Clovis Auction NM

CV_LS150            
Clovis, NM     Wednesday May 16, 2012    USDA-NM Dept of Ag Market News
             
Clovis Livestock Auction Preliminary - Clovis, NM - Wednesday - 5-16-12

Estimated Receipts:  1500             Last week:  3177           Last Year:  2817  

   Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 600 lbs 1.00-4.00 higher, over 600 lbs 4.00 
lower on limited receipts. Heifers under 600 lbs 1.00-4.00 higher, over 600 lbs steady on 
limited receipts.

   Steers: Medium and Large 1: Pkg 277 lbs 243.00; pkg 305 lb value added 234.00; pkg 327 
lbs 218.00; 350-400 lbs 203.00-212.00; pkg 357 lbs 219.00; 400-450 lbs 197.00-198.00; pkg 
495 lbs 185.00; 700-750 lbs 154.50-155.50.
   Medium and Large 1-2: Pkg 255 lbs 230.00; 550-600 lbs 168.50-173.50; lot 694 lbs 
155.00; lot 738 lbs 152.75.
   Medium and Large 2: Pkg 475 lbs 179.50; 500-600 lbs 157.00-166.00; lot 680 lbs 146.00; 
pkg 788 lbs 135.50.

   Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 200-300 lbs 217.00-228.00; pkgs 308-327 lbs 201.00-
207.00; pkg 374 lbs 190.00; pkg 435 lbs 186.50; 450-500 lbs 166.00-169.00; 500-600 lbs 
153.75-164.50; pkg 577 lb fleshy 145.50; pkg 641 lbs 146.50; 750-800 lbs 137.00-140.00.
   Medium and Large 1-2: Pkgs 407-440 lbs 187.50-193.00; lot 643 lbs 146.00.
   Medium and Large 2: Pkg 348 lbs 174.00; pkg 567 lbs 145.00.
   

             Source: NM Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Clovis, NM
                     Gary Lewis 575-762-3705 gary.lewis@ams.usda.gov
                     24 hr markets 575-763-3030 Fax 575-742-2523
                     http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/cv_ls150.txt

1300m gl pb  

1. Beef bull management refresher
2. Beef research and resources update
3. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
4. Help for flood affected farmers
5. Representative Lucas discusses new Farm Bill
6. U.S. May consumer sentiment highest in nearly 6 years

1. New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
2. Prices for corn and soybeans, five years from now
3. Drier weather to give big boost to U.S. corn plantings
4. The relationship between retail gasoline prices and futures prices
5. Domestic ethanol production starts to grow again
6. Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

1. Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
2. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
3. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
5. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
6. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop