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St Joseph, MO    Wed May 2, 2018     USDA Market News

TEXAS-OKLAHOMA-NEW MEXICO MONTHLY WEIGHTED AVERAGE CATTLE REPORT - NEGOTIATE
(Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day)
Recap for:  April 2018

Confirmed:   31,102         Last Month:  25,163          Last Year:   59,254

                       LIVE FOB BASIS - Beef Breeds
                         Head       Weight       Wtd Avg      Price    Wtd Avg
                         Count      Range        Weight       Range     Price
STEERS
 Over 80% Choice         2,501    1,225-1,300     1,233   120.00-124.00  120.35
 65 - 80% Choice         4,257    1,200-1,475     1,312   114.00-124.00  120.41
 35 - 65% Choice         8,166    1,140-1,425     1,299   114.00-124.00  120.29
  0 - 35% Choice                       -                        -
 Total all grades       14,924    1,140-1,475     1,292   114.00-124.00  120.33
HEIFERS
 Over 80% Choice            75    1,300-1,300     1,300   121.00-121.00  121.00
 65 - 80% Choice         5,906    1,030-1,350     1,175   117.00-124.00  120.18
 35 - 65% Choice         4,660    1,035-1,325     1,170   115.00-124.00  120.20
  0 - 35% Choice                       -                        -
 Total all grades       10,641    1,030-1,350     1,174   115.00-124.00  120.19

                   DRESSED DELIVERED BASIS - Beef Breeds
                         Head       Weight       Wtd Avg      Price    Wtd Avg
                         Count      Range        Weight       Range     Price
STEERS
 Over 80% Choice                       -                        -
 65 - 80% Choice                       -                        -
 35 - 65% Choice                       -                        -
  0 - 35% Choice                       -                        -
 Total all grades                      -                        -
HEIFERS
 Over 80% Choice                       -                        -
 65 - 80% Choice                       -                        -
 35 - 65% Choice                       -                        -
  0 - 35% Choice                       -                        -
 Total all grades                      -                        -

MONTHLY ACCUMULATED        Head Count    Avg Weight    Avg Price
  Live    Steer              14,924       1,291.70      $120.33
  Live    Heifer             10,641       1,173.80      $120.19
  Dressed Steer
  Dressed Heifer
SAME PERIOD LAST MONTH     Head Count    Avg Weight    Avg Price
  Live    Steer              12,845       1,303.80      $125.43
  Live    Heifer              6,444       1,169.90      $124.89
  Dressed Steer
  Dressed Heifer
SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR      Head Count    Avg Weight    Avg Price
  Live    Steer              29,841       1,296.20      $131.96
  Live    Heifer             10,763       1,209.30      $133.70
  Dressed Steer
  Dressed Heifer

Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
        816-676-7000    email:  stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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