ML_LS752
Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Aug 17, 2018    USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News

Northwest Weighted Average Direct Feeder Cattle 
Weekly Summary WA-OR-ID 

Receipts:  1,150     Last Week:  1,054    Year Ago:  180

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers not well tested but a 
firmer undertone noted.  Demand moderate to good.  Cattle futures on the 
roller coaster this week.  Slaughter cattle prices are down this week but 
auction recipts have been much higher as the impact of the drought is being 
felt for calves that typically sell in Fall months.  Supply included 100 
percent over 600 lbs and 87 percent heifers.  Unless otherwise stated prices 
are FOB weighting points with 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and a 5-10 
cent slide on calves and a 4-12 cent slide on yearlings from base weights.  
Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. 

                  Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  150      835       835       153.32         153.32   Sep     FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
 1000      775       775       149.32         149.32   Sep     FOB   

Source: USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Ok
        Bartley Brogan 405-232-5425 
        OklahomaCity.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_LS752.txt
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain