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Report Date: 12/10/2018


LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO    Mon Dec 10, 2018    USDA Market News

NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 12/9/2018

Trade and demand was moderate in all feeding regions on Friday. For the week in the 
Southern Plains, live purchases traded mostly 1.00 higher at 119.00. For the week in 
Nebraska, live purchases traded .50-2.00 higher from 118.00-119.00, bulk at 119.00. 
Dressed purchases traded 2.00-4.00 higher at 187.00. For the week in the Western 
Cornbelt, live purchases traded mostly 1.00 higher from 115.00-117.00, bulk at 
116.00. Dressed purchases traded 2.00 higher from 185.00-187.00.

NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 135,933   Week ago: 121,420    Year ago: 94,702

Total  1-14 day delivery for the week: 94,555        Week ago: 93,205
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 41,378        Week ago: 28,215

NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 19,120          Week ago: 14,328     Year ago: 17,854

                                    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       30,639   63.2  1,275-1,650  1,499  107.00-119.00  117.59
 65 - 80% Choice       12,570   63.1  1,200-1,550  1,439  118.00-119.00  118.91
 35 - 65% Choice        2,753   63.4  1,250-1,518  1,330  117.00-119.00  118.69
  0 - 35% Choice           38   63.5  1,450-1,450  1,450  115.00-115.00  115.00
 Total all grades      46,000   63.1  1,200-1,650  1,472  107.00-119.00  118.01
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        2,997   63.8  1,250-1,570  1,481  113.00-119.00  117.09
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       2,997   63.8  1,250-1,570  1,481  113.00-119.00  117.09
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice       16,995   62.9    832-1,014    943  180.00-187.00  185.70
 65 - 80% Choice        4,621   62.6    793-1,014    919  182.00-187.00  185.97
 35 - 65% Choice          199   62.5    906-906      906  187.00-187.00  187.00
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades      21,815   62.9    793-1,014    938  180.00-187.00  185.77
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice        1,827   62.1    750-984      955  170.00-185.00  184.59
 65 - 80% Choice          167   62.5    937-937      938  185.00-185.00  185.00
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       1,994   62.2    750-984      954  170.00-185.00  184.62

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
 Over 80% Choice       18,387   63.1  1,100-1,525  1,357  111.50-119.00  117.31
 65 - 80% Choice        6,248   63.2  1,135-1,375  1,256  116.00-119.00  118.72
 35 - 65% Choice        1,201   63.6  1,104-1,319  1,198  118.00-119.00  118.89
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades      25,836   63.2  1,100-1,525  1,325  111.50-119.00  117.72
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        1,083   63.5  1,250-1,425  1,338  115.00-118.50  117.61
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       1,083   63.5  1,250-1,425  1,338  115.00-118.50  117.61
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice       10,061   62.9    713-925      859  183.00-187.00  185.97
 65 - 80% Choice        2,193   62.9    803-904      841  183.00-187.00  186.17
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades      12,254   62.9    713-925      855  183.00-187.00  186.01
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice          107   63.5    953-953      953  182.00-182.00  182.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         107   63.5    953-953      953  182.00-182.00  182.00

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
 Over 80% Choice        4,996   63.1  1,225-1,480  1,359  113.00-119.00  116.91
 65 - 80% Choice        5,600   63.2  1,175-1,525  1,299  116.00-119.00  118.77
 35 - 65% Choice        1,336   63.3  1,115-1,400  1,266  118.00-119.00  118.72
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades      11,932   63.2  1,115-1,525  1,320  113.00-119.00  117.99
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        1,333   63.2  1,225-1,525  1,404  112.00-118.00  115.90
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       1,333   63.2  1,225-1,525  1,404  112.00-118.00  115.90
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        6,987   62.5    744-976      896  180.00-190.00  184.84
 65 - 80% Choice        1,147   62.5    819-892      858  185.00-185.00  185.00
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       8,134   62.5    744-976      891  180.00-190.00  184.86
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice          481   62.4    744-912      872  180.00-185.00  183.33
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         481   62.4    744-912      872  180.00-185.00  183.33

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
 LIVE FOB              83,768   63.2  1,100-1,650  1,405  107.00-119.00  117.92

 LIVE DELIVERED         5,413   63.6  1,225-1,570  1,433  112.00-119.00  116.90

 DRESSED DELIVERED     42,203   62.8    713-1,014    905  180.00-190.00  185.66

 DRESSED FOB            2,582   62.3    744-984      939  170.00-185.00  184.27

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
 Over 80% Choice          297   59.8  1,409-1,680  1,553   86.00-175.00  100.20
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         297   59.8  1,409-1,680  1,553   86.00-175.00  100.20
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice           11   60.0  1,303-1,303  1,303   74.00-74.00    74.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades          11   60.0  1,303-1,303  1,303   74.00-74.00    74.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice          615   58.8    796-826      812  150.00-157.00  153.26
 65 - 80% Choice          194   59.4    767-887      804  150.00-156.00  153.14
 35 - 65% Choice           42   60.0    870-870      870  150.00-150.00  150.00
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         851   59.0    767-887      813  150.00-157.00  153.07
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice           34   61.0    854-854      854  142.00-142.00  142.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades          34   61.0    854-854      854  142.00-142.00  142.00

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
 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          127   61.8  1,560-1,560  1,560  119.00-119.00  119.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         127   61.8  1,560-1,560  1,560  119.00-119.00  119.00
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        4,014   62.8    775-1,010    943  170.00-191.25  183.33
 65 - 80% Choice        1,303   63.5    752-1,010    878  176.00-191.50  185.22
 35 - 65% Choice          226   62.1    841-954      902  180.00-191.25  185.23
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       5,543   63.0    752-1,010    926  170.00-191.50  183.85
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice           48   60.7    804-870      835  170.00-170.00  170.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades          48   60.7    804-870      835  170.00-170.00  170.00

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
 Over 80% Choice          246   63.4  1,350-1,350  1,350  119.00-119.00  119.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         246   63.4  1,350-1,350  1,350  119.00-119.00  119.00
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        2,080   62.9    756-882      831  182.00-191.25  186.71
 65 - 80% Choice          674   63.5    693-869      773  185.00-193.00  190.17
 35 - 65% Choice           40   62.5    937-937      938  185.00-185.00  185.00
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       2,794   63.0    693-937      819  182.00-193.00  187.52
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          118   62.9  1,315-1,364  1,331  118.00-118.00  118.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         118   62.9  1,315-1,364  1,331  118.00-118.00  118.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
 No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
 Over 80% Choice        4,602   62.5    722-976      835  172.00-190.00  182.92
 65 - 80% Choice          232   61.9    770-882      849  180.00-189.00  183.85
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades       4,834   62.4    722-976      836  172.00-190.00  182.97
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice           53   63.2    794-837      803  170.00-181.00  178.72
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades          53   63.2    794-837      803  170.00-181.00  178.72

Grade:                   Head   Dress      WT     Wtd Avg     Price      Wtd Avg
                        Count   Pct      Range       Wt       Range       Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
 LIVE FOB                 491   62.9  1,315-1,560  1,400  118.00-119.00  118.76

 LIVE DELIVERED                            -                    -

 DRESSED DELIVERED     13,171   62.8    693-1,010    870  170.00-193.00  184.30

 DRESSED FOB              101   62.0    794-870      818  170.00-181.00  174.57

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        1,366   59.7    812-900      865  146.00-154.00  151.41
 65 - 80% Choice          284   58.2    796-840      805  142.00-165.00  145.61
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice           98   59.2    841-885      864  147.00-153.00  150.23
 Total all grades       1,748   59.4    796-900      855  142.00-165.00  150.40
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
 Over 80% Choice          245   58.8    796-930      868  146.00-152.00  149.33
 65 - 80% Choice           51   58.2    840-885      867  148.00-150.00  148.82
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         296   58.7    796-930      868  146.00-152.00  149.24

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           37   62.3    842-842      843  174.00-174.00  174.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice           25   60.0    900-900      900  160.00-160.00  160.00
  0 - 35% Choice        2,601   60.0    810-960      861  165.00-170.00  168.00
 Total all grades       2,663   60.0    810-960      861  160.00-174.00  168.01
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                           -                    -
 65 - 80% Choice          774   62.8    911-911      911  192.00-192.00  192.00
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         774   62.8    911-911      911  192.00-192.00  192.00
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        774   62.8    911-911      911  192.00-192.00  192.00

 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.

 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          517   62.8    882-974      938  176.00-192.00  190.85
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         517   62.8    882-974      938  176.00-192.00  190.85
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                           -                    -
 65 - 80% Choice          119   62.9    882-942      925  176.00-188.00  184.57
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades         119   62.9    882-942      925  176.00-188.00  184.57
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        636   62.8    882-974      936  176.00-192.00  189.68

 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           14   59.0    826-826      826  150.00-150.00  150.00
 65 - 80% Choice                           -                    -
 35 - 65% Choice                           -                    -
  0 - 35% Choice                           -                    -
 Total all grades          14   59.0    826-826      826  150.00-150.00  150.00
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.

                                REGIONAL SECTION

COLORADO:
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
 LIVE FOB                                  -                    -
 LIVE DELIVERED                            -                    -
 DRESSED DELIVERED                         -                    -
 DRESSED FOB                               -                    -

WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
 LIVE FOB              18,426   63.1  1,225-1,600  1,454  113.00-119.00  116.15
 LIVE DELIVERED         2,689   63.6  1,250-1,550  1,431  112.00-119.00  117.04
 DRESSED DELIVERED     15,476   62.8    713-1,014    899  180.00-187.00  185.07
 DRESSED FOB            1,864   62.1    744-984      946  182.00-185.00  184.85

NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
 LIVE FOB               5,549   62.9  1,365-1,500  1,435  113.00-119.00  116.51
 LIVE DELIVERED            36   61.7  1,450-1,450  1,450  113.50-113.50  113.50
 DRESSED DELIVERED     10,570   62.3    793-996      919  180.00-190.00  185.32
 DRESSED FOB              324   62.7    896-977      960  182.00-185.00  183.67

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               2,586   63.6  1,200-1,500  1,383  107.00-119.00  115.57
 LIVE DELIVERED         1,531   63.8  1,225-1,570  1,466  112.00-118.00  116.79
 DRESSED DELIVERED        536   63.3    781-952      873  180.00-185.00  182.59
 DRESSED FOB              140   64.0    912-928      916  180.00-183.00  180.75

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                 257   63.2  1,250-1,425  1,370  109.75-114.00  112.18
 LIVE DELIVERED           227   63.0  1,325-1,350  1,330  115.00-116.00  115.81
 DRESSED DELIVERED        308   63.0    819-866      831  185.00-185.00  185.00
 DRESSED FOB               71   61.0    750-854      822  170.00-180.00  176.90

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
        www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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