QA_LS155 New Holland, PA Mon Apr 22, 2019 USDA-Ag Market News Pennsylvania Weekly Livestock Summary for week ending Fri, April 19, 2019. Combined Livestock Receipts from Carlisle, Dewart, Greencastle, New Holland, Middleburg, and Vintage. *** NOTICE: As Market News transitions reports to the MARS platform and My Market News, report formats will be converted from a text version to a more user-friendly and accessible PDF format. In the next two weeks, this report will move to the new platform and will be accessible at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lsd_mars_1910.pdf If you would like to learn more about MARS and My Market News, please contact us at Websupport.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov. *** This Week Last Week Year Ago Slaughter Cattle: 3689 3411 3960 Feeder Cattle: 1032 1341 340 Feeder Holstein Calves: 2076 2035 2408 Slaughter Hogs: 780 612 373 Feeder Pigs: N/A 854 217 Slaughter Lambs/Sheep: 3936 4237 2589 Slaughter Goats: 2219 2083 1332 All Livestock: 13,732 14,573 11,219 Across Southeast Pennsylvania this week, We start the week wet, get a break mid-week, and get wet again at the end of the week. This is weather pattern has farmers concerned about getting corn planted. With the cool temperatures and overly abundant water there are some concerns about seed rot. We could definitely use some a lot of sunshine. Next week all of the Pennsylvania reports will be in the new format talked about in the notice above. This new format will have features that make finding the reports you are interested in easier. Like anything new there will be a learning and adjustment time on both sides. Please bear with us as we go through this transition. As always, we are here to help if you need us. Our contact information is at the bottom of the reports. Slaughter cattle markets got a glimmer of sunshine this week with everything a little higher at least. Slaughter steers were quoted mixed from 2.00 lower to 1.00 higher for the week. They averaged 118.25/cwt or .25/cwt lower than last week. Choice Holstein steers were quoted steady to 2.00 lower. Choice Holsteins averaged 84.81/cwt or 1.56/cwt higher on a light test. Choice slaughter heifers were quoted mixed from 1.00 lower to 1.00 higher. Heifers averaged 114.13/cwt or 1.04/cwt lower than last week on another very light test. Choice Boxed Beef closed on Thursday at 233.06/cwt or 4.31/cwt higher than last week. Also on Thursday afternoon, Cattle futures for April closed at 128.52 or 1.97/cwt higher. June futures closed at 122.67 or 1.22/cwt higher. August futures closed the week at 119.75/cwt or 1.55/cwt higher than the previous week. Slaughter cows were quoted steady to 2.00 higher for the week. Slaughter bulls were quoted firm to 3.00 higher on another very light test this week. Holstein bull calves were quoted mixed from 20.00 lower to 60.00 higher for the week. Holstein heifer calves were quoted steady to 10.00 higher on another very light test. At the New Holland Dairy sale this week, Wednesday was the annual Haiti Benefit Heifer Sale. Compared to last week, Fresh Holstein cows sold steady to 100.00 higher on overall better quality cows. Buyer attendance moderate. Demand moderate. Bred Holstein cows not tested last week so no comparison. Not enough Holstein bulls for a market test. Bred Holstein heifers sold steady to 50.00 lower. Open Holstein heifers sold steady to 50.00 higher compared to a very light test last week. At the New Holland Hog sale on Monday, 52-56 percent Lean Slaughter barrows and gilts sold 2.00-3.00 higher. Hogs 48-52 percent Lean sold 2.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter sows sold 3.00-4.00 higher. Boars sold steady on another light test. Demand good. The Sheep and Goat sale was split again this week. Slaughter Lambs traded mostly steady to 20.00 higher on another heavy supply. Demand moderate to good as we approach the upcoming Easter holiday. Ewes traded unevenly steady. Bucks traded weak compared to a light test. Compared to last week, Selection one Slaughter Kids traded mostly steady while Selection 2 and 3 Kids traded steady to 20.00 lower. A heavy supply of kids weighing under 50 lbs on offer for the upcoming Easter holiday. Nannies sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower. Bucks and Wethers traded steady to 20.00 higher on a lighter test. Demand good. All cattle are sold per cwt, with the exception of dairy replacement cattle which are sold by the head. All hogs and pigs are sold per cwt. All sheep and lambs are sold per cwt on their actual weights. All goats are sold by the head on estimated weights. For detailed information refer to our market reports on the web at the new website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lsd_mars_1910.pdf Slaughter Cattle: Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1350-1550 lbs 119.50- 124.00. Choice 2-3 1300-1625 lbs 113.00-118.50. Select 2-3 1250-1600 lbs 111.00-112.00. Unconventional steers 1150-1650 lbs 113.00-135.00, mostly 122.00-125.00. Slaughter Holsteins: Choice 2-3 1425-1650 lbs 83.50-86.00. Select 1-2 1450-1550 lbs few 81.00-82.00. Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1200-1600 lbs 116.00- 122.00. Choice 2-3 1075-1550 lbs 112.00-116.00. Select 2-3 1225-1600 lbs 106.00-111.00. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breakers 75-80 53.00-58.50 59.00-64.50 47.00-52.00 Boners 80-85 54.00-58.50 59.00-61.00 45.00-53.50 Lean 88-90 46.00-51.50 52.00-59.50 38.00-45.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 810-1970 lbs Avg Dress 78.00-88.00; High Dress 92.00-100.00; Very High Dress 102.00-111.00, few 115.00-126.00; Low Dress 71.00- 75.00; Very Low Dress 63.00-70.00. Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Monday - Holstein bull calves: Number 1 80-125 lbs 120.00-165.00. Number 2 75-110 lbs 100.00-125.00. Number 3 75-105 lbs 60.00-90.00. Utility 60-120 lbs 5.00-40.00. Tuesday - Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 111-122 lbs 110.00-120.00. Number 2 95-113 lbs 122.00-145.00; 90 lbs 100.00. Number 3 84-110 lbs 95.00- 125.00; 75 lbs 45.00. Utility 104-106 lbs 85.00-87.00; 92-93 lbs 95.00-105.00; 83-84 lbs 75.00-87.00; 63-73 lbs 5.00-25.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 2 83-104 lbs 40.00-57.00. Utility/Non-tubing 71-93 lbs 10.00-17.00. Thursday - Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 100-118 lbs 120.00-130.00. Number 2 80-128 lbs 110.00-130.00. Number 3 80-130 lbs 100.00-130.00; 60-78 lbs 5.00. Utility 80-130 lbs 92.00-102.00; 60-78 lbs 10.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 80-110 lbs 60.00-75.00. Number 2 80-100 lbs 30.00-60.00. Number 3 70-110 lbs 15.00-30.00. Utility/Non-tubing 60-90 lbs 10.00-20.00. Dairy Cattle: (Receipts: 492): New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA Dairy Replacement Cattle Auction Report for Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Fresh Cows: Jersey/Crossbred Supreme: 1350.00-1500.00 --------------- Approved: 900.00-1300.00 750.00-1025.00 Few Medium: 550.00-900.00 475.00-675.00 Few Common: 400.00-550.00 --------------- Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months): Approved: 750.00-1000.00 Few --------------- Springing Cows: 7-9 months): Approved: 900.00-1300.00 Few --------------- Medium: 625.00-875.00 Few --------------- Springing Heifers: (7-9 months): Supreme: 1150.00-1250.00 --------------- Approved: 675.00-1075.00 725.00-875.00 Few Medium: 450.00-700.00 450.00 Individual Bred Heifers: (4-6 months): Supreme: 1050.00-1050.00 --------------- Approved: 600.00-1025.00 775.00-850.00 Few Medium: 500.00-525.00 Few --------------- Short Bred Heifers: (1-3 months): Approved: 575.00-825.00 610.00-825.00 Few Medium: 275.00-575.00 525.00 Individual Common: 160.00-325.00 --------------- Open Heifers: 100-300 lbs: Approved: 185.00-275.00 275.00-475.00 Medium: 150.00-200.00 --------------- Common: 85.00-135.00 --------------- 300-600 lbs: Approved: 275.00-535.00 435.00-550.00 Few Medium: 175.00-325.00 235.00-310.00 Few Common: 100.00-235.00 --------------- 600-900 lbs: Approved: 400.00-610.00 550.00-635.00 Few Medium: 300.00-450.00 275.00-350.00 Few 900-1200 lbs: Approved: 510.00-735.00 --------------- 1200-1500 lbs: Approved: 460.00-910.00 --------------- Bulls: 600-900 lbs individual 350.00. 900-1200 lbs 650.00-775.00. 1200-2000 lbs Jersey/Crossbred 575.00-675.00. Slaughter Hogs; (Reciepts: 780): New Holland Hog Auction - New Holland, PA Livestock Auction Report for Monday, April 15, 2019 Percent Lean Head Weight Avg Wt Price Wt Avg Price 52-56 98 200-300 266 54.00-61.00 57.74 12 200-300 261 62.00-72.00 66.42 High Dress 15 300-350 327 56.00-64.00 59.00 48-52 86 200-300 270 47.00-56.00 51.16 9 200-300 231 32.00-48.00 36.22 Low Dress 22 300-350 318 48.00-57.00 53.50 Sows US 1-3: 29 300-500 457 42.00-53.00 49.10 9 300-500 379 22.00-32.00 25.78 Low Dress 19 500-800 553 35.00-50.00 40.767 6 500-700 617 52.00-59.00 56.00 High Dress Boars: 6 500-700 546 5.00 5.00 Slaughter Sheep and Goats: New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA Sheep and Goat Weighted Average for Monday-Tuesday, April 15-16, 2019 Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Choice and Prime 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 50 70-80 74 217.00-255.00 227.61 34 70-80 71 217.00-235.00 225.28 Hair Sheep 82 80-90 83 217.00-245.00 234.38 22 80-90 83 205.00-235.00 226.21 Hair Sheep 54 90-110 96 220.00-250.00 236.84 120 90-110 94 200.00-235.00 214.00 Hair Sheep 7 110-130 120 205.00-235.00 223.27 26 110-130 123 180.00-195.00 188.79 Hair Sheep 41 130-150 140 180.00-210.00 190.05 13 130-150 135 185.00-195.00 194.26 Hair Sheep Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Choice 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 20-30 28 220.00-235.00 229.50 4 20-30 22 295.00-300.00 297.67 Fancy 23 20-30 27 225.00-230.00 225.37 Hair Sheep 16 30-40 36 240.00-255.00 250.62 10 30-40 35 280.00-300.00 285.07 Fancy 41 30-40 35 225.00-250.00 237.59 Hair Sheep 10 30-40 38 290.00 290.00 Fancy Hair Sheep 49 40-50 44 210.00-245.00 229.27 10 40-50 45 255.00-270.00 263.36 Fancy 45 40-50 46 195.00-235.00 208.86 Hair Sheep 3 40-50 44 240.00-260.00 253.13 Fancy Hair Sheep 68 50-60 54 200.00-240.00 216.24 28 50-60 52 240.00-260.00 249.13 Fancy 12 50-60 54 290.00-340.00 313.46 Fancy, Early Sales 116 50-60 54 195.00-230.00 210.68 Hair Sheep 4 50-60 57 240.00-260.00 250.00 Fancy Hair Sheep 151 60-70 65 195.00-220.00 208.42 18 60-70 62 220.00-240.00 233.66 Fancy 55 60-70 63 180.00-220.00 194.60 Hair Sheep 42 70-80 74 190.00-215.00 206.13 71 70-80 74 190.00-210.00 199.07 Hair Sheep 32 80-90 85 190.00-215.00 210.23 26 80-90 82 170.00-192.00 188.28 Hair Sheep Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Choice 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 46 90-110 98 185.00-200.00 193.32 31 90-110 98 170.00-187.00 180.56 Hair Sheep 43 110-130 119 160.00-190.00 174.27 19 110-130 116 145.00-165.00 147.98 Hair Sheep 52 130-150 139 150.00-177.00 169.45 Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Good and Choice 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 20-30 25 185.00-195.00 186.59 25 20-30 26 170.00-200.00 180.35 Hair Sheep 51 30-40 36 180.00-220.00 199.93 79 30-40 36 160.00-210.00 184.21 Hair Sheep 33 40-50 44 160.00-205.00 184.21 134 40-50 44 160.00-205.00 184.30 Hair Sheep 45 50-60 52 185.00-200.00 192.27 108 50-60 55 170.00-200.00 187.49 Hair Sheep 25 60-70 65 175.00-195.00 183.92 79 60-70 64 160.00-185.00 172.62 Hair Sheep 12 70-80 76 175.00-185.00 183.00 10 70-80 72 160.00-185.00 166.56 Hair Sheep 25 80-90 89 165.00-177.00 175.14 25 80-90 83 140.00-160.00 148.04 Hair Sheep 20 90-110 106 160.00-175.00 170.88 10 90-110 98 150.00-172.00 164.34 Hair Sheep 7 110-130 122 140.00-170.00 151.89 Slaughter Ewes Good 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 12 80-120 98 70.00-90.00 83.59 24 80-120 102 60.00-90.00 67.59 Hair Sheep 77 120-160 136 60.00-90.00 76.36 38 120-160 134 50.00-80.00 61.02 Hair Sheep 36 160-200 180 60.00-90.00 75.78 4 160-200 172 50.00-80.00 65.80 Hair Sheep 11 200-300 231 50.00-70.00 61.91 Slaughter Bucks Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 120-160 146 60.00-70.00 65.96 5 120-160 141 55.00-85.00 69.96 Hair Sheep 4 160-200 181 50.00-65.00 58.93 2 160-200 165 112.00-135.00 123.15 Young 2 160-200 184 45.00-55.00 49.61 Hair Sheep 12 200-300 226 55.00-97.00 77.83 3 200-300 243 112.00-130.00 124.33 Young Slaughter Kids Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 68 20-40 30 110.00-155.00 139.11 141 40-60 52 165.00-192.00 183.31 Few, Fancy 200.00-215.00 27 60-80 67 180.00-225.00 200.28 9 60-80 68 190.00-240.00 226.67 Wethers 4 80-100 93 220.00-240.00 231.09 36 80-100 89 230.00-255.00 241.86 Wethers 6 100-120 110 270.00-285.00 279.47 Wethers Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 33 80-130 120 165.00-205.00 182.15 19 130-180 142 210.00-245.00 223.77 Few, Fancy to 260.00 Slaughter Bucks/Billies Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 13 100-150 130 255.00-310.00 282.96 8 150-250 169 290.00-365.00 332.11 Slaughter Wethers Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 100-150 139 320.00-365.00 336.17 Price and grade information is reported by QSA-USDA Market News Service. While market reports reflect the majority of Livestock sold at each sale, there are instances where animals do not fit reporting categories and are not included in this report. Source: USDA Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA John Stacy, Market Reporter / Office 717-354-2391 Kayley Ellis, Market reporter / Office 717-354-2391 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS140.txt 1100e js