Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle
GX_LS161  
Springfield, IL    Fri Sep 18, 2020   USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

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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

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