AL_LS155                                              
Las Cruces, N.M.       Fri Aug 22, 2008        USDA - Market News                  

Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed: 1575

   Compared to last week, December contracts for 275 lb Holstein calves weak to
2.00 lowere.  Higher corn prices are having a negative effect on calf prices.
Cattle weighing over 600 lbs totaled 0 percent, with 0 percent heifers.

Unless otherwise stated, prices fob shipping point with 2-3 percent shrink or 
equivalent with 5-10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from 
base weight.  Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. 

Steers:  (100%)

   Medium and large 1&2: FOB Price: 

   Large 3; Delivered Price: 275lbs 103.00 Dec del. 275 lbs 97.00 Nov del.
                          
Heifers: (0%)

   Medium and large 1&2, FOB Price: 
 

                    Feeder steers Large 3

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery
 875     275       275         97.00          97.00       Nov    Del
 700     275       275        103.00         103.00       Dec    Del
  
                    Feeder steers Medium and large 1&2

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery

                    Feeder heifers Medium and large 1&2

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery



Source: USDA Market News, Las Cruces, NM.
        John Langenegger, Market Reporter Phone 505/527-6861
        http://www:ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS155.txt

                                               
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