GX_LS161 Springfield, IL Fri Apr 12, 2019 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky This week: 4,163 Last week: 2,242 Last Year: 917 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were to lightly tested on FOB Basis for an accurate market trend. Demand moderate to good. Supply included 100 percent over 600 lbs; 85 percent heifers. Prices based on net weights FOB after a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and 5-10 cent slide on calves and 4-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 290 825 825 140.00 140.00 Jul FOB 290 825 825 139.00 139.00 Aug FOB Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 55 887 887 125.50 125.50 Current FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 77 625 625 143.43 143.43 Current FOB 437 650-675 671 138.40-140.00 138.67 Current FOB 269 725 725 132.30 132.30 Jun FOB 650 750 750 131.00-134.00 132.50 Jun FOB 200 725 725 135.70 135.70 Jul FOB 650 750 750 136.00 136.00 Jul FOB 325 750 750 135.00 135.00 Aug FOB 325 750 750 136.00 136.00 Sep FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 140 725 725 129.15 129.15 Current FOB 455 750 750 125.00-126.00 125.57 Current FOB Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma City, OK Joe Massey, Market Reporter Telephone 405-232-5425 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS161.txt 1135cst