LM_CT158
St Joseph, MO Mon Dec 24, 2018 USDA Market News
NEBRASKA WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES
For Week Ending Sunday, 12/23/2018
Thursday trading was slow to moderate on moderate demand. For Friday trading was
slow on light to moderate demand. For the week live cash trades moved 1.00 higher
at 119.00 and dressed cash trades moved 2.00 higher at 190.00.
NEGOTIATED CASH:
Confirmed for the week: 38,891 Week ago: 26,451 Year ago: 42,164
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE:
Confirmed for the week: 3,463 Week ago: 3,822 Year ago: 3,716
NEGOTIATED CASH PRICES
(Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day)
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 8,649 62.1 1,350-1,650 1,528 115.00-119.00 118.50
65 - 80% Choice 6,054 62.1 1,375-1,550 1,479 118.00-119.00 118.98
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 14,703 62.1 1,350-1,650 1,508 115.00-119.00 118.70
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 37 62.1 1,500-1,500 1,500 118.00-118.00 118.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 37 62.1 1,500-1,500 1,500 118.00-118.00 118.00
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 5,452 62.3 793-987 928 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice 2,769 62.2 795-945 900 189.00-190.00 189.97
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 8,221 62.3 793-987 918 189.00-190.00 189.99
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 573 62.9 899-972 945 188.00-190.00 189.44
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 573 62.9 899-972 945 188.00-190.00 189.44
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 4,483 62.3 1,275-1,440 1,371 118.00-119.00 118.72
65 - 80% Choice 1,779 62.5 1,250-1,430 1,333 118.00-119.00 118.74
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 6,262 62.4 1,250-1,440 1,360 118.00-119.00 118.73
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 514 63.6 1,360-1,360 1,360 119.00-119.00 119.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 514 63.6 1,360-1,360 1,360 119.00-119.00 119.00
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 4,027 62.5 773-909 857 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice 494 62.5 768-845 793 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 4,521 62.5 768-909 850 190.00-190.00 190.00
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
Over 80% Choice 458 62.0 837-899 867 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice - -
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 458 62.0 837-899 867 190.00-190.00 190.00
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
Over 80% Choice 1,529 62.7 1,175-1,550 1,411 118.00-119.00 118.90
65 - 80% Choice 383 62.3 1,220-1,400 1,292 118.00-119.00 118.54
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,912 62.6 1,175-1,550 1,387 118.00-119.00 118.83
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 945 62.1 753-956 871 190.00-190.00 190.00
65 - 80% Choice 540 62.4 793-911 870 189.00-190.00 189.85
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 1,485 62.2 753-956 871 189.00-190.00 189.95
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB 22,877 62.2 1,175-1,650 1,458 115.00-119.00 118.72
LIVE DELIVERED 551 63.5 1,360-1,500 1,369 118.00-119.00 118.93
DRESSED DELIVERED 14,227 62.3 753-987 892 189.00-190.00 189.99
DRESSED FOB 1,031 62.5 837-972 910 188.00-190.00 189.69
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 73 58.5 826-826 826 158.00-160.00 158.96
65 - 80% Choice 52 59.2 710-796 777 160.00-162.00 160.46
35 - 65% Choice 80 59.0 767-767 767 155.00-155.00 155.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 205 58.9 710-826 791 155.00-162.00 157.80
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
NEGOTIATED GRID BASE PRICES: Final Net Prices Shown on LM_CT109 and LM_CT151
Formula Reports
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
STEERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
STEERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 2,079 63.2 929-983 955 187.00-190.00 189.51
65 - 80% Choice 163 64.0 960-960 960 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice 53 62.5 859-859 859 190.00-190.00 190.00
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 2,295 63.2 859-983 953 187.00-190.00 189.55
STEERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 358 62.0 790-806 801 190.00-191.00 190.79
65 - 80% Choice 120 61.0 823-823 824 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 478 61.7 790-823 807 190.00-191.00 190.59
HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice 490 63.0 787-882 865 183.00-190.00 189.33
65 - 80% Choice 168 61.5 876-876 876 190.00-190.00 190.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 658 62.6 787-882 868 183.00-190.00 189.50
MIXED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
ALL BEEF TYPE STEERS AND HEIFERS
LIVE FOB - -
LIVE DELIVERED - -
DRESSED DELIVERED 3,431 62.9 787-983 916 183.00-191.00 189.69
DRESSED FOB - -
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED DELIVERED
Over 80% Choice - -
65 - 80% Choice 32 58.0 800-800 800 142.00-142.00 142.00
35 - 65% Choice - -
0 - 35% Choice - -
Total all grades 32 58.0 800-800 800 142.00-142.00 142.00
DAIRYBRED STEER/HEIFERS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
Grade: Head Dress WT Wtd Avg Price Wtd Avg
Count Pct Range Wt Range Price
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE FOB
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: LIVE DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED DELIVERED
No Reportable Trade.
MIXED STEER/HEIFER/COWS: DRESSED FOB
No Reportable Trade.
WEEKLY ACCUMULATED Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live Steer 14,703 1,508.20 $118.70
Live Heifer 6,262 1,360.40 $118.73
Dressed Steer 8,221 918.20 $189.99
Dressed Heifer 4,521 850.40 $190.00
SAME PERIOD LAST WEEK Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live Steer 9,813 1,511.70 $117.96
Live Heifer 1,396 1,370.70 $117.73
Dressed Steer 7,843 919.70 $187.99
Dressed Heifer 3,378 844.30 $187.86
SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live Steer 22,007 1,447.00 $119.77
Live Heifer 7,245 1,350.50 $120.00
Dressed Steer 3,884 950.20 $190.08
Dressed Heifer 2,338 844.30 $190.11
WEEKLY PRICE DISTRIBUTION
Live FOB Dressed Delivered
Head Price Head Price
660 115.00-115.49 169 189.00-189.49
0 115.50-115.99 0 189.50-189.99
0 116.00-116.49 14,058 190.00-190.49
0 116.50-116.99
0 117.00-117.49
0 117.50-117.99
3,721 118.00-118.49
158 118.50-118.99
18,338 119.00-119.49
FOB prices based on net weights FOB the feedyard after a 3-4% shrink.
Delivered prices based on hot carcass weights delivered to the plant.
Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 email: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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