RA_LS151 Raleigh, NC Fri Aug 9, 2019 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***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.*** Powell Livestock Market, Smithfield, NC Weighted Average Auction Report Thursday Aug 8, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 439 Last Week: 325 Last Year: 325 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were mostly steady. Feeder steers and bulls were mostly steady with heifers 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Moderate demand, market activity and offerings. Quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 17 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 4 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 78 percent. The feeder supply included 38 percent steers, 37 percent heifers, and 24 percent bulls. Near 14 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 1-2 256-290 lbs (275) 132.00-143.00 (136.15); 306- 338 lbs (319) 129.00-136.00 (132.63); 352-394 lbs (371) 129.00-135.00 (131.41); 407- 446 lbs (423) 127.00-133.00 (130.04); 508-546 lbs (529) 125.00-128.00 (126.67); 556- 591 lbs (575) 121.50-127.00 (123.83); 727-727 lbs (727) 117.00 (117.00). Medium 2 300-342 lbs (317) 100.00-127.00 (117.83); 350-396 lbs (367) 106.00-124.00 (115.31); 400-446 lbs (417) 106.00-120.00 (113.76); 400-400 lbs thin (400) 105.00 (105.00); 470-476 lbs (474) 110.00-125.00 (116.63); 508-544 lbs (516) 110.00-125.00 (122.63); 606-620 lbs (613) 100.00-104.00 (102.34). Holstein Large 3 184-198 lbs (191) 47.00- 53.00 (49.89). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 314-338 lbs (327) 116.00-119.00 (117.76); 352-392 lbs (375) 115.00-120.00 (118.27); 400-448 lbs (432) 115.00-120.00 (116.43); 476-488 lbs (479) 115.00-117.00 (116.25); 500-548 lbs (519) 113.00-119.00 (115.71); 550-568 lbs (556) 113.00-114.00 (113.66); 622-622 lbs (622) 102.00 (102.00); 836-836 lbs (836) 80.00 (80.00). Small 1-2 690-690 lbs (690) 69.00-70.00 (69.50). Medium 2 300-348 lbs (329) 96.00-110.00 (103.25); 350-396 lbs (373) 92.00-112.00 (104.04); 408-438 lbs (418) 90.00-113.00 (101.23); 450-498 lbs (470) 92.00-112.00 (104.41); 510-544 lbs (522) 95.00-100.00 (96.96); 764-786 lbs (773) 70.00-71.00 (70.67). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 452-492 lbs (475) 120.00-130.00 (122.67); 504- 540 lbs (522) 117.00-121.00 (118.70); 588-596 lbs (590) 114.00-119.00 (118.16); 606- 634 lbs (619) 110.00-115.00 (112.65); 716-722 lbs (718) 94.00-101.00 (98.65); 750-750 lbs (750) 99.00 (99.00); 830-830 lbs (830) 106.00 (106.00). Medium 2 452-492 lbs (474) 100.00-116.00 (110.06); 500-542 lbs (521) 96.00-117.00 (108.27); 568-598 lbs (581) 103.00-114.00 (109.71); 600-632 lbs (613) 80.00-102.00 (91.98); 756-774 lbs (765) 90.00-92.00 (91.01). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1418-1418 lbs (1418) 63.00 (63.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 928-1336 lbs (1113) 55.00-66.00 (61.27); 1170-1258 lbs high dressing (1214) 72.00-74.00 (72.96). Lean 85-90 percent lean 738-794 lbs (771) 45.00-59.00 (50.73); 802-1240 lbs (989) 49.00-58.00 (53.76); 818-1052 lbs high dressing (925) 59.00-63.00 (60.73); 812-1224 lbs low dressing (947) 31.00-43.00 (38.72). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1050-1454 lbs (1214) 74.00-89.00 (85.61); 1596- 1898 lbs (1711) 77.00-88.00 (83.62); 2114-2114 lbs high dressing (2114) 95.00 (95.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (5) Small 1 and 2 692-778 lbs middle age cows with 50-220 lbs calves 500.00-775.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 926-1074 lbs middle age cows with 100-150 lbs calves 500.00-625.00 per pair. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS151.txt