Report Date: 8/11/2014
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Aug 11, 2014 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 8/10/2014
In the Texas Panhandle for the week trading of available negotiated cash live cattle
sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower from 158.00 to 160.00. Most of these sales are for more than
two weeks out delivery. In Kansas on Thursday trading and demand were moderate. On
Friday trading was limited on light demand. For the week live sales sold 3.00 lower
at 160.00. In Nebraska on Thursday trading and demand were moderate. Friday saw
trading moderate with light to moderate demand. For the week live sales sold steady
to 4.00 lower from 158.00 to 164.00, most of the 158.00 sales are for more than two
weeks out delivery. Dressed sales for the week sold mostly 5.00 to 6.00 lower from
250.00 to 252.00, with a few up to 255.00. In Colorado on Friday traidng and demanded
were moderate. For the week live sales sold 3.50 to 4.00 lower from 160.00 to 160.50.
In the Western Cornbelt on Friday trading and demanded were moderate. For the week
live sales sold 2.50 to 4.00 lower from 157.00 to 160.50 and dressed sales sold mostly
5.00 to 6.00 lower from 248.00 to 250.00, with a few up to 255.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 105,489 Week ago: 83,100 Year ago: 120,971
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 88,213 Week ago: 61,683
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 17,276 Week ago: 21,417
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 18,278 Week ago: 16,330 Year ago: 26,220
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 11,786 63.6 1,250-1,550 1,431 155.00-165.50 159.89
65 - 80% Choice 14,367 63.1 1,200-1,540 1,403 157.00-165.00 160.10
35 - 65% Choice 7,377 63.3 1,125-1,455 1,300 158.00-164.00 159.72
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 33,530 63.3 1,125-1,550 1,390 155.00-165.50 159.94
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 640 63.7 1,200-1,425 1,356 158.00-163.00 160.85
65 - 80% Choice 729 63.1 1,325-1,500 1,471 158.00-161.00 159.82
35 - 65% Choice 43 62.7 1,425-1,425 1,425 158.00-158.00 158.00
0 - 35% Choice 36 64.2 1,400-1,400 1,400 164.50-164.50 164.50
Total all grades 1,448 63.4 1,200-1,500 1,417 158.00-164.50 160.34
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 7,263 63.3 756-974 898 246.00-261.00 252.00
65 - 80% Choice 11,194 63.8 793-960 913 246.00-255.00 250.70
35 - 65% Choice 629 64.1 883-912 896 246.00-252.00 250.10
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 19,086 63.6 756-974 907 246.00-261.00 251.18
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 823 64.1 806-936 883 250.00-254.50 251.49
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 59 60.6 738-768 746 253.00-255.00 253.51
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 882 63.9 738-936 874 250.00-255.00 251.62
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 6,792 63.1 1,150-1,375 1,275 157.00-164.00 160.02
65 - 80% Choice 10,783 63.2 1,085-1,400 1,241 157.00-165.00 160.20
35 - 65% Choice 3,845 63.0 1,045-1,350 1,197 157.00-160.50 159.48
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 21,420 63.1 1,045-1,400 1,244 157.00-165.00 160.01
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 436 63.7 1,225-1,375 1,307 158.00-163.00 159.99
65 - 80% Choice 573 62.0 1,310-1,310 1,310 158.00-158.00 158.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,009 62.7 1,225-1,375 1,309 158.00-163.00 158.86
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,492 63.5 736-920 812 246.00-255.50 251.70
65 - 80% Choice 6,857 63.5 734-880 801 246.00-255.00 250.81
35 - 65% Choice 1,112 64.5 713-819 762 251.00-254.00 252.06
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,461 63.6 713-920 801 246.00-255.50 251.24
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 67 63.6 724-784 762 250.00-255.00 251.87
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 67 63.6 724-784 762 250.00-255.00 251.87
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 3,330 63.7 1,150-1,425 1,355 156.00-165.50 160.31
65 - 80% Choice 2,018 63.4 1,200-1,450 1,328 156.00-164.00 159.90
35 - 65% Choice 669 63.1 1,225-1,425 1,354 160.00-160.00 160.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,017 63.5 1,150-1,450 1,346 156.00-165.50 160.14
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 569 63.5 1,275-1,400 1,333 156.00-162.15 158.67
65 - 80% Choice 300 63.4 1,150-1,425 1,299 157.00-160.00 158.93
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 869 63.5 1,150-1,425 1,321 156.00-162.15 158.76
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,912 63.3 775-912 832 248.00-255.00 251.77
65 - 80% Choice 1,661 63.2 775-908 838 248.00-255.00 250.69
35 - 65% Choice 1,243 62.5 781-950 944 249.00-255.00 254.09
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,816 63.0 775-950 863 248.00-255.00 252.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 273 63.7 800-857 820 250.00-252.00 250.81
65 - 80% Choice 42 63.0 866-866 866 255.00-255.00 255.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 315 63.6 800-866 826 250.00-255.00 251.37
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 60,967 63.3 1,045-1,550 1,334 155.00-165.50 159.99
LIVE DELIVERED 3,326 63.2 1,150-1,500 1,359 156.00-164.50 159.48
DRESSED DELIVERE 36,363 63.5 713-974 865 246.00-261.00 251.31
DRESSED FOB 1,264 63.8 724-936 856 250.00-255.00 251.57
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 433 60.6 1,250-1,500 1,375 147.00-154.00 150.38
65 - 80% Choice 222 60.2 1,325-1,400 1,370 144.00-153.00 147.82
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 62 60.8 1,550-1,700 1,623 148.50-150.00 149.27
Total all grades 717 60.5 1,250-1,700 1,395 144.00-154.00 149.49
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 38 60.7 1,365-1,365 1,365 144.00-144.00 144.00
65 - 80% Choice 223 61.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 147.50-147.50 147.50
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 261 61.0 1,325-1,365 1,331 144.00-147.50 146.99
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 497 59.8 654-930 822 244.00-252.00 248.64
65 - 80% Choice 361 59.6 795-836 826 239.00-249.00 244.56
35 - 65% Choice 275 61.0 869-869 869 245.00-245.00 245.00
0 - 35% Choice 300 60.3 854-976 905 244.00-249.00 246.95
Total all grades 1,433 60.1 654-976 849 239.00-252.00 246.56
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 587 60.2 825-840 826 243.00-250.50 245.74
35 - 65% Choice 118 63.5 889-889 889 244.00-244.00 244.00
0 - 35% Choice 328 60.4 900-975 914 245.00-250.00 245.87
Total all grades 1,033 60.7 825-975 861 243.00-250.50 245.58
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 125 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 158.00-158.00 158.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 125 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 158.00-158.00 158.00
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 40 63.5 1,250-1,250 1,250 161.00-161.00 161.00
65 - 80% Choice 27 63.5 1,300-1,300 1,300 160.00-160.00 160.00
35 - 65% Choice 394 63.0 1,175-1,300 1,239 158.00-162.00 159.58
0 - 35% Choice 130 63.0 1,225-1,225 1,225 159.00-159.00 159.00
Total all grades 591 63.0 1,175-1,300 1,240 158.00-162.00 159.57
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,395 62.7 646-935 821 245.00-263.00 255.88
65 - 80% Choice 706 62.9 744-913 867 244.00-258.00 250.80
35 - 65% Choice 826 64.7 762-894 830 251.00-263.00 256.44
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 3,927 63.2 646-935 831 244.00-263.00 255.08
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 40 64.0 800-800 800 252.50-252.50 252.50
65 - 80% Choice 71 60.9 775-840 810 252.00-254.50 253.17
35 - 65% Choice 88 63.3 680-775 760 252.00-252.00 252.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 199 62.6 680-840 786 252.00-254.50 252.52
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 455 63.4 1,175-1,225 1,215 160.00-162.00 160.42
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 455 63.4 1,175-1,225 1,215 160.00-162.00 160.42
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 646 63.4 781-921 806 252.00-255.00 252.62
65 - 80% Choice 1,529 63.0 738-875 833 250.00-263.00 253.03
35 - 65% Choice 530 63.9 678-870 767 252.00-263.00 257.43
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,705 63.3 678-921 814 250.00-263.00 253.79
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 13 62.5 750-750 750 253.50-253.50 253.50
65 - 80% Choice 13 62.0 775-775 775 252.00-252.00 252.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26 62.3 750-775 763 252.00-253.50 252.75
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 - -
35 - 65% Choice 1,818 63.3 1,100-1,250 1,197 157.00-160.00 158.82
0 - 35% Choice 280 63.8 1,250-1,250 1,250 159.00-159.00 159.00
Total all grades 2,098 63.4 1,100-1,250 1,204 157.00-160.00 158.85
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 30 63.0 1,200-1,200 1,200 158.00-158.00 158.00
65 - 80% Choice 80 63.2 1,250-1,250 1,250 159.00-159.00 159.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 110 63.1 1,200-1,250 1,236 158.00-159.00 158.73
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,569 63.1 724-868 799 244.00-260.00 253.07
65 - 80% Choice 1,105 62.5 708-868 788 248.00-258.00 251.72
35 - 65% Choice 1,684 61.5 708-950 871 250.00-263.00 253.38
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,358 62.3 708-950 824 244.00-263.00 252.84
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 315 63.4 775-800 798 252.00-257.00 256.68
35 - 65% Choice 597 63.5 775-825 789 251.00-254.00 251.70
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 912 63.5 775-825 792 251.00-257.00 253.42
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,144 63.3 1,100-1,300 1,213 157.00-162.00 159.21
LIVE DELIVERED 110 63.1 1,200-1,250 1,236 158.00-159.00 158.73
DRESSED DELIVERE 10,990 62.9 646-950 824 244.00-263.00 253.88
DRESSED FOB 1,137 63.3 680-840 790 251.00-257.00 253.25
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 75 59.5 1,325-1,360 1,349 145.00-151.00 149.16
35 - 65% Choice 66 61.0 1,300-1,300 1,300 147.00-150.00 148.45
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 141 60.2 1,300-1,360 1,326 145.00-151.00 148.83
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,668 59.8 748-868 777 244.00-252.00 249.92
65 - 80% Choice 369 60.1 732-937 833 244.00-252.00 249.05
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,037 59.9 732-937 787 244.00-252.00 249.77
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 330 60.1 825-825 825 237.00-245.00 243.33
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 330 60.1 825-825 825 237.00-245.00 243.33
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 179 64.9 823-823 824 257.00-257.00 257.00
65 - 80% Choice 90 62.8 873-873 874 251.00-251.00 251.00
35 - 65% Choice 120 63.7 722-879 787 247.00-256.50 250.95
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 389 64.1 722-879 824 247.00-257.00 253.75
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 94 62.0 708-964 839 250.00-250.00 250.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 94 62.0 708-964 839 250.00-250.00 250.00
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 204 64.0 864-864 864 260.00-260.00 260.00
65 - 80% Choice 132 63.0 819-819 819 260.00-260.00 260.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 336 63.6 819-864 846 260.00-260.00 260.00
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 336 63.6 819-864 846 260.00-260.00 260.00
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 2,447 63.3 1,189-1,455 1,345 158.00-164.00 160.15
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 14,076 63.5 1,150-1,540 1,367 156.00-163.00 159.09
LIVE DELIVERED 1,631 63.1 1,150-1,425 1,328 156.00-163.00 158.98
DRESSED DELIVERED 12,654 63.5 713-951 866 246.00-255.50 250.74
DRESSED FOB 1,028 63.8 724-936 860 250.00-255.00 251.48
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 3,996 62.7 1,200-1,550 1,346 157.00-160.50 159.72
LIVE DELIVERED 312 63.0 1,250-1,425 1,370 158.00-161.00 158.44
DRESSED DELIVERED 4,161 63.3 746-974 868 248.00-255.00 252.17
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN STATES: AZ/CA/NV/UT/WA/OR/ID
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 60 63.0 1,250-1,250 1,250 163.00-163.00 163.00
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
EASTERN CORNBELT: WI/IL/MI/IN/KY
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,158 64.2 1,150-1,450 1,290 156.00-165.50 160.35
LIVE DELIVERED 737 63.7 1,200-1,425 1,316 156.00-163.00 160.28
DRESSED DELIVERED 620 63.4 752-905 829 246.00-251.00 249.06
DRESSED FOB 152 65.0 877-877 877 251.00-251.00 251.00
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 724 63.9 1,200-1,450 1,296 155.00-165.00 163.23
LIVE DELIVERED 36 64.2 1,400-1,400 1,400 164.50-164.50 164.50
DRESSED DELIVERED 264 61.7 756-800 788 252.00-261.00 254.85
DRESSED FOB 40 62.0 806-806 806 254.50-254.50 254.50
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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