ML_LS135
Moses Lake, WA    Fri Nov 20, 2009    USDA Market News
 
Northwest Direct WA-OR-ID
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 11/20/2009
 
Receipts:  2215    Last Week:  2700    Year Ago:  900
 
   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers under 600 lbs sold mostly steady.  Eight 
weight steers traded steady to 1.00 lower on a narrow test.  Feeder heifers sold 
fully steady on all sizes and classes.  The supply consisted of 55 percent steers; 
heifers 45 percent.  Cattle weighing over 600 lbs made up 32 percent of the 
trades.  Prices are FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and 
with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings. Delivered prices 
include freight, commissions and other expenses.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB Prices: 460 lbs 108.00 ID; 
560 lbs 95.00 ID; 800-850 lbs 88.00-90.40 ID.  Current DEL Prices: 600 lb calves
92.00 ID; 800-850 lbs 93.00-93.50 ID.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2 Current FOB Prices: 480-500 lbs
100.00; 825 lbs 82.00 ID.  Current DEL Prices: 575 lbs 84.00 ID.

Source:  USDA Market News - Moses Lake, WA   509-765-3611
         24 Hour Price information:  509-765-0311
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_LS135.txt
 
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