AM_LS141
Amarillo, TX    Fri May 17, 2013    USDA-TX- Dept of Ag Market New
 
New Mexico Direct
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/17/2013
 
Receipts:  400    Last Week:  400    Year Ago:  1600
 
   Not enough recent comparable sales of feeder steers or heifers for an 
adequate market trend.  Trade activity was light on light to moderate demand. 
The area remains in extremely dry conditions.  Steers made up 80 percent and 20 
percent heifers.  100 percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs.  Note:  
Feeder cattle prices based on net weights FOB after a 3 percent pencil shrink or 
equivalent.

   Steers:  Medium and Large 1 Current FOB Price couple loads 850 lbs 128.50.
   Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB Price  775 lbs 126.50-129.64.

   Heifers:  Medium and Large 1 Current FOB Price load 750 lbs 126.50.

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  112      850       850       128.50         128.50   Current FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  194      775       775    126.50-129.64     128.60   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   75      750       750       126.50         126.50   Jun     FOB   

Source:  USDA Market News Service
         806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
         24 Hour Market Report 1-806-372-3494
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_LS141.txt
 
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