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New Holland, PA Fri Apr 13, 2012 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News
Lancaster Co. Weekly Cattle Summary for week ending Friday, April 13, 2012
Cattle Calves
This Week: 2979 1446
Last Week: 2116 1545
Last Year: 3343 1375
This week in Lancaster County, slaughter steer and heifer receipts were
heavier this week as normal slaughter schedules resumed following the Easter
Holiday. Sales early in the week were steady to 1.00 lower but strengthened
on Thursday and finished 2.00-3.00 higher than last week. These higher
prices toward the end of the week mirror the trade in Chicago, despite lower
beef cutout prices April Live cattle limited up on Thursday to finish at
121.75/cwt. Commodities and stocks alike seemed to ride the wave of investor
enthusiasm on Thursday. News of better than expected demand at an Italian
bond auction eased some Euro-zone fears Thursday coupled with talk that
economic growth in China may top previous forecasts. With this higher than
expected growth potential, the Chinese have become very aggressive in their
corn purchases as they recently purchased an additional 2.4 million bushels
of American old crop corn, to add to their total of 4 million metric tons
that they have already purchased this season. Also, soybean demand is up so
far as commitments to purchase are already 92% higher than the USDA's
forecasts for the 2011 marketing year. With this increase in demand it is
good to know that a mild winter and early spring has led to many farmers in
the region and nationally already to begin early planting. According to
USDA, as of Sunday 7% of the nation's corn has already been planted with
Texas leading the way at 55% already planted. Recent rains in the lone star
state have eased some of the symptoms of what was one of the driest years on
record. This additional moisture is much needed down south and comes as a
welcome surprise to many of the ranchers that plan on herd expansion this
year. Estimates of heifers being held for beef cow replacement numbered
5.212 million nationally on January 1 which is 1.4% higher than one year
earlier. This figure marks the first time since 2006 we have seen an
increase in the number of heifers retained as replacements. Despite the
recent drop in beef demand due to the "LFTB" uproar, cattle and beef prices
are still either at or near all-time highs, and the tightest cattle supplies
since the 1950's have analysts predicting a general rise in prices into the
foreseeable future. Cutout values as of Thursday are 176.70/cwt for Choice
and 176.76/cwt for Select with the spread in favor of Select by .06. Live
cattle futures for April closed at 121.375/cwt up 3.00/cwt from Wednesday:
June at 117.550/cwt up 2.50/cwt: and December at 128.450/cwt up 1.825/cwt.
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)
(EARLY WEEK)
Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1390-1505 lbs 124.50-127.50.
Choice 2-3 1305-1505 lbs 120.50-124.00, full/YG 4-5 118.00-122.00. Select
2-3 1280-1490 lbs 114.00-119.00.
Slaughter Holsteins: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1345-1635 lbs 107.00-
111.00.Choice 2-3 1345-1635 lbs 103.50-107.25. Select 1-3 1320-1475 lbs
98.00-103.00.
Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1065-1380 lbs 117.00-122.50. Select 2-3
1065-1345 lbs 110.00-116.50.
(LATE WEEK)
Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1365-1605 lbs 123.00-
126.00; full/YG 4-5 120.00-123.00. Choice 2-3 1285-1515 lbs 120.00-124.00.
Select 1-3 1220-1450 lbs 118.00-120.00.
Holstein Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1410-1610 lbs 109.00-114.50.
Choice 2-3 1295-1550 lbs 103.00-109.00.
Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 2-4 1280-1495 lbs 123.50-
127.00. Choice 2-3 1165-1430 lbs 116.00-120.00. Select 1-3 1165-1290 lbs
112.00-116.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium White 65-75 84.00-93.00 ----------- 81.00-88.00
Breakers 75-80 83.00-92.00 87.00-97.00 80.00-85.00
Boners 80-85 82.00-87.00 85.00-91.00 76.50-83.00
Lean 85-90 73.50-82.00 79.00-87.50 68.00-75.00
Monday: Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1130-2140 lbs 97.00-102.00, high
dress 105.00-109.50, very high dress 116.50-121.00, low dress 89.00-94.00.
Thursday: Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1250-1940 lbs 102.00-107.00, high
dress 109.00-112.00, low dress 94.00-100.00.
Calf Summary: This week in Lancaster County, Holstein Bull calves sold
steady on Monday and advanced 20.00-25.00 on Tuesday and were 30.00-40.00
higher late in the week. Demand was moderate in early week trades and very
good at the end of the week. This week`s composite veal carcass values for
the Northeast United States were quoted from 350.00-380.00 (Hide-off), with
a weighted average of 366.33. 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 1 130-135 lbs 150.00-155.00; 95-125
lbs 170.00-190.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-195.00. Number 2 95-120 lbs 140.00-
165.00; 70-90 lbs 150.00-170.00. Number 3 95-125 lbs 120.00-140.00; 75-90
lbs 95.00-130.00. Utility 75-120 lbs 65.00-95.00.
Holstein Heifers: Number 1 90-105 lbs 210.00-240.00. Number 2 90-105
lbs 150.00-180.00. Jersey/Crossbreds 65-85 lbs 80.00-115.00. Non-Tubing 70-
100 lbs 40.00-55.00.
Tuesday- Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 pkg 121 lbs 157.00; 85-112
lbs 177.00-185.00. Number 2 84-114 lbs 172.00-182.00;pkg 111 lbs 190.00.
Number 3 pkg 107 lbs 135.00; 83-95 lbs 147.00-157.00;pkg 73 lbs 90.00.
Utility 74-117 lbs 20.00-40.00.
Graded Holstein Heifers: Number 1 92-111 lbs 280.00-315.00; pkg 84 lbs
230.00. Number 2 82-91 lbs 140.00-180.00; pkg 72 lbs 80.00. Non-tubing 72
lbs 60.00.
Thursday- Graded Bull Calves: Number 1 120-128 lbs 195.00; 94-118 lbs
207.00-220.00; 80-92 lbs 150.00-180.00. Number 2 94-128 lbs 190.00-206.00;
80-92 lbs 160.00-175.00. Number 3 80-130 lbs 150.00; pkg 90-98 lbs 180.00;
72-78 lbs 80.00. Utility 60-110 lbs 20.00-40.00.
Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 80-105 lbs 120.00-180.00. Number 2 80-
100 lbs 80.00-120.00.
Dairy Report: (Receipts: 821)
****Next Special Heifer Sale May 9, 2012 10:30 Am****
When compared to last Wednesday's sale, all classes of cows and heifers
sold firm with good demand. Wednesday's supply included 121 fresh milking
cows, 35 short-bred cows, 17 springing cows, 249 short-bred heifers, 151
springing heifers, 216 open heifers, and 26 bulls. One hundred percent of
reported supply Holsteins unless otherwise noted. All sales sold on a per
head basis.
Fresh Cows: Jersey/Cross-Bred
Supreme: 1800.00-2000.00 1600.00-1800.00
Approved: 1500.00-1750.00
Medium: 1225.00-1475.00 1000.00-1175.00
Common: 1000.00-1175.00 825.00-975.00
Cull: 800.00-975.00
Short Bred Cows (1-3 months):
Common: 1000.00-1150.00
Bred Cows (4-6 months):
Approved: 1300.00-1400.00
Medium: 1100.00-1175.00
Springing Cows (7-9 months):
Medium: 1200.00-1325.00
Common: 875.00-1025.00
Short Bred Heifers (1-3 months):
Medium: 1075.00-1225.00 975.00-1125.00
Common: 800.00-1025.00 700.00-850.00
Bred Heifers (4-6 months):
Approved: 1400.00-1525.00
Medium: 1200.00-1375.00 1125.00-1225.00
Common: 950.00-1175.00 850.00-1100.00
Springing Heifers (7-9 months):
Supreme: 1550.00-1700.00
Approved: 1400.00-1550.00 1300.00-1350.00
Medium: 1200.00-1375.00 1025.00-1275.00
Common: 950.00-1100.00 800.00-1025.00
Open Heifers
300-600 lbs:
Approved: 650.00-725.00
Medium: 500.00-625.00 500.00-585.00
Common: 350.00-500.00 400.00-450.00
600-900 lbs:
Approved: 825.00-1000.00
Medium: 635.00-800.00 650.00-750.00
Common: 525.00-650.00
900-1200 lbs:
Approved: 985.00-1125.00
Medium: 900.00-950.00
Bulls: 300-600 lbs 550.00-675.00; 600-900 lbs 700.00-950.00; 900-1200 lbs
1000.00-1250.00; 1200-1500 lbs 1300.00-1400.00.
Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA
Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 202-744-6499
Josh Hasty, Market Reporters/Office 717-354-2391
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