GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Jan 17, 2020   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

This week: 1,363     Last week: 2,130      Last Year: 1,305  

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers not tested 
In recent week’s due to the holiday season.  Demand moderate.  Supply
included 100 percent over 600 lbs; 95 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
   73      685       685       141.93         141.93   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  285      675       675       131.00         131.00   Feb     FOB   

               Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   64      775       775       129.10         129.10   Current FOB   
  539      725       725       119.65         119.65   Mar     FOB   
  335      725       725       124.30         124.30   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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