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New Holland, PA Fri Feb 01, 2013 USDA- Ag Market News
Lancaster Weekly Cattle Summary for week ending Friday, February 01, 2013
Cattle Calves
This Week: 2117 1800
Last Week: 2532 1782
Last Year: 2889 1666
This week in Lancaster County, slaughter cattle supplies were moderate,
but offered several attractive consignments of fed steers and heifers. Front
end supplies of fed cattle placed back in the summer and early fall are
beginning to make their way into the auction markets. Steers this week sold
steady with good demand from both conventional slaughter plants, as well as
ethnic and kosher markets. The local and regional trade has maintained a
premium to cattle being traded in the Midwest. A few early trades out of
Texas and Kansas sold at 125.00/cwt Live. Both packers and feeders are having
a hard time trading cattle and beef at a profit. On average, packer margins
have been negative by over 20.00/hd this week, while cattle feeders are
losing as much as 100.00/hd or more. Cattle futures on the other hand have
been holding a nice premium to the cash. Nearby February Live Cattle futures
advanced 1.625/cwt since last Friday's close to this Thursday`s close of
127.925/cwt. The gains were brought on by last week's cattle on feed report
unveiling statistics that were far more bullish than expected, as well as a
deal stroke with Japan agreeing to receive US beef up to 30 months of age
(previously 21 months). Prior to the US's first BSE case in 2003, Japan was
our largest export destination in terms of volume and value. The more relaxed
30 month rule will open up the market to a far greater percentage of cattle
although it doesn't insinuate a return to the "Good Ol' Days." Japan didn't
buy all the beef available to them in 2012, although purchases of particular
high demand boxed items such as short plates may increase. The underlying
move in the market is mostly reflective of concerns over tight cattle
supplies. Unfortunately, boxed beef is not moving in the same direction. As
of Thursday, Choice cutout values closed at 187.44/cwt, 2.12 lower than last
week's close Friday, and nearly 10.00/cwt lower than its value at the
beginning of the month. USDA will be releasing its Cattle Inventory report
this Friday at 3:00pm. The report will provide a benchmark of cattle supplies
including all cows, bulls, heifers, and calves for both dairy and beef.
Recent droughts have significantly reduced supplies and many pre-report
estimates are expecting up to a 2% decline in the total inventory. There is
little doubt that the industry will have fewer cattle to work with this year,
but spring weather will be a wild card on just how tight this year's
slaughter levels will be. If the drought continues we can expect to see only
a modest decline in slaughter due to additional cows being pulled out of
production and less incentive to retain heifers. If timely rains arrive and
key cow calf states green-up, the number of cows and heifers headed to
slaughter will be significantly less as the industry works to re-build the
heard, thus more significantly tightening up potential beef production. As of
last week, year to date federally inspected slaughter was down 5.2%, while
beef production declined 4.7%. Cow slaughter is down 8% and is reflective in
our local markets. Cull cows in the Lancaster region this week traded 2.00-
3.00 higher and demand remains very good. All cattle markets are priced per
cwt with exception of dairy cattle purchased on a per head basis.
For detailed cattle quotations refer to web addresses:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS140.txt (New Holland Monday)
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS142.txt (New Holland Thursday)
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS146.txt (Vintage Monday)
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS141.txt (Vintage Tuesday)
Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1250-1650 lbs 127.50-133.00.
Choice 2-3 1205-1600 lbs 124.00-128.50. Select 2-3 1250-1650 lbs 119.00-
123.50.
Slaughter Holsteins: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1550-1650 lbs 111.50-
114.50. Choice 2-3 1550-1650 lbs 108.50-110.50. Select 1-3 1400-1600 lbs
100.00-105.00.
Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1350-1550 lbs 127.00-130.00.
Choice 2-3 1300-1400 lbs 122.00-126.00. Select 1-3 1100-1350 lbs 115.00-
121.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium White 65-75 76.00-81.50 82.50-86.50 73.00-75.50
Breakers 75-80 72.50-80.00 80.00-85.00 66.00-72.50
Boners 80-85 72.00-79.50 80.00-83.00 69.00-72.00
Lean 85-90 68.00-75.50 75.50-79.50 60.00-68.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 885-1940 lbs 89.50-97.00, high dress
99.00-101.50, very high dress 117.00-129.00, low dress 82.00-89.00.
Calf Summary: This week in Lancaster County, Holstein Bull calves sold
10.00-20.00 higher with very good demand. Heifers sold unevenly steady with
light demand. The Composite Veal Carcass Values for the Northeast United
States was quoted from 325.00-363.00/cwt this Thursday, with a weighted
average value of 334.50/cwt (Hide-Off). All prices per cwt.
For detailed veal market information refer to the link below:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswveal.pdf (National Veal Summary)
Monday- Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 95-125 lbs 135.00-150.00; 85-90 lbs
125.00-135.00. Number 2 85-120 lbs 120.00-135.00. Number 3 80-120 lbs
90.00-110.00. Utility 70-125 lbs 50.00-75.00. Holstein Heifers: Number 1 85-
105 lbs 110.00-150.00. Number 2 85-105 lbs 75.00-110.00. Jersey/Crossbreds
70-95 lbs 85.00-115.00. Utility/Non-Tubing 70-85 lbs 85.00-115.00. Non-
Tubing/Utility 70-85 lbs 50.00-65.00.
Tuesday- Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 112-122 lbs 129.00-140.00;
95-104 lbs 142.00-148.00. Number 2 95-115 lbs 132.00-139.00; 84-90 lbs
107.00-121.00. Number 3 96-108 lbs 92.00-100.00; 82-95 lbs 105.00-119.00; 74
lbs 42.00. Utility 91-106 lbs 40.00-62.00; 74-81 lbs 25.00-32.00. Graded
Holstein Heifers: Number 1 102-111 lbs 100.00-102.00; 93 lbs 90.00. Number 2
93 lbs 80.00; 75-83 lbs 50.00-62.00. Utility and Non-tubing 72-82 lbs 25.00-
45.00.
Thursday- Graded Bull Calves: Number 1 114-128 lbs 115.00-135.00; 90-112 lbs
145.00-153.00. Number 2 120-128 lbs 140.00; 80-118 lbs 145.00-156.00. Number
3 100-130 lbs 110.00-117.00; 80-98 lbs 143.00-150.00; 72-78 lbs 40.00.
Utility 90-110 lbs 35.00-40.00; 60-88 lbs 20.00-30.00. Holstein Heifer
Calves: 85-100 lbs 95.00-112.00. Number 2 75-105 lbs 50.00-100.00.
Utility/Non tubing 75-85 lbs 40.00-50.00; 55-70 lbs 20.00-35.00.
Dairy Report: (Receipts: 274)
Compared to last week, dairy cows sold weak with light demand. Bred
heifers sold weak with moderate demand. All classes in light supply due to
severe storms approaching the trade area. Wednesday's supply included 54
fresh milking cows, 14 short-bred cows, 9 springing cows, 39 short-bred
heifers, 82 springing heifers, 44 open heifers, and 14 bulls. One hundred
percent of reported supply Holsteins unless otherwise noted. All sales sold
on a per head basis.
Fresh Cows:
Supreme: 1575.00-1700.00
Approved: 1400.00-1500.00
Medium: 1175.00-1325.00
Common: 975.00-1100.00
Cull Cows: 425.00-1125.00
Springing Cows: (7-9 months bred)
Supreme: 1275.00-1550.00
Approved: 1150.00-1200.00
Medium: 1000.00-1025.00
Bred Cows: (4-6 months bred)
Supreme: 1225.00-1375.00
Approved: 1125.00 individual
Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months)
Supreme: 1150.00 individual
Approved: 1000.00 individual
Short Bred Heifers: (1-3 months):
Approved: 825.00-975.00
Medium: 725.00-775.00
Common: 650.00-675.00
Bred Heifers: (4-6 months):
Supreme: 1200.00-1375.00
Approved: 1025.00-1125.00
Medium: 800.00-975.00
Common: 650.00-775.00
Springing Heifers (7-9 months):
Supreme: 1325.00-1400.00
Approved: 1125.00-1275.00
Medium: 975.00-1100.00
Common: 825.00-950.00
Open Heifers:
300-600 lbs:
Approved: 450.00-525.00
Medium: 300.00-350.00
Common: 200.00-275.00
600-900 lbs:
Approved: 500.00-575.00
Medium: 425.00-475.00
Common: 400.00 individual
900-1200 lbs:
Supreme: 860.00 individual
Approved: 725.00-800.00
Medium: 625.00-700.00
Common: 525.00-610.00
1200-1500 lbs:
Supreme: 1150.00 individual
Bulls: 300-600 lbs 425.00. 900-1200 lbs 825.00-1050.00.
1200-1500 lbs 800.00-1275.00.
Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA
Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 717-406-7350
John Stacy, Market Reporter / Office 717-354-2391
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS145.txt
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