RA_LS152 Raleigh, NC Tuesday, August 27, 2019 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***No report will be issued on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 as the market will be closed on Monday, September 02, 2019 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The next report will be issued on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.*** ***This report reflects prices of the majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight, and sex on this sale date. This report does not represent all animals at the sale on this date.*** WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Weighted Average Auction Report Monday, August 26, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 292 Last Week: 241 Last Year: 322 Compared to last week, slaughter cows were mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle were 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Good demand with moderate market activity. Moderate offerings with quality of cattle plain to average. Slaughter cows made up 24 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 7 percent, replacement cows 12 percent, and feeders 58 percent. The feeder supply included 35 percent steers, 41 percent heifers, and 23 percent bulls. Near 37 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category) Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 150-150 lbs (150) 135.00 (135.00); 220-220 lbs fancy (220) 147.50 (147.50); 320-345 lbs (334) 145.00-153.00 (148.25); 375-385 lbs (378) 127.00-137.00 (132.95); 415-415 lbs (415) 132.00 (132.00); 450-460 lbs (455) 136.00- 138.00 (136.99); 525-540 lbs (533) 127.00-137.00 (133.38); 575-585 lbs (580) 126.00- 130.00 (128.02); 600-645 lbs (628) 122.50-131.00 (126.80); 680-680 lbs (680) 128.00 (128.00); 716-745 lbs (722) 107.50-116.00 (114.25); 785-785 lbs (785) 115.00 (115.00); 805-805 lbs (805) 117.00 (117.00); 880-880 lbs (880) 100.00 (100.00); 1315-1315 lbs (1315) 69.00 (69.00). Medium 2 195-195 lbs (195) 117.50 (117.50); 225-225 lbs (225) 123.00 (123.00); 260-260 lbs (260) 122.50 (122.50); 325-325 lbs (325) 125.00 (125.00); 465-475 lbs (470) 114.00-117.00 (115.48); 540-545 lbs (543) 118.00-123.00 (120.49); 620- 630 lbs (625) 115.00-118.00 (116.49); 665-680 lbs (670) 107.50-115.00 (111.84). Medium 3 345-345 lbs (345) 95.00 (95.00). Small 3 330-330 lbs (330) 62.50 (62.50). Holstein Large 3 385-385 lbs (385) 80.00 (80.00); 855-855 lbs (855) 76.00 (76.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 140-140 lbs (140) 137.50 (137.50); 200-200 lbs (200) 127.50 (127.50); 290-290 lbs (290) 115.00 (115.00); 335-335 lbs (335) 115.00 (115.00); 355-360 lbs (358) 122.00-125.00 (123.51); 400-445 lbs (420) 118.00-125.00 (122.38); 455-495 lbs (484) 113.00-122.00 (117.53); 500-535 lbs (508) 115.00-120.00 (118.12); 555-595 lbs (576) 109.00-117.00 (111.52); 600-640 lbs (613) 106.00-115.00 (109.69); 655-695 lbs (675) 104.00-109.00 (106.65); 705-705 lbs (705) 102.50 (102.50); 780-780 lbs (780) 99.00 (99.00); 835-835 lbs (835) 90.00 (90.00); 865-865 lbs (865) 89.00 (89.00); 915-915 lbs (915) 84.00 (84.00). Medium 2 185-185 lbs (185) 117.50 (117.50); 280-280 lbs (280) 100.00 (100.00); 420-430 lbs (425) 96.00-106.00 (101.35); 460-480 lbs (470) 110.00 (110.00); 510-545 lbs (528) 104.00-108.00 (106.07); 625-625 lbs (625) 104.00 (104.00); 678-685 lbs (680) 95.00-97.00 (95.50). Medium 3 210-210 lbs (210) 102.00 (102.00); 305-305 lbs (305) 90.00 (90.00). Small 3 275-275 lbs brahman x (275) 67.50 (67.50); 305-330 lbs (318) 75.00-85.00 (79.80); 350-350 lbs (350) 74.00 (74.00); 405-405 lbs (405) 85.00 (85.00); 500-500 lbs (500) 78.00 (78.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 440-440 lbs (440) 133.00 (133.00); 460-475 lbs (468) 120.00-131.00 (125.17); 500-545 lbs (528) 115.00-121.00 (118.32); 550-585 lbs (568) 121.00-128.00 (123.26); 600-635 lbs (617) 109.00-118.00 (112.19); 650-655 lbs (653) 114.00-118.00 (116.01); 710-710 lbs (710) 94.00 (94.00); 770-770 lbs (770) 91.00 (91.00); 825-825 lbs (825) 90.00 (90.00); 935-935 lbs (935) 94.00 (94.00). Medium 2 440-440 lbs (440) 120.00 (120.00); 460-495 lbs (483) 110.00-119.00 (115.19); 500-500 lbs (500) 100.00 (100.00); 560-590 lbs (575) 112.50-116.00 (114.30); 680-685 lbs (683) 96.00-102.00 (98.99). Medium 3 465-465 lbs (465) 107.00 (107.00); 525-525 lbs brahman x (525) 100.00 (100.00); 910-910 lbs (910) 55.00 (55.00). Small 3 500-500 lbs (500) 75.00 (75.00). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 960-1170 lbs (1042) 700.00-775.00 per head 1-3 months bred (738.83). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 975-1090 lbs (1033) 635.00- 725.00 per head 1-3 months bred (677.49). 910-1180 lbs (1061) 525.00-825.00 per head 4-6 months bred (689.69); 1230-1460 lbs (1345) 825.00-1025.00 per head 4-6 months bred (933.55). 1045-1115 lbs (1080) 675.00-725.00 per head 7-9 months bred (700.81); 1330- 1330 lbs (1330) 750.00-825.00 per head 7-9 months bred (787.50); 1620-1620 lbs (1620) 875.00 per head 7-9 months bred (875.00). Medium and Large 1-2 Aged 1165-1165 lbs (1165) 625.00 per head 7-9 months bred (625.00); 1220-1470 lbs (1345) 700.00-775.00 per head 7-9 months bred (740.99). Small 3 Middle Aged 875-875 lbs (875) 500.00 per head 1- 3 months bred (500.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1285-1380 lbs (1317) 55.00-58.00 (56.85); 1130-1280 lbs high dressing (1218) 61.00-74.00 (63.73); 1415-1890 lbs (1577) 53.00-59.00 (57.16); 1480-1660 lbs high dressing (1562) 60.00-68.00 (63.93). Boner 80-85 percent lean 910-1345 lbs (1111) 50.00-59.00 (55.32); 910-1285 lbs high dressing (1083) 61.00- 74.00 (63.78); 1010-1015 lbs low dressing (1013) 38.00-42.00 (40.00). Lean 85-90 percent lean 790-790 lbs (790) 55.00 (55.00); 715-780 lbs low dressing (757) 29.00-39.00 (32.78); 820-820 lbs (820) 52.00 (52.00); 840-880 lbs low dressing (860) 39.00-45.00 (41.93). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1090-1445 lbs (1310) 80.00-88.00 (82.74); 1315-1315 lbs low dressing (1315) 48.00 (48.00); 1510-1860 lbs (1658) 83.00-88.00 (85.10); 1955- 2065 lbs high dressing (2010) 90.00-93.00 (91.54); 2440-2440 lbs low dressing (2440) 65.00 (65.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (9) Small 1 and 2 695-875 lbs middle age cows with 100-350 lbs calves 525.00-1000.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 920-940 lbs middle age cows with 200-355 lbs calves 900.00-950.00 per pair. Goats, per head: (38) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 10.00-30.00, 20-40 lbs 40.00-59.00, 40-60 lbs 62.00-78.00, 60-80 lbs 84.00-99.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 63.00-93.00, 70-100 lbs 105.00-129.00, 100-140 lbs 170.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 170.00-176.00, 100-150 lbs 225.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 105.00-125.00, 100-150 lbs 138.00-153.00, 150-250 lbs 210.00-213.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS152.txt