GX_LS161 Springfield, IL Fri Sep 18, 2020 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News NOTICE: As Market News transitions reports to the MARS platform and My Market News, report formats will be converted from a text version to a more user-friendly and accessible PDF format. In the next few weeks, this report will move to the new platform and will be accessible at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AMS_3096.pdf. If you would like to learn more about MARS and My Market News, please contact us at Websupport.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov. Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky This week: 1,811 Last week: 1,110 Last Year: 9,171 Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers lightly tested on Current FOB Basis but a higher undertone noted. Supply included 100 percent over 600 lbs; 75 percent heifers. Prices based on net Weights FOB after a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and 5-10 cent slide on calves and 4-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 130 750 750 138.50 138.50 Current FOB Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 65 788 788 135.00 135.00 Current FOB 60 825 825 130.00 130.00 Current FOB 198 750 750 126.70 126.70 Nov FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 130 750 750 126.00 126.00 Current FOB 404 725 725 121.70 121.70 Nov FOB 210 700 700 121.00 121.00 Dec FOB Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery 407 725 725 119.50 119.50 Nov FOB 207 700-725 708 116.90-118.90 118.24 Dec FOB Joe Massey, Market Reporter Telephone 405-232-5425 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS161.txt 1135cst