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Report Date: 7/17/2020

NW_LS526
Oklahoma City, OK     Fri,Jul 17,2020     USDA Market News

MONTHLY BISON REPORT (CARCASS AND CUTS)
For the Month of June

For the Month of June, prices of bison cuts trended steady to slightly lower 
compared to May. Pounds of bison were mostly steady.  Canadian bison imports 
were 2 percent lower and Actual Slaughter numbers were 11 percent lower over 
May totals.

Actual Slaughter Numbers in Federally  Canadian Live Bison Imports into U.S.
Inspected Plants (not necessarily      for June:                    Head
inspected)       Bison
W/E 06/06/20     1,300                 Slaughter Male               1,306
W/E 06/13/20     1,234                 Slaughter Female               495
W/E 06/20/20     1,042                 Feeder Male                    161
W/E 06/27/20     1,102                 Feeder Female                  210
                                       Total                        2,172
Total            4,678                 Source: USDA, APHIS

Bison Carcasses - GRAIN FED - ($/Cwt) FOB Plant Basis

              Avg Carc Wt           Hd      Price Range        Wghtd Avg
*Young Bulls -         669        2,662     360.00-    493.00      397.89
*Young Heifers -       545        1,284     343.00-    478.00      395.50
*Aged Bulls -          1027          91     300.00-    340.00      339.29
*Aged Cows -           543          220     300.00-    338.00      335.70
Total                             4,257


Bison Meat - GRAIN FED - Wholesale ($/Cwt)

                                   lbs      Price Range        Wghtd Avg
Ribeye, Lip-on Fresh              7,334   1,145.00-  1,204.00    1,203.82
Ribeye, Lip-on Frozen             8,988   1,139.00-  1,145.00    1,143.90
Chuckroll/Clod Fresh              6,738     637.00-    650.00      637.08
Chuckroll/Clod Frozen             2,378     670.00-    800.00      693.02
Top Round Fresh                               0.00-      0.00
Top Round Frozen                  4,394     720.00-    787.00      780.37
Peeled Knuckle Fresh                          0.00-      0.00
Peeled Knuckle Frozen               696     700.00-    803.00      786.72
Flats, Outside Round Fresh                    0.00-      0.00
Flats, Outside Round Frozen         566     785.00-    881.00      863.36
Eye of Round Fresh                            0.00-      0.00
Eye of Round Frozen                           0.00-      0.00
Strip Loin Fresh                  2,745   1,037.00-  1,134.00    1,037.64
Strip Loin Frozen                 3,086     932.00-  1,000.00      974.97
Top Sirloin Fresh                 2,584     765.00-    880.00      777.46
Top Sirloin Frozen                  989     775.00-    795.00      776.11
Tenderloin Fresh                  5,853   1,572.00-  1,812.00    1,612.31
Tenderloin Frozen                 3,167   1,300.00-  1,780.00    1,325.46

Hearts                            7,480      50.00-    189.00      158.56
Livers                           12,413     110.00-    310.00      112.90
Tongues                                       0.00-      0.00

Bison Trimmings 90% Fresh                     0.00-      0.00
Bison Trimmings 90% Frozen       24,118     567.00-    580.00      568.10
Bison Trimmings 85% Frozen       60,824     545.00-    769.00      658.13

Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh                          0.00-      0.00
Grnd 90% Bulk, Frozen                         0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Bulk, Fresh                          0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen            87,525     570.00-    756.00      641.71
Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen                      0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Patties, Fresh                       0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen         60,151     580.00-    762.00      647.28
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Ground Bison - GRAIN FED - Case Ready ($/Cwt)
                                   lbs      Price Range        Wghtd Avg
Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh                          0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen                         0.00-      0.00
Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen                      0.00-      0.00
Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen         26,954     660.00-    745.00      741.31


BISON MEAT - GRASS FED - DIRECT TO CONSUMER ($/LB) FROZEN
                                            Price Range        Wghtd Avg
Ribeye Steaks                                28.95-     41.79       35.21
Filet Mignon                                 42.95-     65.98       57.50
New York Strip                               28.95-     42.89       36.96
Flat Iron                                     0.00-      0.00   
Flank Steak                                  17.95-     22.95       20.45
Skirt Steak                                  14.95-     14.95       14.95
Chuck Roast                                  11.45-     15.40       13.72
Eye of Round Roast                           11.95-     11.95       11.95
Top Sirloin                                  27.95-     39.43       34.12
Sirloin Tip                                  11.95-     16.75       13.90
Brisket                                      13.33-     13.33       13.33
Ribs                                         11.66-     12.95       12.31
Prime Rib                                    28.95-     37.13       33.04
Tenderloin                                   42.95-     45.71       44.33
Stew Meat                                    14.95-     19.24       17.02
Jerky                                        43.80-     43.80       43.80

Hearts                                        0.00-      0.00   
Livers                                        7.95-     14.95       12.40
Tongues                                      16.17-     16.17       16.17

Hot Dogs                                     15.95-     15.95       15.95
Ground Bison (Bulk Lean)                     12.99-     18.14       15.23
Ground Bison (Patties)                       13.95-     16.39       15.11


Canadian Fresh Chilled Bison Meat Imports into U.S.

                              May-20     May-19     2020 YTD    2019 YTD
Boneless Fresh Chilled (lbs   1,764      62,611     245,154     671,308
Bone-in Fresh Chilled (lbs)     0           0          0         23,589

Data Source: Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics

*Animals under the age of 30 months are classified as young, while animals
older than 30 months are considered part of the aged classification.

Source: USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, OK
        Amber Sisco, Market Reporter  405-232-5425
        24 Hour recorded market information 405-636-2691
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_LS526.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage


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