GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Aug 16, 2019   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

This week: 1,185     Last week: 2,907      Last Year: 1,293

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers were not tested 
on a Current FOB Basis last week.  Demand light.  Supply included 100
percent over 600 lbs; 45 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
  650      765       765       128.00         128.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   65      775       775       124.00         124.00   Current FOB   
  270      725       725       115.00         115.00   Oct     FOB   
  200      725       725       115.82         115.82   Nov     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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