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August 4, 2017 CapitalPress.com Farm Market Report 13 S PONSORED BY ROP-31-4-1/#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 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 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) July 28 This week FOB Last week Last year 21,512 26,825 14,300 Compared to July 21: Good Alfalfa and premium Timothy for export 6.00-10.00 lower. Trade active with very good demand especially for Timothy. Exporters continue to demand GMO-free Alfalfa. Retail/ Feedstore steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Tons Price Alfalfa Mid Square Prem Export 3050 169.11 Good Export 7150 151.85 Rain Dam 300 110.00 Fair 350 145.00 Bleached 350 125.00 Alfalfa Small Square Prem Export 500 215.00 Good Export 250 176.00 Fair Rain Dam 350 100.00 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Sm Square Prem Retail/Stable 150 260.00 Orchard Grass Small Square Good Export 250 180.00 Timothy Grass Mid Square Supr Export 650 295.00 Prem Export 3000 258.33 Good Export 1300 236.92 Timothy Grass Small Square Prem Export 1062 289.53 Good Export 200 260.00 Bluegrass Straw Mid Square Fair Export 2600 65.00 OREGON AREA HAY (USDA Market News) July 28 Compared to July 14: Prices trended generally steady. All prices reported today are new crop, unless otherwise noted. Most produc- ers are done with first cutting and working on second cutting. Some recent and upcoming thunderstorms in some of the growing areas has resulted in lower quality and lower priced hay, as producers were caught off guard and were unable to get the hay out of the field before the rains came. Retail/Stable type hay remains the largest demanded hay. Alfalfa Orchard Grass 5-Way Mixed Grass Orchard/Bluegrass Eastern Oregon Timothy Grass Harney County Alfalfa Orchard Grass Klamath Basin Alfalfa Triticale Lake County Alfalfa Alfalfa/Orch Mix Alfalfa/Bluegrass Mix Orchard Grass Timothy Grass This week FOB Last week 24,463 No Report Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties Last year 8509 Triticale Small Square Prem Retail/Stable Good Retail/Stable Small Square Prem Retail/Stable Good/Prem Good Retail/Stable Sm Square Prem Retail/Stable Sm Square Prem Retail/Stable Lg Square Premium Good/Prem Good Lg Square Prem/Supr Org Prem Lg Square Prem Mid Square Good Util Rain Dam Small Square Prem Export Retail/Stable Good Export Retail/Stable Lg Square Good/Prem Lg Square Supreme Prem/Supr Export Premium Export Organic Good/Prem Org Rain Dam Good Rain Dam Small Square Prem/Supr Contr Premium Retail/Stable Good/Prem Org Rain Dama Sm Square Premium Retail/Stable Sm Square Good/Prem Sm Square Prem Contr Lg Square Prem Export Lg Square Good/Prem Tons Price 6 50 230.00 210.00 15 21 75 250.00 230.00 210.00 10 260.00 50 240.00 2080 400 200 290.58 250.00 220.00 4000 1000 250.00 172.40 800 174.00 25 125 165.00 115.00 300 68 500 800 150 180.00 170.00 160.00 155.00 165.00 400 100.00 1268 1400 3200 2500 750 196.07 200.00 194.69 200.00 265.00 400 260 250.00 165.00 300 30 20 200.00 185.00 185.00 200 250.00 30 10 185.00 185.00 35 170.00 285 290.00 1800 255.00 900 98.33 IDAHO HAY (USDA Market News) July 28 This week FOB Last week Last year 25,154 13,623 10,500 Compared to July 21: Domestic and export Alfalfa steady. Timothy steady to 10.00 per ton lower. Trade very active again this week with good demand especially for export quality Timothy. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Alfalfa Mid Square Good Export 850 120.00 Orchard Grass Mid Square Good Export 100 165.00 Timothy Grass Mid Square Prem Export 7550 249.60 Good Export 15,129 224.69 Fair Export 1525 177.54 CALIFORNIA HAY (USDA Market News) July 28 This week FOB Last week Last year 21,871 26,761 12,115 Compared to July 21: All classes traded steady with moderate demand. Barley harvest was completed. Alfalfa fields were being irrigated, cut, and baled. REGION 1: NORTHERN INTERMOUNTAIN Includes the counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen and Plumas. Tons Price Alfalfa Supreme 100 200.00 Contracted 500 180.00 Organic 100 310.00 Prem Organic 25 210.00 Retail/Stable 325 172.31 Good 250 120.00 Fair/Good Rain Damage 350 105.00 Orchard Grass Prem Ret/Stable 125 234.00 REGION 2: SACRAMENTO VALLEY Includes the counties of Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Solano and Sacra- mento. Alfalfa Prem Retail/Stable 75 205.00 Good 375 158.00 Oat Good Ret/Stable 150 135.00 Wheat Good Ret/Stable 100 135.00 REGION 3: NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Includes the counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tu- olumne, Mono, Merced and Mariposa. Alfalfa Supr Del 100 260.00 Premium 300 225.00 Retail/Stable 75 200.00 Del 375 249.60 Del Contr Retail 800 260.00 Good Del 250 178.00 Fair/Good 400 150.00 Del 400 165.00 50 165.00 Util/Fair Del 800 150.00 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 July 27 PACIFIC NORTHWEST MARKET SUMMARY Cash wheat bids for July delivery ended the reporting week on July 27 were lower compared to two weeks ago noon bids for July delivery. September wheat futures ended the reporting week on July 27 lower as follows compared to two weeks ago closes: Chicago wheat futures were 32 cents lower at 4.7975, Kansas City wheat futures were 34.50 cents lower at 4.81 and Minneapolis wheat fu- tures trended 13 cents lower at 7.3650. Chicago September corn futures trended 4.50 cents higher at 3.7425 and August soybean futures closed 19.25 cents higher at 9.9475. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat delivered to Portland in unit trains or barges during July for ordinary protein trended 5 to 7 cents per bushel lower compared to two week ago prices for the same delivery period from 5.1475-5.30. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. White club wheat premiums were zero to 5 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 July delivery by unit trains and barges to Portland were 5.0975- 5.15 and bids for White Club Wheat were 5.0975-5.25. Forward month bids for soft white wheat ordinary protein were as follows: August New Crop 5.1475-5.30 and September 5.20- 5.35. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: August New Crop 5.0975-5.18 and Sep- tember 50.975-5.21. Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maximum 10.5 per- cent protein during July trended 5 to 7 cents per bushel lower than two week ago prices for the same delivery period from 5.1475- 5.30. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. White club wheat premiums for guaranteed maximum 10.5 per- cent protein soft white wheat this week were zero to 5 cents per bushel over soft white wheat bids this week and last week. One year ago bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maxi- mum 10.5 percent protein for July delivery by unit trains and barg- es to Portland were 5.1475-5.20 and bids for White Club Wheat were 5.1475-5.20. Forward month bids for soft white wheat guaranteed 10.5 per- cent proteins were as follows: August New Crop 5.1475-5.30, September 5.20-5.34, October 5.25-5.4475 and November 5.30- 5.4775. One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any protein were as follows: August New Crop and September 5.0475- 5.20. Bids for 11.5 percent protein US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat for July delivery were 34.50 to 39.50 cents per bushel lower com- pared to two week ago noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. This week, bids were as follows: July 5.51-5.76, August New Crop 5.56-5.76, September 5.56-5.76, October and November 5.93-5.98. Bids for non-guaranteed 14.0 percent protein US 1 Dark Northern Spring Wheat for Portland delivery during July were 8 to 38 cents per bushel lower than two week ago 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: July and August New Crop 8.1150-8.5650, September 8.1150-8.6150 and October 8.5650-8.7650. COARSE FEEDING GRAINS Bids for US 2 Yellow Corn delivered full coast Pacific Northwest - BNSF shuttle trains for July delivery trended 5.50 to 12.50 cents higher from 4.2525-4.3425. Forward month corn bids were as fol- lows: August 4.2525-4.2925, October, November ranged 4.4775- 4.5575 and December 4.5075-4.5575. Bids for US 1 Yellow Soy- beans delivered full coast Pacific Northwest - BNSF shuttle trains for July delivery trended 14.25 to 19.25 cents higher compared to week ago prices for the same delivery period at 10.5775-10.6675. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby delivery. Forward month soybean bids were as follows: August 10.6475-10.7475, September 10.8550-10.8750, October 10.8750-10.8950 and No- vember 10.8550-10.8750. Bids for US 2 Heavy White Oats for April delivery trended 14.50 cents lower at 3.1200 per bushel. CALIFORNIA GRAINS (USDA Market News) July 27 Prices in dollars per cwt., bulk Inc.= including; Nom.= nominal; Ltd.= limited; Ind.= indicated; NYE=Not fully estimated. GRAIN DELIVERED BARLEY US NO 2 (46 LBS. PER BUSHEL) Mode Destination Price per cwt. Truck Kings-Tulare- Fresno Counties 8.70 CORN US No 2 Yellow FOB Kings-Tulare-Fresno 8.20-8.25 Turlock/Tulare 8.40 Rail Los Angeles- Chino Valley 8.40 down as the summer continues to bring forth higher temperatures and a few heavy rainfalls, distressing the well-being of cows. Bottling milk demand is a little up while Class II intakes are steady to lower. Manufacturing milk volumes going into Class III are trending up. Some contacts report that milk is mov- ing from the Southwest to the East. Fifty-nine percent of alfalfa hay third cutting is complete, and 30 percent of the fourth cutting is complete. Sixty-six percent of alfalfa hay is in good to excellent condition. Pacific Northwest milk production is following typical seasonal patterns. Favorable weather, con- ducive to good cow comfort, continues to support steady milk production. Manufacturers say there is plenty of milk for most processing needs. Bottling demand is steady and ice cream and other Class II manufacturers are pulling good volumes of cream and fluid milk. In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colo- rado, milk intakes are in relatively good balance. Although the region has had some hot days, cooler nights have helped the cows recharge and keep milk production steady. Manufacturers report not having any trouble getting the milk they need. Although mi- nor disruptions occurred at several area processing facilities, the setbacks did not impede milk handling much. Industry contacts say only a few loads of milk needed to be juggled around, but they quickly found homes within the region. In the West, manufacturers are selling more con- densed buttermilk due to dryers’ limited availability. Cream sales are active, and supplies remain less firm than usual. Cream multiples for all usages range 1.05-1.27. According to the DMN National Retail Report-Dairy for the week of July 21-27, the national weighted av- erage advertised price for one gallon of milk is $2.43, up $0.17 from last week, and $0.02 higher from a year ago. The weighted average regional price in the Southwest is $2.73, with a price range of $2.59-$2.97. No ads were reported in the Northwest. According to California Department of Food and Agriculture, June 2017 pool receipts of milk in the state total 3.11 billion pounds. This is 3.2 percent lower compared to the same month a year ago. From January through June 2017, receipts are 3.1 percent lower from the comparable period in 2016. The Value at Test price is $16.47, $0.57 higher than the previous month, and $2.67 above a year ago. The percentage of receipts used in Class 1 products is 12.67 percent. The June quota price is $17.08 and the over quota price is $15.38. These prices are $0.62 above last month, and $2.46 high- er from a year ago. According to CDFA, June 2017 Class 1 sales in California totaled 48.8 million gal- lons, down 9.2 percent from last month, and down 2.7 percent from the previous year. From January through June 2017, Class 1 sales totaled 310.6 million gallons, down 3.3 percent from the comparable period in 2016. The NASS Milk Production report noted June 2017 milk pro- duction in the 23 selected states was 16.9 billion pounds, 1.7 percent above a year ago. Milk cows in the 23 selected states totaled 8.73 million head, 83,000 head more than a year ago. cwt; 900-1000 lbs. NT Cow/Calf Pairs: 1000.00-1110.00 HD Bred Cows: NT Day Old Beef Cross Calves: 150.00-195.00 HD Day Old Dairy Calves: 10.00-97.50 HD Block Hogs: 69.00-90.00 cwt Feeder Pigs: 35.00-105.00 HD Sows : NT Weaner Pigs: NT Lambs: 40-70 lbs. 160.00-180.00 cwt; 75-150 lbs. 145.00-173.00 cwt Thin Ewes: 50.00-120.00 cwt Fleshy Ewes: 55.00-76.00 cwt Ewe/Lamb Pairs: NT Goats: 10-39 lbs. 20.00-57.50 HD; 40-69 lbs. 42.50-162.50 HD; 70-79 lbs. 65.00-165.00 HD; 80-89 lbs. 60.00-172.50 HD; 90-99 lbs. 102.50- 200.00 HD; 100-199 lbs. 150.00-250.00 HD; 200-300 lbs. 225.00-260.00 HD LEBANON (Lebanon Auction Yard) July 27 Total receipts: 270 Butcher Cows: Conventional: Top Cow, $79.00; Top 10 Cows, $76.48; Top 50 Cows, $71.47; Top 100 Cows, $64.46; Organic: Top Cow, $85.00; Top 10, $74.86. Bulls: Conventional: Top Bull, $94.00; Avg. All Bulls, $84.94. No market test on feeders or bred cows. Cow/Calf Pairs: $525.00-$975.00. Lambs: $155.00-$172.00 cwt. Goats: $125.00-$145.00 head Washington Livestock Auctions TURLOCK (Turlock Livestock Auction Yard) July 25 Receipts: 1385 HD. Compared to last week: Market softer due to bearish cattle on feed report Friday and lower futures market. As we are preparing this re- port futures are showing a positive comeback. Weigh cows and bulls 1-2 cents softer than a week ago. No. 1 Med. and Large Frame Steers: 400-499 lbs. $150.00-165.00; 500-599 lbs. $145.00- 160.00; 600-699 lbs. $140.00-150.00; 700-799 lbs. $130.00-141.00; 800-899 lbs. $122.00- 136.00 No. 2 Med. and Large Frame Steers: 300-399 lbs. $100.00-167.00; 400-499 lbs. $105.00- 149.00; 500-599 lbs. $100.00-147.00; 600-699 lbs. $95.00-139.00; 700-799 lbs. $90.00- 129.00; 800-899 lbs.-$75.00-121.00 No. 1 Med. and Large Frame Heifers: 400-499 lbs. $135.00-146.00; 500-599 lbs. $128.00- 137.00; 600-699 lbs. $125.00-135.50; 700-799 lbs. $118.00-124.50; 800-899 lbs. $115.00- 123.50 No. 2 Med. and Large Frame Heifers: 300-399 lbs. $110.00-147.00; 400-499 lbs. $107.00-134.00; 500-599 lbs. $105.00-127.00; 600-699 lbs. $100.00-124.00; 700-799 lbs. $95.00-117.00; 800-899 lbs. $92.00-114.00 No. 1 Holstein Steers: 300-399 lbs. $75.00- 112.00; 400-499 lbs. $70.00-107.00; 500-599 lbs. $70.00-102.00; 600-699 lbs. $75.00- FWA Chg GRI Chg 70 ct Chg 10# Film Chg $7.25 $0.14 $35.00 $0.00 $8.50 $0.50 $10.75 $1.31 $36.00 $2.00 $12.50 $1.50 IDAHO BURBANKS $15.83 $0.23 SAN LUIS VALLEY $17.94 $1.50 Sheep/Wool Market Reports Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Greeley, Colo.-San Angelo, Texas 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. July 28 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 con- firmed 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 July 28 Compared to July 21: Slaughter lambs were steady to as much as 30.00 higher, except at San Angelo, Texas, where they were steady to 5.00 high- er. Slaughter ewes were uneven, mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder lambs were mostly steady. At San Angelo 6502 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 330 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. Due to confidentiality negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were not reportable. 2,317 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hun- dred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: Shorn and wooled 100-145 lbs 140.00-156.00. Ft. Collins, Colo.: Wooled 110-130 lbs 152.50- 158.00. Equity Elec: Shorn and wooled 145 lbs 155.50. Slaughter Lambs Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 190.00-216.00; 60-70 lbs 185.00-200.00, few 204.00-214.00; 70-80 lbs 174.00-190.00, few 194.00; 80-90 lbs 166.00- 182.00, few 188.00-198.00; 90-110 lbs 162.00- 180.00, few 196.00-208.00. Ft. Collins: 70 lbs 180.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00- 175.00; 90-100 lbs 160.00-170.00, few 187.50. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 51.00-60.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 64.00-78.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 55.00- 66.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 50.00-55.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 30.00-48.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 65.00-72.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-80.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-57.50; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 30.00. Billings, Mont.: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder Lambs Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 180.00-214.00; 60-100 lbs 160.00-178.00. Ft. Collins: 38 lbs 215.00; 40-50 lbs 205.00- 215.00; 53 lbs 212.50; 69 lbs 177.50; 74 lbs 177.50; 80-90 lbs 167.00-175.00; 90-100 lbs 162.50-166.00; 100-110 lbs 150.00-162.50; 125 lbs 142.50. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: Hair ewe lambs 65-85 lbs 200.00- 252.00 cwt, 85-100 lbs 184.00-208.00 cwt; mixed age hair ewes 80-140 lbs 80.00-125.00 cwt. National Weekly Lamb Carcass Report: 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 40,000 compared to 38,000 last week and 37,000 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) July 28 Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are unchanged for Jumbo, 3 cents lower for Extra Large, 6 cents lower for Large and 1 cent higher for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is steady to lower. Offerings are fully adequate. Retail demand ranges light to fairly good, mostly moderate while ad prices have increased slightly and others await the first of the month to start additional ads. Distrib- utive buyers have taken a hand to mouth position and only purchase as needed. Supplies are usually moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price 67 cents. Size Range Size Range Jumbo 148 Extra large 141 Large 139 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 135-148 Extra large 132-136 Large 124-133 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. California SHIPPING AREA Cattle Market Reports Dairy Report FLUID MILK AND CREAM REVIEW – WEST (USDA Market News) July 27 California handlers report that milk intakes clearing to bottlers are steady this week. Farm milk production is steady to slightly lower. High tempera- tures continue to melt the snow on the mountains, making water more available for pasture and range- land irrigation. Manufacturing plants are working at or near full capacity, and milk seems to be in good balance with processing needs. High daytime temperatures continue to affect cows’ milk yield in Arizona. Milk production is low- er following normal seasonal pattern. However, manufacturers don’t have any problem getting the volume of milk needed for processing activities. Milk demand from Class I is stable. Contacts report an active milk intake for Class II production. In Arizona, 59 percent of alfalfa hay is rated good to excellent, and three-quarters of alfalfa is being harvested. Topsoil moisture is 100 percent adequate. New Mexico farm milk production shifted 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) 7/29/2017 95.00; 700-799 lbs. $65.00-90.00; 800-899 lbs. $60.00-90.00; 900-999 lbs. $60.00-85.50 Holstein Barren Heifers: $65.00-90.00 Weigh Beef Cows: High Yielding $70.00- $82.00; Med Yielding $55.00-$69.00; Low Yield- ing $40.00-$54.00 Weigh Dairy Cows: High Yielding $73.00- $80.50; Med Yielding $62.00-$72.00; Low Yield- ing $35.00-$61.00 Weigh Bulls: High Yielding $85.00-$105.50; Med Yielding $75.00-$84.00; Low Yielding $58.00-$74.00 Oregon WOODBURN (Woodburn Livestock Exchange) July 25 Receipts: 501 (485 Cattle) Top 10 Slaughter Cows A/P: 77.04 cwt Top 50 Slaughter Cows A/P: 72.32 cwt Top 100 Slaughter Cows A/P: 68.06 cwt Top Certified Organic Cattle: NT All Slaughter Bulls: 50.00-96.00 cwt Top Beef Steers: 200-300 lbs. 100.00-130.00 cwt; 300-400 lbs. 120.00-137.00 cwt; 400- 500 lbs. NT; 500-600 lbs. 115.00-123.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs. 110.00-122.50 cwt; 700-800 lbs. 100.00-120.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs. 95.00-112.50 cwt; 900-1000 lbs. NT Top Beef Heifers: 200-300 lbs. NT; 300-400 lbs. 115.00-127.50 cwt; 400-500 lbs. 110.00- 119.50 cwt; 500-600 lbs. 100.00-118.00 cwt; 600-700 lbs. 95.00-119.00 cwt; 700-800 lbs. 90.00-110.00 cwt; 800-900 lbs. 85.00-104.00 TOPPENISH (Toppenish Livestock Auction) July 27 Receipts: 1345 Compared to July 20: Stocker and feeder cattle 1.00-3.00 lower in a light test. Trade active with good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to weak. Trade active with moderate demand. Slaughter cows 57 percent, slaughter bulls 10 percent, and feeders 33 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 41 percent steers and 59 percent heifers. Near 94 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy, and age. Please Note: This 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 133.00-142.50; 700-800 lbs 135.50-137.00; 800-900 lbs 130.00-134.00. Medium and Large 2-3: 300-400 lbs 130.00; 500-600 lbs 121.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00; 700-800 lbs 123.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 125.00-130.00; 600-700 lbs 126.00-129.00; 700-800 lbs 135.00; 700-800 lbs 116.00, Full; 800- 900 lbs 120.00-127.00. Medium and Large 2-3: 500-600 lbs 117.00; 600-700 lbs 110.00. Large 2-3: 1000-1100 lbs 97.00; 1300-1400 lbs 95.50- 96.50; 1400-1500 lbs 92.50-95.50; 1500-1600 lbs 90.50. 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. July 28 This week Last week Last year 251,700 423,300 316,100 Compared to July 21: Steer and heifer calves sold uneven from 4.00 lower to 4.00 higher on a light run. Yearling steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 8.00 lower, with some late sales trading 4.00-6.00 higher. Demand moderate to good, on moderate to active trading. The bearish Cattle on Feed report from last Friday and the sharp losses posted on the CME cattle fu- tures set the tone early in the week. The placement number on the Cattle on Feed report was 10 percent higher than what analysts expected. With more cattle coming in the supply chain in the months ahead, order buyers have re-adjusted their bids on cattle purchases. Receipts were light in the major sale barns as cattle producers sat on the side- lines and waited to see how the market would react to the negative news. The extreme high temperatures early on also kept producers from moving cattle. In the north where feeder farmer demand is good, prices continue to trade at higher levels than any other part of the country. Bassett Livestock in Bassett, Neb., sold several pot loads of steers weighing 676 lbs. at an average price of 175.41. A couple loads of heavy yearling steers weighing 872 lbs. averaged 162.59 and 268 head 913 lbs. averaged at 158.55. At the St. Joseph Stockyards a pot load of thin black heifers weighing 610 lbs. sold for 164.00. Pasture conditions continue to deteriorate in pockets of the Southern Plains and Midwest due to lack of moisture and very high temperatures. However, rain moved in across the mid-section of the U.S. in the latter part of the week, especially in the Dakotas where dry conditions still exist. The much-needed rain in the Dakotas added relief to grazing land and crops. Temperatures are expected to cool down below average through the weekend and the next several days. The Cold Storage Report was released Monday with total red meat supplies in freezers down 3 per- cent from the previous month and down 7 percent from a year ago. Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 1 percent from the previous month but down 10 percent from a year ago. Frozen pork supplies were down 5 percent from the previous month and down 4 percent from last year. News broke early in the week that Japan is con- sidering increasing tariffs on frozen beef imports from the U.S. which is mostly used for processed foods and hamburger. Muscle cuts and high end steaks will not be included. Feedlot trading happened on Wednesday with Kansas live sales trading 3.00 lower at 117.00 as compared to the previous week. In Nebraska live purchases sold 1.00-3.00 lower mostly at 117.00 and dressed sales 2.00 lower at 188.00. In the Texas Panhandle trade developed on Thursday with live sales trading 3.00 lower at 117.00. Choice boxed-beef closed Friday 69 cents lower at 206.22 with Select 2.02 higher at 196.82 when compared to last Friday’s close. Auction volume this week included 58 percent weighing over 600 lbs. and 37 percent heifers. NATIONAL SLAUGHTER CATTLE (USDA Market News) July 28 Slaughter cattle on a live basis sold 2.00-3.00 low- er, dressed 1.00-3.00 lower. Boxed Beef prices as of Friday afternoon averaged 201.52 up 0.66 from last Friday. The Choice/Select spread is 9.40. Slaughter cattle on a national basis for negotiated cash trades through Friday afternoon totaled about 70,750 head. Last week’s total head count was 45,927 head. Midwest Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers and Heifers: 116.50-117.50. Dressed Basis: Steers and Heifers 190.00. South Plains Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers and Heifers 117.00. Slaughter Cows and Bulls (Average Yielding Pric- es): Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher where noted. Cutter Cow Carcass Cut-Out Value Friday was 181.30 down 0.62 from last Friday. NORTHWEST DIRECT CATTLE (USDA Market News) Moses Lake, Wash. July 28 This Week Last Week Last Year 2850 4300 4750 Compared to July 21: Feeder cattle 3.00-5.00 lower. Trade slow with light to moderate demand as local feedlots use sale barn cattle to fill their lots. The CME trended lower due to long liquidation and lower slaughter cattle prices this week. The feeder supply included 54 percent steers and 46 percent heifers. Near 86 percent of the supply weighed over 600 lbs. Prices are FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 3-8 cent slide on yearlings. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Delivered Prices include freight, commission and other expenses. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1: Current FOB Price: 800-850 lbs. 146.40-146.50 ID. Future Delivery FOB Price: 600-650 lbs. 142.00-151.00 calves ID-WA for Sep-Nov; 700-750 lbs. 142.00 calves for Oct-Nov WA; 800-850 lbs. 139.65-139.70 for Sep-Oct OR. Large 1: Current Delivered Price: **900-950 lbs. 130.75-130.85 ID. Future Delivery FOB Price: 900-950 lbs. 133.60-133.70 for Sep- Oct OR. Feeder Heifers Large 1: Current FOB Price: 850- 900 lbs. 133.00 value added ID.
