Report Date: 5/27/2014
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon May 26, 2014 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 5/25/2014
In the Texas Panhandle on Thursay trading slow to moderate on light to moderate
demand. In Kansas on Thursday trading was moderate with light to moderate demand.
On Friday trading was slow on light demand. For the week in both regions live sales
sold 1.00 to lower from 143.00 to 144.00. In Nebraska on Thursday trading was moder-
ate on light to moderate demand. On Friday trading was very limited on light demand.
For the week live sales sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower from 144.00 to 146.50. Dressed sales
sold from steady to 4.00 lower from 230.00 to 234.00 with several at 230.00 for more
than two weeks out delivery. In Colorado on Thursday trading was moderate on moderate
demand. For the live sales sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower from 144.00 to 145.00. On Thursday
in the Western Cornbelt trading was light on light to moderate demand. Friday saw
trading limited on light demand. For the week live sales sold 1.50 to 2.00 lower from
145.00 to 146.00 with the bulk at 145.00. Dressed sales sold steady to 4.00 lower
from 230.00 to 234.00 with several at 230.00 for more than two weeks delivery.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 104,389 Week ago: 90,143 Year ago: 78,777
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 94,532 Week ago: 86,188
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 9,857 Week ago: 3,955
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 20,312 Week ago: 18,242 Year ago: 30,531
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 6,998 63.3 1,219-1,515 1,341 141.00-149.00 145.38
65 - 80% Choice 14,599 63.2 1,210-1,476 1,355 143.00-150.00 144.95
35 - 65% Choice 13,916 63.4 1,150-1,450 1,354 143.00-145.50 143.71
0 - 35% Choice 535 62.6 1,265-1,381 1,298 143.00-146.00 143.31
Total all grades 36,048 63.3 1,150-1,515 1,351 141.00-150.00 144.53
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 927 63.8 1,250-1,448 1,411 146.50-151.50 147.56
65 - 80% Choice 543 63.6 1,275-1,380 1,343 145.00-153.50 148.22
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,470 63.7 1,250-1,448 1,386 145.00-153.50 147.81
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 6,134 63.2 787-992 881 229.00-235.00 233.09
65 - 80% Choice 10,723 63.1 781-950 868 229.00-235.00 231.76
35 - 65% Choice 3,970 62.8 799-950 904 230.00-234.00 231.89
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 20,827 63.1 781-992 879 229.00-235.00 232.18
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,378 63.4 790-889 841 229.00-234.00 231.77
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 40 60.5 786-786 787 227.00-227.00 227.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,418 63.3 786-889 840 227.00-234.00 231.63
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,558 63.5 1,150-1,390 1,269 141.00-150.50 145.15
65 - 80% Choice 7,798 63.4 1,150-1,375 1,255 143.00-147.00 144.10
35 - 65% Choice 4,190 63.2 1,060-1,300 1,180 143.00-145.00 143.86
0 - 35% Choice 37 62.0 1,200-1,200 1,200 143.00-143.00 143.00
Total all grades 16,583 63.4 1,060-1,390 1,240 141.00-150.50 144.32
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 610 63.7 1,050-1,279 1,209 144.00-148.50 146.05
65 - 80% Choice 258 63.4 1,185-1,275 1,261 145.00-146.00 145.16
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 868 63.6 1,050-1,279 1,224 144.00-148.50 145.79
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,474 63.7 724-918 786 229.00-234.00 231.82
65 - 80% Choice 3,644 63.2 737-950 811 230.00-234.00 231.71
35 - 65% Choice 1,039 62.9 739-950 884 227.50-234.00 230.75
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,157 63.3 724-950 817 227.50-234.00 231.57
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 253 63.3 750-841 784 232.00-232.50 232.16
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 253 63.3 750-841 784 232.00-232.50 232.16
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,327 63.2 1,200-1,400 1,291 144.00-148.00 145.55
65 - 80% Choice 5,078 63.1 1,125-1,425 1,297 141.50-148.50 144.67
35 - 65% Choice 1,532 62.8 1,075-1,350 1,244 143.00-145.00 143.66
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,937 63.0 1,075-1,425 1,286 141.50-148.50 144.62
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 859 63.5 1,175-1,425 1,366 144.00-147.50 146.17
65 - 80% Choice 528 63.2 1,200-1,400 1,298 141.00-147.00 144.89
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,387 63.4 1,175-1,425 1,340 141.00-147.50 145.69
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,442 63.5 754-913 856 229.00-234.00 231.06
65 - 80% Choice 4,756 62.9 734-950 856 229.00-234.00 231.76
35 - 65% Choice 2,694 62.7 784-950 882 229.00-234.00 231.62
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 8,892 62.9 734-950 864 229.00-234.00 231.60
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 38 63.8 796-796 796 232.00-232.00 232.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 38 63.8 796-796 796 232.00-232.00 232.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 60,568 63.3 1,060-1,515 1,312 141.00-150.50 144.49
LIVE DELIVERED 3,725 63.6 1,050-1,448 1,331 141.00-153.50 146.55
DRESSED DELIVERE 35,876 63.1 724-992 865 227.50-235.00 231.93
DRESSED FOB 1,709 63.3 750-889 830 227.00-234.00 231.72
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 180 60.1 1,300-1,375 1,343 131.00-135.00 133.31
65 - 80% Choice 739 60.6 1,250-1,400 1,316 128.00-137.00 134.28
35 - 65% Choice 157 61.4 1,350-1,375 1,364 134.00-136.00 134.85
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,076 60.6 1,250-1,400 1,327 128.00-137.00 134.20
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 35 60.0 1,335-1,335 1,335 133.50-133.50 133.50
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 35 60.0 1,335-1,335 1,335 133.50-133.50 133.50
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 343 60.7 724-905 788 223.00-228.00 224.73
65 - 80% Choice 370 60.6 825-850 844 221.00-227.00 222.30
35 - 65% Choice 41 61.5 780-806 799 222.00-227.00 225.66
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 754 60.7 724-905 816 221.00-228.00 223.59
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 613 59.9 825-825 825 223.00-224.75 223.67
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 613 59.9 825-825 825 223.00-224.75 223.67
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 33 63.0 1,400-1,400 1,400 142.00-142.00 142.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 33 63.0 1,400-1,400 1,400 142.00-142.00 142.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades - -
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 80 63.5 1,200-1,200 1,200 140.00-140.00 140.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 80 63.5 1,200-1,200 1,200 140.00-140.00 140.00
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,661 63.1 750-904 825 232.00-238.00 234.72
65 - 80% Choice 813 62.8 713-935 826 230.00-238.00 233.98
35 - 65% Choice 840 63.8 745-857 779 228.00-237.00 230.05
0 - 35% Choice 45 63.3 775-775 775 234.00-234.00 234.00
Total all grades 4,359 63.2 713-935 816 228.00-238.00 233.67
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 124 61.4 775-852 820 233.00-238.00 235.85
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 124 61.4 775-852 820 233.00-238.00 235.85
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 300 63.5 1,150-1,250 1,184 142.00-144.00 143.43
0 - 35% Choice 95 63.5 1,175-1,175 1,175 142.00-142.00 142.00
Total all grades 395 63.5 1,150-1,250 1,182 142.00-144.00 143.09
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 239 62.8 741-822 755 232.00-233.00 232.90
65 - 80% Choice 529 62.9 701-793 747 230.50-234.00 232.51
35 - 65% Choice 420 62.8 723-950 798 230.50-238.00 233.55
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,188 62.9 701-950 767 230.50-238.00 232.95
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 48 63.8 778-778 778 230.50-230.50 230.50
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 48 63.8 778-778 778 230.50-230.50 230.50
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 76 63.5 1,300-1,300 1,300 147.00-147.00 147.00
35 - 65% Choice 2,080 63.3 1,125-1,300 1,213 142.00-145.00 143.18
0 - 35% Choice 645 62.9 1,100-1,325 1,229 141.00-143.00 142.15
Total all grades 2,801 63.2 1,100-1,325 1,219 141.00-147.00 143.04
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 40 63.5 1,320-1,320 1,320 146.00-146.00 146.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 40 63.5 1,320-1,320 1,320 146.00-146.00 146.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,168 63.2 715-904 811 230.00-238.00 233.47
65 - 80% Choice 1,406 62.3 678-875 794 232.00-236.00 233.33
35 - 65% Choice 1,705 61.2 768-950 895 227.50-237.00 233.14
0 - 35% Choice 118 62.7 750-750 750 226.00-227.00 226.66
Total all grades 5,397 62.3 678-950 832 226.00-238.00 233.18
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 39 64.0 768-768 768 228.00-228.00 228.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 1,754 63.9 750-825 793 225.00-235.00 228.19
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,793 63.9 750-825 792 225.00-235.00 228.19
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,276 63.3 1,100-1,325 1,214 140.00-147.00 142.97
LIVE DELIVERED 40 63.5 1,320-1,320 1,320 146.00-146.00 146.00
DRESSED DELIVERE 10,944 62.7 678-950 818 226.00-238.00 233.35
DRESSED FOB 1,965 63.8 750-852 793 225.00-238.00 228.73
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 350 61.2 1,350-1,350 1,350 134.00-134.00 134.00
65 - 80% Choice 359 61.3 1,325-1,444 1,359 134.00-136.00 134.76
35 - 65% Choice 206 62.1 1,390-1,420 1,399 134.00-134.00 134.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 915 61.4 1,325-1,444 1,365 134.00-136.00 134.30
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,372 59.7 767-808 776 222.00-232.00 227.14
65 - 80% Choice 478 60.0 775-828 820 225.00-231.00 228.23
35 - 65% Choice 189 60.8 750-854 837 220.00-231.00 222.47
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,039 59.8 750-854 792 220.00-232.00 226.97
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 916 60.0 725-825 817 220.00-228.00 226.43
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 916 60.0 725-825 817 220.00-228.00 226.43
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 145 65.6 795-795 795 235.00-235.00 235.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 72 62.0 922-922 922 228.00-228.00 228.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 217 64.4 795-922 837 228.00-235.00 232.68
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
Over 80% Choice 11 62.0 882-882 882 232.00-232.00 232.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 11 62.0 882-882 882 232.00-232.00 232.00
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 11 62.0 882-882 882 232.00-232.00 232.00
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 45 62.0 776-866 833 223.00-223.00 223.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 45 62.0 776-866 833 223.00-223.00 223.00
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
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 441 63.6 819-896 867 239.00-239.00 239.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 441 63.6 819-896 867 239.00-239.00 239.00
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 - -
35 - 65% Choice 90 62.5 843-843 844 236.00-236.00 236.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 90 62.5 843-843 844 236.00-236.00 236.00
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 531 63.4 819-896 863 236.00-239.00 238.49
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 2,075 63.2 1,150-1,375 1,310 144.00-146.00 144.56
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 520 63.2 744-844 800 230.00-232.00 231.09
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 9,209 63.3 1,170-1,475 1,309 143.00-149.00 145.43
LIVE DELIVERED 1,700 63.4 1,050-1,425 1,330 141.00-151.50 146.67
DRESSED DELIVERED 8,734 63.0 724-950 845 230.00-235.00 231.73
DRESSED FOB 1,317 63.3 750-882 817 229.00-234.00 231.96
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,035 62.6 1,300-1,375 1,346 144.00-146.00 145.39
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 3,907 62.7 734-914 837 229.00-234.00 231.09
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 1,505 63.0 1,125-1,450 1,282 141.50-150.50 145.93
LIVE DELIVERED 1,049 63.6 1,175-1,370 1,311 145.00-148.50 146.55
DRESSED DELIVERED 703 63.2 755-882 838 230.00-233.00 231.50
DRESSED FOB 118 64.0 880-880 880 230.00-230.00 230.00
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 169 62.8 1,250-1,350 1,325 144.00-146.00 144.85
LIVE DELIVERED 36 64.0 1,380-1,380 1,380 153.50-153.50 153.50
DRESSED DELIVERED 314 61.8 781-819 800 230.00-235.00 231.27
DRESSED FOB 40 60.5 787-787 787 227.00-227.00 227.00
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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