Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle

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Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Dec 07, 2012  USDA-OK Dept Ag Mkt News

Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle Report
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 11/30-12/7/2012

   Confirmed:  4536     Last Week:  4517     Last Year:  2536

   Compared to last week: Feeder steers mostly steady. Feeder heifers steady to 
1.00 lower. Demand remains good for the limited numbers of feeder cattle.  A 
cold front is pushing in this weekend with possibilities of flurries and 
freezing rain.  Wheat pastures continue to stress due to the lack of moisture.  
Supply this week included 83 percent over 600 lbs and 43 percent heifers. 
   Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent 
shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and 3-6 cent 
slide on yearlings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 days for 
delivery.  
                           
               Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  255    600-615     605    152.00-153.00     152.68   Current FOB   
  211    700-725     714    142.74-147.00     145.48   Current FOB   
  193      750       750    145.25-146.50     146.08   Current FOB   
 1403    800-840     817    141.00-145.10     143.21   Current FOB   
  228    850-875     862    139.16-142.11     140.63   Current FOB   
   65      750       750       150.02         150.02   Apr     FOB   
   65      750       750       151.85         151.85   May     FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   80      600       600       142.20         142.20   Current FOB   
   66      737       737       141.83         141.83   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  249    582-590     585    138.20-142.00     139.59   Current FOB   
   80      600       600       134.70         134.70   Current FOB   
   75      670       670       140.32         140.32   Current FOB   
  554    700-725     712    137.50-139.75     138.73   Current FOB   
   62      775       775       135.00         135.00   Current FOB   
  180      575       575       151.70         151.70   Feb     FOB   
  210      700       700    140.20-143.70     141.37   Feb     FOB   
  280      700       700       141.40         141.40   Mar     FOB   
  280      700       700       146.87         146.87   May     FOB   
Source:  USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News Service
         Joe Massey   405-232-5425
         24 Hour Market Report 405-636-2691
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnewsKO_LS161.txt

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