NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Aug 05, 2020 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Imported beef prices were weak to lower. Trading activity was slow to moderate. Weak seasonal demand pressured prices. Out-front sales in October for 90% cow at 226.50-229.00. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 250.00- 252.00 COW MEAT: 95% 90% 228.00- 229.00 CFM Fores 85% Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 211.00- 212.00 Beef Trim 80% 206.00- 207.00 Beef Trim 75% 172.00- 173.00 Beef Trim 70% Beef Trim 65% 100 % LEAN: Top Rounds Flats & Eyes S.P.B. 16-45 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 250.00- 252.00 COW MEAT: 95% 90% 228.00- 229.00 CFM Fores 85% Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 211.00- 212.00 Beef Trim 80% 206.00- 207.00 Beef Trim 75% 172.00- 173.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- URUGUAY - FOB AND TIS BULL MEAT: 0-15 Days 16-45 Days 95% COW MEAT: 95% 90% CFM Fores 85% Beef Trim 85% Beef Trim 80% Beef Trim 75% Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA Bryant Smith 515-284-4460 Desm.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov         24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_LS421.txt         www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage