Report Date: 12/26/2018
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Dec 24, 2018 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 12/23/2018
Friday in Kansas trading and demand were moderate. For the week live cash trades
moved steady at 119.00. In Nebraska on Thursday trading was slow to moderate on
moderate demand. For Friday trading was slow on light to moderate demand. For the
week live cash trades moved 1.00 higher at 119.00 and dressed cash trades moved
2.00 higher at 190.00. In the Western Cornbelt on Thursday and Friday trading was
slow on light to moderate demand. For the week live cash trades moved 1.00 to 3.00
higher from 118.00 to 120.00 and dressed cash trades moved 3.00 higher at 190.00.
In the Texas Panhandle trading was inactive on very light demand on Friday. Not
enough trades for a full market trend. The last reported market was two weeks ago
with live cash trades at 119.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 82,546 Week ago: 72,805 Year ago: 102,280
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 55,717 Week ago: 66,016
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 26,829 Week ago: 6,789
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 14,549 Week ago: 20,402 Year ago: 20,574
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 16,100 62.6 1,300-1,650 1,513 113.00-120.50 118.60
65 - 80% Choice 11,943 62.6 1,285-1,565 1,436 112.00-119.00 118.92
35 - 65% Choice 521 62.9 1,235-1,420 1,363 117.00-119.00 118.76
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 28,564 62.6 1,235-1,650 1,478 112.00-120.50 118.73
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 886 63.2 1,350-1,575 1,483 115.00-120.80 119.13
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 886 63.2 1,350-1,575 1,483 115.00-120.80 119.13
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 9,977 62.4 793-1,004 928 184.00-190.00 189.84
65 - 80% Choice 3,401 62.2 795-948 900 189.00-190.00 189.97
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 13,378 62.4 793-1,004 921 184.00-190.00 189.87
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,389 63.0 875-984 949 185.00-190.00 187.95
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,389 63.0 875-984 949 185.00-190.00 187.95
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 8,825 62.7 1,225-1,565 1,351 111.50-120.00 118.80
65 - 80% Choice 3,445 62.7 1,170-1,430 1,310 118.00-119.00 118.86
35 - 65% Choice 139 62.8 1,175-1,250 1,216 117.00-119.00 118.08
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,409 62.7 1,170-1,565 1,338 111.50-120.00 118.81
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 836 63.6 1,300-1,425 1,362 119.00-120.50 119.39
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 836 63.6 1,300-1,425 1,362 119.00-120.50 119.39
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 8,303 62.4 768-930 859 187.00-190.00 189.94
65 - 80% Choice 1,017 62.7 768-845 808 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 9,320 62.5 768-930 853 187.00-190.00 189.95
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 576 62.4 826-899 859 187.00-190.00 189.39
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 576 62.4 826-899 859 187.00-190.00 189.39
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 5,179 62.6 1,175-1,550 1,392 116.50-120.00 118.35
65 - 80% Choice 2,518 63.1 1,200-1,400 1,276 118.00-119.00 118.89
35 - 65% Choice 81 62.5 1,235-1,235 1,235 118.00-118.00 118.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 7,778 62.8 1,175-1,550 1,352 116.50-120.00 118.52
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 182 62.3 1,300-1,475 1,459 115.00-119.50 118.24
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 182 62.3 1,300-1,475 1,459 115.00-119.50 118.24
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,902 62.3 753-962 886 184.00-190.00 189.50
65 - 80% Choice 864 62.4 759-911 871 188.00-190.00 189.54
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,766 62.3 753-962 883 184.00-190.00 189.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 242 63.4 762-953 878 185.00-187.00 186.51
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 242 63.4 762-953 878 185.00-187.00 186.51
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 48,751 62.6 1,170-1,650 1,422 111.50-120.50 118.72
LIVE DELIVERED 1,904 63.3 1,300-1,575 1,428 115.00-120.80 119.16
DRESSED DELIVERED 28,464 62.4 753-1,004 891 184.00-190.00 189.82
DRESSED FOB 2,207 62.9 762-984 918 185.00-190.00 188.17
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 273 59.7 1,329-1,500 1,454 85.50-93.50 90.20
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 273 59.7 1,329-1,500 1,454 85.50-93.50 90.20
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 32 60.0 1,047-1,468 1,323 73.00-80.00 77.59
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 32 60.0 1,047-1,468 1,323 73.00-80.00 77.59
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 301 59.0 804-831 821 158.00-163.00 160.01
65 - 80% Choice 172 59.1 710-826 801 158.00-162.00 159.67
35 - 65% Choice 98 58.8 767-812 775 152.00-155.00 154.45
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 571 59.0 710-831 807 152.00-163.00 158.95
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: 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 150 63.0 1,550-1,550 1,550 120.00-120.00 120.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 150 63.0 1,550-1,550 1,550 120.00-120.00 120.00
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,601 62.9 679-983 936 176.00-195.00 188.66
65 - 80% Choice 742 64.6 795-960 846 189.25-190.00 189.46
35 - 65% Choice 163 63.2 730-859 775 183.00-190.00 185.28
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,506 63.2 679-983 915 176.00-195.00 188.67
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 195 60.9 753-870 812 180.00-186.00 182.53
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice 76 61.0 823-823 824 188.00-188.00 188.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 271 61.0 753-870 815 180.00-188.00 184.06
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,877 62.2 756-897 826 181.00-192.00 189.47
65 - 80% Choice 323 63.6 792-823 805 189.25-190.00 189.53
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,200 62.4 756-897 823 181.00-192.00 189.48
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 113 63.3 1,375-1,400 1,392 120.00-120.00 120.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 113 63.3 1,375-1,400 1,392 120.00-120.00 120.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,289 62.4 744-961 842 175.00-192.00 185.58
65 - 80% Choice 320 62.3 793-876 861 186.00-190.00 188.49
35 - 65% Choice 30 58.0 652-652 653 188.00-188.00 188.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,639 62.4 652-961 842 175.00-192.00 185.79
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 40 63.5 841-841 841 183.00-183.00 183.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 40 63.5 841-841 841 183.00-183.00 183.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 263 63.1 1,375-1,550 1,482 120.00-120.00 120.00
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 11,345 62.7 652-983 868 175.00-195.00 187.65
DRESSED FOB 311 61.3 753-870 818 180.00-188.00 183.93
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 1,694 59.5 798-900 863 145.00-157.00 151.80
65 - 80% Choice 343 58.0 800-804 800 138.00-152.00 142.52
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 47 58.1 783-862 813 153.00-157.00 154.36
Total all grades 2,084 59.2 783-900 851 138.00-157.00 150.33
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 151 58.7 749-932 869 145.00-155.00 149.91
65 - 80% Choice 99 59.0 885-948 911 140.00-146.00 144.83
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 12 56.0 672-672 672 152.00-152.00 152.00
Total all grades 262 58.7 672-948 876 140.00-155.00 148.09
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 - -
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 210 60.0 900-900 900 165.00-165.00 165.00
Total all grades 210 60.0 900-900 900 165.00-165.00 165.00
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: 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
Over 80% Choice 344 63.3 905-912 908 192.00-192.00 192.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 344 63.3 905-912 908 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 DELIVERED 344 63.3 905-912 908 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 74 62.8 974-974 974 192.00-192.00 192.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 74 62.8 974-974 974 192.00-192.00 192.00
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 DELIVERED 74 62.8 974-974 974 192.00-192.00 192.00
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.
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 8,337 62.9 1,225-1,635 1,447 116.00-120.50 118.77
LIVE DELIVERED 1,246 63.3 1,300-1,575 1,452 115.00-120.80 119.45
DRESSED DELIVERED 7,466 62.8 760-1,005 870 184.00-190.00 189.63
DRESSED FOB 529 63.5 826-984 945 186.00-187.00 186.98
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,207 61.9 1,385-1,595 1,465 116.50-119.00 117.35
LIVE DELIVERED 89 62.0 1,425-1,460 1,445 116.00-119.00 117.31
DRESSED DELIVERED 6,380 61.8 812-977 914 185.00-190.00 189.87
DRESSED FOB 213 61.2 938-961 957 186.00-188.00 187.67
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 637 63.2 1,275-1,500 1,401 111.50-120.00 115.86
LIVE DELIVERED 18 62.5 1,425-1,425 1,425 115.00-115.00 115.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 241 63.4 886-889 888 184.00-186.00 184.85
DRESSED FOB 434 63.7 762-960 883 185.00-187.00 186.26
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 178 62.6 1,350-1,425 1,379 113.50-115.00 114.51
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 34 62.0 868-868 868 190.00-190.00 190.00
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
www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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