GX_LS161 Springfield, IL Fri Apr 19, 2019 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky This week: 3,672 Last week: 4,163 Last Year: 1,698 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were to lightly tested on FOB Basis for an accurate market trend. Demand good to very good. Supply included 100 percent over 600 lbs; 50 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 152 765-773 770 135.65-137.00 136.22 Current FOB 480 825 825 130.00 130.00 Current FOB 290 825 825 137.00 137.00 Jun FOB 70 700 700 148.20 148.20 Jul FOB 260 750 750 144.20 144.20 Jul FOB 290 825 825 141.00 141.00 Jul FOB 290 825 825 141.00 141.00 Aug FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 55 765 765 125.00 125.00 Current FOB 670 725 725 132.25 132.25 Jun FOB 455 750 750 135.00 135.00 Jul FOB 325 750 750 137.00 137.00 Aug FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 335 725 725 127.00 127.00 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