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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.