LR_LS149 Little Rock, AR Thu Mar 7, 2019 USDA-AR Ag Dept Market News County Line Sale, Ratcliff, AR Weighted Average Report for Wednesday Mar 6, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 110 Last week: 271 Last year: 295 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower, except 300-400 lb heifers sold 5.00 higher. There was light test and not all classes were represented. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00-3.00 higher. Supply included 51 feeder calves; 13 feeder yearlings; 19 replacement cows; 25 slaughter cows and 2 slaughter bulls. The feeder supply included 35 percent steers, 58 percent heifers, and 7 percent bulls. Near 21 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Please Note: The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 295-295 295 178.00 178.00 2 310-345 328 173.00-180.00 176.69 4 350-395 381 165.00-169.00 166.68 2 435-435 435 165.00 165.00 Thin Fleshed 1 460-460 460 152.00 152.00 2 510-540 525 152.00-153.00 152.51 3 552-595 566 157.00-159.00 158.30 1 610-610 610 140.00 140.00 Medium and Large 2 1 325-325 325 160.00 160.00 1 425-425 425 146.00 146.00 1 535-535 535 140.00 140.00 Medium and Large 3 1 385-385 385 135.00 135.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 310-340 325 146.00-155.00 150.29 1 330-330 330 157.00 157.00 Thin Fleshed 3 390-392 391 143.00-145.00 144.34 5 405-435 412 140.00-147.00 144.43 4 480-497 489 132.00-138.00 136.03 1 520-520 520 136.00 136.00 4 555-585 575 136.00-141.00 137.78 Medium and Large 2 1 590-590 590 129.00 129.00 11 655-655 655 130.50 130.50 Thin Fleshed Medium and Large 3 1 345-345 345 115.00 115.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 405-405 405 139.00 139.00 1 530-530 530 140.00 140.00 Medium and Large 2 1 475-475 475 135.00 135.00 Medium and Large 3 1 490-490 490 110.00 110.00 Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age. Medium and Large 1-2: Age Weight Months Bred Price 7-10 year old 1025-1270 second & third stage 52.00-71.00 Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Price 4-7 year old 100-200 750.00-800.00 per pair Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 75-80% 1000-1500 55.00 58.00-63.00 Boners 80-85% 950-1400 49.00-53.00 55.00-60.00 45.00-46.50 Lean 85-90% 900-1300 56.50 57.00-59.00 51.00 Slaughter Bulls: Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 86.50 58.00 Source: AR Ag Department - USDA Market News, Little Rock, AR Jan Hammond, Market Reporter, 501-823-1743 24 Hour Market Report, 501-823-1728 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lr_ls149.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews