Report Date: 11/12/2018
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Nov 12, 2018 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 11/11/2018
On Friday in the Southern Plains, trade was moderate on light to moderate demand. For
the week in the Southern Plains, live purchases traded mostly 2.00 lower at 114.00
with a few up to 115.00. In Nebraska, trade was limited on light to moderate demand
on Wednesday, with light to moderate trade and demand on Thursday and moderate trade
on light to moderate demand on Friday. For the week in Nebraska, comparable live
purchases traded mostly 2.00 lower from 113.00-114.50, bulk at 114.00. Dressed
purchases traded mostly steady with the bulk at 180.00. Trade was light on light to
moderate demand on Tuesday, with limited trade on light to moderate demand on
Wednesday, in the Western Cornbelt. Trade and demand was light to moderate on
Thursday with moderate trade on light to moderate demand on Friday. For the week in
the Western Cornbelt, live purchase traded mostly 1.00-3.00 lower from 111.00-114.00,
bulk from 111.00-113.00. Dressed purchases traded steady to 3.00 lower from 177.00-
180.00. Trade was light on light to moderate demand on Friday in Colorado. For the
week in Colorado, live purchases traded 1.00-2.00 lower at 114.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 107,771 Week ago: 92,521 Year ago: 106,629
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 65,387 Week ago: 80,654
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 42,384 Week ago: 11,867
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 19,548 Week ago: 12,976 Year ago: 19,571
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 17,940 63.4 1,225-1,570 1,494 107.00-114.50 113.17
65 - 80% Choice 7,959 63.3 1,200-1,550 1,414 111.50-115.00 114.04
35 - 65% Choice 1,695 63.6 1,250-1,500 1,357 114.00-115.00 114.06
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 27,594 63.4 1,200-1,570 1,462 107.00-115.00 113.48
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,355 63.7 1,250-1,550 1,451 110.00-115.00 112.43
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,355 63.7 1,250-1,550 1,451 110.00-115.00 112.43
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 22,154 63.5 799-1,067 961 176.00-181.00 179.14
65 - 80% Choice 4,270 63.2 845-1,011 937 178.00-180.00 179.45
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26,424 63.4 799-1,067 957 176.00-181.00 179.19
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 981 63.3 929-1,048 971 173.00-179.00 176.75
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 981 63.3 929-1,048 971 173.00-179.00 176.75
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 9,154 63.5 1,150-1,525 1,339 107.50-116.00 113.19
65 - 80% Choice 4,167 63.3 1,150-1,375 1,252 112.00-115.00 113.97
35 - 65% Choice 442 63.8 1,100-1,325 1,211 114.00-114.00 114.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 13,763 63.4 1,100-1,525 1,308 107.50-116.00 113.45
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 545 63.5 1,125-1,375 1,252 111.00-114.00 112.34
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 545 63.5 1,125-1,375 1,252 111.00-114.00 112.34
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 9,339 63.3 773-955 865 176.00-181.00 179.72
65 - 80% Choice 3,518 63.3 701-891 815 178.00-180.00 179.74
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,857 63.3 701-955 852 176.00-181.00 179.73
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 435 63.5 809-876 845 178.00-180.00 179.46
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 435 63.5 809-876 845 178.00-180.00 179.46
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 6,155 63.5 1,210-1,475 1,351 108.00-114.00 112.50
65 - 80% Choice 6,246 63.2 1,235-1,550 1,319 112.00-115.00 113.99
35 - 65% Choice 323 63.2 1,200-1,330 1,263 112.00-114.00 113.13
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,724 63.4 1,200-1,550 1,333 108.00-115.00 113.25
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,808 63.5 1,250-1,500 1,438 110.00-114.00 110.82
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,808 63.5 1,250-1,500 1,438 110.00-114.00 110.82
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 6,176 62.6 756-945 874 176.00-182.00 179.10
65 - 80% Choice 990 62.9 804-944 865 180.00-180.00 180.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,166 62.7 756-945 873 176.00-182.00 179.23
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 65 64.0 880-896 889 177.00-178.00 177.58
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 65 64.0 880-896 889 177.00-178.00 177.58
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 54,081 63.4 1,100-1,570 1,393 107.00-116.00 113.42
LIVE DELIVERED 3,708 63.6 1,125-1,550 1,415 110.00-115.00 111.63
DRESSED DELIVERED 46,447 63.3 701-1,067 915 176.00-182.00 179.35
DRESSED FOB 1,481 63.4 809-1,048 930 173.00-180.00 177.58
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 53 59.6 1,350-1,500 1,443 87.50-89.00 88.43
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 53 59.6 1,350-1,500 1,443 87.50-89.00 88.43
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 52 60.0 1,265-1,687 1,531 82.00-83.00 82.58
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 52 60.0 1,265-1,687 1,531 82.00-83.00 82.58
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 809 59.3 811-854 830 148.00-155.00 149.91
65 - 80% Choice 378 59.2 767-826 802 145.00-150.00 145.90
35 - 65% Choice 180 55.9 742-752 745 145.00-153.00 151.22
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,367 58.8 742-854 811 145.00-155.00 148.97
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 15 60.0 810-810 810 144.00-144.00 144.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 15 60.0 810-810 810 144.00-144.00 144.00
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 - -
0 - 35% Choice 67 62.2 1,300-1,300 1,300 111.00-111.00 111.00
Total all grades 67 62.2 1,300-1,300 1,300 111.00-111.00 111.00
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
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,755 63.4 750-1,008 937 165.00-185.25 179.84
65 - 80% Choice 842 62.9 897-968 945 180.00-185.25 180.39
35 - 65% Choice 183 63.8 726-819 773 174.00-185.25 179.59
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,780 63.3 726-1,008 933 165.00-185.25 179.91
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 691 62.9 800-984 940 168.00-180.00 178.27
65 - 80% Choice 15 62.0 775-775 775 168.00-168.00 168.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 38 61.5 768-768 769 172.00-172.00 172.00
Total all grades 744 62.8 768-984 928 168.00-180.00 177.74
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 140 63.5 1,330-1,330 1,330 114.00-114.00 114.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 82 62.5 1,365-1,365 1,365 115.00-115.00 115.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 222 63.1 1,330-1,365 1,343 114.00-115.00 114.37
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,955 63.0 695-897 835 176.00-185.25 180.15
65 - 80% Choice 782 63.6 755-868 825 180.00-185.25 182.65
35 - 65% Choice 250 64.7 761-775 769 185.25-185.25 185.25
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,987 63.3 695-897 827 176.00-185.25 181.23
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 270 63.5 809-809 809 180.00-180.00 180.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 270 63.5 809-809 809 180.00-180.00 180.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 68 62.5 1,430-1,430 1,430 114.00-114.00 114.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 91 62.3 1,380-1,380 1,380 114.00-114.00 114.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 159 62.4 1,380-1,430 1,401 114.00-114.00 114.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 80 63.5 1,275-1,275 1,275 111.00-111.00 111.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 80 63.5 1,275-1,275 1,275 111.00-111.00 111.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 5,739 62.7 720-998 843 172.00-184.00 178.97
65 - 80% Choice 511 62.4 701-937 865 174.00-183.00 179.25
35 - 65% Choice 160 64.0 896-896 896 179.00-179.00 179.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,410 62.7 701-998 846 172.00-184.00 178.99
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
LIVE FOB 381 62.8 1,330-1,430 1,367 114.00-115.00 114.22
LIVE DELIVERED 80 63.5 1,275-1,275 1,275 111.00-111.00 111.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 15,177 63.1 695-1,008 875 165.00-185.25 179.78
DRESSED FOB 1,014 63.0 768-984 896 168.00-180.00 178.34
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 1,533 59.5 781-1,032 859 144.00-152.00 148.77
65 - 80% Choice 339 58.4 796-854 805 142.00-160.00 144.42
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 67 58.4 763-855 810 146.00-152.00 150.27
Total all grades 1,939 59.3 763-1,032 848 142.00-160.00 148.06
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 85 58.1 798-870 830 146.00-152.00 149.60
65 - 80% Choice 145 59.0 885-952 920 144.00-146.00 144.90
35 - 65% Choice 17 59.0 958-958 959 140.00-140.00 140.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 247 58.7 798-958 892 140.00-152.00 146.18
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 80 62.8 984-984 985 172.00-172.00 172.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 80 62.8 984-984 985 172.00-172.00 172.00
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:
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: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 250 63.2 910-910 911 189.00-189.00 189.00
65 - 80% Choice 250 62.8 911-911 911 189.00-189.00 189.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 500 63.0 910-911 911 189.00-189.00 189.00
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 DELIVERED 500 63.0 910-911 911 189.00-189.00 189.00
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.
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:
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: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 37 63.0 882-882 882 171.00-171.00 171.00
35 - 65% Choice 370 63.3 750-750 750 191.00-191.00 191.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 407 63.3 750-882 762 171.00-191.00 189.18
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 DELIVERED 407 63.3 750-882 762 171.00-191.00 189.18
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 19 59.0 826-826 826 150.00-150.00 150.00
65 - 80% Choice 204 58.0 800-800 800 143.00-143.00 143.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 223 58.1 800-826 802 143.00-150.00 143.60
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:
No Reportable Trade.
REGIONAL SECTION
COLORADO:
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,660 63.1 1,263-1,550 1,432 114.00-114.00 114.00
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 78 63.5 905-905 905 181.00-181.00 181.00
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 11,555 63.2 1,225-1,570 1,420 110.00-115.00 112.40
LIVE DELIVERED 1,400 63.6 1,125-1,550 1,389 111.00-115.00 113.24
DRESSED DELIVERED 16,242 63.5 702-1,011 929 176.00-182.00 178.88
DRESSED FOB 200 63.5 809-809 809 180.00-180.00 180.00
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 2,079 63.0 1,325-1,550 1,457 110.50-114.00 112.52
LIVE DELIVERED 215 62.3 1,375-1,550 1,476 111.00-113.00 111.20
DRESSED DELIVERED 5,094 62.4 813-977 909 178.00-180.00 179.24
DRESSED FOB 190 63.5 953-953 953 177.50-177.50 177.50
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 2,613 63.7 1,225-1,525 1,395 107.00-114.00 110.33
LIVE DELIVERED 1,936 63.6 1,250-1,500 1,440 110.00-112.00 110.40
DRESSED DELIVERED 566 63.0 806-972 892 176.00-180.00 178.73
DRESSED FOB 65 64.0 880-896 889 177.00-178.00 177.58
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 768 63.1 1,225-1,475 1,383 107.75-114.50 111.06
LIVE DELIVERED 37 63.0 1,300-1,300 1,300 113.00-113.00 113.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 99 62.6 800-851 837 179.00-180.00 179.73
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.
Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 email: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
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