Report Date: 2/16/2016
NW_LS453
St. Joseph, MO Tue, Feb 16, 2016 USDA Market News
WEEKLY BOXED & DISTRIBUTIVE/LCL VEAL CUTS TRADE
Northeast and North Central Basis - FOB Major Production Points
Compared to last week: Special fed veal cut prices were mostly lower.
The weekly veal features increased by 42.5 percent this reporting period.
Scallopini and Cube Steaks found ad space this week as Shoulder Blade Chops
and Loin Chops dominated ad space this week before Valentine's Day.
General price trend this week on veal items was steady.
Item: Wt. Range Range
Carcass, hide off 200-275 lbs 530.00- 575.00
Foresaddles 86-147 lbs 410.00- 435.00
Forequarters 43-74 lbs 435.00- 515.00
Necks, bone-in 24-28 lbs 300.00- 320.00
Breast 10-18 lbs 165.00- 200.00
Foreshank 3-5 lbs 375.00- 920.00
Osso Bucco, foreshank 2-8 lbs 750.00- 1095.00
Shoulder, full 49-85 lbs 380.00- 425.00
Chuck, square cut 39-68 lbs 295.00- 399.00
Chuck rolls, skinned 5-10 lbs 520.00- 810.00
Chuck, Shoulder Clod 4-9 lbs 600.00- 855.00
Hotel Racks, 8 rib 15-26 lbs 825.00- 875.00
Hotel Racks, 7 rib 14-25 lbs 810.00- 975.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 7 rib 5-9 lbs 1395.00- 1675.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 6 rib 4-8 lbs 1495.00- 1725.00
Rack, Ribeye 3-9 lbs 2095.00- 2095.00
Hindsaddles 89-153 lbs 570.00- 670.00
Hindquarters 45-76 lbs 540.00- 650.00
Loins, regular 18-36 lbs 410.00- 430.00
Loins, 4x4, trimmed 18-30 lbs 650.00- 715.00
Strip Loins, bnls, 0x0 1-up lbs 1390.00- 1900.00
Loin, Short Tenderloin 0.5-up lbs 1185.00- 1505.00
Legs, double 68-117 lbs 585.00- 665.00
Legs, single 34-59 lbs 595.00- 705.00
Legs, slices, retail 865.00- 1350.00
Legs, TBS 4-piece 27-47 lbs 1025.00- 1275.00
Legs, TBS 3-piece 24-39 lbs 1050.00- 1255.00
Legs, BHS heel-out 27-42 lbs 800.00- 950.00
Legs, Sknd, butt tenderloin 0.5-up lbs 1240.00- 1660.00
Top Rnd, Sknd, cap-off 10-15 lbs 1525.00- 1750.00
Hindshank 5-8 lbs 675.00- 1075.00
Osso Bucco, Hindshank 2-8 lbs 995.00- 1360.00
Stew Meat, regular 450.00- 650.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 75-80% Lean 170.00- 300.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 80-90% Lean 195.00- 299.00
Hvy Nature Green Hides(per piece) 55.00- 58.00
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* North Central = OH, IN, IL, MI, & WI
* Northeast = MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, DE, CT, & VT
Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
Lonnie Peetz 816-676-7000 stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
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