USDA-ML: Northwest Direct (WA-OR-ID) Weekly Summary
Moses Lake, WA - Fri May 9, 2008 - USDA Market News
Northwest Direct Feeder Cattle Weekly Summary WA-OR-ID
Feeder Cattle:
This Week: 6700 Last Week: 2150 Year Ago: 4000
Compared to last weeks close, feeder cattle steady to 2.00 higher. Trade
active with good demand. The feeder supply included 75 percent steers and 25
percent heifers. Near 53 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Prices are
FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent
slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings. Delivered prices include
freight, commissions and other expenses.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: Current FOB Prices: 700-750 lbs 100.00
ID; 800-850 lbs 94.00-100.00 ID-OR. Large 1-2: 950-1000 lbs 93.50 ID. Current
Delivered Prices: 600-650 lbs 106.00 WA-OR; 800-850 lbs 99.00-102.00 lbs ID-WA-
OR.
Holstein Steers: Large 2-3: Current FOB Prices: 300 lbs 75.00 May-Jun value
added OR-ID-WA.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: Current FOB Prices: 650-700 lbs 97.50
ID; 700-750 lbs 96.00 ID; 800-850 lbs 89.00-96.00 ID-OR. Current Delivered
Prices: 600 lbs 99.00 WA-OR; 750-800 lbs 96.00 WA-OR.
Replacement Heifers: Current FOB Prices: Medium and Large 1-2: 700-800 lbs
99.00-99.50 ID; 750 lbs 750.00 per head ID.
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA; (509)765-3611
24 hour market information: 509-765-0311
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