GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Jan 11, 2019   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

This week: 2008      Last week: 531      Last Year: 270

   Compared to last week:  No trend available for feeder steers and
heifers due to limited comparable FOB last week.  Supply included 96 
percent over 600 lbs; 76 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
  250      825       825       135.18         135.18   Current FOB   
  238      840       840       143.00         143.00   Current Del   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  650    750-775     752    127.00-133.00     128.81   Current FOB   
  325      750       750       126.00         126.00   Feb     FOB   

               Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   80      600       600       136.00         136.00   Current FOB   
  140      696       696       132.00         132.00   Current FOB   
  325      750       750       124.00         124.00   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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