Report Date: 5/20/2014
NW_LS453
St. Joseph, MO Tue, May 20, 2014 USDA Market News
WEEKLY BOXED & DISTRIBUTIVE/LCL VEAL CUTS TRADE
Northeast and North Central Basis - FOB Major Production Points
Compared to last week: Special fed veal cut prices were steady, with
racks and legs firmer. Veal retail features decreased 65.3 percent below
last session. Veal loin chops were the foremost item seen at lower prices
and shoulder items remain a widely advertised cut also at firmer prices.
Item: Wt. Range Range
Carcass, hide off 200-275 lbs 440.00- 555.00
Foresaddles 86-147 lbs 370.00- 395.00
Forequarters 43-74 lbs 380.00- 505.00
Necks, bone-in 24-28 lbs 248.00- 285.00
Breast 10-18 lbs 110.00- 195.00
Foreshank 3-5 lbs 525.00- 935.00
Osso Bucco, foreshank 2-8 lbs 750.00- 1145.00
Shoulder, full 49-85 lbs 335.00- 405.00
Chuck, square cut 39-68 lbs 258.00- 345.00
Chuck rolls, skinned 5-10 lbs 435.00- 590.00
Chuck, Shoulder Clod 4-9 lbs 495.00- 660.00
Hotel Racks, 8 rib 15-26 lbs 810.00- 870.00
Hotel Racks, 7 rib 14-25 lbs 790.00- 990.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 7 rib 5-9 lbs 1385.00- 1810.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 6 rib 4-8 lbs 1470.00- 1870.00
Rack, Ribeye 3-9 lbs 2365.00- 2365.00
Hindsaddles 89-153 lbs 525.00- 680.00
Hindquarters 45-76 lbs 440.00- 695.00
Loins, regular 18-36 lbs 370.00- 460.00
Loins, 4x4, trimmed 18-30 lbs 525.00- 685.00
Strip Loins, bnls, 0x0 1-up lbs 1295.00- 1900.00
Loin, Short Tenderloin 0.5-up lbs 1100.00- 1760.00
Legs, double 68-117 lbs 543.00- 650.00
Legs, single 34-59 lbs 545.00- 720.00
Legs, slices, retail 760.00- 1170.00
Legs, TBS 4-piece 27-47 lbs 975.00- 1180.00
Legs, TBS 3-piece 24-39 lbs 890.00- 1150.00
Legs, BHS heel-out 27-42 lbs 665.00- 865.00
Legs, Sknd, butt tenderloin 0.5-up lbs 1300.00- 1735.00
Top Rnd, Sknd, cap-off 10-15 lbs 1300.00- 1725.00
Hindshank 5-8 lbs 695.00- 1060.00
Osso Bucco, Hindshank 2-8 lbs 1025.00- 1635.00
Stew Meat, regular 425.00- 630.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 75-80% Lean 185.00- 280.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 80-90% Lean 215.00- 315.00
Hvy Nature Green Hides(per piece) 83.00- 97.00
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* North Central = OH, IN, IL, MI, & WI
* Northeast = MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, DE, CT, & VT
Source: USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
Lonnie Peetz/Charlie Potts 816-676-7000 StJoe.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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