GX_LS161
Springfield, IL    Fri Feb 5, 2010   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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

Reported sales this week:  982   Last Week: 1724   Last year: 430 

Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady in 
light test. Feeder Holstein steers traded steady to 1.00 lower. Trade and 
demand moderate. Confirmed sales this week were 36% steers; 15% heifers; and 
49% Holstein steers; with 60% over 600 lbs.  

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1: 600-650 lbs 99.00; 750-800 lbs 91.00-
95.00. Medium and Large 1-2: 550-600 lbs 88.00.

Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3: 350-400 lbs 91.00; 450-500 lbs 79.00; 650-
700 lbs 75.50; 750-800 lbs 74.00; 1000-1050 lbs 65.50.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 600-650 lbs 94.00. 
Medium and Large 1-2: 550-600 lbs 88.00.

Prices are based FOB the farm.

Source: USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL 217-782-4925
        Kim Harmon, Market Reporter
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS161.txt

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