KO_LS150 Oklahoma City, OK Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, OK. Close Feeder Cattle Auction Narrative Report for 11/16/2009 Estimated Receipts: 11,200 Last Monday: 13,076 Year Ago: 9281 Compared to last week: Feeder cattle lightly tested and steady to 2.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Quality average to attractive with several long weaned calves included. Demand moderate for feeder cattle as corn prices continue to inch higher and slaughter cattle prices decline. Cold front pushed through the plains states bringing heavy rains and snow to some areas, creating muddy conditions in feed yards to the north. Supply included 48 percent over 600 lbs and 43 percent heifers. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: Calves: 300-400 lbs 120.00-126.50; 400-420 lbs 117.50-124.50; 450-500 lbs 108.00-116.00; 500-550 lbs 103.00- 112.50, few fancy 113.50-114.50; 550-600 lbs 96.00-105.50, fleshy 90.00- 93.00; 600-700 lbs 87.00-97.00; Yearlings: 600-700 lbs 92.75-96.25; 700-800 lbs 92.50-95.00; 800-860 lbs 89.00-92.35. Medium and Large 1-2: Calves: pkg 334 lbs 112.00; 400-500 lbs 112.00-118.00; 500-525 lbs 105.000-109.00; 575-600 lbs 94.00-98.25; 600-650 lbs 82.50-92.50; pkg 685 lbs 81.00. Yearlings: 600-700 lbs 90.00-95.75; 700-800 lbs 92.00-95.00; 800-900 lbs 88.85-91.25; pkg 913 lbs 88.50. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: Calves 325-400 lbs 93.50-102.00; 400-500 lbs 94.00-101.50; 500-550 lbs 88.00-97.00; 550-600 lbs 85.00-90.10; 600-700 lbs 79.00-86.00; pkg 708 lbs 85.35; Yearlings: 650-700 lbs 85.50-88.25; 700-750 lbs 85.50-87.50; pkg 843 lbs 81.00. Medium and Large 1-2: Calves: 300-400 lbs 92.00-99.00; 400-500 lbs 93.00-95.50; 500-600 lbs 85.25-88.50; pkg 611 lbs 83.50; Yearlings: 650- 700 lbs 85.00-87.50; pkg 725 lbs 87.25; 800-900 lbs 75.50-82.50. Source: USDA-Oklahoma Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma City, OK Tina Colby/John Stacy Telephone (405) 232-5425 Market news recording (405) 636-2691 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews 2350 cst