QA_LS149 New Holland, PA Mon May 13, 2013 USDA/Ag Market News Greencastle Livestock Auction - Greencastle, PA Livestock Auction Report for Monday, May 13, 2013 The market information in this report is collected through the USDA Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) Livestock Auction Market Reporting (LAMR) program under the supervision and oversight of USDA Livestock and Grain Market News. Cattle Calves Hogs Feeder Pigs Sheep Goats Receipts: 472 347 3 1 40 57 Last week: 469 316 0 0 104 75 Compared to last weeks sale slaughter steers sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holstein steers sold steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lowe. Cattle supply included 118 steers and heifers, 242 cows, 7 bulls and 118 feeder cattle. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1394-1488 lbs 125.50-128.50. Choice 2-3 1288-1512 lbs 120.00-124.00. Select 2-3 1250-1418 lbs 115.00-120.00. Slaughter Holstein Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1360-1538 lbs 107.00-108.00. Choice 2-3 1298-1684 lbs 99.00-103.00. Select 2-3 1188-1336 lbs 88.00-93.00. Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1220-1422 lbs 121.00-126.00. Choice 2-3 1248-1350 lbs 119.00-122.50. Slaughter Cows: Pct Lean Avg. Dress High Dress Low Dress Prem Whites 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 78.00-84.00 85.00-88.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 76.50-79.00 83.50-87.00 70.00-74.50 Lean 85-90 68.00-74.00 75.50-81.00 63.00-67.00 Light Lean 85-92 ----------- ----------- 56.00-61.00 (700-1100 lbs) Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1066-1366 lbs 87.00-92.50, high dressing 1584-2154 lbs 96.00-99.00. Feeder Cattle: Steers: Medium and Large 1 500-700 lbs 140.00. Medium and Large 2 500-700 lbs 129.00-132.00. Medium and Large 3 500-700 lbs 74.00-93.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 200-300 lbs 150.00-162.00; 300-500 lbs 125.00-127.50. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 117.00-126.00; 500-700 lbs 115.00-120.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 137.50-147.50; 500-700 lbs 115.00-136.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 117.50-130.00. Medium and Large 3 300-500 lbs 70.00-85.00. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last weeks sale, Holstein bulls sold mostly steady. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-124 lbs 187.50-202.50; 80-92 lbs 145.00-170.00. Number 2 80-122 lbs 160.00-190.00. Number 3 76-108 lbs 100.00-150.00. Utility 56-104 lbs 45.00-85.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 96-100 lbs 115.00-122.00. Holstein/Beef Cross Calves: No Market Test. Slaughter Hogs: All prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: No Market Test. Sows: No Market Test. Boars: No Market Test. Feeder Pigs: No Market Test. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 30-40 lbs 145.00; 50-70 lbs 140.00-157.50, one 190.00; 70-90 lbs 127.50-145.00. Good and Choice 1-3 30-50 lbs 92.50-125.00. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: Good 1-3 150-226 lbs 50.00-65.00. Rams: No Market Test. Slaughter Goats: Sold per head on estimated weights. kids: Selection 1 10-20 lbs 40.00: 20-3 lbs 55.00-65.00; 30-40 lbs 85.00-95.00; 60-70 lbs 97.50-115.00. Selection 2 20-30 lbs 57.50-65.00; 70-80 lbs 67.50-75.00; 80-100 lbs 125.00. Selection 3 under 20 lbs 20.00-22.50. Nannies: Selection 1 50-80 lbs 72.50; 80-130 lbs 110.00-117.50. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 90.00-105.00; 130-160 lbs 115.00. Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 157.50-172.50. Selection 2 100-150 lbs 137.50. Whethers: No Market Test. Source: USDA Market News, Harrisburg, PA / New Holland, PA Dave Wert, Ag Market News Reporter 570/490/5587 24 hr market info 717/787-6006 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ln_ls149.txt 0115e dw