Report Date: 4/1/2013
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Apr 01, 2013 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 3/31/2013
In the Texas Panhandle Tuesday trading was slow to moderate on light deamnd. On
Thursday trading was slow to moderate on moderate demand. For the week live sales
sold steady to 3.00 higher from 125.00 to 128.00, mostly 125.00. In Kansas on
Thursday trading was moderate to active on moderate to good demand. For the week
live sales sold 3.00 higher at 128.00. In Nebraska on Thursday trading was moderate
to active with good demand. For the week live sales sold 3.00 to 3.50 higher from
127.00 to mostly 129.00 with a few at 129.50. Dressed sales sold 4.00 to 7.00 higher
from 202.00 to 205.00, mostly from 203.00 to 204.00. In Colorado on Thursday trading
was moderate on moderate to good demand. For the week live sales sold 4.00 higher at
129.00. In the Western Cornbelt trading and demand were moderate on Thursday. For the
week live sales sold 2.50 to 4.00 higher from 126.00 to 128.00, mostly at 127.00.
Dressed sales sold 5.00 higher from 202.00 to mostly 203.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 115,525 Week ago: 73,554 Year ago: 124,339
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 114,207 Week ago: 72,689
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 1,318 Week ago: 865
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 20,778 Week ago: 21,344 Year ago: 29,922
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 7,958 63.1 1,250-1,580 1,457 123.50-129.50 127.41
65 - 80% Choice 7,561 63.2 1,300-1,565 1,411 124.50-129.50 127.83
35 - 65% Choice 11,450 63.4 1,145-1,433 1,307 124.00-129.00 127.77
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26,969 63.3 1,145-1,580 1,380 123.50-129.50 127.68
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,524 63.3 1,375-1,500 1,465 125.00-128.75 128.01
65 - 80% Choice 361 63.6 1,280-1,475 1,424 128.00-129.00 128.88
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,885 63.4 1,280-1,500 1,457 125.00-129.00 128.18
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 5,502 63.2 727-992 905 200.00-204.00 202.91
65 - 80% Choice 8,150 63.3 777-950 882 200.00-204.00 203.01
35 - 65% Choice 2,130 63.1 724-950 866 200.00-205.00 203.27
0 - 35% Choice 73 64.0 800-800 800 203.00-203.00 203.00
Total all grades 15,855 63.3 724-992 887 200.00-205.00 203.01
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,964 63.6 843-992 915 200.00-203.00 200.92
65 - 80% Choice 612 63.0 732-913 837 193.00-203.00 200.92
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,576 63.4 732-992 896 193.00-203.00 200.92
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 9,447 63.2 1,175-1,465 1,362 125.50-130.00 128.16
65 - 80% Choice 8,307 63.0 1,100-1,400 1,265 126.00-129.50 127.83
35 - 65% Choice 8,627 63.5 1,050-1,375 1,171 125.00-129.00 127.07
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26,381 63.2 1,050-1,465 1,269 125.00-130.00 127.70
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 383 63.1 1,175-1,400 1,304 123.00-126.85 125.47
65 - 80% Choice 348 62.5 1,225-1,325 1,297 125.00-127.50 125.93
35 - 65% Choice 196 63.0 1,100-1,100 1,100 128.00-128.00 128.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 927 62.9 1,100-1,400 1,258 123.00-128.00 126.18
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 6,502 62.9 690-983 843 201.00-205.00 203.05
65 - 80% Choice 5,078 62.9 724-950 812 201.00-204.00 202.68
35 - 65% Choice 1,142 63.7 672-950 739 202.00-205.00 203.15
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,722 63.0 672-983 821 201.00-205.00 202.91
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 901 63.5 756-857 849 200.00-200.00 200.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 901 63.5 756-857 849 200.00-200.00 200.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,706 63.0 1,200-1,535 1,318 125.00-128.50 126.97
65 - 80% Choice 4,514 63.1 1,115-1,450 1,306 124.00-129.00 127.41
35 - 65% Choice 6,224 63.5 1,050-1,400 1,224 115.00-129.00 127.20
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,444 63.3 1,050-1,535 1,267 115.00-129.00 127.24
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 177 63.1 1,200-1,400 1,307 124.50-128.00 126.53
65 - 80% Choice 983 63.0 1,125-1,475 1,310 124.00-128.50 126.82
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,160 63.0 1,125-1,475 1,309 124.00-128.50 126.78
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,184 63.0 744-934 851 195.00-204.00 202.61
65 - 80% Choice 6,715 62.9 744-950 867 195.00-205.00 203.14
35 - 65% Choice 2,268 62.3 718-950 855 200.00-205.00 202.77
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 11,167 62.8 718-950 861 195.00-205.00 202.96
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 389 63.6 768-880 829 198.00-202.00 200.45
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 389 63.6 768-880 829 198.00-202.00 200.45
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 65,794 63.3 1,050-1,580 1,314 115.00-130.00 127.60
LIVE DELIVERED 3,972 63.1 1,100-1,500 1,368 123.00-129.00 127.30
DRESSED DELIVERE 39,744 63.0 672-992 859 195.00-205.00 202.96
DRESSED FOB 3,866 63.5 732-992 878 193.00-203.00 200.66
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 136 60.5 1,365-1,365 1,365 112.00-112.00 112.00
35 - 65% Choice 392 60.6 1,300-1,350 1,336 112.00-119.00 117.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 528 60.6 1,300-1,365 1,343 112.00-119.00 115.71
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 78 60.0 1,400-1,400 1,400 118.00-118.00 118.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 78 60.0 1,400-1,400 1,400 118.00-118.00 118.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 653 61.3 652-935 799 185.00-195.00 189.10
65 - 80% Choice 679 60.3 760-862 829 190.00-195.00 193.42
35 - 65% Choice 35 59.0 781-781 782 191.00-191.00 191.00
0 - 35% Choice 11 62.0 608-608 609 185.00-185.00 185.00
Total all grades 1,378 60.8 608-935 812 185.00-195.00 191.24
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 15 62.0 740-740 741 192.00-192.00 192.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 15 62.0 740-740 741 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 150 62.7 1,245-1,250 1,247 126.00-127.00 126.54
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 150 62.7 1,245-1,250 1,247 126.00-127.00 126.54
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 280 63.2 1,450-1,450 1,450 127.00-127.00 127.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 805 62.9 1,175-1,275 1,232 116.00-127.50 126.24
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,085 63.0 1,175-1,450 1,288 116.00-127.50 126.44
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 560 61.9 750-944 832 194.00-203.00 199.01
65 - 80% Choice 757 63.6 774-893 854 196.50-204.00 201.45
35 - 65% Choice 1,782 65.1 708-857 807 198.00-204.00 199.36
0 - 35% Choice 298 63.8 733-733 734 202.50-202.50 202.50
Total all grades 3,397 64.1 708-944 815 194.00-204.00 200.04
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 116 61.5 786-850 811 194.00-199.00 196.34
65 - 80% Choice 429 61.8 810-852 839 199.00-201.00 200.37
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 545 61.8 786-852 833 194.00-201.00 199.51
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 42 61.0 1,425-1,425 1,425 124.00-124.00 124.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 184 63.3 1,150-1,175 1,166 126.50-127.00 126.82
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 226 62.9 1,150-1,425 1,214 124.00-127.00 126.29
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 45 63.5 1,225-1,225 1,225 126.00-126.00 126.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 45 63.5 1,225-1,225 1,225 126.00-126.00 126.00
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 367 63.8 706-844 775 202.50-204.00 203.15
65 - 80% Choice 2,057 64.3 713-890 809 193.50-204.50 201.39
35 - 65% Choice 1,090 63.0 661-950 781 198.00-205.00 202.14
0 - 35% Choice 127 62.0 850-850 850 193.50-193.50 193.50
Total all grades 3,641 63.8 661-950 798 193.50-205.00 201.52
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 45 62.5 1,300-1,300 1,300 123.00-123.00 123.00
65 - 80% Choice 875 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 121.00-128.50 126.86
35 - 65% Choice 985 62.9 1,150-1,225 1,187 125.00-127.00 126.52
0 - 35% Choice 220 63.3 1,225-1,225 1,225 124.00-124.00 124.00
Total all grades 2,125 63.0 1,150-1,325 1,250 121.00-128.50 126.32
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 64 63.7 1,450-1,450 1,450 126.00-126.00 126.00
65 - 80% Choice 479 63.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 129.00-130.00 129.62
35 - 65% Choice 42 63.0 1,275-1,275 1,275 127.00-127.00 127.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 585 63.1 1,275-1,450 1,335 126.00-130.00 129.04
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 955 62.7 713-930 816 194.00-205.00 199.78
65 - 80% Choice 2,506 62.6 697-972 811 192.00-205.00 199.98
35 - 65% Choice 1,138 62.5 700-950 843 194.00-203.00 200.32
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,599 62.6 697-972 820 192.00-205.00 200.02
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 85 62.0 775-800 783 194.00-194.00 194.00
65 - 80% Choice 750 63.0 825-825 825 197.00-202.00 199.39
35 - 65% Choice 665 63.5 750-750 750 199.00-199.00 199.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,500 63.2 750-825 789 194.00-202.00 198.91
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,436 63.0 1,150-1,450 1,260 116.00-128.50 126.36
LIVE DELIVERED 630 63.1 1,225-1,450 1,327 126.00-130.00 128.82
DRESSED DELIVERE 11,637 63.4 661-972 812 192.00-205.00 200.49
DRESSED FOB 2,045 62.8 750-852 801 194.00-202.00 199.07
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 1,319 60.5 775-870 794 182.00-194.00 187.50
65 - 80% Choice 553 61.2 775-1,400 924 187.00-201.00 193.65
35 - 65% Choice 177 59.9 732-789 772 194.00-199.00 195.46
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,049 60.6 732-1,400 827 182.00-201.00 189.85
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: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 407 62.4 808-875 849 190.00-204.00 201.09
65 - 80% Choice 265 61.7 825-836 834 186.00-203.00 199.58
35 - 65% Choice 156 64.6 688-818 720 198.00-200.00 198.47
0 - 35% Choice 104 65.8 737-747 742 198.00-198.00 198.00
Total all grades 932 62.9 688-875 811 186.00-204.00 199.88
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
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 - -
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 56 62.0 702-981 871 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 56 62.0 702-981 871 190.00-190.00 190.00
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
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 - -
35 - 65% Choice 37 60.3 708-708 708 201.00-201.00 201.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 37 60.3 708-708 708 201.00-201.00 201.00
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 104 63.5 889-889 889 198.00-198.00 198.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 104 63.5 889-889 889 198.00-198.00 198.00
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 141 62.7 708-889 842 198.00-201.00 198.79
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 2,183 62.8 1,125-1,400 1,327 127.00-129.00 128.65
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 575 61.9 744-824 805 203.00-203.00 203.00
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 12,360 62.9 1,150-1,535 1,381 124.00-129.00 126.89
LIVE DELIVERED 1,902 63.2 1,250-1,475 1,404 123.00-129.00 127.26
DRESSED DELIVERED 13,613 62.7 690-952 861 195.00-203.75 202.68
DRESSED FOB 3,146 63.5 732-929 877 198.00-203.00 200.45
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 2,749 63.1 1,200-1,530 1,405 126.00-129.00 127.37
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 4,863 62.2 734-978 843 200.00-205.00 202.83
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 1,674 63.7 1,200-1,450 1,350 115.00-129.00 126.99
LIVE DELIVERED 1,183 63.4 1,125-1,450 1,293 124.00-128.50 126.96
DRESSED DELIVERED 548 62.9 725-914 846 195.00-202.00 201.60
DRESSED FOB - -
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 388 64.5 1,225-1,400 1,287 125.00-130.00 127.74
LIVE DELIVERED 42 62.5 1,225-1,225 1,225 125.00-125.00 125.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 30 63.0 819-819 819 202.00-202.00 202.00
DRESSED FOB 40 62.0 775-775 775 193.00-193.00 193.00
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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