Oklahoma National Stockyards

KO_LS150 
Oklahoma City, OK    Mon Jan 28, 2013    USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market 

Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, OK. - Open
Feeder Cattle Auction Narrative Report for Mon 01/28/2013

Estimated Receipts:  6750    Last Monday:  9445   Year Ago Monday:  7073  
 
   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers and heifers not well tested
in opening rounds, few sales firm.  Steer and heifer calves opening 
steady to 4.00 higher, full advance on those under 500 lbs.  Demand 
very good for all classes.  Cattle futures sharply higher this morning
renewing optimism in the markets.

    Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1:  Calves:  400-435 lbs 208.00-
215.00; 450-500 lbs 181.00-196.00; 500-535 lbs 180.00-183.50; 550-
600 lbs 166.50-170.50; 635 lbs 153.00; Yearlings: 600 lbs thin fleshed
165.00; 625-700 lbs 149.50-160.00; few 700-750 lbs 146.25-150.00;
few 750-800 lbs 143.75-145.00; 800-850 lbs 137.00-144.75; lot 955 lbs
138.50.

    Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1:  Calves:  few 325-350 lbs 185.00-
188.00; 350-400 lbs 170.00-173.00; 410 lbs thin fleshed 169.00; 440-
500 lbs 157.00-163.50; 550-600 lbs 140.00-147.00, lot 555 lbs thin
fleshed 155.00; Yearlings: 600-700 lbs 138.00-144.50; few 700-765 lbs
133.50-137.25.
   
Source:  USDA-Oklahoma Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma City, OK
         Tina Colby/Joe Massey/Cole Snider Telephone (405) 232-5425   
         Market news recording (405) 636-2691
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

1. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
2. Cornell genetic testing process cuts cost by up to 75 percent
3. Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
4. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
5. 100K Pathogen Genome Project maps first genomes
6. Beef exports depend on quality reputation

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
5. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
6. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside

1. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
2. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
3. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
4. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
5. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
6. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower