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December 23, 2016 CapitalPress.com ROP-50-4-1/#7 Farm Market Report 13 S PONSORED BY LIMITED BOOTH SPACE! Hay Market Reports Sheep/Wool Market Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • St. Joseph, Mo.-Portland Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Greeley, Colo.-San Angelo, Texas Hay prices are dollars per ton or dollars per bale when sold to re- tail outlets. Basis is current delivery FOB barn or stack, or delivered customer as indicated. Grade guidelines used in this report have the following relation- ship to Relative Feed Value (RFV), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients), or Crude Protein (CP) test num- bers: Grade RFV ADF TDN CP Supreme 185+ <27 55.9+ 22+ Premium 170-185 27-29 54.5-55.9 20-22 Good 150-170 29-32 52.5-54.5 18-20 Fair 130-150 32-35 50.5-52.5 16-18 Utility <130 36+ <50.5 <16 WASHINGTON-OREGON HAY (Columbia Basin) (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 16 This week FOB Last week Last year 3500 1700 4855 Compared to Dec. 9: All grades of export Alfalfa steady in a light test. Domestic Alfalfa weak in a light test. Trade slow with light to moderate demand. A polar vortex came into the trade area this week causing temperatures to plunge. That, combined with the upcoming holidays has many interests waiting until after the first of the year to resume business. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week. Demand remains good. Tons Price Alfalfa Mid Square Prem./Supr. 3000 $133 Good 300 $115 Fair 200 $110 OREGON AREA HAY (USDA Market News) Portland, Ore. Dec. 16 This week FOB Last week Last year 2415 321 2772 Compared to Dec. 9: Prices trended generally steady in a limited test compared to week ago prices. Most demand lays with the retail/ stable hay. According to some producers, horse owners prefer lower sugar, higher protein hay. Many hay producers are looking forward to upcoming snow in the forecast as hay sales tend to increase as the snow comes. Tons Price CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, WASCO COUNTIES Utility 100 $90 Alfalfa Large Square Alfalfa Small Square Premium 1 $240 Orchard Grass Small Square Retail/Stable Meadow Grass Small Square EASTERN OREGON Alfalfa Large Square Retail/Stable Orchard Grass Large Square Timothy Grass Large Square KLAMATH BASIN Alfalfa Large Square Alfalfa Small Square LAKE COUNTY Alfalfa Large Square Alfalfa Small Square Good/Prem. Premium Good/Prem. Good/Prem. 25 11 53 25 $220 $245 $227.64 $200 Good/Prem. 30 2 Fair 650 Utility/Fair 300 Good/Prem. 2 Good/Prem. 2 $140 $120 $95 $80 $120 $120 Supreme Good Supreme Premium 107 27 50 50 $165 $115 $170 $160 Supreme Organic Premium 200 100 250 250 30 90 30 $180 $250 $150 $150 $185 $185 $120 Supreme Premium Premium Alfalfa/Oat Mix Small Square Oat/Wheat/Barley/ Alfalfa Mix Large Square Good 30 $120 HARNEY COUNTY: No New Sales Confirmed. IDAHO HAY (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 16 This week FOB Last week Last year 1200 1600 3925 Compared to Dec. 9: Feeder grade Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade remains slow with very light demand. Temps plunged during the week. That, combined with the upcoming holidays has many interests waiting until after the first of the year to resume business. Retail/feed store/horse not tested this week. Tons Price Alfalfa Mid Square Fair/Good 1200 $80 CALIFORNIA HAY (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 16 This week FOB Last week Last year 3000 7200 4643 Compared to Dec. 9: All classes traded steady with moderate de- mand. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Water Year to Date (since Oct. 1) is well above-normal (mostly 125-200 percent) in much of Washington, Western Oregon and a large fraction of north- western California. Higher amounts (perhaps up to 10 inches liquid equivalent) are forecast in northwestern California and the Sierras. Tons Price REGION 1: NORTHERN INTERMOUNTAIN Includes the counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas. Alfalfa Supreme 150 $180 Premium 200 $145 Organic 75 $315 Retail/Stable 375 $150 Org. Good/Prem. 50 $260 REGION 2: SACRAMENTO VALLEY Includes the counties of Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento. Alfalfa Premium 150 $180 Orchard Grass Premium 25 $200 Oat Good 50 $85 Rice Straw Good 150 $62.50 REGION 3: NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Includes the counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced and Mariposa. Alfalfa Prem./Supr. 75 $200 Good Org. 50 $250 Fair 75 $150 25 $165 Oat Good 50 $110 Rain Damage 200 $70 REGION 4: CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Includes the counties of Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo. Alfalfa Fair 75 $143 25 $185 REGION 5: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Includes the counties of Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino. Alfalfa Premium 200 $190 REGION 6: SOUTHEAST CALIFORNIA Includes the counties of Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial. Alfalfa Fair/Good/Clippings 700 $113.57 Fair/Grassy 300 $65 Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Portland imum 10.5 percent protein for December delivery by unit trains and barges to Portland were $6.4925-6.68 and bids for White Club Wheat were $8.15-8.43. Forward month bids for soft white wheat guaranteed 10.5 percent proteins were as follows: January, February and March $4.5925-4.7025, and April $4.5925-4.6625. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: January and February $6.4925-6.70, March $6.4925-6.7425 and April $6.6025-6.70. Bids for 11.5 percent protein US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat for December delivery were eight cents per bushel higher compared to last week’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some ex- porters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. This week, bids were as follows: December $4.8275-5.0275, January and February $4.9775-5.0775, March $5.0275-5.0775 and April $5.0425-5.0925. Bids for non-guaranteed 14.0 percent protein US 1 Dark North- ern Spring Wheat for Portland delivery during December were 7 cents per bushel higher than last week’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. This week, bids for non-guaranteed 14 percent protein were as follows: December, January, February and March $6.38- 6.63 and April $6.4425-6.5925. COARSE FEEDING GRAINS Bids for US 2 Yellow Corn delivered full coast Pacific North- west-BN shuttle trains for December delivery trended four to 17 cents higher from $4.3150-4.4850. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Forward month corn bids were as follows: January $4.4250- 4.4350, February $4.4050-4.4150, March $4.3650-4.4050, April and May $4.3725. Bids for US 1 Yellow Soybeans delivered full coast Pacific Northwest-BN shuttle trains for December delivery trended 14 cents higher at $11.14-11.16. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Forward month soybean bids were as follows: January $11.15-11.16, February $11.1225 and March $11.0425. Bids for US 2 Heavy White Oats for De- cember delivery trended steady at $3.2650 per bushel. PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPORT NEWS Outstanding U.S. white wheat export sales as of Dec. 8 for the marketing year beginning June 1, 2016 and ending May 31, 2017, in 1000 MT, totaled 1192.3 thousand MT compared to 1081.1 thousand MT one year ago. Outstanding white wheat export sales for the 2016-2017 mar- keting year were to the following countries in 1000 MT: South Korea 182.6, Philippines 151.4, Japan 142.9, Thailand 75.6, China 30.0, Guatemala 19.4, Taiwan 17.5, Indonesia 10.0, El Salvador 6.4, Burma 4.1, Vietnam 1.7, Canada 1.1, Hong Kong 0.8, Malaysia 0.5, Nigeria 0.4 and total unknown 547.9. Accumulated white wheat export shipments as of Dec. 8, 2016, in 1000 MT for the 2016-2017 marketing year, totaled 2206.9 compared to 1729.9 one year ago. Outstanding U.S. barley export sales as of Dec. 8 for the mar- keting year beginning June 1, 2016 and ending May 31, 2017, in 1000 MT, totaled 5.8 compared to 4.9 one year ago. Outstanding barley export sales for the 2016-2017 marketing year in 1000 MT were to the following countries in 1000 MT: Japan 5.6 and Vietnam 0.2. Accumulated barley export shipments as of Dec. 8, 2016 were 10.8 thousand MT compared to 21.3 one year ago. Pacific Northwest Export News: There were 25 grain vessels in Columbia River ports on Thursday, Dec. 15, with five docked compared to 24 last week with five docked. There were no new confirmed export sales this week from the Commodity Credit Corp. (CCC) of the USDA. CALIFORNIA GRAINS (USDA Market News) Portland Dec. 15 Prices in dollars per cwt., bulk Inc.= including; Nom.= nominal; Ltd.= limited; Ind.= indicated; NYE=Not fully estimated. GRAIN DELIVERED Mode Destination Price per cwt. BARLEY US No 2 (46-lbs. per bushel) Truck Stockton-Modesto-Oakdale-Turlock 8.15 CORN US No 2 Yellow FOB Kings-Tulare-Fresno $7.50 Turlock/Tulare $8.17 Rail Single Car Units via BNSF Los Angeles-Chino Valley $8.51-8.53 Truck Stockton-Modesto-Oakdale-Turlock $8.47 Kings-Tulare-Fresno Counties $8.47 SORGHUM US No 2 Yellow (Milo) Rail Los Angeles-Chino Valley $8.26-8.28 OATS US No 2 White (38 lbs. per bushel) Truck Petaluma $11.25 Stockton-Modesto-Oakdale-Turlock $11.25 WHEAT US Durum Wheat Truck Kings-Tulare-Fresno Counties $11.25 WHEAT Any Class for Feed FOB Kings-Tulare-Fresno Counties $8.50 Livestock Auctions Cattle prices in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals per pair or head as indicated. Washington TOPPENISH (Toppenish Livestock Auction) (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 16 This week Last week Last year 1100 1500 1100 Compared to Dec. 9: Not enough stocker or feeder cattle for accurate trend compari- son. Trade active with good demand for small lots and singles. Buyer attendance was light. Slaughter cows $1-5 higher. Slaughter bulls steady. Trade active with good demand. Slaughter cows 62 percent, slaughter bulls 10 percent, replacement cows 10 percent and feeders 18 percent of the sup- ply. The feeder supply included 50 percent steers and 50 percent heifers. Near 42 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Please Note: The below USDA 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. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 400-500 lbs. $135.50-143.50; 500-600 lbs. 126-131; 600-700 lbs. $125-125.50, Calves; 800-900 lbs. $114. Small and Medium 2-3: 200-300 lbs. 350, Per Head; 300-400 lbs. 475, Per Head. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 2-3: 200-300 lbs. $185, Per Head. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 400- 500 lbs. $127-128; 500-600 lbs. 111-120; 600- 700 lbs. $110, Calves; 600-700 lbs. $100, Full; 700-800 lbs. $106, Calves. Medium and Large 2-3: 700-800 lbs. 80. Small and Medium 1-2: 300-400 lbs. $119. Small and Medium 2-3: 300- 400 lbs. $435, Per Head. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 percent lean 1500-1900 lbs. $63-65; 70 percent lean $58- 63; 85-90 percent lean 1300-1800 lbs. $58-64; Lean Light 90 percent 900-1350 lbs. $49-53 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1600-2500 lbs. $68-74. Bred Cows (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2: Young (3-6 yrs. old) 1146 lbs. $1100 3-6 mos.; 911 lbs. 810 1-3 mos.; Mid- Aged (5-8 yrs. old) Few 1544 lbs. $1200 6-9 mos.; 1196 lbs. $985 3-6 mos.; 1141 lbs. $785 1-3 mos. Cow/Calf Pairs (Per Pair): Medium and Large 1-2: Few Young (3-4 yrs. old) 1200 lbs. with 100-150 lbs. calves $1250. Feeder Cows Large 2-3: 14 Head, 1100-1200 lbs. $70. SLAUGHTER LAMBS Choice and Prime 2-3: San Angelo: Shorn and wooled 110-150 lbs.. $130-140, few 146. SLAUGHTER LAMBS Choice and Prime 1: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs. 254-268, few 274-276; 60-70 lbs. $226-254, few $266-270; 70-80 lbs. $198- 230; 80-90 lbs. $180-204; 90-110 lbs. $160-170. SLAUGHTER EWES: San Angelo: Good 2-3 (fleshy) 66-72; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 77-88; Utility 1-2 (thin) 64-76; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 52-60; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 40-50. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) $70; Good 2-3 (fleshy) $69-79; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test. FEEDER LAMBS Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs. $210-218; 60-70 lbs. $190-216; 70-80 lbs. $160-180; 80-95 lbs. $150- 158; 105-115 lbs. $158-160. Ft. Collins: 70-80 lbs. $175-183; 90-100 lbs. $167-171; 105-110 lbs. $155-160; 114 lbs. $157. REPLACEMENT EWES Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: Hair ewe lambs 80-85 lbs. 187-190 cwt; baby tooth to solid mouth hair ewes $160-206 per head; mixed age hair ewes 90-145 lbs. $100- 140 cwt. NATIONAL WEEKLY LAMB CARCASS Choice and Prime 1-4: Weight Wtd. avg. 45 lbs. down $482.38 45-55 lbs. Price not reported due to confidentiality 55-65 lbs. $341.51 65-75 lbs. $305.18 75-85 lbs. $302.12 85 lbs. up Price not reported due to confidentiality Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspec- tion for the week to date totaled 41,000 compared with 40,000 last week and 41,000 last year. California Egg Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Des Moines Grain Market Reports Grains are stated in dollars per bushel or hundredweight (cwt.) except feed grains traded in dollars per ton. National grain report bids are for rail delivery unless truck indicated. PORTLAND GRAIN (USDA Market News) Portland Dec. 9 PACIFIC NORTHWEST MARKET SUMMARY Cash wheat bids for December delivery ended the reporting week on Thursday, Dec. 15, were mixed, mostly higher com- pared to last week’s noon bids for December delivery. March wheat futures ended the reporting week on Thursday, Dec. 15, higher as follows compared to last week’s closes: Chi- cago wheat futures were 1 cent higher at $4.0925, Kansas City wheat futures were eight cents higher at $4.1275 and Minneap- olis wheat futures trended seven cents higher at $5.38. Chicago March corn futures trended three cents higher at $3.5650 and January soybean futures closed 2 cents higher at $10.29. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat delivered to Portland in unit trains or barges during December for ordinary protein trended mixed, from 16.75 cents lower to one cent per bushel higher compared to week-ago prices for the same delivery period at $4.5425-4.6025. Some exporters were not issuing bids for near- by delivery. White Club Wheat premiums were zero to 25 cents per bushel over soft white wheat bids this week and last week. One year ago bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat any protein for December delivery by unit trains and barges to Portland were not available and bids for White Club Wheat were also not available. Forward month bids for soft white wheat ordinary protein were as follows: January, February and March $4.5425-4.6525 and April 4.5625-4.6125. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: January, February and March $4.9425- 5.28 and April not available. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent protein during December trended 5.25 to 6 cents per bushel higher than week ago prices for the same delivery pe- riod at $4.5925-4.6525. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. White club wheat premiums for guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent protein soft white wheat this week were zero to 25 cents per bushel over soft white wheat bids this week and last week. One year ago bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed max- Wool prices in cents per pound and foreign cur- rency per kilogram, sheep prices in dollars per hun- dredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals on per head basis as indicated. NATIONAL WOOL REVIEW (USDA Market News) Greeley, Colo. Dec. 16 Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was at a standstill this week. There were no confirmed trades reported. Domestic wool tags No. 1 $.60-.70 No. 2 $.50-.60 No. 3 $.40-.50 NATIONAL SHEEP SUMMARY (USDA Market News) San Angelo, Texas Dec. 16 Compared to last week: Slaughter lambs were steady to $15 higher, except at San Angelo, Texas, where they were $10-15 lower. Slaughter ewes were steady to $5 lower, instanc- es sharply lower. Feeder lambs were uneven, mostly steady to $9 lower. At San Angelo 6799 head sold. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes were not tested; no recent comparison on feeder lambs. 6600 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady. 10,500 head of formula sales had no trend due to confidentiality. 4,574 lamb carcasses sold with 45 lbs.. and down $7.16 higher; 45-65 lbs.. no trend due to confidentiality; 65-75 lbs.. $2.26 lower; 75-85 lbs.. $3.32 lower and 85 lbs.. and up no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Oregon MADRAS (Central Oregon Livestock Auction) Dec. 12 Total head count: 838. Baby calves NA Steers: 300-400 lbs. NA; 400-500 lbs. $155- 174; 500-600 lbs. $145-158; 600-700 lbs. $125- 145; 700-800 lbs. $115-125; 800-900 lbs. $108- 115. Bulls: High yield. $72-76; Mostly $65-72; Thin- ner $60-65. Heifers: 300-400 lbs. NA; 400-500 lbs. $130- 145; 500-600 lbs. $120-130; 600-700 lbs. $115- 120; 700-800 lbs. $108-115. Heiferette: 850-1000 lbs. $100-108; 1000 lbs. & up NA. Cows: High yield $58-68. Fleshy Cows: $52-58. Med yield: $48-58. Low yield: $45-55. VALE (Producers Livestock Market) Dec. 14 Total receipts: 2513 Comments: Somewhat cheaper on the 400 to 500 wt. steers and heifers. Steady to $2/cwt high- er on the 550 to 800 wt. heavier calves. Steer calves: 300-400 lbs. $151-172; 400-500 lbs. $144-175; 500-600 lbs. $124-153. Heifer calves: 300-400 lbs. $135-152; 400-500 lbs. $125-142; 500-600 lbs. $109-127.25. Yearling steers: 600-700 lbs. $121-132.75; 700-800 lbs. $115-128; 800-900 lbs. $109-117; 900-1000 lbs. NA. Yearling heifers: 600-700 lbs. $114-122; 700- 800 lbs. $109-118; 800-900 lbs. $94-103; 900- 1000 lbs. NA. Light Holstein steers, 600 lbs. and under: NA. Light Holstein steers, 700 lbs. and over: NA. Stock cows: NA. Butcher cows: $52-61. Thin shelly cows: $29-47. Butcher bulls: $43-55. Heiferettes: NA. LEBANON (Lebanon Auction Yard) Dec. 15 Total Receipts: 226 Top Conventional Cow: $65. Top 10 Avg.: $61.42. Avg. All: $47.87. Feeder steers 400-500 lbs.: $111-129. 500-600 lbs.: $102.50-129. 600-700 lbs.: $108.50-114. Feeder heifers 400-500 lbs.: $87.50-120. 500-600 lbs.: $85-118. 600-700 lbs.: $102.50-103.50 Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. DAILY CALIFORNIA SHELL EGGS (USDA Market News) Des Moines, Iowa Dec. 16 Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 38 cents higher for Jumbo, Extra Large and Large and 21 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is steady to higher. Offerings are light to instances moderate. Retail demand is fairly good to good with loose egg sales moderate to fairly good. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is mostly moderate. Small benchmark price 84 cents. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 146 Extra large 149 Large 145 Medium 104 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade AA and Grade AA, white eggs in cartons, delivered store door. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 121-133 Extra large 135-139 Large 127-136 Medium 85-96 Dairy Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Portland FLUID MILK AND CREAM REVIEW – WEST (USDA Market News) Madison, Wis. Dec. 15 Although rain showers associated with the winter storm Decima are present in some areas of Cali- fornia, farm milk output continues improving. Milk volumes are heavy and sufficient to keep balancing plants busy. Most educational institutions are reduc- ing Class 1 requests as the upcoming holiday break is near. Bottled milk orders from retailers and food service are fair to good. According to some industry partici- pants, rains are helping newly planted forage crops to germinate. Alfalfa hay is into the last cutting of the year, while demand from dairy operators is light. The January 2017 Class 1 prices in California are $18.77 in the north and $19.04 in the south. The statewide average Class 1 price based on produc- tion is $18.78. This price is down 45 cents from the previous month, but 88 cents higher than a year ago. In Arizona, milk production is on the rise as cooler temperatures continue boosting cow comfort. Milk components are steadily improving. Retail demand for Class I is good ahead of the upcoming year-end holiday needs. However, bottled milk orders from schools are easing gradually. Milk pooled on the Arizona Order 131 totaled 378.1 million pounds in November 2016. Class I utilization accounted for about 29.7 per- cent of producer milk. The uniform price was $15.52, 13 cents above last month, but $1.76 below one year ago. Compared to the last week, milk output is steady in New Mexico. Milk intakes are more than sufficient to cover manufacturing needs. Also, some milk in- takes are clearing into processing plants out of the state. Sales into Class I and Class II are lower this week. However, sales into cheese manufacturing are up. In the Pacific Northwest, milk production is season- ally strong. Industry contacts report plenty of milk is available for most processing needs. Bottling demand is steady to lower as educational institutions wind down prior to winter breaks. A lot of the milk freed up from fluid containers is finding its way into cheese vats. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Colorado and Utah is robust. Cheesemakers, in particular, are not having any trouble getting enough milk for processing. Some industry contacts report there are a few loads of milk available within the re- gion at or slightly below Class III prices. Processing capacity has stayed in fairly good bal- ance with the region’s expansions in milk production. Milk pooled on Pacific Northwest Order 124 to- taled 556.0 million pounds in November 2016. Class I utilization accounted for about 29.3 percent of pro- ducer milk. The uniform price was $15.07, 11 cents above last month, but $1.61 below one year ago. According to the DMN National Retail Re- port-Dairy for the week of Dec. 9-15, the national weighted average advertised price for one gallon of milk is $2.35. The weighted average regional pric- es in the Southwest and Northwest are $2.32 and $2.50, respectively. In the West, moderate to heavy intakes of con- densed skim continue clearing into dryers. Con- densed skim demand from Class II is weakening. Western cream is getting more available for churning as sour cream, eggnog, and cream cheese manufacturers finished production for the upcoming holiday. Multiples are steady, ranging from 1.04 to 1.24. Industry contacts are expecting a drop in cream premiums in the short term. General Mills sales continue to slide MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Profit at General Mills slumped 9 percent during its most recent quarter and the food company lowered its outlook for the year as it tries to win back custom- ers. Shares fell more than 3 per- cent Tuesday. Like other big food com- panies, General Mills has been hurt as more Americans stay away from processed foods. The company has been tin- kering with its recipes, adding more protein to Yoplait yogurt and using antibiotic-free chick- en in Progresso soups. But yo- gurt and soup sales still fell in the second quarter. General Mills, which also makes Cheerios cereal and Betty Crocker cake mix, now expects organic net sales to fall between 3 percent and 4 percent for the year. It previously expected or- ganic net sales to be flat or down as much as 2 percent. 127 calves ID; 700-800 lbs. $113-122 ID; 800-900 lbs. $119-120 ID. Future Delivery NORTHWEST DIRECT CATTLE (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 16 This week Last week Last year 4050 2050 3300 Compared to Dec. 9: Stocker and feeder cattle steady. Trade moderate with good demand. The feeder supply included 66 percent steers and 34 percent heifers. Near 900 percent of the supply weighed over 600 lbs. Prices are FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-12 cent slide on calves and a 3-8 cent slide on yearlings. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: Current FOB Price: 600-700 lbs. $123-125 calves ID; 750- 800 lbs. $116 WA. Medium and Large $1: Current Delivered: Price: 600-700 lbs. $125-133 calves ID; 700-800 lbs. $122-132 ID; 800-900 lbs. $129 $132 ID. Future Delivery Delivered Price: 700-800 lbs. $125 for Jan-Fed ID; 850 lbs. $118.50 for Apr-May ID. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2: Current FOB Price: 750 lbs. $109 WA. Medium and Large 1-2: Current Delivered Price: 500-600 lbs. $122-128 ID; 600-700 lbs. $122-127 calves ID; 700-800 lbs. $113-122 ID; 800-900 lbs. $119-120 ID. Future Delivery Delivered Price: 700-800 lbs. $119 Jan-Feb ID. NATIONAL SLAUGHTER CATTLE (USDA Market News) Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. 16 Trade in Texas and Kansas selling steady to $1 higher than last week. Live trades in Nebraska $1-3 higher, dressed trades steady. Boxed Beef prices as of Friday afternoon aver- aged $187.86 up $7.55 from last week. The Choice/ Select spread is $13.54. Slaughter cattle on a national basis for negoti- ated cash trades through Friday afternoon totaled about 9,280 head. Last week’s total head count was 68,260 head. Midwest Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers and Heifers: few $109-111. Dressed Basis: Steers and Heifers few $170. South Plains Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers and Heifers $109-111.50. Slaughter Cows and Bulls (Average Yielding Pric- es): Slaughter cows steady to 2 higher. Slaughter bulls $1-3 higher, up to 7 higher in the Southeast. Cutter Cow Carcass Cut-Out Value Friday was $153.11 down 0.71 from last Friday. Cattle Market Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Oklahoma City-Des Moines-St. Joseph, Mo.-Moses Lake, Wash. Cattle prices in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals per pair Oregon head as indicated. NATIONAL FEEDER AND STOCKER CATTLE (Federal-State Market News) St. Joseph, Mo. Dec. 16 This week Last week Last year 299,900 325,500 178,100 Compared to Dec. 9: The majority of the calf and yearling market calls this week were $3 to $6 higher with instances of $10 higher in spots. The greatest demand is for long-time weaned calves and fully preconditioned calves with multiple rounds of shots. Grass buyers are now settling for lighter weight cattle under 600 lbs. as most true yearlings are a thing of the past. Winter weather has settled into most parts of the country with extremely low temperatures blanketing the Midwest and some temperatures and wind chill factors nearing below zero. The extreme temperatures have buyers turning their attention to the condition and flesh of the calves they are bidding on, as bawling calves will be the most affected. Cold weather, poor condi- tion, and overall stress could spell a trip to the hospital before they ever make it to the feed bunk. The temperatures have hardened calves up, as the energy requirements have increased for cattle to maintain their body temperatures. In the fed cattle arena, much of the 5-Area region feedyards have good yard condition and cattle gains are still holding strong. However as the weekend approaches feed- yards in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa may see a slight deterioration in yard conditions as a snow/ rain/wind event rolls into parts of the Midwest. On Wednesday the Fed Cattle Exchange sold fed cattle in the 5-Area Region from $110-111 with some up to $111.50. As of Friday afternoon, the majority of the direct fed cattle trade has yet to de- velop, as feedyards are demanding higher prices moving into the holiday season. Auction volume included 46 percent weighing over 600 lbs. and 40 percent heifers. AUCTIONS MONTANA 10,300. 39 pct over 600 lbs. 47 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs. (328) $191.23; 350-400 lbs. (372) $188.41; 400-450 lbs. (424) 178.21; 450-500 lbs. (474) $160.38; 500-550 lbs. (528) $146.54; 550-600 lbs. (575) 140.20; pkg 849 lbs. $130; pkg 982 lbs. $126.07. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs. (326) $180.59; 350-400 lbs. (382) $169.04; 400-450 lbs. (432) $159.45; 450-500 lbs. (479) $152.87; 500-550 lbs. (520) $137.30; 550-600 lbs. (582) $131.93. Heifers Large 1 pkg 584 lbs. $112. Me- dium and Large 1 300-350 lbs. (340) $150.29; 350-400 lbs. (377) $150.23; 400-450 lbs. (424) $145.48; 450-500 lbs. (475) $139.01; 500-550 lbs. (579) $126.74; 900-950 lbs. (925) $118.89. Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs. (390) $139.83; 400-450 lbs. (423) $134.75; 450-500 lbs. (483) $132.42; 500-550 lbs. (532) $118.23; 550-600 lbs. (569) $119.22. WASHINGTON 3100. 60 pct over 600 lbs. 41 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 450-500 lbs. (440) $131.47; 500-550 lbs. (529) $135.66; 550-600 lbs. (578) 135.01; 600-650 lbs. (625) $133.43; 650-700 lbs. (670) $133.83; 700-750 lbs. (728) 125.51; 750-800 lbs. (770) $123.27; 800-850 lbs. (816) $125.41; 850-900 lbs. (868) 121.70. Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs. (382) $132.55; 450-500 lbs. (471) $128.91; 500-550 lbs. (527) $122.97; 550-600 lbs. (578) $122.76; 600-650 lbs. (615) $122.76; 650-700 lbs. (684) $120.77; 700-750 lbs. (721) $119.86; 750-800 lbs. (786) $117.41. 500-550 lbs. (522) $121.08; 550-600 lbs. (571) $117.39; 600-650 lbs. (628) $114.68; 650-700 lbs. (672) $115.66. DIRECT This week Last week Last year 59,300 43,100 25,200 COLORADO 3600. 100 pct over 600 lbs. $16 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Del Cur- rent 740 lbs. $139; 770-775 lbs. $133.77; 805 lbs. $128.56; Jan 800 lbs. $125; Mar-Apr 825 lbs. $123. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Del Jan 710 lbs. $125.25. WYOMING 3500. 100 pct over 600 lbs. 21 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 FOB 740 lbs. $138.28; 750-770 lbs. $129.67-134; 800-840 lbs. $132-134.50; 925 lbs. $129. Delivered 730 lbs. $136.85; 800 lbs. $136. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 FOB 715-725 lbs. $126.50-130. Future FOB 710 lbs. $121.67 Jan. DAKOTA 300. 100 pct over 600 lbs. No heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current 800 lbs. $130. MONTANA 100. 100 pct over 600 lbs. 100 pct heifers. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current 675 lbs. $123.50 fleshy. SOUTHWEST (Arizona-California-Nevada) 3000. No cattle over 600 lbs. No heifers. Holsteins: Large 3 300 lbs. $117 Mar/Apr Del. NORTHWEST (WA-OR-ID) 4100. 90 pct over 600 lbs. 34 pct heifers. Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB Price 600-700 lbs. $123-125 calves ID; 750- 800 lbs. $116 WA. Medium and Large 1 Current Delivered Price 600-700 lbs. 125-133 calves ID; 700-800 lbs. $122-132 ID; 800-900 lbs. $129 $132 ID Future Delivery Delivered Price: 700-800 lbs. $125 for Jan-Fed ID; 850 lbs. $118.50 for Apr-May ID. Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB Price 750 lbs. 109 WA. Medium and Large 1-2 Current Delivered Price 500-600 lbs. $122-128 ID; 600-700 lbs. $122-