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Report Date: 7/11/2017

NW_LS526
Des Moines, IA     Tue, Jul 11, 2017     USDA Market News

MONTHLY BISON REPORT (CARCASS AND CUTS)
For the Month of June
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Actual Slaughter Numbers in Federally  :Canadian Live Bison Imports into U.S.
Inspected Plants (not necessarily      for June:                     Head
inspected)       Bison                 :
W/E 6/3/17        965                  :Slaughter Male               1027
W/E 6/10/17      1133                  :Slaughter Female              381
W/E 6/17/17      1206                  :Feeder Male
W/E 6/24/17      1116                  :Feeder Female                  90
                                       :Total                        1498
Total            4,420                 :Source: USDA, APHIS
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Bison Carcasses: Compared to May Report:  Actual slaughter nubmers in federally
inspected plants and total number of reported carcasses this month were higher.
However, weighted average prices for all carcasses remained steady.  Canadian
imports decreased by about 25% with less feeder bison being imported.
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Bison Carcasses-GRAIN FED-(Hot Carcass Wt $/Cwt)FOB Plant Basis
CLASS --------Avg Carc Wt  ---------Hd -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg ---
**Young Bulls -     654           2,431     475.00-    550.00      483.34
**Young Heifers -   539           1,580     455.00-    550.00      472.84
**Aged Bulls -      1111             76     390.00-    450.00      410.26
**Aged Cows -       498             196     390.00-    450.00      401.69
Total                             4,283
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Bison Meat: Compared to May report:    A larger volume of product continued
to be reported on individual cuts and grinds.  Fresh and frozen tenderloins,
organ meats, and trimmings weighted average prices trended lower with the
remainder of cuts continuing mostly steady.
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BISON MEAT - GRAIN FED - Wholesale -    ($/Cwt)
---------------------------------Lbs   -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg ---
Ribeye, Lip-On Fresh             52,641   1,390.00-  1,780.00     1486.09
Ribeye, Lip-On Frozen             6,344   1,600.00-  1,650.00     1610.05
Chuckroll/Clod Fresh            109,775     620.00-    860.00      734.03
Chuckroll/Clod Frozen             8,019     835.00-    935.00      860.62
Top Round Fresh                  22,026     769.00-    920.00      774.52
Top Round Frozen                  6,027     785.00-    920.00      853.97
Peeled Knuckle Fresh             20,795     700.00-    850.00      774.31
Peeled Knuckle Frozen             4,279     735.00-    890.00      842.96
Flats, Outside Round Fresh       20,365     775.00-    830.00      775.80
Flats, Outside Round Frozen       7,391     785.00-    910.00      829.54
Eye of Round Fresh                9,510     675.00-    812.00      772.31
Eye of Round Frozen               1,878     825.00-    920.00      829.54
Strip Loin Fresh                 31,331     928.00-  1,650.00    1,373.21
Strip Loin Frozen                 3,954     895.00-  1,400.00    1,185.33
Top Sirloin Fresh                26,885     700.00-    958.00      802.83
Top Sirloin Frozen                  584     890.00-  1,291.00      957.03
Tenderloin Fresh                 19,653   1,700.00-  2,620.00    2,014.32
Tenderloin Frozen                23,525   1,500.00-  2,095.00    1,635.01

Hearts                            8,605     170.00-    365.00      247.90
Livers                           12,791     150.00-    295.00      205.93
Tongues                           3,363     300.00-    530.00      334.47

Bison Trimmings 90% Fresh        64,733     600.00-    750.00      663.99
Bison Trimmings 90% Frozen        8,749     730.00-    750.00      740.42
Bison Trimmings 85% Frozen        9,555     725.00-    850.00      792.00

Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh            230,236     600.00-    800.00      778.04
Grnd 90% Bulk, Frozen
Grnd 85% Bulk, Fresh             40,195     746.00-    780.00      751.11
Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen           311,931     700.00-  1,027.00      782.21
Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen
Grnd 85% Patties, Fresh
Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen        106,434     650.00-  1,256.00      777.47
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GROUND BISON - GRAIN FED - Case Ready   ($/Cwt)
----------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range------Wghtd Avg -- ---
Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh            633,243     625.00-    750.00      714.35
Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen             5,150     755.00-    904.00      779.33
Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen          2,968     825.00-    975.00      924.00
Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen         38,584     785.00-    855.00      786.98
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BISON MEAT - GRASS FED - DIRECT    ($/POUND)  FROZEN
----------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range------Simple Avg -----
Ribeye Steaks                                16.89-     53.30       32.47
Filet Mignon                                 20.99-     63.90       44.09
New York Strip                               14.46-     49.00       30.46
Flat Iron                                    10.94-     45.00       20.14
Flank Steak                                  11.00-     17.49       14.14
Skirt Steak                                  11.00-     28.99       16.60
Chuck Roast                                   9.50-     19.98       13.91
Eye of Round Roast                            9.94-     15.93       12.08
Top Sirloin                                  14.00-     39.52       25.75
Sirloin Tip                                  10.66-     20.00       14.11
Brisket                                       8.75-     23.95       12.58
Ribs                                          6.99-     17.99       10.91
Prime Rib                                    17.78-     39.98       30.29
Tenderloin                                   24.50-     55.00       44.38
Stew Meat                                     8.57-     16.75       12.33
Jerky                                        37.50-     81.60       53.10

Hearts                                        4.93-     15.00        8.48
Livers                                        3.00-     19.98       10.26
Tongues                                       4.00-     14.99        8.50

Hot Dogs                                     11.90-     17.50       15.28
Ground Bison (Bulk Lean)                      8.25-     18.21       12.80
Ground Bison (Patties)                        8.72-     18.21       13.58
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**Animals under the age of 30 months are classified young, while animals
older than 30 months are considered part of the aged classification.
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      Canadian Fresh Chilled Bison Meat Imports into U.S.
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                             May 2017   May 2016    2017 YTD    2016 YTD
Boneless Fresh Chilled (lbs   56,438     79,587     492,954     492,072
Bone-in Fresh Chilled (lbs)    440        7,937     149,253      32,187

Data Source: Departent of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics
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Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
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