NW_LS851
Des Moines, IA Wed Jan 23, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day
Prices in dollars per hundredweight, Equated to FOB Omaha Basis
NATIONAL BOXED BEEF CUTOUT
Boxed Beef cutout values lower on moderate demand and moderate to
heavy offerings. Select and Choice chuck, round, and loin cuts weak
to lower while rib cuts steady. Beef trimmings weak on moderate demand
and offerings.
Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs
carcasses DN 0.81 at 189.78; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses
DN 1.00 at 182.90; based on 124.37 loads of Choice cuts, 78.13
loads of Select cuts, 38.36 loads of Trimmings, and 49.03
loads of coarse ground trimmings.
CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE
Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs
carcasses DN 0.41 at 180.06; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses DN 0.50
at 171.21.
Current index reflects the equivalent of 152,480 head of cattle.
NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUTTER COW CUTOUT
The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at 164.62
UP 0.42.
BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE
Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at
13.60, UNCHANGED.
NATIONAL CARLOT PORK
Sales reported on 43.80 loads of pork cuts and 11.0 loads of
trim/process pork.
Compared to Tuesday's ClFresh 1/4" trim loins steady to 4.00 higher;
butts steady to 4.00 lower; hams and bellies not tested; lean trimmings
1.00 higher. Trading light to moderate with light to moderate demand and
offerings on retail cuts while processing cuts experienced moderate demand
on light offerings.
*Calculations for a 200 lb Pork Carcass 53-54 percent lean
0.65" -0.80" back fat at last rib.* **85.08 UP 0.22.** Loins bone
in fresh 1/4 inch trim 21# DN-LGT 106.00-112.00.
CARLOT LAMB CARCASS
DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4 Head 472
Weight Head Wt Avg
45-DN *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
45-55# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
55-65# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
65-75# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
75-85# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
85-UP *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER
Cattle: 123,000 Calves: 3,000; Hogs: 426,000; Sheep: 7,000
Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
Lucy Clark 515-284-4460 Desm.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
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