GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Jan 25, 2019   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky 

This week: 2,339      Last week: 3,712      Last Year: 1,002

   Compared to last week:  No trend available for feeder steers and
heifers due to limited comparable FOB sales.  Supply included 
100 percent over 600 lbs; 82 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 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  140      735       735       133.45         133.45   Current FOB   
  290      825       825       129.00         129.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  134      725       725    124.00-125.00     124.50   Current FOB   
  135      725       725       124.25         124.25   Apr     FOB   
  325      750       750       124.00         124.00   Apr     FOB   
  325      750       750       125.00         125.00   May     FOB   

               Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  210      675       675       129.95         129.95   Current FOB   
  130      750       750       123.00         123.00   Current FOB   
  325      750       750       122.00         122.00   Mar     FOB   
  325      750       750       123.00         123.00   Apr     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

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