Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle

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Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Jan 04, 2013  USDA-OK Dept Ag Mkt News

Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle Report
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 12/28-01/04/2013

   Confirmed:  1420     Last Week:  861     Last Year:  4449

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers lightly tested, 
limited sales 1.00-2.00 higher.  Demand very good as cattle futures 
made advances coming into the new year.  Slaughter cattle prices on 
the rise as well but at a snail's pace as cash prices lagging well 
below the February board.  Weather remains dry though some winter 
storms moved thru the state over the holiday period limited moisture
was available.  Supply this week included 100 percent over 600 lbs 
and 28 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
  140      700       700       151.60         151.60   Current FOB   
  257    750-775     769    148.20-150.20     149.10   Current FOB   
  180      800       800    146.70-146.77     146.72   Current FOB   
  120      775       775       152.60         152.60   Mar     FOB   
   60      800       800       150.60         150.60   Mar     FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  258    800-837     817    141.00-144.00     142.93   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   65      665       665       143.00         143.00   Current FOB   
  340    700-725     710    142.00-144.50     143.52   Current FOB   

Source:  USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News Service
         Tina Colby   405-232-5425
         24 Hour Market Report 405-636-2691
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