GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Dec 06, 2019   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

This week: 2,300     Last week: 2,679      Last Year: 2,544  

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers not tested 
on a Current FOB Basis this week.  Demand moderate.  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
  350      825       825       131.00         131.00   Jan     FOB   
   65      750       750       126.90         126.90   Feb     FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  875      725       725       130.00         130.00   Jan     FOB   

               Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
 1010      725       725    116.90-118.25     117.89   Feb     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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