Report Date: 10/14/2019
LM_CT154
St Joseph, MO Mon Oct 14, 2019 USDA Market News
NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 10/13/2019
On Friday negotiated trade was moderate on moderate to good demand in the
Southern Plains, and Nebraska. For the week in the Texas Panhandle, live
purchases traded 2.00-3.00 higher at 109.00. For the week in Kansas, live
purchases traded 1.00-2.00 higher from 108.00-109.00, with a few up to 110.00.
For the week in Nebraska, live purchases traded mostly 1.50-2.00 higher from
109.00-111.00, bulk from 109.00-110.50. Dressed purchases traded 2.00 higher at
172.00. Trade was light on moderate demand on Tuesday in the Western Cornbelt
with moderate trade on moderate to good demand on Friday. For the week in the
Western Cornbelt, live purchases traded mostly 1.00-2.00 higher from 108.00-110
.00, bulk at 109.00. Dressed purchases for the week, traded steady to 2.00
higher from 170.00-172.00, bulk at 172.00. Trade was limited on moderate demand
in Colorado on Friday. For the week in Colorado, a very light test of live
purchases traded unevenly steady, ranging from 108.00-111.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Total Confirmed for the week: 85,204 Week ago: 96,411 Year ago: 103,896
Total 1-14 day delivery for the week: 64,340 Week ago: 83,267
Total 15-30 day delivery for the week: 20,864 Week ago: 13,144
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 12,910 Week ago: 15,845 Year ago: 16,712
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 19,828 63.2 1,265-1,625 1,486 103.00-111.00 109.06
65 - 80% Choice 4,670 63.0 1,200-1,640 1,430 107.00-111.00 109.29
35 - 65% Choice 3,135 63.3 1,230-1,525 1,389 108.00-110.00 108.96
0 - 35% Choice 181 62.5 1,350-1,360 1,358 108.00-108.00 108.00
Total all grades 27,814 63.2 1,200-1,640 1,465 103.00-111.00 109.08
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,167 64.0 1,350-1,500 1,448 108.00-111.50 110.42
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,167 64.0 1,350-1,500 1,448 108.00-111.50 110.42
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 10,088 63.5 803-1,030 947 167.00-172.00 171.60
65 - 80% Choice 2,577 63.5 781-990 945 169.00-172.00 171.72
35 - 65% Choice 119 63.5 888-916 906 172.00-172.00 172.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 12,784 63.5 781-1,030 946 167.00-172.00 171.63
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 2,092 63.5 794-1,000 954 170.00-172.00 171.29
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,092 63.5 794-1,000 954 170.00-172.00 171.29
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 10,927 63.2 1,125-1,475 1,332 106.00-111.00 109.48
65 - 80% Choice 3,696 63.2 1,140-1,375 1,263 108.00-109.00 108.55
35 - 65% Choice 1,186 63.5 1,090-1,370 1,200 108.00-109.00 108.68
0 - 35% Choice 390 62.4 1,100-1,350 1,308 108.00-111.00 110.49
Total all grades 16,199 63.2 1,090-1,475 1,306 106.00-111.00 109.24
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,522 63.8 1,175-1,380 1,299 107.50-110.75 109.91
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,522 63.8 1,175-1,380 1,299 107.50-110.75 109.91
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 5,243 62.9 762-920 832 169.00-172.00 171.50
65 - 80% Choice 921 63.2 697-874 817 172.00-172.00 172.00
35 - 65% Choice 520 62.7 863-863 863 172.00-172.00 172.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,684 63.0 697-920 832 169.00-172.00 171.61
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 452 63.6 768-902 848 171.00-172.00 171.54
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 452 63.6 768-902 848 171.00-172.00 171.54
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 6,707 63.2 1,050-1,600 1,367 104.00-111.00 108.77
65 - 80% Choice 3,653 63.1 1,175-1,500 1,337 107.00-111.00 108.92
35 - 65% Choice 893 63.1 1,250-1,400 1,307 108.00-109.00 108.36
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 11,253 63.2 1,050-1,600 1,352 104.00-111.00 108.79
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 528 63.5 1,150-1,425 1,322 107.50-111.00 109.54
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 528 63.5 1,150-1,425 1,322 107.50-111.00 109.54
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 3,453 63.1 709-984 880 167.00-172.00 171.34
65 - 80% Choice 334 62.8 791-921 869 170.00-172.00 171.76
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 3,787 63.1 709-984 879 167.00-172.00 171.38
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 39 63.0 869-869 869 171.00-171.00 171.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 39 63.0 869-869 869 171.00-171.00 171.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 55,266 63.2 1,050-1,640 1,395 103.00-111.00 109.07
LIVE DELIVERED 3,217 63.8 1,150-1,500 1,357 107.50-111.50 110.03
DRESSED DELIVERED 23,255 63.3 697-1,030 902 167.00-172.00 171.58
DRESSED FOB 2,583 63.5 768-1,000 934 170.00-172.00 171.33
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 347 59.4 1,300-1,513 1,413 86.50-92.00 90.26
65 - 80% Choice 99 62.0 1,400-1,400 1,400 93.50-93.50 93.50
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 446 60.0 1,300-1,513 1,410 86.50-93.50 90.98
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 243 60.3 1,296-1,700 1,509 85.00-94.00 92.18
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 243 60.3 1,296-1,700 1,509 85.00-94.00 92.18
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 132 59.0 722-811 749 137.00-145.00 139.36
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 132 59.0 722-811 749 137.00-145.00 139.36
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 62 58.6 768-892 821 153.00-154.00 153.42
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 62 58.6 768-892 821 153.00-154.00 153.42
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 36 64.3 1,525-1,525 1,525 109.00-109.00 109.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 36 64.3 1,525-1,525 1,525 109.00-109.00 109.00
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 20 62.0 1,340-1,340 1,340 104.00-104.00 104.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 20 62.0 1,340-1,340 1,340 104.00-104.00 104.00
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,890 62.9 720-1,024 904 160.00-178.50 172.56
65 - 80% Choice 1,403 64.1 821-937 895 163.00-178.50 176.19
35 - 65% Choice 160 62.9 798-848 841 172.00-178.50 176.64
0 - 35% Choice 22 61.0 701-701 702 173.00-173.00 173.00
Total all grades 3,475 63.3 701-1,024 896 160.00-178.50 174.21
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 71 61.6 826-855 840 168.00-173.00 171.66
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 71 61.6 826-855 840 168.00-173.00 171.66
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 269 63.3 1,225-1,400 1,296 110.00-110.50 110.20
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 269 63.3 1,225-1,400 1,296 110.00-110.50 110.20
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,351 63.2 682-881 842 163.00-178.50 172.34
65 - 80% Choice 324 64.1 793-825 810 176.50-178.50 177.70
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,675 63.4 682-881 836 163.00-178.50 173.38
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 13 61.0 1,334-1,334 1,334 103.00-103.00 103.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 13 61.0 1,334-1,334 1,334 103.00-103.00 103.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 40 61.0 1,250-1,250 1,250 103.00-103.00 103.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 40 61.0 1,250-1,250 1,250 103.00-103.00 103.00
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,466 62.6 710-960 811 160.00-178.50 167.53
65 - 80% Choice 162 62.6 784-929 886 172.00-176.76 174.41
35 - 65% Choice 63 62.8 847-847 848 178.50-178.50 178.50
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,691 62.6 710-960 814 160.00-178.50 167.91
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 15 63.5 826-826 826 170.00-170.00 170.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 15 63.5 826-826 826 170.00-170.00 170.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 318 63.3 1,225-1,525 1,323 103.00-110.50 109.77
LIVE DELIVERED 60 61.3 1,250-1,340 1,280 103.00-104.00 103.33
DRESSED DELIVERED 9,841 63.0 682-1,024 847 160.00-178.50 171.07
DRESSED FOB 86 62.0 826-855 838 168.00-173.00 171.37
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 30 49.0 1,402-1,402 1,402 87.00-87.00 87.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 30 49.0 1,402-1,402 1,402 87.00-87.00 87.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 59 57.6 1,400-1,400 1,400 87.00-88.00 87.61
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 59 57.6 1,400-1,400 1,400 87.00-88.00 87.61
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 1,360 59.7 793-885 848 152.00-154.00 152.51
65 - 80% Choice 421 58.4 728-855 821 140.00-161.00 148.48
35 - 65% Choice 64 60.0 780-780 780 153.00-153.00 153.00
0 - 35% Choice 23 59.0 855-855 856 152.00-152.00 152.00
Total all grades 1,868 59.4 728-885 840 140.00-161.00 151.61
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 373 58.7 780-928 868 150.00-154.00 153.12
65 - 80% Choice 75 58.0 870-876 874 152.00-152.00 152.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 448 58.6 780-928 869 150.00-154.00 152.93
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 51 62.0 900-900 900 150.00-150.00 150.00
0 - 35% Choice 149 60.0 840-840 840 150.00-155.00 152.48
Total all grades 200 60.5 840-900 855 150.00-155.00 151.85
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 DELIVERED - -
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
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 DELIVERED - -
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 734 62.9 1,244-1,444 1,368 108.00-111.00 109.95
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED - -
DRESSED FOB - -
WESTERN CORNBELT: MN/IA/MO
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 14,671 63.5 1,225-1,625 1,441 104.00-111.00 108.98
LIVE DELIVERED 1,572 63.9 1,150-1,500 1,363 108.00-111.50 110.36
DRESSED DELIVERED 7,327 63.4 787-1,030 909 167.00-172.00 171.46
DRESSED FOB 1,024 63.6 768-1,000 939 171.00-172.00 171.12
NORTH CENTRAL/EASTERN MOUNTAIN: WY/MT/SD/ND
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 4,731 62.8 1,225-1,585 1,444 107.00-111.00 108.76
LIVE DELIVERED 83 63.0 1,300-1,350 1,338 107.50-107.50 107.50
DRESSED DELIVERED 2,964 61.8 710-1,004 872 170.00-172.00 170.70
DRESSED FOB 240 63.3 857-937 879 171.00-172.00 171.15
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 2,879 63.5 1,125-1,525 1,352 103.00-111.00 108.44
LIVE DELIVERED 384 63.8 1,175-1,500 1,365 108.00-110.50 109.47
DRESSED DELIVERED 405 63.5 762-921 860 169.00-172.00 170.39
DRESSED FOB 257 63.8 794-960 900 170.00-170.00 170.00
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 522 62.6 1,050-1,425 1,347 104.00-110.50 107.19
LIVE DELIVERED 40 63.5 1,225-1,225 1,225 111.00-111.00 111.00
DRESSED DELIVERED 37 63.0 819-819 819 171.00-171.00 171.00
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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