SJ_LS850 St. Joseph, MO Fri Jan 04, 2019 USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News NATIONAL FEEDER & STOCKER CATTLE SUMMARY – WEEK ENDING 01/04/2019 RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week 79,300 23,200 7,400 109,900 2 Wks Ago 183,800 16,900 4,000 204,700 Last Year 116,000 21,400 5,600 143,000 Compared to two weeks ago, steers under 700 pounds were mostly 1.00-4.00 higher, instances up to 9.00 higher in Nebraska; steers over 700 pounds moved at price points that were steady to 4.00 lower. The Southeastern region saw sharply higher prices on all classes, due to good demand and very light receipts. Muddy pen conditions as temperatures increased in the North and rain and snow in the South have caused concerns, especially on the placements of heavier weight cattle. This week’s receipts across the country were hindered for several reasons. Not all markets were operational this week, due to the holiday interruptions early week; heavy rains throughout the Southeast and winter storms on much of the North Central and South Center regions. Majority of the fed cattle trade this week took place on Thursday, with the bulk of live sales in the Southern Plains and Nebraska trading steady at 123.00. Late Friday morning, light dressed trade evolved in Nebraska at prices were steady compared to last week at 195.00. Poor feedlot conditions have continued to plague most feeding regions, lowering cattle performance. Boxed beef cutout values were firm to higher on Choice and higher on Select. The volume reported this week was slightly more than last week. On the Choice side, rib cuts were steady to weak while all other cuts firm to higher. Ground beef prices were slightly higher this week on lighter volume. Forward negotiated sales remain light but mostly steady when compared to last week. Beef trimmings were higher on moderate to good demand and light to moderate offerings. May you have a very blessed New Year! Auction volume this week included 68 percent weighing over 600 lbs and 38 percent heifers. Auctions Receipts: 79,300 2 Wks Ago 183,800 Last Year 116,000 (68 pct over 600 lbs, 38 pct heifers) TEXAS 1400. 82 pct over 600 lbs. 37 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 part load 574 lbs 158.00;700-750 lbs (709) 145.00; 750-800 lbs (783) 142.82; 800-850 lbs (829) 141.91. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 600-650 lbs (647) 135.29; 700-750 lbs (735) 130.00; part load 857 lbs 125.00. OKLAHOMA 300. 42 pct over 600 lbs. 42 pct heifers. Steers: 600-650 lbs (627) 143.71; pkg 785 lbs 143.50. KANSAS 7100. 88 pct over 600 lbs. 37 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 450-500 lbs (469) 179.50; 500-550 lbs (521) 165.12; 550-600 lbs (569) 166.60; 600-650 lbs (621) 157.46; 650-700 lbs (672) 151.69; 700-750 lbs (718) 143.33; 750-800 lbs (777) 145.66; 800-850 lbs (822) 144.88; 850-900 lbs (877) 143.09; 900-950 lbs (914) 142.78. Medium and Large 1-2 600-650 lbs (634) 154.36; 650-700 lbs (685) 143.51; 700-750 lbs (723) 139.97; 750-800 lbs (776) 139.73; 800-850 lbs (814) 137.57. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 500-550 lbs (529) 148.55; 550-600 lbs (580) 142.06; 600-650 lbs (621) 138.49; 650-700 lbs (680) 136.71; 700-750 lbs (725) 135.99; 750-800 lbs (777) 134.92; 800-850 lbs (813) 135.14; 850-900 lbs (881) 133.80. Medium and Large 1-2 550-600 lbs (586) 136.16; 600-650 lbs (643) 132.20; 650-700 lbs (688) 132.00; 700-750 lbs (709) 130.20. MISSOURI 23,200. 57 pct over 600 lbs. 40 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs (374) 181.65; 400-450 lbs (428) 180.22; 450-500 lbs (478) 178.04; 500- 550 lbs (525) 169.47; 550-600 lbs (574) 163.26; 600-650 lbs (627) 157.61; 650-700 lbs (668) 155.09; 700-750 lbs (720) 152.15; 750-800 lbs (770) 146.54; 800-850 lbs (819) 142.58; 850-900 lbs (862) 140.14. Medium and Large 1-2 400-450 lbs (427) 168.14; 450-500 lbs (474) 164.01; 500-550 lbs (526) 158.82; 550-600 lbs (582) 155.39; 600-650 lbs (629) 147.40; 650-700 lbs (676) 147.59; 700-750 lbs (723) 141.62; 750-800 lbs (780) 143.45; 800-850 lbs (811) 137.67. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs (328) 153.75; 350-400 lbs (374) 152.17; 400-450 lbs (429) 153.28; 450-500 lbs (470) 152.76; 500-550 lbs (525) 145.79; 550-600 lbs (575) 142.46; 600-650 lbs (627) 138.31; 650-700 lbs (672) 138.13; 700-750 lbs (723) 138.14; 750-800 lbs (774) 129.34. Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs (371) 149.68; 400-450 lbs (423) 146.58; 450-500 lbs (470) 139.82; 500-550 lbs (525) 135.58; 550-600 lbs (578) 138.39; 600-650 lbs (623) 136.15; 650-700 lbs (670) 133.34; 700-750 lbs (720) 126.20. IOWA 15,900. 69 pct over 600 lbs. 42 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs (380) 185.52; 400-450 lbs (422) 183.02; 450-500 lbs (480) 176.26; 500-550 lbs (528) 174.69; 550-600 lbs (575) 163.74; 600-650 lbs (619) 159.73; 650-700 lbs (676) 152.14; 700-750 lbs (725) 149.07; 750-800 lbs (778) 145.09; 800-850 lbs (823) 142.98; 850-900 lbs (873) 142.87; 900-950 lbs (905) 139.91; part load 954 lbs 150.00. Medium and Large 1-2 400-450 lbs (434) 164.67; 450-500 lbs (474) 160.53; 500-550 lbs (526) 161.51; 550-600 lbs (565) 156.91; 600-650 lbs (619) 150.80; 650-700 lbs (677) 144.26; 700-750 lbs (717) 138.51; 750-800 lbs (776) 139.51. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs (382) 156.80; 400-450 lbs (431) 154.50; 450-500 lbs (474) 150.37; 500-550 lbs (527) 150.31; 550-600 lbs (572) 146.95; 600-650 lbs (626) 140.85; 650-700 lbs (675) 135.59; 700-750 lbs (725) 135.65; 750-800 lbs (774) 133.68; 800-850 lbs (822) 136.59; 850-900 lbs (866) 131.05. Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs (482) 135.35; 500-550 lbs (529) 138.68; 550-600 lbs (582) 134.71; 600-650 lbs (629) 136.70; 650-700 lbs (680) 132.87. NEBRASKA 11,400. 68 pct over 600 lbs. 29 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 pkg 345 lbs 211.00;400-450 lbs (426) 210.15; 450-500 lbs (492) 197.66; 500-550 lbs (539) 185.55; 550-600 lbs (579) 182.75; 600-650 lbs (629) 170.36; 650-700 lbs (678) 163.02; 700-750 lbs (712) 158.77; 750-800 lbs (767) 150.25; 800-850 lbs (810) 146.61; 850-900 lbs (876) 146.65; 900-950 lbs (918) 142.58; few loads 1017 lbs 139.00. Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs (478) 189.00; 500-550 lbs (541) 173.31; 550-600 lbs (575) 175.62; 600-650 lbs (639) 157.51; 650-700 lbs (676) 151.98; 700-750 lbs (730) 144.88; 750-800 lbs (788) 137.80; 800-850 lbs (818) 140.16. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 pkg 306 lbs 180.00;350-400 lbs (378) 177.87; 400-450 lbs (426) 168.90; 450- 500 lbs (462) 167.21; 500-550 lbs (523) 157.47; 550-600 lbs (586) 152.92; 600-650 lbs (628) 145.98; 650-700 lbs (671) 144.52; 700-750 lbs (718) 141.83; 750-800 lbs (771) 137.62; 800-850 lbs (816) 137.69; 850-900 lbs (886) 137.25. Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs (477) 151.61; 550-600 lbs (570) 143.31; 650-700 lbs (669) 135.91. DAKOTAS 16,700. 82 pct over 600 lbs. 36 pct heifers. South Dakota- 5800. Steers: Medium and Large 1 450-500 lbs (482) 186.43; 500-550 lbs (527) 182.42; 550- 600 lbs (579) 170.03; 600-650 lbs (619) 163.21; 650-700 lbs (673) 153.29; 700-750 lbs (724) 150.35; 750-800 lbs (770) 146.57; 800-850 lbs (827) 143.70; 850-900 lbs (870) 143.20; 900-950 lbs (930) 143.39; 950-1000 lbs (963) 143.29. Medium and Large 1-2 800-850 lbs (838) 139.07. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 450-500 lbs (470) 165.85; 500-550 lbs (529) 158.74; 550-600 lbs (579) 156.38; 600-650 lbs (632) 146.63; 650-700 lbs (678) 143.27; 700-750 lbs (735) 139.40; 750-800 lbs (768) 138.73; 800-850 lbs (829) 138.45; few loads 857 lbs 138.25;few loads 948 lbs 136.00;950-1000 lbs (972) 133.64. Medium and Large 1-2 650-700 lbs (692) 136.92; 750-800 lbs (789) 135.55; part load 802 lbs 131.25. North Dakota- 10,900. Steers: Medium and Large 1 400- 450 lbs (427) 197.69; 450-500 lbs (479) 188.22; 500-550 lbs (533) 176.01; 550-600 lbs (576) 164.96; 600-650 lbs (620) 167.11; 650-700 lbs (678) 151.62; 700-750 lbs (728) 145.35; 750-800 lbs (773) 144.66; 800-850 lbs (820) 141.15; 850-900 lbs (877) 142.42; 900-950 lbs (923) 141.47; part load 969 lbs 138.00;part load 1064 lbs 133.50. Medium and Large 1-2 550-600 lbs (571) 147.60; 600-650 lbs (633) 152.66. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs (384) 152.21; 400-450 lbs (421) 157.08; 450-500 lbs (486) 160.67; 500-550 lbs (526) 153.18; 550-600 lbs (576) 147.31; 600-650 lbs (621) 144.08; 650-700 lbs (677) 136.49; 700-750 lbs (726) 135.46; 750-800 lbs (778) 131.87; 800-850 lbs (822) 135.54; 850-900 lbs (855) 128.20. Medium and Large 1-2 400-450 lbs (440) 153.68. VIRGINIA 100. 47 pct over 600 lbs. 20 pct heifers. There were not enough feeder cattle sales to report. NORTH CAROLINA 600. 15 pct over 600 lbs. 43 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 315-340 lbs (328) 125.00-134.00 (128.07); 350-390 lbs (376) 124.00-132.00 (127.26); 410-445 lbs (432) 113.00-133.00 (125.59). Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (484) 110.00-130.00 (121.95); 510-548 lbs (535) 109.00-121.00 (115.58); 556-595 lbs (582) 108.00-118.00 (112.35); 600-630 lbs (613) 104.00-110.00 (106.47). ARKANSAS 2600. 25 pct over 600 lbs. 43 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs (333) 195.92; 350-400 lbs (378) 180.55; 400-450 lbs (416) 180.55; 450-500 lbs (476) 169.77; 500-550 lbs (517) 158.75; 550-600 lbs (583) 156.34; 600-650 lbs (624) 149.56; 650-700 lbs (676) 143.43. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs (335) 154.57; 350-400 lbs (365) 155.91; 400-450 lbs (429) 151.95; 450-500 lbs (467) 145.43; 500-550 lbs (529) 133.81; 550-600 lbs (572) 135.51; 600-650 lbs (633) 130.02; 650-700 lbs (674) 129.05. REPLACEMENTS: Joplin, MO- Bred Cows: Medium Large 1 2-5 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 950-1325 lbs 1200.00-1435.00. Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 1070- 1365 lbs 875.00-1125.00, 1st stage 2 yr 950 lb indiv. 885.00; 7 yrs to aged 2nd and 3rd stage 1100-1370 lbs 650.00-800.00. Large 1 2 yrs 3rd stage pkg. 1320 lbs 1635.00. Large 1-2 5-6 yrs 3rd stage couple 1400-1475 lbs 925.00-1200.00; broken mouth 3rd stage 1400-1435 lbs 700.00. Medium and Large 2 5 yrs 2nd stage 1280 lb indiv. 550.00. Medium 1-2 4-6 yrs 3rd stage 835-1050 lbs 650.00-675.00; broken mouth 2nd stage 1050 lb indiv. 400.00 per head. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4 yr 1270 lb cow w/225 lb calf 1100.00 per pair. Burwell, NE- Bred Cows Complete Dispersions: Medium and Large 1-2 Young (3-6 years) 3rd trimester 1140-1425 lbs 1810.00-2200.00. 2nd and 3rd trimester 868 lbs 1400.00; 1155-1400 lbs 1500.00-2300.00. Solid Mouth: 3rd trimester 1462-1469 lbs 1475.00-1750.00. 2nd and 3rd trimester 1112-1450 lbs 1375.00-1500.00. Short Solids: 2nd and 3rd trimester 1321-1375 lbs 1175.00-1500.00. Broken Mouth: 3rd trimester 1427-1475 lbs 1050.00-1075.00. 2nd and 3rd trimester 1236-1266 lbs 1000.00-1100.00. 1st and 2nd trimester Running age 950 lbs 1025.00; 1695-1870 lbs 1010.00-1100.00. Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2: Heifers 2nd trimester 903-1086 lbs 1450.00-1610.00. Young 2nd trimester 915-985 lbs 1425.00-1650.00; 1020-1555 lbs 1575.00-1935.00. Solid Mouth: 2nd trimester 1020-1425 lbs 1400.00-1750.00. Short Solids: 2nd trimester 1147- 1425 lbs 850.00-1110.00. Broken Mouth: 2nd trimester 1116-1440 lbs 785.00-1175.00. Late Bred (Mixed Age): 1st and 2nd trimester 916 lbs 1100.00; 1135-1190 lbs 500.00- 875.00. Holiday Cow Classic Day 1` Heifer auction consisted mostly of Black, Red and BWF Spring heifers bred to LBW black bulls. Several offerings to calve Feb and Mar AI'd for 2 to 15 days and bull breeds calving 30 to 45 days. A full crowd on hand and high internet activity should be noted. Medium and Large 1-2: AI Bred Heifers 3rd trimester 896-1330 lbs 1425.00-1685.00. 2nd and 3rd trimester 956-1260 lbs 1510.00- 1775.00; pkg fancy 1180 lbs 2050.00. Medium and Large 1-2: AI Bred Heifers w/ Cleanup: 3rd trimester 835 lbs 1175.00; 940-1165 lbs 1400.00-1625.00. Medium and Large 1-2: Bull Bred Heifers: 3rd trimester 889-893 lbs 1310.00; 1010-1290 lbs 1425.00-1535.00. 2nd and 3rd trimester 805 lbs 1100.00; 925-1185 lbs 1325.00-1650.00. 1st and 2nd trimester 1025 lbs 1650.00. Direct Receipts: 23,200 2 Wks Ago 16,900 Last Year 21,400 (92 pct over 600 lbs, 41 pct heifers) TEXAS 12,800. 100 pct over 600 lbs. 48 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 part load 700 lbs 139.00; 750-800 lbs (772) 139.95; several loads 850 lbs 137.09; few loads 691 lbs 148.00; 750-800 lbs (769) 143.22; 800-850 lbs (824) 141.18; few loads 900 lbs 137.00; Medium and Large 1-2 part load 700 lbs 139.00; 750-800 lbs (772) 139.95; several loads 850 lbs 137.09; few loads 691 lbs 148.00; 750-800 lbs (769) 143.22; 800-850 lbs (824) 141.18; few loads 900 lbs 137.00; Heifers: Medium and Large 1 few loads 700 lbs 134.00; few loads 750 lbs 134.76; 700-750 lbs (705) 139.68; 750-800 lbs (752) 142.54; few loads 775 lbs 140.00; several loads 725 lbs 133.45; several loads 750 lbs 133.00; 700-750 lbs (720) 132.59; several loads 725 lbs 133.23; several loads 725 lbs 134.75; Medium and Large 1-2 650-700 lbs (686) 137.31; few loads 725 lbs 133.91; part load 675 lbs 139.00; 700-750 lbs (711) 139.65; 750-800 lbs (768) 139.66; OKLAHOMA 3200. 100 over 600 lbs. 34 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB 800-850 lbs 135.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 700-750 lbs 135.45-139.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Feb FOB 750-800 lbs 131.50. NEW MEXICO 200. 100 over 600 lbs. 42 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 800-850 lbs 148.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 750-800 lbs 146.00. KANSAS 2000. 100 over 600 lbs. 19 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 750-800 lbs 142.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB 800-850 lbs 137.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Feb FOB 700-750 lbs 132.45; Mar FOB 700-750 lbs 131.45; Apr FOB 700-750 lbs 132.23; May FOB 700-750 lbs 133.75. COLORADO 1700. 100 over 600 lbs. 57 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 800-850 lbs 143.00; Current Del 650-700 lbs 156.50-157.00; 700-750 lbs 148.00; Mar FOB 800-850 lbs 140.32. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 750- 800 lbs 139.00; Current Del 600-650 lbs 147.00; 950-1000 lbs 125.50; Jan FOB 750-800 lbs 135.00. WYOMING 200. 100 over 600 lbs. No heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 800-850 lbs 144.00. SOUTHWEST (AZ-CA-NV) 1800. No cattle over 600 lbs. No heifers. Holstein Steers: Large 3 Del May 325 lbs 121.00. EASTERN CORNBELT (IL-IN-MI-MN-OH-KY) 500. 100 over 600 lbs. 89 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 Mar FOB 700-750 lbs 131.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 750-800 lbs 131.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB 750-800 lbs 127.00; Feb FOB 750-800 lbs 125.00; Mar FOB 700-750 lbs 124.00-126.00. SOUTHEAST (AL-AR-FL-GA-LA-MS-TN) 800. 100 over 600 lbs. 61 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 650-700 lbs 148.04-148.20; 800-850 lbs 136.60. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current FOB 600-650 lbs 137.46; 700-750 lbs 132.00; 750- 800 lbs 131.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB 650-700 lbs 133.29. Video/Internet Receipts: 7400 2 Wks Ago 4,000 Last Year 5,600 (95 pct over 600 lbs, 29 pct heifers) WESTERN VIDEO MARKET 7400. 95 pct over 600 lbs. 29 pct heifers. Western Region (AZ-NV-UT-CA-ID-WA-OR) Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current few loads 440 lbs 210.70; few loads 465 lbs 195.00; pkg 470 lbs 177.50; few loads 520 lbs 186.75; 500-550 lbs (527) 168.99; 550-600 lbs (565) 171.24; 550-600 lbs (568) 163.70; 600-650 lbs (623) 154.37; 650-700 lbs (663) 150.77; 700-750 lbs (710) 146.30; pkg 710 lbs 142.00; part load 770 lbs 141.00; few loads 820 lbs 142.50; Jan-Feb few loads 480 lbs 179.50; few loads 625 lbs 149.00; part load 600 lbs 157.00; 750-800 lbs (773) 140.85; few loads 800 lbs 141.50. Medium and Large 1-2 Current part load 690 lbs 142.50; part load 720 lbs 139.00; part load 775 lbs 138.00; part load 810 lbs 136.00; Jan-Feb few loads 680 lbs 145.75. Heifers: Medium and large 1 Current 450-500 lbs (485) 157.25; part load 460 lbs 162.50; 500-550 lbs (528) 155.00; 500-550 lbs (515) 151.41; 550-600 lbs (589) 144.39; part load 570 lbs 144.00; 600-650 lbs (629) 142.52; 700-750 lbs (707) 138.04; part load 740 lbs 132.00; part load 790 lbs 140.00; Jan-Feb several loads 500 lbs 147.00; part load 575 lbs 147.00; part load 600 lbs 141.00; few loads 725 lbs 138.72. Medium and large 1-2 Current part load 620 lbs 133.00; part load 750 lbs 128.00; part load 800 lbs 123.00. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO Staff 816-676-7000 StJoe.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS850.txt