Report Date: 4/1/2019
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Apr 01, 2019 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 3/31/2019
On Wednesday in the Southern Plains, Nebraska and the Western Cornbelt
negotiated cash trading was slow to moderate with moderate demand. For the week
in the Southern Plains live cash trades moved 2.00 to 3.00 lower from 125.00 to
126.00. For the week in Nebraska live cash trades moved mostly 3.00 lower at
126.00, with a few up to 127.00, and dressed cash trades moved 2.00 lower
mostly at 206.00. For the week in the Western Cornbelt live cash trades moved 2
.00 lower from 127.00 to 129.00, mostly at 128.00, and dressed cash trades
moved 2.00 to 3.00 lower from 205.00 to 206.00. On Wednesday in Colorado
negotiated cash trading was slow on light demand. For the week live cash trades
moved mostly 3.00 lower at 126.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 85,783 Week ago: 87,117 Year ago: 100,222
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 65,997 Week ago: 68,564
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 19,786 Week ago: 18,553
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 14,962 Week ago: 16,284 Year ago: 15,054
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 18,389 63.0 1,280-1,625 1,475 123.00-129.00 126.85
65 - 80% Choice 10,589 62.9 1,170-1,500 1,361 125.00-128.00 125.83
35 - 65% Choice 2,636 62.9 1,225-1,350 1,244 125.00-126.00 125.72
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 31,614 63.0 1,170-1,625 1,418 123.00-129.00 126.42
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 751 63.1 1,375-1,475 1,440 128.00-130.50 129.87
65 - 80% Choice 195 62.6 1,342-1,342 1,342 128.00-128.00 128.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 946 63.0 1,342-1,475 1,420 128.00-130.50 129.49
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 12,143 62.7 780-1,040 919 200.00-207.00 205.47
65 - 80% Choice 2,983 62.4 803-943 876 205.00-206.00 205.97
35 - 65% Choice 110 62.6 775-870 838 205.00-206.00 205.15
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 15,236 62.6 775-1,040 910 200.00-207.00 205.56
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,973 63.5 778-1,000 942 202.00-206.00 204.69
65 - 80% Choice 116 62.0 883-883 883 206.00-206.00 206.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,089 63.4 778-1,000 938 202.00-206.00 204.76
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 8,566 62.8 1,175-1,525 1,323 125.00-130.25 126.66
65 - 80% Choice 5,282 62.8 1,155-1,350 1,235 122.00-126.50 125.58
35 - 65% Choice 201 63.1 1,100-1,200 1,159 125.00-125.00 125.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 14,049 62.8 1,100-1,525 1,288 122.00-130.25 126.23
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 734 62.8 1,175-1,385 1,272 125.50-130.00 128.41
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 734 62.8 1,175-1,385 1,272 125.50-130.00 128.41
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,622 62.5 734-928 818 203.00-206.00 205.37
65 - 80% Choice 825 62.2 726-875 832 206.00-206.00 206.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,447 62.5 726-928 820 203.00-206.00 205.47
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 724 62.9 787-875 835 203.00-206.00 204.26
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 724 62.9 787-875 835 203.00-206.00 204.26
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 3,758 63.0 1,175-1,385 1,283 122.50-130.00 126.43
65 - 80% Choice 4,401 62.9 1,200-1,450 1,285 125.00-127.00 125.59
35 - 65% Choice 158 62.9 1,235-1,350 1,277 123.00-125.00 124.42
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 8,317 63.0 1,175-1,450 1,284 122.50-130.00 125.95
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 948 62.8 1,200-1,450 1,328 126.00-131.00 128.57
65 - 80% Choice 103 62.7 1,260-1,260 1,260 125.00-125.00 125.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,051 62.8 1,200-1,450 1,321 125.00-131.00 128.22
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,405 62.1 747-945 844 202.00-207.00 205.42
65 - 80% Choice 697 61.9 750-882 809 205.00-206.00 205.85
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,102 62.1 747-945 838 202.00-207.00 205.49
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 35 63.0 882-882 882 202.00-202.00 202.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 35 63.0 882-882 882 202.00-202.00 202.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 53,980 62.9 1,100-1,625 1,363 122.00-130.25 126.30
LIVE DELIVERED 2,731 62.8 1,175-1,475 1,342 125.00-131.00 128.71
DRESSED DELIVERED 24,785 62.5 726-1,040 878 200.00-207.00 205.53
DRESSED FOB 2,848 63.3 778-1,000 911 202.00-206.00 204.60
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 37 58.0 1,373-1,373 1,373 90.25-90.25 90.25
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 37 58.0 1,373-1,373 1,373 90.25-90.25 90.25
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 99 59.5 1,119-1,437 1,323 78.00-103.00 93.45
65 - 80% Choice 30 59.0 1,325-1,325 1,325 104.00-104.00 104.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 129 59.4 1,119-1,437 1,324 78.00-104.00 95.91
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 626 59.0 796-840 808 174.00-181.00 176.58
65 - 80% Choice 317 59.3 781-809 794 171.00-176.00 175.35
35 - 65% Choice 204 59.7 780-801 784 170.00-174.00 170.71
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,147 59.2 780-840 800 170.00-181.00 175.20
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 26 61.0 854-854 854 150.00-150.00 150.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 26 61.0 854-854 854 150.00-150.00 150.00
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 100 63.0 1,180-1,180 1,180 124.00-124.00 124.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 100 63.0 1,180-1,180 1,180 124.00-124.00 124.00
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 2,980 63.2 775-976 919 200.00-208.00 206.87
65 - 80% Choice 1,735 64.1 809-954 887 201.25-208.00 203.37
35 - 65% Choice 364 63.9 829-864 843 201.25-201.25 201.25
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,079 63.6 775-976 903 200.00-208.00 205.27
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 35 60.0 810-810 810 200.00-200.00 200.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 35 60.0 810-810 810 200.00-200.00 200.00
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 996 62.4 744-854 808 199.75-208.00 205.32
65 - 80% Choice 284 62.6 620-899 766 201.25-208.00 205.05
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,280 62.4 620-899 799 199.75-208.00 205.26
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 133 64.2 715-844 820 203.00-204.00 203.19
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 133 64.2 715-844 820 203.00-204.00 203.19
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 196 62.1 1,250-1,425 1,388 126.00-126.50 126.10
65 - 80% Choice 51 63.3 1,265-1,265 1,265 125.00-125.00 125.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 247 62.3 1,250-1,425 1,363 125.00-126.50 125.88
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,548 62.6 693-915 815 203.00-210.00 205.61
65 - 80% Choice 1,651 61.2 631-875 841 200.00-208.00 205.82
35 - 65% Choice 210 62.0 781-819 811 202.00-206.00 203.39
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 5,409 62.2 631-915 823 200.00-210.00 205.59
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 247 62.3 1,250-1,425 1,363 125.00-126.50 125.88
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 11,768 62.8 620-976 855 199.75-210.00 205.42
DRESSED FOB 168 63.3 715-844 818 200.00-204.00 202.52
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
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 42 59.0 1,365-1,365 1,365 110.00-110.00 110.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 42 59.0 1,365-1,365 1,365 110.00-110.00 110.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 959 59.4 777-881 854 150.00-162.00 156.50
65 - 80% Choice 289 58.1 795-800 800 145.00-160.00 150.96
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice 35 60.0 870-870 870 156.00-156.00 156.00
Total all grades 1,283 59.2 777-881 842 145.00-162.00 155.24
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 266 59.0 783-885 824 149.00-160.00 156.55
65 - 80% Choice 72 59.0 873-877 876 150.00-150.00 150.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 338 59.0 783-885 835 149.00-160.00 155.15
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 144 60.0 810-810 810 195.00-195.00 195.00
35 - 65% Choice 44 60.1 831-831 831 205.00-205.00 205.00
0 - 35% Choice 576 60.0 900-960 953 165.00-195.00 185.80
Total all grades 764 60.0 810-960 919 165.00-205.00 188.64
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:
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 - -
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: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 176 62.1 870-870 870 203.00-203.00 203.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 176 62.1 870-870 870 203.00-203.00 203.00
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
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 176 62.1 870-870 870 203.00-203.00 203.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 176 62.1 870-870 870 203.00-203.00 203.00
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 352 62.1 870-870 870 203.00-203.00 203.00
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.
REGIONAL SECTION
COLORADO:
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 2,309 63.4 1,244-1,577 1,380 125.00-126.00 125.79
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 10,929 63.0 1,200-1,550 1,444 125.50-129.00 127.80
LIVE DELIVERED 1,737 62.8 1,200-1,475 1,359 128.00-130.50 129.03
DRESSED DELIVERED 10,401 62.8 726-1,040 884 203.00-207.00 205.26
DRESSED FOB 1,415 63.3 778-1,000 891 202.00-206.00 204.41
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,703 62.6 1,345-1,535 1,501 125.00-128.00 126.91
LIVE DELIVERED 84 62.4 1,385-1,385 1,385 125.50-125.50 125.50
DRESSED DELIVERED 4,015 62.1 747-961 885 204.00-207.00 205.44
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN STATES: AZ/CA/NV/UT/WA/OR/ID
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 37 62.7 1,375-1,375 1,375 123.00-123.00 123.00
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB 70 62.0 806-806 806 206.00-206.00 206.00
EASTERN CORNBELT: WI/IL/MI/IN/KY
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 1,742 63.6 1,175-1,500 1,359 126.00-130.25 127.84
LIVE DELIVERED 430 63.1 1,175-1,450 1,289 126.00-131.00 129.18
DRESSED DELIVERED 503 63.2 781-933 898 202.00-207.00 204.96
DRESSED FOB 243 64.0 896-960 937 203.00-203.00 203.00
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 807 63.6 1,175-1,475 1,309 122.50-129.00 127.79
LIVE DELIVERED 108 63.0 1,275-1,350 1,325 129.00-130.50 130.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 36 61.5 876-876 876 200.00-200.00 200.00
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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