Report Date: 2/15/2019
ML_LS750
Moses Lake, WA Fri Feb 15, 2019 USDA Market News
Toppenish Livestock Auction, Toppenish, WA Thursday
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average report for 2/14/2019
Receipts: 820 Last Week: 1370 Year Ago: 2020
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder
cattle offered this week for accurate trends. Slaughter cows 5.00-8.00 higher.
Slaughter bulls not tested. Slaughter cows and bulls remain in short supply. Trade
active with good demand for all classes as inclement weather conditions affecting
the movement of livestock in the trade area. Slaughter cows 99 percent, slaughter
bulls 0 percent, and feeders 1 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 0
percent steers and 100 percent heifers. Near 100 percent of the run weighed over
600 lbs.
Feeder Heifers Large 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
6 658 658 82.50 82.50
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boners 80-85 1500-1900 64.00-69.00 69.50-71.00 59.00-64.00
Lean 85-90 1100-1700 63.00-68.00 --- 58.00-56.00
Lean 90 900-1500 52.00-58.00 --- 46.00-52.00
Please Note:
The USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades
of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit
within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report.
Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_LS750.txt
http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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