AL_LS155                                             
Las Cruces, N.M.       Thur July 2, 2009        USDA - Market News                  

Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed: 1500

   Compared to last week, Trade and demand moderate.  October contracts 
for 275 lb Holstein steers traded steady.  No Heifers were included in 
the supply.  Cattle weighing over 600 lbs totaled 0% percent.

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: 

   Large 3; Delivered Price: 275 lb Holstein steers 89.00 Oct del.
                          
Heifers: (0%)

   Medium and large 1&2, 


                    Holstein steers Large 3

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery
1500      275       275        89.00         89.00         October 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 575/527-6861
        http://www:ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS155.txt

                                               
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