GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri May 31, 2019   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

This week: 520     Last week: 1,909      Last Year: 1,537

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers were not tested 
on a Current FOB Basis last week.  Demand moderate.  Supply included 
100 percent over 600 lbs; 90 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
   50      875       875       130.00         130.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   70      725       725       124.48         124.48   Current FOB   
  260      750       750       124.15         124.15   Current FOB   
  140      700       700       123.12         123.12   Aug     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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