GX_LS161   
Springfield, IL    Fri Oct 13, 2017   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky 

This week: 1,430      Last Week: 1,059        Last Year: 576

   Compared to last week:  Not enough recent comparisons of current
FOB delivered cattle for an accurate market test.  Supply included 100 
percent over 600 lbs; 65 percent heifers.  Prices based on net weights 
FOB after a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and 5-10 cent slide on calves 
and 4-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights.  Delivered prices 
include freight, commissions and other expenses.  Current sales are up 
to 14 days delivery. 

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   71      675       675       145.00         145.00   Current FOB  Calves
   60      844       844       145.00         145.00   Current FOB   
  166    850-875     867    142.00-145.00     142.99   Current FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  199      725       725       143.00         143.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  470      725       725    135.25-137.50     136.85   Jan     FOB   
  129    750-775     763    136.00-142.00     139.07   Current FOB   
  335      725       725    136.85-137.10     137.00   Jan     FOB   
 
   Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma City, OK 
           Joe Massey, Market Reporter
           Telephone   405-232-5425
           www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS161.txt

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