September 15, 2017
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Hay Market Reports
Potato Market Reports
Compiled by USDA Market News Service • St. Joseph, Mo.-Portland
Hay prices are dollars per ton or dollars per bale when sold
to retail 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 Nutri-
ents), 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)
Sept. 8
This week FOB
Last week
Last year
7350 tons
8350 tons
5450 tons
Compared to Sept. 1: All grades of Alfalfa and Timothy steady.
Heavy smoke continues to dominate the trade area. Trade slow
to moderate with good demand. Retail/Feedstore steady not
tested this week.
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless
otherwise stated.
Tons Price
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Supreme
1500 170.00
Premium
500
140.00
Export
1400 153.57
Fair
1000 135.00
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium
300
190.00
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Fair Export
200
200.00
Utility Export
500
170.00
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium Export
800
240.00
Oat
Mid Square
Good Export
200
80.00
Sudan
Mid Square
Good Export
150
140.00
Fair
800
90.00
OREGON AREA HAY
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 8
Compared to Sept. 1: Prices trended generally steady. All pric-
es reported today are 2017 crop, unless otherwise noted. Most
producers are done with first and second cutting and out in the
field working on third cutting. Fires and smoke throughout the
state have slowed movement of hay due to highway closures
and fire mitigation. Retail/Stable type hay remains the largest
demanded hay. The export market demand has increased as
compared to prior reports.
This week FOB
Last week
Last year
11,273
7471
9968
CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, WASCO COUNTIES
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium
25
210.00
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium
50
220.00
Meadow Grass
Small Square
Premium
30
210.00
Mixed Grass
Small Square
Premium
Good
22
6
230.00
200.00
Retail/Stable
Five-Way Mixed Grass Small Square
Premium
25
260.00
Klamath Basin
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium
250
180.00
Small Square
Fair
20
140.00
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium
400
275.00
Fescue Grass
Small Square
Good
50
175.00
Lake County
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme
35
215.00
Premium/Supreme 1440 200.00
Premium Export
7300 180.00
Good
900
160.00
Small Square
Supreme
100
200.00
Premium
90
185.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium
30
185.00
Retail/Stable
Triticale
Large Square
Good/Premium
500
110.00
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.
IDAHO HAY
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 8
This week FOB
Last week
Last year
21,700
5470
2100
Compared to Sept. 1: Domestic and export Alfalfa steady to
10.00 higher. Timothy not tested this week. Trade active with
good demand, especially for organic and premium Alfalfa.
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium Organic
12,000 180.00
300
180.00
Good Export
2000 125.00
Fair
6300 139.52
Utility Organic
500
120.00
Weedy
600
95.00
CALIFORNIA HAY
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 8
This week FOB
Last week
Last year
14,253
6295
16,030
Compared to Sept. 1: All classes traded steady with moder-
ate demand. Alfalfa fields continued to be irrigated and baled.
Sorghum for silage was in various stages of development. Corn
silage continued to be harvested. Cotton was being irrigated and
bolls continued to develop. Black-eyed beans were drying and
nearing harvest.
All hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise
noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report.
REGION 1: NORTHERN INTERMOUNTAIN
Includes the counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen and
Plumas.
Alfalfa
Tons
Price
325
500
50
500
800
300
25
300
400
195.38
180.00
207.00
190.00
190.94
260.00
220.00
165.00
105.00
150
25
25
200.00
290.00
180.00
Supreme
Contracted
Premium/Supreme
Premium
Organic
Rain Damage
Orchard Grass
Premium
Meadow Grass
Premium
REGION 2: SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Includes the counties of Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sut-
ter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Solano and
Sacramento.
Alfalfa
Premium
225
225.00
50
240.00
Good
503
170.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Premium
50
260.00
REGION 3: NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Includes the counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus,
Tuolumne, Mono, Merced and Mariposa.
Alfalfa
Supreme
250
260.00
575
245.00
Premium/Supreme 500
256.10
Premium
400
265.00
Del Contracted
300
230.00
Good
1500 150.00
400
165.00
Fair
75
150.00
Del Grassy
75
173.00
Orchard Grass
Premium
25
290.00
Meadow Grass
Premium
400
240.00
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good
100
160.00
REGION 4: CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Includes the counties of Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and
Inyo.
Alfalfa
Premium
55
250.91
Fair
600
165.00
300
175.00
1000 175.00
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Delivered Utility
20% Alfalfa
100
150.00
Sudan
Good Del
500
105.00
REGION 5: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Includes the counties of Kern, Northeast Los Angeles and
Western San Bernardino
Alfalfa
Supreme
50
220.00
Premium
100
205.00
150
240.00
Good Rain Damage 150
175.00
Grain Market Reports
Compiled by North American Potato Market News and USDA
Agricultural Market Service
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)
Sept. 9
Shipping Area
FWA
Chg
Idaho Norkotahs
$19.66
-$1.84
San Luis Valley
$20.11
$0.00
Columbia Basin
$20.42
-$0.38
Wisconsin
$19.86
-$0.25
GRI
Chg
70 ct
Chg
10# Film
Chg
$10.71
-$1.38
$30.00
-$5.00
$11.00
-$0.50
$12.64
$0.00
$34.00
$0.00
$14.50
$0.00
$10.11
-$0.23
$32.00
-$1.00
$12.00
$0.00
$11.87
-$0.20
$38.00
-$2.00
$14.50
$0.00
Sheep/Wool Market Reports
Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Greeley, Colo.-San Angelo, Texas
Wool prices in cents per pound and foreign curren-
cy per kilogram, sheep prices in dollars per hundred-
weight (cwt.) except some replacement animals on
per head basis as indicated.
NATIONAL WOOL REVIEW
(USDA Market News)
Greeley, Colo.
Sept. 8
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 reported on a weighted average.
Domestic wool tags
No. 1
$.60-.70
No. 2
$.50-.60
No. 3
$.40-.50
NATIONAL SHEEP SUMMARY
(USDA Market News)
San Angelo, Texas
Sept. 8
Compared to Sept. 1: Slaughter lambs were
steady to 7.00 lower, except at San Angelo, Tex-
as, firm to 5.00 higher.
Slaughter ewes were steady to 10.00 lower,
except at Newell, S.D., steady to 10.00 higher.
Feeder lambs were steady to 10.00 lower.
At San Angelo, 2925 head sold. Equity Elec-
tronic Auction sold 335 slaughter lambs in North
Dakota.
In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder
lambs were not tested. 3100 head of negoti-
ated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to
3.00 lower. 2,329 lamb carcasses sold with all
weights no trend due to confidentiality.
All sheep sold per hundred weight (cwt) un-
less otherwise specified.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3
90-160 lbs
San Angelo: Shorn and wooled 100-130 lbs
130.00-140.00.
Ft. Collins, Colo.: wooled 130-145 lbs
148.00-158.00; 160-180 lbs 137.00-40.00.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2
San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 180.00-202.00, few
202.00-212.00; 60-70 lbs 178.00-194.00, few
200.00-202.00; 70-80 lbs 170.00-186.00; 80-90
lbs 170.00-180.00; 90-110 lbs 168.00-176.00.
Ft. Collins: 30-60 lbs 200.00-225.00; 70-80
lbs 205.00-212.00; 80-90 lbs 191.00-202.00;
90-100 lbs 187.50-190.00.
Direct Trading: (lambs FOB with 3-4 percent
shrink or equivalent) 5100: Slaughter Lambs
shorn and wooled 115-196 lbs 145.00-193.61
(wtd avg 168.50).
Slaughter Ewes
San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test;
Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-70.00; Utility and Good
1-3 (medium flesh) 70.00-80.00; Utility 1-2
(thin) 56.00-66.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very
thin) 40.00-56.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 24.00-
40.00.
Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 65.00-
77.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 68.00-77.50; Utility
1-2 (thin) 42.50-47.50; 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; Utility and Cull 1-2 no test; Cull 1 no test.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2
San Angelo: 40-70 lbs 160.00-168.00; 87 lbs
160.00; 92 lbs 150.00.
Ft. Collins: 79 lbs 162.50.
Billings: no test.
Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal
inspection for the week to date totaled 29,000
compared with 37,000 last week and 37,000
last year.
Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Portland
Grains are stated in dollars per bushel or hundredweight (cwt.) ex-
cept feed grains traded in dollars per ton. National grain report bids are
for rail delivery unless truck indicated.
PORTLAND GRAIN
(USDA Market News)
Portland
Sept. 7
PACIFIC NORTHWEST MARKET SUMMARY
Cash wheat bids for September delivery ended the reporting week
on Thursday, Sept. 7, were steady to higher compared to week ago
noon bids for September delivery.
December wheat futures ended the reporting week on Thursday,
Sept. 7, higher as follows compared to week ago closes: Chicago
wheat futures were 2.75 cents higher at 4.3725, Kansas City wheat
futures were 5.50 cents higher at 4.4175 and Minneapolis wheat fu-
tures trended 9.25 cents higher at 6.4975. Chicago December corn
futures trended 2.50 cents lower at 3.5525 and November soybean
futures closed 23.25 cents higher at 9.6875.
Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat delivered to Portland in unit trains or
barges during September for ordinary protein trended steady to eight
cents per bushel higher compared to week ago prices for the same
delivery period from 4.90-5.20.
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
September delivery by unit trains and barges to Portland were 4.65-
4.8275 and bids for White Club Wheat were 4.65-4.87.
Forward month bids for soft white wheat ordinary protein were as
follows: October and November 5.00-5.20, December 5.00-5.25 and
January 5.17-5.30.
One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any pro-
tein were as follows: October 4.7275-4.81, November 4.65-4.86 and
December 4.65-4.91.
Bids for US 1 Soft White Wheat guaranteed maximum 10.5 percent
protein during September trended steady to eight cents per bushel
higher than week ago prices for the same delivery period from 4.90-
5.20. 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 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 September delivery by unit trains and
barges to Portland were 4.65-4.8775 and bids for White Club Wheat
were 4.65-4.8775.
Forward month bids for soft white wheat guaranteed 10.5 percent
proteins were as follows: October and November 5.00-5.20, Decem-
ber 5.00-5.25 and January 5.17-5.30.
One year ago, forward month bids for soft white wheat for any
protein were as follows: October 4.7775, November 4.65-4.8275 and
December 4.65-4.7775.
Bids for 11.5 percent protein US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat for Sep-
tember delivery were five to 33.00 cents per bushel higher compared
to week ago noon bids for the same delivery period. Some exporters
were not issuing bids for nearby delivery.
This week, bids were as follows: September 5.1675-5.6175, Octo-
ber, November and December 5.4175-5.6675.
Bids for non-guaranteed 14.0 percent protein US 1 Dark Northern
Spring Wheat for Portland delivery during September were 9.25 to
31.25 cents per bushel higher than week ago noon bids for the same
delivery period. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby de-
livery. This week, bids for non-guaranteed 14 percent protein were as
follows: September 7.3975-7.5975, October 7.5975-7.6975, Novem-
ber and December 7.5975-7.7475.
Coarse feeding grains: Bids for US 2 Yellow Corn delivered full
coast Pacific Northwest - BN shuttle trains for September delivery
were had no recent price comparison available as week ago bids
were not available. Some exporters were not issuing bids for nearby
delivery. Forward month corn bids were as follows:
September 4.0225-4.1425, October 4.2325-4.2725, November
4.2025-4.2525, December 4.2725, January and February 4.3975.
Bids for US 1 Yellow Soybeans delivered full coast Pacific Northwest
- BN shuttle trains for September delivery were trended 23.50 to 29.50
cents higher than week ago bids. Some exporters were not issuing
bids for nearby delivery. Forward month soybean bids were as follows:
September 10.4675-10.5675, October 10.4875-10.5475, November
10.4675-10.5475, December 10.5650-10.6250 and January 10.5450-
10.6250. Bids for US 2 Heavy White Oats for September delivery
trended steady at 3.12 per bushel.
Pacific Northwest Export News: There were five grain vessels in
Columbia River ports on Thursday, Sept. 7, with four docked com-
pared to 12 last week with five docked. There were no new confirmed
export sales this week from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
of the USDA.
CALIFORNIA GRAINS
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 7
Prices in dollars per cwt., bulk Inc.= including; Nom.= nominal; Ltd.=
limited; Ind.= indicated; NYE=Not fully estimated.
GRAIN DELIVERED
Prices were not available with the exception of the following cat-
egories:
BARLEY US No 2 (46 lbs. per bushel)
Truck
Stockton-Modesto
Oakdale-Turlock
10.00
CORN US No 2 Yellow
FOB
Kings-Tulare-Fresno
6.85
Turlock/Tulare
8.04
Rail
Los Angeles-Chino
Valley via BNSF
8.36
Truck
Stockton-Modesto-
Oakdale-Turlock
8.34
Kings-Tulare-
Fresno Counties
8.34
Glenn County
7.65-7.95
SORGHUM US No 2 Yellow (Milo)
Rail
Los Angeles-Chino
Valley via BNSF
8.81
Dairy Report
Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Madison, Wis.
FLUID MILK AND CREAM REVIEW – WEST
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 7
In California, milk output is steady, following
normal seasonal production schedules. Cur-
rently, milk supplies are adequate for post-hol-
iday orders. Bottling demand from educational
institutions has plateaued as their pipelines are
full. Intakes from restaurants and grocery stores
remain stable.
Milkfat components are steady this week.
The August 4a price (butter/powder) in Cal-
ifornia is $16.68, up $0.27 from the previous
month, and $2.69 higher from a year ago. This
compares to the Federal Order Class IV price of
$16.61 for August.
The August 4b price (cheese) is $16.26, up
$0.97 from the previous month, but $0.08 below
a year ago. This compares to the Federal Order
Class III price for August at $16.57.
In Arizona, milk production is unchanged from
last week. Contacts report that milk supplies are in
balance with processing needs. Milk intakes from
grocery stores are trending higher. However, re-
quests from schools are stable. Milk going into ice
cream manufacturing continues to move strong.
Milk production in New Mexico is steady to de-
creasing. Intakes for some Classes were high-
er this week. Fluid milk demand from schools
increased as they prepare for the fall session.
Class I intakes by the food services and retailers
are up. Ice cream manufacturers are showing a
great interest for Class II. Class III demand is
rapidly trending down. Contacts report that man-
ufacturing plants in the area where Hurricane
Harvey took place reopened and are taking milk
from New Mexico to fill their current orders.
Pacific Northwest milk production is edging
back along seasonal trends. Parts of the re-
gion have had serious wildfires resulting in the
diversion of milk loads, but little disruption to
production or processing. School pipelines are
getting filled and have taken some pressure off
dairy processing. Manufacturers report no trou-
ble getting the milk wanted for most processing
needs. The region has had warm temperatures
and continued dry conditions.
Pasture and rangeland are in good or excel-
lent condition in only 8 percent of Oregon and 9
percent of Washington.
Milk production in the mountain states of
Idaho, Utah and Colorado is steady. Although
the region has had warm weather, the higher
temperatures have done little to slow the heavy
flow of milk.
Handlers are struggling to find a home for all
of the milk. Some milk is moving into neighbor-
ing states, but often at discounted prices of $2
to $4 under Class. Industry contacts suggest
with cooler temperatures in the next few weeks
and plenty of good quality feedstocks, it may be
some time before the milk volumes diminish.
Pasture and rangeland are in good or excel-
lent condition in 63 percent of Colorado, 57 per-
cent of Utah and 47 percent of Idaho.
Condensed skim demand continues to be
active in the West. Class II and Class III proces-
sors are taking in steady volumes.
In the West, cream continues to move strongly
into ice cream manufacturing. Some contacts
report that a lot of cream moved to the churn
this week due to many plants being closed on
Labor Day.
As the initial start of the baking season ap-
proaches, processors expect cream demand
to increase. Cream multiples for all Classes are
1.06-1.25.
According to the DMN National Retail Re-
port-Dairy for the week of Sept. 1-7, the national
weighted average advertised price for one gal-
lon of milk is $2.60, up $0.24 from last week, but
$0.20 lower from a year ago.
The weighted average regional price in the
Southwest is $2.44, with a price range of $1.89-
$2.99.
The weighted average regional price in the
Northwest is 1.99, with no price range reported.
According to the NASS Dairy Products report,
hard ice cream production in the West region
for July 2017 is 16.3 million gallons, 6.2 percent
lower than a month ago, and 0.8 percent below
the previous year.
No. 1 Med. & Large Frame Heifers: 400-499 lbs
$130.00-142.00; 500-599 lbs $128.00-139.00; 600-
699 lbs NT; 700-799 lbs NT; 800-899 lbs NT
No. 2 Med. & Large Frame Heifers: 300-399
lbs $110.00-140.00; 400-499 lbs $107.00-129.00;
500-599 lbs $105.00-127.00; 600-699 lbs $100.00-
124.00; 700-799 lbs $95.00-117.00; 800-899 lbs
$92.00-112.00
No. 1 Holstein Steers: 300-399 lbs NT; 400-499
lbs $70.00-99.00; 500-599 lbs $80.00-95.00; 600-
699 lbs $80.00-92.00; 700-799 lbs $80.00-88.00;
800-899 lbs $75.00-87.00; 900-999 lbs $75.00-
85.00
Holstein Barren Heifers: $65.00-85.00
Weigh Beef Cows: High Yielding $73.00-$79.50;
Med Yielding $55.00-$72.00; Low Yielding $40.00-
$54.00
Weigh Dairy Cows: High Yielding $68.00-$75.00;
Med Yielding $60.00-$67.00; Low Yielding $35.00-
$59.00
Weigh Bulls: High Yielding $85.00-$96.50; Med
Yielding $75.00-$84.00; Low Yielding $58.00-$74.00
10, $70.20; Avg. All Organic: $60.79.
Bulls: Conventional: Top Bull, $93.50; Avg. All
Bulls, $84.58.
Feeder Steers: 700-800 lbs $111.00-113.00.
Feeder Heifers: 600-700 lbs $67.50-111.00.
Feeder Pigs: $65.00-75.00 HD
Goats: $70.00-115.00 HD
WOODBURN
(Woodburn Livestock Exchange)
Sept. 5
Receipt: 273, 269 Cattle
Top 10 Slaughter Cows A/P: 72.85 cwt
Top 50 Slaughter Cows A/P: 68.25 cwt
Top 100 Slaughter Cows A/P: 60.80 cwt
Back To The Country Cows: 70.00 cwt
Certified Cows: 80.00-140.00 cwt
Top Certified Organic Cattle: 60.00-80.00 cwt
All Slaughter Bulls: 70.00-93.50 cwt
Day Old Dairy Calves: 9.00-90.00 HD
Block Hogs: 69.00-84.00 cwt
Feeder Pigs: NT
Sows: 10.00-20.00 cwt
Weaner Pigs: 40.00-45.00 HD
Lambs 40-70 lbs 160.00-215.00 cwt; 75-150 lbs
135.00-187.50 cwt
Thin Ewes: 40.00-99.00 cwt
Fleshy Ewes: 56.00-90.00 cwt
Goats: 10-39 lbs 23.00-72.50 HD; 40-69 lbs
45.00-210.00 HD; 70-79 lbs 100.00-220.00 HD; 80-
89 lbs 125.00-200.00 HD; 90-99 lbs 130.00-170.00
HD; 100-199 lbs 130.00-295.00 HD
Livestock Auctions
Washington
TOPPENISH
(Toppenish Livestock Auction)
Sept. 7
Receipts: 2000 HD
Compared to Aug. 31 at the same sale: Stocker
and feeder cattle 10.00-11.00 higher as feedlots ig-
nored a lower slaughter cattle market and focused
on the CME futures market closing limit up yester-
day. Trade very active with very good demand.
Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-7.00 lower. Trade
active with good demand. Slaughter cows 50 per-
cent, slaughter bulls 10 percent, and feeders 40
percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 75
percent steers and 25 percent heifers. Near 56 per-
cent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Replacement
Cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy, and age.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600
lbs 142.75-147.50; 600-700 lbs 146.75-148.00;
700-800 lbs 145.50-149.00; 800-900 lbs 140.50-
144.50. Large 1: 900-1000 lbs 140.00; 1000-1100
lbs 109.00. Small and Medium 1-2: 400-500 lbs
134.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 136.00-142.00; 600-
700 lbs 134.50-137.50. Small and Medium 2-3:
500-600 lbs 122.00. Small 4: 300-400 lbs 59.00;
400-500 lbs 55.00.
Feeder Holstein Steers: Medium and Large 1-2:
500-600 lbs 118.00. Large 2-3: 300-400 lbs 106.00;
400-500 lbs 93.00; 500-600 lbs 90.50. Small and
Medium 3-4: 300-400 lbs 88.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300
lbs 460.00, Per Head; 300-400 lbs 140.00; 400-500
lbs 142.00; 500-600 lbs 135.50-136.00; 600-700
lbs 135.50-139.00; 700-800 lbs 139.00; 800-900
lbs 135.00, Guaranteed Open. Medium and Large
2-3: 700-800 lbs 127.50. Large 1: 900-1000 lbs
110.00. Small and Medium 1-2: 400-500 lbs 125.00;
500-600 lbs 130.00. Small 3-4: 400-500 lbs 118.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Bred Cows (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2:
Few Young (4 yrs. old) 1283 lbs. 975.00 1-3 mos.
bred.
California
TURLOCK
(Turlock Livestock Auction Yard)
Sept. 5
Receipts: 886 HD
Comment: Holiday sale following Labor Day with
a light test on most classes with 35 percent feeders
and 65 percent weigh cows. Steady compared to a
week ago.
No. 1 Med. & Large Frame Steers: 400-499
lbs NT; 500-599 lbs $150.00-160.50; 600-699 lbs
$140.00-156.50; 700-799 lbs $122.00-132.00; 800-
899 lbs NT
No. 2 Med. & Large Frame Steers: 300-399 lbs
$100.00-155.00; 400-499 lbs $105.00-157.00;
500-599 lbs $100.00-149.00; 600-699 lbs $95.00-
135.00; 700-799 lbs $90.00-121.00; 800-899 lbs
$75.00-122.00
Oregon
LEBANON
(Lebanon Auction Yard Market)
Sept. 7
Total Receipts: 304
Butcher Cows: Conventional: Top Cow, $77.50;
Top 10 Cows, $75.20; Top 50 Cows, $71.57; Top
100 Cows, $63.18; Organic: Top Cow, $78.00; Top
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)
Sept. 1
Benchmark prices are unchanged. Asking prices for next week are 12 cents higher for Jumbo, 20
cents higher for Extra Large, 21 cents higher for Large and 18 cents higher for Medium and Small.
Trade sentiment is mostly steady. Demand into all channels is fairly good to good. Offerings are light
to moderate, mostly light and confidently held. Floor stocks are light to instances moderate. Market
activity is moderate to active. Small benchmark price 83 cents.
Size
Range
Size
Range
Jumbo
141
Extra large
130
Large
125
Medium
103
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
128-141
Extra large
116-120
Large
110-119
Medium
84-95
Cattle Market Reports
Compiled by USDA Market News Service • Oklahoma City-Des
Moines-St. Joseph, Mo.-Moses Lake, Wash.
NATIONAL FEEDER AND STOCKER CATTLE
(Federal-State Market News)
St. Joseph, Mo.
Sept. 8
This week
Last week
Last year
178,300
351,300
156,600
Compared to Sept. 1: Feeder steers and
heifers were mostly steady to 5.00 higher, with
instances 6.00 to 8.00 higher. The full incline was
observed mid-week as futures provided support
to auction sales. Demand was moderate to very
good, with moderate to active trade. Early-week
auctions were sparse this week, as many auction
barns were closed in observance of Labor Day.
On Monday, Russell Livestock Market in Rus-
sell, Iowa, held their 10th Anniversary Labor Day
Auction. There were 6,052 head on offer, with
nearly 1,800 head of steers over 800 pounds.
Hub City Livestock in Aberdeen, South Dako-
ta, had some notable sales on Wednesday, with
nearly two loads of thin fleshed steers coming off
grass averaging 910 pounds sold at 156.25.
A load of their bigger brothers weighing 1,001
pounds sold at 148.20.
CME live and feeder cattle futures started the
week lower; however, this was followed by closes
in positive territory Wednesday through Friday.
Compared to last Friday, October live cattle fu-
tures closed 2.18 higher at 107.33 and Decem-
ber was 3.38 higher at 112.85.
Feeder cattle futures for September closed at
147.88, up 5.16 for the week and October was
4.88 higher at 148.43. As of this writing, there has
been some trade in Nebraska, with live sales at
105.00 and early dressed sales at 166.00. Last
week, live trades were mostly at 105.00 in Kan-
sas and Nebraska and from 104.00-105.00 in the
Texas Panhandle.
Adverse weather and conditions are affecting
many throughout the U.S. Texas and Louisiana
are dealing with the ramifications of Hurricane
Harvey, while those in Florida and the surround-
ing states are preparing for Hurricane Irma, with
Jose on its heels.
Florida has more than 1.6 million cattle and
calves and is 17th nationally for cattle production.
Although less flooding is expected in Florida,
ranchers are preparing fencing supplies to open
fences in order to allow livestock access to higher
ground.
In the West, nine states are facing wildfires. As
of Aug. 28, nearly 1.5 million acres were actively
burned or are burning, with Montana holding al-
most 545,000 of those acres.
Drought has played a major factor in many of
the fires, with 25 percent of Montana experiencing
exceptional drought.
On a positive note, the Midwest and Southern
Plains are experiencing cooler weather and/or
plenty of moisture for this time of year.
This has allowed farmers in the Southern
Plains to begin working ground and planting
wheat, which is 1 to 2 weeks earlier than previ-
ous years. A milestone was met on Sept. 1, with
the first shipment of U.S. beef entering China by
sea. This may signify a new chapter for bilateral
trade and create a normalization of large-scale
beef imports.
USDA’s Economic Research Service released
monthly export data for July, with U.S. beef ex-
ports totaling 239.4 million pounds. This amount
is slightly higher than the month of June and 10
percent higher than a year ago. Boxed-beef prices
were firm this week, as packers were faced with
a short work week due to the Labor Day holiday.
All primal cuts trended upward, with the excep-
tion of the rib primal, which was slightly lower.
Large supplies continue to be traded on the
sport market for
50 percent beef trimmings pushing prices low-
er. Compared to last Friday, Choice boxed-beef
closed at 191.88, up 53 cents and Select boxed-
beef closed at 189.97, down 68 cents, bringing the
Choice-Select spread to 1.91.
Auction volume this week included 56 percent
weighing over 600 lbs and 40 percent heifers.
National Slaughter
Cattle Summary
(USDA Market News)
Sept. 8
Slaughter cattle on very limited offerings sold on
a live basis sold steady to 3.00 lower, dressed sells
mostly 2.00 lower.
Boxed Beef prices as of Friday afternoon av-
eraged 190.93 down 0.07 from last Friday. The
Choice/Select spread is 1.91. Slaughter cattle on
a national basis for negotiated cash trades through
Friday afternoon totaled about 14,887 head.
Last week’s total head count was 62,213 head.
Midwest Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers and
Heifers: 105.00. Dressed Basis: Steers and Heif-
ers 163.00.
South Plains Direct Markets: Live Basis: Steers
and Heifers 102.00-105.00.
Slaughter Cows and Bulls (Average Yielding
Prices): Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly 2.00
to lower with exception of the Southeast trading
steady to 2.00 lower this week.
Cutter Cow Carcass Cut-Out Value Friday was
181.32 down 0.16 from last Friday.
NORTHWEST DIRECT CATTLE
(USDA Market News)
Moses Lake, Wash.
Sept. 8
This Week
Last Week
Last Year
1600
4250
400
Compared to Sept. 1: Feeder steers not tested
this week, heifers firm to 2.00 higher.
Trade slow this holiday shortened week. De-
mand remains very good.
The feeder supply included 100 percent heif-
ers. Near 100 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.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: Current
FOB Price: 800-900 lbs. 127.00-135.00 OR-ID.
Large 1: Current Delivered Price: 900-950 lbs.
128.00-133.00 ID. Medium and Large 1: Future
Delivery Delivered Price: 800-850 lbs. 800-850
lbs. 138.00 ID for Oct-Nov.