AL_LS626    
Las Cruces, N.M. 

                   
                         Oct 19, 2018
 
        Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Feeder Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 18,000 Week ago Act: 14,316  Year ago Act: 12,150 

   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings mostly steady.  Heifers 
mostly steady. Trade moderate to active, demand moderate to good.  Supply 
consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-700 lbs.     

   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 185.00-200.00; 400-500
lbs 165.00-180.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-160.00; 600-700 lbs 135.00-145.00; 
Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 175.00-185.00; 400-500 lbs 155.00-165.00; 
500-600 lbs 135.00-145.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 155.00-167.00; 
400-500 lbs 145.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-147.00.       


 ****slide 10 cents on steers and heifers basis 300 lbs.****



Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News, Las Cruces, NM
        John Langenegger,OIC 575 5727-6861, 575-649-2962
        FAX 575 527-6868 LasCruces.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS626.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews.gov



 
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