Report Date: 10/28/2013
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Oct 28, 2013 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 10/27/2013
The Bulk of trading occurred on Wednesday in the 5-Area feeding region. In the
Southern Plains trading was moderate to active on good demand. In the Texas
Panhandle for the week live sales sold 3.00 higher mostly at 132.00 with a few up
to 133.00. In Kansas live sales for the week sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher mostly from
131.00 to 132.00 with a few up to 133.00. In Nebraska trading was active with good
demand. For the week live sales sold 3.00 to 4.00 higher from 132.00 to 134.00.
Dressed sales sold 4.00 higher at 208.00. In Colorado trading was slow with moderate
demand. For the week live sales sold 3.00 higher at 134.00. In the Western Cornbelt
trading was slow on good demand. For the week live sales sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher
from 130.00 to 131.00 with a few up to 132.00. Dressed sales sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher
from 206.00 to 208.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 126,175 Week ago: 155,097 Year ago: 109,290
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 111,840 Week ago: 122,015
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 14,335 Week ago: 33,082
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 26,863 Week ago: n/a Year ago: 31,480
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 8,172 63.2 1,250-1,585 1,440 124.00-134.00 131.30
65 - 80% Choice 10,799 63.2 1,150-1,550 1,427 124.50-134.00 132.35
35 - 65% Choice 11,980 63.3 1,125-1,500 1,355 129.00-134.00 132.41
0 - 35% Choice 426 62.9 1,300-1,435 1,339 131.00-133.00 132.14
Total all grades 31,377 63.2 1,125-1,585 1,402 124.00-134.00 132.10
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 642 63.7 1,225-1,425 1,387 128.50-133.00 131.97
65 - 80% Choice 656 63.5 1,300-1,425 1,387 129.00-132.00 130.24
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,298 63.6 1,225-1,425 1,387 128.50-133.00 131.10
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 7,235 63.5 750-1,036 928 200.00-209.00 207.65
65 - 80% Choice 10,363 63.7 777-992 913 200.00-210.00 207.63
35 - 65% Choice 3,278 63.9 776-950 871 206.00-208.00 207.89
0 - 35% Choice 25 63.5 920-920 920 208.00-208.00 208.00
Total all grades 20,901 63.6 750-1,036 912 200.00-210.00 207.68
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 2,709 63.9 800-1,003 909 200.00-208.00 204.74
65 - 80% Choice 289 64.5 874-912 891 205.00-207.00 206.17
35 - 65% Choice 85 62.0 875-875 875 202.00-202.00 202.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 3,083 63.9 800-1,003 906 200.00-208.00 204.80
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 7,242 63.3 1,200-1,450 1,332 128.00-134.00 131.96
65 - 80% Choice 9,829 63.2 1,140-1,385 1,292 129.00-134.00 132.03
35 - 65% Choice 11,719 63.2 1,050-1,400 1,219 130.00-134.00 132.44
0 - 35% Choice 80 64.0 1,161-1,161 1,161 132.00-132.00 132.00
Total all grades 28,870 63.2 1,050-1,450 1,272 128.00-134.00 132.18
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 308 63.5 1,200-1,300 1,244 127.50-132.00 129.97
65 - 80% Choice 1,195 63.3 1,175-1,400 1,304 129.00-132.95 132.75
35 - 65% Choice 43 61.1 1,300-1,300 1,300 126.50-126.50 126.50
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,546 63.3 1,175-1,400 1,292 126.50-132.95 132.02
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 7,364 63.4 738-901 835 204.00-208.00 207.87
65 - 80% Choice 3,932 63.5 746-889 823 204.00-210.00 207.52
35 - 65% Choice 3,480 64.9 747-950 776 208.00-208.00 208.00
0 - 35% Choice 13 63.0 834-834 834 208.00-208.00 208.00
Total all grades 14,789 63.8 738-950 818 204.00-210.00 207.81
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 272 63.8 777-864 824 204.00-207.00 205.53
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 272 63.8 777-864 824 204.00-207.00 205.53
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,037 63.5 1,200-1,500 1,350 128.00-134.00 130.67
65 - 80% Choice 2,178 63.3 1,165-1,575 1,306 129.00-134.00 131.53
35 - 65% Choice 3,324 63.3 1,100-1,400 1,271 128.00-133.00 131.68
0 - 35% Choice 133 63.3 1,325-1,325 1,325 131.00-131.00 131.00
Total all grades 9,672 63.4 1,100-1,575 1,313 128.00-134.00 131.22
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 775 63.2 1,150-1,450 1,363 127.00-132.00 130.38
65 - 80% Choice 899 63.1 1,175-1,350 1,271 130.00-132.85 132.04
35 - 65% Choice 462 63.8 1,225-1,275 1,230 131.00-132.50 132.34
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,136 63.3 1,150-1,450 1,295 127.00-132.85 131.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,641 63.2 753-952 855 198.00-209.00 207.59
65 - 80% Choice 5,186 63.3 756-950 872 202.00-208.50 207.37
35 - 65% Choice 1,114 62.2 796-950 926 206.00-208.00 207.78
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 9,941 63.2 753-952 872 198.00-209.00 207.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 437 63.4 768-880 837 203.00-207.00 204.95
65 - 80% Choice 38 63.0 819-819 819 204.00-204.00 204.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 475 63.4 768-880 836 203.00-207.00 204.87
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 69,919 63.2 1,050-1,585 1,336 124.00-134.00 132.01
LIVE DELIVERED 4,980 63.4 1,150-1,450 1,318 126.50-133.00 131.56
DRESSED DELIVERE 45,631 63.6 738-1,036 873 198.00-210.00 207.68
DRESSED FOB 3,830 63.8 768-1,003 892 200.00-208.00 204.86
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 234 60.6 1,375-1,375 1,375 114.00-120.00 118.43
65 - 80% Choice 110 61.8 1,400-1,400 1,400 120.50-120.50 120.50
35 - 65% Choice 143 62.6 1,325-1,400 1,385 122.00-130.00 128.38
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 487 61.5 1,325-1,400 1,384 114.00-130.00 121.82
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 579 61.9 660-926 809 192.00-202.00 195.45
65 - 80% Choice 531 61.3 777-899 858 195.00-202.00 199.60
35 - 65% Choice 80 60.8 853-853 854 199.00-199.00 199.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,190 61.6 660-926 834 192.00-202.00 197.54
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 20 62.0 947-947 948 195.00-195.00 195.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 20 62.0 947-947 948 195.00-195.00 195.00
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 118 62.6 1,325-1,375 1,349 122.00-129.00 125.62
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 118 62.6 1,325-1,375 1,349 122.00-129.00 125.62
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 45 61.4 1,380-1,380 1,380 128.00-128.00 128.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 810 63.1 1,200-1,225 1,218 131.00-131.50 131.23
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 855 63.0 1,200-1,380 1,227 128.00-131.50 131.06
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,715 62.7 744-970 870 200.00-215.00 207.23
65 - 80% Choice 1,484 62.7 728-966 867 198.00-209.00 205.84
35 - 65% Choice 1,225 63.8 706-926 811 202.00-214.00 207.18
0 - 35% Choice 312 64.2 867-867 867 203.00-203.00 203.00
Total all grades 6,736 63.0 706-970 858 198.00-215.00 206.72
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 50 62.0 744-852 770 195.00-205.00 197.40
65 - 80% Choice 13 62.0 775-775 775 198.00-198.00 198.00
35 - 65% Choice 207 64.2 825-834 827 201.00-204.00 201.58
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 270 63.7 744-852 814 195.00-205.00 200.63
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 92 62.3 1,358-1,358 1,358 127.00-127.00 127.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 92 62.3 1,358-1,358 1,358 127.00-127.00 127.00
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 684 63.5 762-911 825 208.00-215.00 211.43
65 - 80% Choice 2,068 63.4 743-926 802 198.00-213.50 205.90
35 - 65% Choice 711 64.1 764-863 829 202.00-212.00 204.54
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 3,463 63.5 743-926 812 198.00-215.00 206.71
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 628 64.6 775-825 812 201.00-206.00 203.67
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 628 64.6 775-825 812 201.00-206.00 203.67
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 90 63.0 1,160-1,400 1,280 127.00-132.00 129.50
65 - 80% Choice 85 61.7 1,345-1,345 1,345 132.00-132.00 132.00
35 - 65% Choice 2,760 63.1 1,175-1,250 1,215 125.00-132.50 130.10
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,935 63.1 1,160-1,400 1,221 125.00-132.50 130.13
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 360 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 134.50-134.50 134.50
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 360 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 134.50-134.50 134.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,583 63.4 677-925 810 201.00-210.00 203.77
65 - 80% Choice 2,758 62.7 693-883 802 198.00-213.00 203.42
35 - 65% Choice 1,514 62.2 646-950 889 199.00-212.00 207.31
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,855 62.8 646-950 827 198.00-213.00 204.52
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 68 63.8 784-860 825 203.00-212.00 207.90
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 575 63.5 775-775 775 205.00-205.00 205.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 643 63.5 775-860 780 203.00-212.00 205.31
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,882 63.0 1,160-1,400 1,225 125.00-132.50 130.26
LIVE DELIVERED 360 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 134.50-134.50 134.50
DRESSED DELIVERE 16,054 63.0 646-970 837 198.00-215.00 205.92
DRESSED FOB 1,541 64.0 744-860 799 195.00-212.00 203.82
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 45 60.5 1,200-1,200 1,200 120.00-120.00 120.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 978 61.6 1,275-1,375 1,341 121.00-124.00 122.05
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,023 61.5 1,200-1,375 1,334 120.00-124.00 121.96
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 70 62.7 1,465-1,465 1,465 124.00-124.00 124.00
65 - 80% Choice 360 62.1 1,444-1,444 1,444 124.00-124.00 124.00
35 - 65% Choice 210 62.0 1,433-1,433 1,433 124.00-124.00 124.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 640 62.1 1,433-1,465 1,443 124.00-124.00 124.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,554 60.0 762-822 777 190.00-200.00 196.03
65 - 80% Choice 491 60.5 738-876 847 192.00-202.00 197.32
35 - 65% Choice 177 61.0 793-899 819 195.00-204.00 201.81
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,222 60.2 738-899 796 190.00-204.00 196.77
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 270 60.0 825-825 825 191.00-196.50 194.03
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 270 60.0 825-825 825 191.00-196.50 194.03
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 261 62.7 887-887 887 199.00-199.00 199.00
65 - 80% Choice 441 64.2 824-859 845 203.00-204.00 203.59
35 - 65% Choice 90 62.1 840-840 840 199.00-199.00 199.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 792 63.5 824-887 858 199.00-204.00 201.56
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 79 64.8 724-724 725 210.00-210.00 210.00
Total all grades 79 64.8 724-724 725 210.00-210.00 210.00
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:
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS:
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS:
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 26 62.0 738-847 797 190.00-192.00 191.08
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26 62.0 738-847 797 190.00-192.00 191.08
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:
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 175 64.4 867-870 869 204.00-204.00 204.00
35 - 65% Choice 173 62.7 809-825 816 196.50-196.50 196.50
0 - 35% Choice 198 63.0 819-819 819 206.00-206.00 206.00
Total all grades 546 63.4 809-870 834 196.50-206.00 202.35
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 65 62.2 809-809 809 196.50-196.50 196.50
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 65 62.2 809-809 809 196.50-196.50 196.50
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 230 64.2 809-870 864 196.50-204.00 203.15
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 230 64.2 809-870 864 196.50-204.00 203.15
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 841 63.5 809-870 840 196.50-206.00 202.12
DRESSED FOB - -
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS:
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS:
No Reportable Trade.
REGIONAL SECTION
COLORADO:
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 2,540 63.0 1,120-1,500 1,276 130.50-134.00 133.62
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 314 63.0 756-956 790 209.00-210.00 209.90
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 10,784 63.4 1,200-1,585 1,387 128.00-133.00 130.84
LIVE DELIVERED 1,493 63.4 1,200-1,450 1,355 127.00-133.00 130.66
DRESSED DELIVERED 9,122 63.4 746-1,037 875 202.00-209.00 207.00
DRESSED FOB 2,945 63.8 768-1,003 880 202.00-208.00 205.08
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 6,239 63.1 1,250-1,575 1,367 128.00-134.00 132.03
LIVE DELIVERED 262 62.6 1,400-1,400 1,400 131.00-131.00 131.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 6,790 62.9 761-972 877 206.00-209.00 207.80
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN STATES: AZ/CA/NV/UT/WA/OR/ID
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB - -
LIVE DELIVERED 43 61.1 1,300-1,300 1,300 126.50-126.50 126.50
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
EASTERN CORNBELT: WI/IL/MI/IN/KY
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,906 64.0 1,200-1,450 1,344 127.50-132.00 130.21
LIVE DELIVERED 631 64.0 1,150-1,425 1,319 127.50-133.00 130.63
DRESSED DELIVERED 658 63.4 739-925 846 198.00-208.00 203.92
DRESSED FOB 350 64.3 800-935 872 200.00-207.00 205.48
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 392 63.5 1,200-1,425 1,278 124.00-130.00 128.04
LIVE DELIVERED 106 63.2 1,280-1,400 1,355 128.50-131.00 129.92
DRESSED DELIVERED 178 62.7 750-873 832 205.00-208.00 207.11
DRESSED FOB 85 62.0 875-875 875 202.00-202.00 202.00
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.lpgmn@usda.gov
http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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