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July 7, 2017 CapitalPress.com Farm Market Report 13 S PONSORED BY ROP-27-4-3/#7 Hay Market Reports Potato Market Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • St. Joseph, Mo.-Portland Compiled by North American Potato Market News and USDA Agricultural Market Service Hay prices are dollars per ton or dollars per bale when sold to retail outlets. Basis is current delivery FOB barn or stack, or deliv- ered customer as indicated. Grade guidelines used in this report have the following relationship to Relative Feed Value (RFV), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients), or Crude Protein (CP) test numbers: 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) June 30 This week FOB Last week Last year 22,110 30,700 10,500 Compared to last week: New crop export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Export Timothy 10.00-20.00 higher. Trade active with very good demand especially for Timothy. Mideast concerns are driving the Timothy market while Asian interests sit it out. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week. Tons Price Alfalfa Mid Square Supreme 400 160.00 Tarped 400 175.00 Premium Export 60 168.00 Good/Premium Tarped 1050 150.00 Fair 300 135.00 Export 2000 141.13 Alfalfa Small Square Premium Tarped 300 195.00 Timothy Grass Mid Square Premium Export 7200 268.40 Good Export 2400 245.42 Fair Export 3950 236.71 Timothy Grass Small Square Premium Export 2000 335.00 Good Export 1650 306.36 Fair Export 400 233.75 OREGON AREA HAY (USDA Market News) June 30 This week FOB Last week Last year 915 687 3957 Compared to June 23: Prices trended generally steady in an ex- tremely limited test compared to week ago prices. Most producers are sold out for the year, and are busy out in the fields preparing for new crop. Some producers have cut and starting to bale and are preparing to start selling 2017 hay. So far, new crop hay pricing, in an extremely limited test, seems generally steady compared to 2016 pricing for similar quality. All prices are in dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated. Tons Price CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, WASCO COUNTIES Small Square Orchard Grass Premium 32 240.00 Retail/Stable, New Crop Good/Premium Retail/Stable New Crop HARNEY COUNTY Alfalfa KLAMATH BASIN Alfalfa Triticale LAKE COUNTY Alfalfa 75 200.00 10 220.00 Large Square Supreme Old Crop Premium/Supreme Old Crop 89 176.18 28 160.00 Large Square Rain Damage New Crop Small Square Prem. Fair Rain Damage Large Square Good 100 27 100 200 110.00 190.00 110.00 95.00 Large Square Supreme 254 172.76 EASTERN OREGON No new sales confirmed. IDAHO HAY (USDA Market News) June 30 This week FOB Last week Last year 4100 1600 5500 Compared to last week: Domestic Alfalfa firm. Trade moderate with moderate demand for higher testing and export Timothy. Rain showers reported in parts of the trade area. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Tons Price Alfalfa Mid Square Premium/Supreme 1000 150.00 Fair/Good 1000 115.00 Fair Rain Damage 100 100.00 Timothy Grass Mid Square Premium Export 1000 285.00 Good Export 1000 250.00 CALIFORNIA HAY (USDA Market News) June 30 This week FOB Last week Last year 15,070 21,280 13,460 Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with moderate demand. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of the South- west and West was dry and hot over the past week. But this is also the dry season in much of the area. States along the Pacific Coast are still seeing surpluses given the heavy rains and large snow- packs earlier this year. According to the NASS Acreage Report on June 30, California alfalfa acreage is 1,200,000, which is unchanged from last year’s acres. All hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Tons Price REGION 1: NORTHERN INTERMOUNTAIN Includes the counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas. Alfalfa Supreme 900 196.67 Premium Retail/Stable 50 200.00 Good Rain Damage 750 100.00 Organic 25 260.00 Orchard Grass Premium 50 300.00 REGION 2: SACRAMENTO VALLEY Includes the counties of Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento. Alfalfa Premium 745 207.05 Fair 75 165.00 Orchard Grass Premium 75 240.00 Rye Grass Premium Export 375 130.00 Fair 75 115.00 Oat Good 75 130.00 Retail/Stable 25 110.00 REGION 3: NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Includes the counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tu- olumne, Mono, Merced and Mariposa. Alfalfa Supreme 75 250.00 Del 275 270.00 Premium 125 230.00 Del 25 250.00 Good/Premium Del 75 180.00 Good 25 210.00 Del Rain Damage 750 158.00 Fair/Good 25 170.00 Export 50 175.00 Del 900 180.00 Del Rain Damage 600 135.00 Fair 75 158.00 Export 425 163.00 Del 300 175.00 Oat Good 50 110.00 REGION 4: CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Includes the counties Of Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo. Alfalfa Premium 750 215.00 Grassy 80 190.00 Fair/Good Rain Damage 90 60.00 Fair Del 250 170.00 Wheat Straw Good 250 76.00 Del 100 105.00 REGION 5: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Includes the counties of Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and West- ern San Bernardino. Alfalfa Premium/Supreme 875 200.00 Retail/Stable 25 200.00 Premium 780 170.00 REGION 6: SOUTHEAST CALIFORNIA Includes the counties of Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial. Alfalfa Premium 125 155.00 Good/Premium Export 1800 153.33 Good 200 140.00 Export 1500 149.33 Fair/Good 400 140.00 Fair 150 115.00 Export 200 120.00 Bermuda Grass Premium 200 170.00 Bermuda Straw Good 300 40.00 Grain Market Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Portland 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 June 29 PACIFIC NORTHWEST MARKET SUMMARY Cash wheat bids for June delivery ended the reporting week on Thurs- day, June 29, were higher compared to last week’s noon bids for June delivery. July wheat futures ended the reporting week on Thursday, June 29, higher as follows compared to last week’s closes: Chicago wheat fu- tures were 19 cents higher at 4.8025, Kansas City wheat futures were 12.75 cents higher at 4.8050 and Minneapolis wheat futures trended 85 cents higher at 7.4125. Chicago July corn futures trended three cents lower at 3.5975 and July soybean futures closed 11.50 cents higher at 9.1550. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat delivered to Portland in unit trains or barges during June for ordinary protein trended 18.75 to 19 cents per bushel higher compared to week ago prices for the same delivery peri- od from 5.05-5.2525. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. White club wheat premiums were zero to five cents per bushel over soft white wheat bids this week compared and last week. One year ago bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat any protein for June 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: July 5.05-5.2525, August New Crop 5.05-5.31, September 5.14- 5.36 and October 5.18-5.3550. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: July 4.8950-5.20, August New Crop 4.9450-5.20, Sep- tember 4.9450-5.25 and October 5.1525-5.34. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent protein during June trended 18.75 to 19 cents per bushel higher than week ago prices for the same delivery period from 5.05-5.3025. 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 five cents per bushel over soft white wheat bids this week and last week. One year ago bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent protein for July delivery by unit trains and barges to Portland were not available and bids for White Club Wheat were not available. Forward month bids for soft white wheat guaranteed 10.5 percent pro- teins were as follows: July 5.05-5.3025, August New Crop 5.05-5.31 and September 5.09-5.36. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: July 4.9950-5.20, August New Crop 4.9950-5.20, Sep- tember 4.9950-5.25 and October 5.0525-5.3025. Bids for 11.5 percent protein US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat for June delivery were 7.75 to 12.75 cents per bushel higher compared to last week’s noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. This week, bids were as follows: June and July 5.5550-5.7050, August New Crop 5.6950-5.7950 and September 5.6950-5.8450. Bids for non-guaranteed 14.0 percent protein US 1 Dark Northern Spring Wheat for Portland delivery during June were 85 to 95 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: June and July 8.5125-8.5625, August New Crop 8.3950-8.5450 and September 8.4450-8.6950. COARSE FEEDING GRAINS Bids for US 2 Yellow Corn delivered full coast Pacific Northwest - BN shuttle trains for June delivery trended one to four cents higher from 4.1975-4.2475. Forward month corn bids were as follows: July 4.2175-4.2575, August 4.2050-4.2950, September 4.2750-4.2950, October and November 4.48. Bids for US 1 Yellow Soybeans delivered full coast Pacific Northwest - BN shuttle trains for June delivery were not available as most export- ers were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Forward month soybean bids were as follows: July 9.8750, August 9.9075-9.9275, September 10.0275, October 10.0475 and November 10.0275. Bids for US 2 Heavy White Oats for April delivery trended steady at 3.2650 per bushel. PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPORT NEWS There were five grain vessels in Columbia River ports on Thursday, June 29, with two docked compared to 16 last week with five docked. There were no new confirmed export sales this week from the Com- modity Credit Corporation (CCC) of the USDA. CALIFORNIA GRAINS (USDA Market News) Portland June 30 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. Due to limited availability, prices were not available with the exception of the following categories: BARLEY US No 2 (46 lbs. per bushel) Truck Kings-Tulare- Fresno counties 8.50 CORN US No 2 Yellow FOB: Kings-Tulare- Fresno 8.20 7.45 Turlock/Tulare 8.33 Rail Los Angeles- Chino Valley 8.57 Truck Stockton-Modesto- Oakdale-Turlock 8.64 Kings-Tulare- Fresno Counties 8.64 Glenn County 8.85 SORGHUM US No 2 Yellow (Milo) Rail Los Angeles-Chino Valley via BNSF 8.53 WHEAT US No 2 or better - Hard Red Winter (Domestic Values for Flour Milling) FOB Merced 9.00 WHEAT US Durum Wheat Truck Imperial County 10.50-12.00 WHEAT Any Class for Feed FOB Kern County 9.45 PRICES PAID TO CALIFORNIA FARMERS Location Price Mode WHEAT, US No 1, Hard Amber Durum for Flour Milling Imperial 10.50-12.00 Del locally YELLOW CORN, US No 2 or better Glenn 8.85 Del locally According to California Department of Food and Agriculture, May 2017 pool receipts of milk in the state total 3.32 billion pounds. This is 2.2 percent lower compared to the same month a year ago. From January through May 2017, receipts are 3.1 percent lower from the comparable period in 2016. The Value at Test price is $15.90, $0.69 higher than the previous month, and $3.06 above a year ago. The percentage of receipts used in Class 1 products is 13.30 percent. The May quota price is $16.46 and the over quota price is $14.76. These prices are $0.74 above last month, and $2.83 high- er from a year ago. According to CDFA, May 2017 Class 1 sales in California totaled 53.7 million gallons, up 7.4 per- cent from last month, but down 1.2 percent from the previous year. From January through May 2017, Class 1 sales totaled 261.8 million gallons, down 3.4 percent from the comparable period in 2016. Milk output is down in Arizona as the state reached very high temperatures last week and part of this week. According to some industry contacts, this month milk production is on average 3 percent down com- pared to last month. The butterfat in milk has start- ed to decrease as well. High volumes of cream are currently moving into ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturing. Bottled milk sales are steady. In New Mexico, milk production is seasonally slowing down. However, some contacts report that milk supplies are very long and some loads are moving to the northern part of the U.S. Manufac- turers are adequately balancing any milk not used by bottlers. Class II requests are declining for some proces- sors. On the other hand, Class I intakes are steady. Class III sales are lower to steady. Industry con- tacts in the Pacific Northwest report milk intakes are in good balance with processing needs. Al- though Class III and Class IV processors are vying for some of the available milk, there is generally plenty of milk to go around. stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. Trade active with good demand. Slaugh- ter cows and bulls steady to 2.00 higher. Trade active with good demand. Slaughter cows 40 percent, slaughter bulls 10 percent, 40 percent replacement cows, and feeders 10 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 47 per- cent steers and 53 percent heifers. Near 72 per- cent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Replace- ment Cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy, and age. 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 1-2: 600- 700 lbs 140.00-141.00; 700-800 lbs 130.00- 134.50. Medium and Large 2-3: 300-400 lbs 142.50. Large 1: 800-900 lbs 126.00; 1000- 1100 lbs 120.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 600- 700 lbs 125.00, Full; 700-800 lbs 128.00. Medi- um and Large 2-3: 300-400 lbs 125.00. Large 1-2: 1000-1100 lbs 103.50-108.00. Small and Medium 1-2: 500-600 lbs 120.00. Slaughter Cows: Boners 1400-1900 lbs Avg. Dressing 79.00-84.00; Low Dressing 74.00- 79.00; Lean 1200-1900 Avg. Dressing 78.00- 84.00; Low Dressing 73.00-78.00; Lean Light 900-1400 Avg. Dressing 69.00-73.00; Low Dressing 65.00-69.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2: 1300-2500 Avg. Dressing 100.00-107.00; High Dressing 110.00-120.00; Low Dressing 95.00-100.00 Bred Heifers (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2: 1100-1150 lbs. 1600.00-1850.00 6-9 mos.; 1050-1100 lbs. 1300.00-1400.00 3-6 mos.; Me- dium and Large 2-3: 1277 lbs. 1200.00 6-9 mos. Bred Cows (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2: Young (3-4 yrs. old) 1150-1400 lbs. 1485.00-1575.00, few 1735.00 6-9 mos.; Mid- Aged (5-9 yrs. old) 1300-1500 lbs. 1200.00- 1400.00 6-9 mos. Aged (9-11 yrs. old); 1350- 1400 lbs. 960.00 6-9 mos. Cow/Calf Pairs (Per Pair): Medium and Large 1-2: Young (3-6 yrs. old) 1400 lbs. 1550.00 with 75-100 lbs. calves. Livestock Auctions Oregon Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Greeley, Colo.-San Angelo, Texas GWool prices in cents per pound and foreign currency per kilogram, sheep prices in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals on per head basis as indicated. NATIONAL WOOL REVIEW (USDA Market News) Greeley, Colo. June 30 Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was at a standstill this week. There were no confirmed trades reported. Domestic wool trading on a greasy basis was at a standstill this week. There were no confirmed trades reported. All trades re- ported on a weighted average. Domestic wool tags are delivered to buyer and reported on a greasy basis. Domestic wool tags No. 1 $.60-.70 No. 2 $.50-.60 No. 3 $.40-.50 NATIONAL SHEEP SUMMARY (USDA Market News) San Angelo, Texas June 30 Compared to last week: All classes were steady to sharply lower. At San Angelo, Texas, 6,488 head sold. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes were not tested and no recent comparison on feeder lambs; 2,400 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were firm. 2,809 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. SLAUGHTER LAMBS Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: shorn and wooled 100-170 lbs 158.00-164.00. Ft. Collins, Colo.: wooled 137 lbs 172.50; 154 lbs 157.50. Billings, Mont.: no test. Equity Elec: no sales. SLAUGHTER LAMBS Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 190.00-214.00; 60-70 lbs 190.00-214.00; 70-80 lbs 180.00-198.00, few 202.00; 80-90 lbs 178.00-191.00; 90-110 lbs 165.00-190.00. Ft. Collins: 40-50 lbs 182.50-190.00, few 200.00; 50-60 lbs 180.00-190.00; 60-70 lbs 175.00-187.50; 70-80 lbs 185.00-190.00; 80-90 lbs 175.00-185.00; 90-110 lbs 167.50-187.50. Billings: no test. Direct Trading (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or equivalent) 2400 Slaughter Lambs shorn and wooled 116-191 lbs 160.00- 207.50 (wtd avg 186.98). San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 49.00- 50.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 52.50-64.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 63.00-78.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 53.00-64.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 46.00-53.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 20.00-45.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 53.00-60.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 54.00-59.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 40.00-49.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder Lambs Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 60-90 lbs 210.00-218.00; 90-100 lbs 205.00-210.00. Billings: no test. Replacement Ewes Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: yearling wool ewes 99 lbs 156.00 cwt, 105-110 lbs 112.00-114.00 cwt; baby tooth wool ewes 105-120 lbs 80.00-100.00 cwt; hair ewe lambs 60-85 lbs 208.00-234.00 cwt; baby tooth hair ewes 150.00-190.00 per head; solid mouth hair ewes 130.00-150.00 per head; mixed age hair ewes 80-140 lbs 80.00-130.00 cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. Billings: no test. NATIONAL WEEKLY LAMB CARCASS Choice and Prime 1-4: Weight Wtd. Avg. 45 lbs. down Price not reported due to confidentiality 45-55 lbs. Price not reported due to confidentiality 55-65 lbs. Price not reported due to confidentiality 65-75 lbs. Price not reported due to confidentiality 75-85 lbs. Price not reported due to confidentiality 85 lbs. up Price not reported due to confidentiality Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspec- tion for the week to date totaled 38,000 compared to 36,000 last week and 38,000 last year. California Egg Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Des Moines 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) June 30 Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 1 cent higher for Jumbo, 8 cents higher for Extra Large, 12 cents higher for Large and unchanged for Medium and Small. The undertone is steady. Demand is moderate to fairly good into retail and food service accounts. Warehouse buying interest is light to moderate as most distributors are comfortable with current supplies and are watching the market closely. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price 67 cents. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 143 Extra large 121 Large 115 Medium 87 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 130-143 Extra large 112-116 Large 100-109 Medium 68-79 Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Oklahoma City-Des Moines-St. Joseph, Mo.-Moses Lake, Wash. Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Madison, Wis. WOODBURN (Woodburn Livestock Exchange) June 27 Total Receipts: 680, 281 Cattle Top 10 Slaughter Cows A/P: 77.78 cwt Top 50 Slaughter Cows A/P: 71.90 cwt Top 100 Slaughter Cows A/P: 61.73 cwt Back To The Country Cows: 70.00 cwt Certified Cows: 80.00-140.00 cwt Top Certified Organic Cattle: 70.00-85.00 cwt All Slaughter Bulls: 50.00-101.00 cwt Top Beef Steers: 200-300 lbs. 100.00-130.00 cwt; 300-400 lbs. NT; 400-500 lbs. NT cwt; 500-600 lbs. 120.00-125.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs. 115.00-123.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs. NT; 800-900 lbs. 110.00-114.50 cwt Top Beef Heifers: 200-300 lbs. NT; 300-400 lbs. 110.00-121.00 cwt; 400-500 lbs. 110.00- 120.00 cwt; 500-600 lbs. 110.00-118.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs. 100.00-116.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs. NT; 800-900 lbs. NT Cow/Calf Pairs: 1050.00-1100.00 HD Bred Cows: 650.00-950.00 HD Day Old Beef Cross Calves: 160.00-275.00 HD Day Old Dairy Calves: 40.00-82.50 HD Block Hogs: 70.00-71.00 cwt Feeder Pigs: 55.00-65.00 HD Sows: 10.00 cwt Weaner Pigs: 37.50 HD Lambs: 40-70 lbs 150.00-175.00 cwt; 75-150 lbs 155.00-180.00 cwt Thin Ewes: 75.00-106.00 cwt Fleshy Ewes: 55.00-88.00 cwt Sheep/Wool Market Reports Cattle Market Reports Dairy Report FLUID MILK AND CREAM REVIEW – WEST (USDA Market News) June 29 Farm milk production in California dropped slightly this week. Some market participants report seeing a higher decrease in milk produced last week, however, they are expecting production to improve in the coming weeks. In most processing plants, balancing capacities are adequate. Fluid milk demand is flat. In some parts of California, the summer hay season has started. A number of dairies in Central California are looking for high quality hay from Northern Cali- fornia, Utah and Idaho. Prices are weekly averages of daily prices. All prices are in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.). FWA is a weighted average of shipping point prices or common packs in each area. Weights differ by area. GRI is the Grower Returns Index for each individual area. FRESH RUSSET POTATO MARKET REPORT (North American Potato Market News) (USDA Market News) July 1 Market commentary: Heavy Idaho shipments limited additional price increases, though carton prices continued to advance in Colorado and the Columbia Basin. Shipping Area FWA Chg GRI Chg 70 ct Chg 10 lb. Film Chg Idaho Burbanks $14.35 $0.00 $6.36 $0.00 $35.00 $0.00 $5.50 $0.00 San Luis Valley $15.71 $0.34 $8.81 $0.29 $34.00 $2.00 $10.00 $0.00 Columbia Basin $16.83 $0.11 $7.96 $0.07 $32.50 $0.50 $7.50 $0.00 Wisconsin $19.45 $0.00 $11.64 $0.00 $39.00 $0.00 $14.00 $0.00 Ewe-Lamb Pairs: NT Goats: 10-39 lbs 14.00-70.00 HD; 40-69 lbs 40.00-127.50 HD; 70-79 lbs 42.50-147.50 HD; 80-89 lbs 110.00-200.00 HD; 90-99 lbs. 115.00- 200.00 HD; 100-199 lbs 87.50-230.00 HD; 200- 300 lbs NT California COTTONWOOD (Shasta Livestock Auction Yard) June 23 Receipts: 376 Compared to last sale: Constant 110-degree heat the past week resulted in a small sale and less demand. Slaughter cows steady. Off lots and singles $25-50 below top. Slaughter Cows: High Yielding: 68.00-72.00; High Dress 72.00-77.00; Med Yielding: 60.00- 67.00; Low Yielding: NT Bulls 1&2: 75.00-90.00; 91.00-101.50 Feeder Steers (top offerings and pen lots): 500-550 166.00 (1 set); 550-600 140.00- 150.00; 750-800 124.00 (1 set); Feeder Heifers (top offerings and pen lots): 450-500 136.00 (1 set); 550-600 117.00- 132.00; 600-650 127.00 (1 set); 650-700 115.00-126.00; 700-750 118.50 (1 set); 750-800 116.00 (1 set) Note: No sale July 7. Washington Toppenish, Wash. (Toppenish Livestock Auction) June 29 Receipts: 1550 Compared to last Thursday: Not enough Idaho JEROME (Producers Livestock Marketing Association) June 27 Hol Bull Cfs: NT Hol Hfr Cfs: 30.00-70.00 HD Started Bull & Str Cfs: 145.00-400.00 HD Started Hfr Cfs: 125.00-400.00 HD Brk/Ut/Com Cows: 75.00-87.00 Cut/Bon Cows: 74.00-82.50 Shelly/Lite Cows: 50.00-75.00 Slaughter Bulls: 95.00-115.00 Heiferettes: 93.00-100.50 Holstein Strs: 400-500 lbs. 101.00-114.00; 500-600 lbs. 88.00-105.00; 600-700 lbs. 108.00-111.00 Choice Strs: 500-600 lbs. 146.00-156.00; 700-800 lbs. 132.00-147.00; 800-1000 lbs. 119.00-135.00 Choice Hfrs: 800-1000 lbs. 87.00-128.50 Cattle prices in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals per pair or head as indicated. NATIONAL FEEDER AND STOCKER CATTLE (Federal-State Market News) St. Joseph, Mo. June 30 This week Last week Last year 257,500 244,900 270,000 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heif- ers sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher, with some instances 3.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers in the southeast were mixed, from 4.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good, on moderate to ac- tive trading. Feeder prices saw a rebound after last week’s severe losses that reacted to the lower CME futures and steep declines in the feedlot trade. Live and feeder cattle futures were in for a rough ride this week trading on both sides of the spectrum in nearby and forward months. Cattle buyers paid little attention to the board this week and continued to bid until orders were filled as many livestock mar- kets will be closed next week in observance of the 4th of July holiday. All major markets will be closed next week, with very few late-week auctions open for business. Bassett Livestock in Nebraska had a large sale on Wednesday, moving over 6,000 head of good quality cattle. Several loads of steers weighing 630 pounds averaged 191.31 and 662 head of steers averaging 667 pounds brought 186.32. A load of NHTC cer- tified heifers weighing 605 pounds sold for 189.50. Also, two loads of spayed heifers weighing an av- erage of 820 and 885 pounds traded at 151.75 and 153.00, respectively. Despite the volatility in the marketplace, yearlings are still in good demand, especially those sold in large volumes. Parts of the Plains and Midwest saw much needed moisture and temperatures cooled off to a comfortable level. Some areas within the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest missed any chances of precipitation, and continued on with a dry pattern. In the north, feeder cattle are making their way to the sale barn, with many coming in off of feed or from a backgrounder versus grass, as the area is still expe- riencing dry conditions. Due to these circumstances, many of the feeders may be carrying more flesh than what is usually observed. The dry conditions are also driving producers to send stocker cows to the market. Despite the heavy supplies, packers are still able to move product as summertime demand is in high gear. Last week producers in Minnesota, Montana, and the Dakotas requested to use Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for emergency grazing and haying as they are experiencing a drought. This plea was answered for Montana and the Dakota’s as they were granted permission to utilize the land for grazing only until Sept. 30 or until their conditions improve. Minnesota was not included in this, as their drought conditions had saw some im- provement. In the feedlot trade for the week, live sales in Nebraska traded 1.00 to 5.00 lower from 118.00- 120.00, with a dressed sales 4.00 to 5.00 lower from 189.00-190.00. Live purchases in Kansas were 3.00 lower at 119.00 and in the Texas Panhandle were 3.00 to 4.00 lower also at 119.00. After months of negotiation, an agreement was finally reached between the U.S. and China in regards to the shipment and importation of U.S. beef into their country. The agreement was finalized on June 12 and two days later the first shipment of U.S. beef under this trade agreement was shipped and on its way to China. This is the first shipment of U.S. beef into China in 14 years. Although this is a great opportunity for the industry and producers, there are a few requirements that must be met out in the field. Any beef that is destined for China must be under 30 months of age, born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. and traceable to its birth place, and free of any growth promoters. Auction volume this week included 54 percent weighing over 600 lbs and 40 percent heifers. AUCTIONS This week Last week Last year 134,200 145,400 116,900 WYOMING 2100. 91 pct over 600 lbs 79 pct heifers. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 load 670 lbs 146.04; 800-850 lbs (824) 139.33. DAKOTAS 6200. 98 pct over 600 lbs. 56 pct heifers. South Dakota-6200. Steers: Medium and Large 1 650-700 lbs (657) 161.18; 700-750 lbs (721) 155.51; 750-800 lbs (773) 152.06; 800-850 lbs (818) 150.65; 850-900 lbs (882) 144.84; 900-950 lbs (933) 141.71; 950-1000 lbs (980) 137.50. Medium and Large 1-2 800-850 lbs (814) 139.60. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 500-550 lbs (530) 157.64; 600-650 lbs (619) 156.52; 650-700 lbs (661) 155.85; 700-750 lbs (729) 143.86; 750-800 lbs (776) 145.73; 800-850 lbs (823) 142.80; 850-900 lbs (862) 141.40; 950-1000 lbs (989) 125.45. Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 760 lbs 133.00.
