Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle USDA - Fri Feb 08, 10:44AM CST GX_LS161
Springfield, IL Fri Feb 08, 2019 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News
Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky
This week: 758 Last week: 2,491 Last Year: 3,247
Compared to last week: No trend available for feeder steers and
heifers due to limited comparable FOB sales. Extremely cold and icy
weather has hampered livestock movement. 100 percent over 600 lbs; 91
percent heifers. Prices based on net weights FOB after a 3 percent
shrink or equivalent and 5-10 cent slide on calves and 4-6 cent slide
on yearlings from base weights. Delivered prices include freight,
commissions and other expenses. Current sales are up to 14 days
delivery.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
70 700 700 135.00 135.00 Current FOB
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
77 620 620 133.00 133.00 Current FOB
135 725 725 127.00 127.00 Current FOB
136 750 750 124.39 124.39 Current FOB
200 725 725 127.50 127.50 May FOB
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
140 700 700 126.00 126.00 Current FOB
Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma City, OK
Joe Massey, Market Reporter
Telephone 405-232-5425
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