803 803 198.00-198.00 198.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 51,213 63.0 1,075-1,550 1,324 120.25-127.50 124.68
LIVE DELIVERED 2,096 63.4 1,100-1,600 1,486 122.00-126.50 124.91
DRESSED DELIVERE 17,684 63.2 684-961 840 194.00-201.00 197.99
DRESSED FOB 580 63.9 803-920 881 194.00-198.00 196.31
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 66 63.3 1,300-1,713 1,482 110.00-115.00 112.80
65 - 80% Choice 184 60.0 1,350-1,350 1,350 111.00-114.00 113.43
35 - 65% Choice 299 59.9 1,100-1,435 1,279 110.00-114.00 113.09
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 549 60.3 1,100-1,713 1,327 110.00-115.00 113.17
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 634 61.9 643-948 831 185.00-195.00 189.20
65 - 80% Choice 273 58.9 786-840 820 185.00-190.00 186.37
35 - 65% Choice 328 59.0 772-833 802 186.00-188.00 187.31
0 - 35% Choice 77 62.0 666-823 732 185.00-190.00 187.66
Total all grades 1,312 60.6 643-948 816 185.00-195.00 188.05
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 22 62.0 872-872 873 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice 19 61.0 810-810 811 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 41 61.5 810-872 844 190.00-190.00 190.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 79 62.7 1,265-1,265 1,265 123.00-123.00 123.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 79 62.7 1,265-1,265 1,265 123.00-123.00 123.00
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 615 63.0 1,175-1,250 1,202 124.00-125.00 124.29
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 615 63.0 1,175-1,250 1,202 124.00-125.00 124.29
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 687 62.8 756-936 864 196.50-204.00 198.84
65 - 80% Choice 2,308 63.5 724-958 899 197.00-203.00 199.83
35 - 65% Choice 1,749 64.3 720-879 815 194.00-203.00 200.00
0 - 35% Choice 38 63.0 819-819 819 198.00-198.00 198.00
Total all grades 4,782 63.7 720-958 863 194.00-204.00 199.74
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 14 62.0 800-800 800 197.00-197.00 197.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 79 63.3 800-800 800 196.00-196.00 196.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 93 63.1 800-800 800 196.00-197.00 196.15
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 98 63.0 1,150-1,225 1,187 124.00-125.00 124.49
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 98 63.0 1,150-1,225 1,187 124.00-125.00 124.49
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 342 63.0 713-854 829 198.00-207.00 199.93
65 - 80% Choice 980 63.5 722-897 835 197.00-201.00 198.40
35 - 65% Choice 1,416 64.3 736-914 797 197.00-203.00 199.72
0 - 35% Choice 67 62.0 850-850 850 197.00-197.00 197.00
Total all grades 2,805 63.8 713-914 816 197.00-207.00 199.22
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 184 64.5 850-850 850 197.00-197.00 197.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 184 64.5 850-850 850 197.00-197.00 197.00
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 608 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 122.50-129.00 125.27
35 - 65% Choice 1,564 63.0 1,150-1,250 1,186 122.00-126.00 124.21
0 - 35% Choice 95 62.8 1,200-1,200 1,200 122.00-122.00 122.00
Total all grades 2,267 63.0 1,150-1,325 1,224 122.00-129.00 124.40
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 310 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 127.50-127.50 127.50
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 310 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 127.50-127.50 127.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,161 62.8 725-890 802 197.00-204.00 198.81
65 - 80% Choice 1,594 62.5 682-921 795 193.00-204.00 198.13
35 - 65% Choice 2,653 61.9 675-950 844 194.00-204.00 197.67
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,408 62.3 675-950 821 193.00-204.00 198.05
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 309 63.0 825-825 825 190.00-197.00 194.87
35 - 65% Choice 1,143 63.6 750-850 801 194.00-198.00 195.35
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,452 63.5 750-850 806 190.00-198.00 195.25
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 2,980 63.0 1,150-1,325 1,218 122.00-129.00 124.38
LIVE DELIVERED 310 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 127.50-127.50 127.50
DRESSED DELIVERE 12,995 63.1 675-958 835 193.00-207.00 198.92
DRESSED FOB 1,729 63.6 750-850 810 190.00-198.00 195.49
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,222 59.8 775-921 783 186.00-195.00 187.91
65 - 80% Choice 1,022 60.4 775-884 818 186.00-199.00 189.42
35 - 65% Choice 367 59.9 708-866 792 190.00-194.00 191.47
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,611 60.0 708-921 798 186.00-199.00 189.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 34 60.8 850-850 850 192.00-192.00 192.00
65 - 80% Choice 41 60.0 825-825 825 181.00-184.00 182.98
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 75 60.4 825-850 836 181.00-192.00 187.07
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 37 62.3 726-777 747 203.00-204.00 203.59
65 - 80% Choice 144 61.5 725-825 763 187.00-203.00 198.60
35 - 65% Choice 380 62.9 788-906 881 202.00-204.00 202.98
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 561 62.5 725-906 842 187.00-204.00 201.90
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
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
No Reportable Trade.
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 126 62.0 837-837 837 192.00-192.00 192.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 126 62.0 837-837 837 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 126 62.0 837-837 837 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 15 62.0 903-903 903 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 25 62.0 676-743 706 184.00-185.00 184.56
Total all grades 40 62.0 676-903 780 184.00-190.00 186.60
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 136 63.5 889-889 889 198.00-198.00 198.00
35 - 65% Choice 165 63.5 857-857 857 198.00-198.00 198.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 301 63.5 857-889 872 198.00-198.00 198.00
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 126 62.0 899-899 899 192.00-192.00 192.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 126 62.0 899-899 899 192.00-192.00 192.00
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
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 421 62.7 781-857 834 197.00-198.00 197.16
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 421 62.7 781-857 834 197.00-198.00 197.16
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 848 62.9 781-899 857 192.00-198.00 196.69
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 2,735 62.4 1,150-1,425 1,315 122.00-125.00 124.74
LIVE DELIVERED 202 62.2 1,425-1,425 1,425 125.00-125.00 125.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 1,051 63.8 736-885 826 194.00-198.50 196.89
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 8,450 62.7 1,165-1,535 1,343 121.00-126.00 123.88
LIVE DELIVERED 1,505 63.6 1,100-1,600 1,532 122.00-126.50 124.87
DRESSED DELIVERED 3,269 63.0 700-928 857 196.00-200.00 197.63
DRESSED FOB 433 63.7 864-921 890 194.00-198.00 195.98
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,571 63.0 1,370-1,525 1,427 123.00-125.00 123.81
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 1,008 61.8 713-945 838 198.00-200.00 198.37
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 421 63.5 1,200-1,500 1,353 120.25-127.50 124.87
LIVE DELIVERED 219 63.7 1,175-1,450 1,338 124.00-126.00 125.21
DRESSED DELIVERED 117 62.4 700-925 844 195.00-201.00 198.18
DRESSED FOB 108 64.8 874-874 874 197.00-197.00 197.00
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 369 63.7 1,200-1,400 1,269 121.50-127.00 123.53
LIVE DELIVERED 40 63.2 1,375-1,375 1,375 125.00-125.00 125.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 131 63.5 794-857 799 200.00-200.00 200.00
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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