The last issue of Livestock Weekly
for 2005 will
be dated
December 15.
The first issue for 2006 will be dated January 6.
Please note: the Livestock Weekly will not be
published
December 22 and December 29.
Fat, Feeder Lambs Mixed, Meat Lower
Feeder lambs remain in very short supply and prices were steady to
$5 higher. Fat lambs were steady to $4 higher, lightweights unevenly
$3-12 higher to $8-10 lower.
Plains Fed Cattle Prices Lower In Rare
Midweek Trade Session
Plains fed cattle trade enjoyed uncharacteristic brisk midweek
movement, but it cost the market a dollar to get it done.
Texas Meat Type Kid Goats Lose Previous Week’s
Sharp Advances
Slaughter meat type kid goats fell $10-15 this week to lose all of
last week’s sharp advances. A few specialty sales did reach the
upper levels, but most were under severe price pressure.
U.S. Senator Talks Japan
Beef Trade In Address At KLA Meet
Dressed in a Kansas State University purple shirt, Sen. Pat Roberts,
R-Kan., told the Kansas Livestock Association here this month that
one of his top priorities is reopening the Japanese market to U.S.
beef.
Texas Goats Feed Growing
Ethnic Market Locally And On East Coast
Hundreds of thousands of Texas goats are shipped halfway across the
country to the East Coast annually, not for breeding purposes but
rather for slaughter for the ever-growing ethnic population.
Bexar County To Release Fly For Natural
Fire Ant Control
Heads will roll as the result of an upcoming phorid fly release in
Bexar County. Fortunately, those heads will be attached to the
bodies of thousands of red imported fire ants in the area.
Beef Import Opponents In
Japan Maintain Drumbeat Against U.S.
A series of three articles published late last month in Nihon
Nogyo Shimbun (The Japan Agricultural News) added grist to the
mill of anti-U.S. meat import resumption activists here.
Changes In Sheep Industry Spark Growth In
Hair Sheep
Substantial changes in the U.S. sheep industry over the last 10 to
15 years have prompted many traditional sheep producers to look at
other alternatives. For some, that alternative has become hair
sheep.
San Angelo Farmer Reelected To Fourth Term As
TFB Leader
Kenneth Dierschke was elected to his fourth term as president of the
state’s largest farm organization in a contested election during the
last day of Texas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting.
Economist Provides Reminder Of
Year-End Tax-Saving Tips
As 2005 draws to a close, there is still time to review your income
situation and identify tax benefits that could reduce your 2005 tax
bill and assist you to plan ahead for 2006. Keep in mind, however,
that except for minor phased-in tax benefits authorized by the four
recently passed major tax bills, this year's tax system will be very
similar to last year’s.
Japan To Remove Ban On U.S. Beef Monday
Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported Wednesday, Pearl
Harbor Day in the U.S., that the Japanese government will lift its
two year-old ban on U.S. beef Monday.
Contestants Staking Out Turf In First Week Of
Rodeo Finals
Ronnie Fields, Oklahoma City, might consider getting up early every
morning for media interviews if he could duplicate his recent
performance every time.
Superior Livestock Video Sale Offering Totals
39,000 Cattle
Super Livestock Auction offered more than 39,000 stocker, feeder,
and bred cattle from 26 states in their regularly scheduled sale.
Demand was termed good and trade active on all classes. Yearling
steers were $2-3 higher and heifers steady. Calves on cows were
steady and weaned calves $2-5 higher, $7-10 higher on lightweights.
Feeder Calves And Yearlings
Higher, Volume Good Last Week
Compared to two weeks ago, feeder and stocker cattle sold steady to
$3 higher across the country, the full advance realized in the
Midwest and in the Northern Plains, where farmer-feeders have fully
entered the market.
Direct Fed Cattle Up In
Friday Movement
Slaughter steers and heifers traded $2-3 higher live and $5 higher
dressed on the Northern Plains Wednesday as weather was a factor in
the North. Trading just got underway Friday morning in the Southern
Plains at $1 over the previous week.
Angelo Feeder Lambs Steady,
Cattle Mixed
Feeder lambs sold steady this week, slaughter lambs firm to $2
higher except lightweights $3-10 higher, slaughter ewes firm, kid
goats $10 lower and nannies steady. Receipts totaled 8075 head,
around 15 percent feeder lambs, 15 percent slaughter lambs, 15
percent slaughter ewes and 55 percent goats.
Cleburne Yearlings, Calves Trade Steady
Feeder steer and heifer calves and yearlings sold steady, slaughter
cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 921 head.
Junction Sheep, Goat Prices Called Steady
All sheep and goat classes sold steady on receipts of 2431 head.
Mason, San Saba Calf, Yearling Trends Rise
Stocker steer and heifer calves sold $1-2 higher last week in Mason
and San Saba, yearling steers $2-3 higher, heifers $3-5 higher,
slaughter cows $2 higher and bulls $2-3 higher. Receipts totaled
2082 head.
Boxed Beef Values Suffer Some
Decline
The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report on all fed
steers and heifers sold last week lost $1.31 to $145.71. All grades
moved lower with branded and ungraded off $1-1.20; Prime and Choice
held up the best, losing only 30-55 cents. Primal rib gained $3.80
while loin lost $3.40. Rib was at its highest level since early June
2004.
Beeville Offers No Price
Comparison
No comparison of cattle price trends was available due to holiday
closing the previous week. Receipts totaled 1827 head.
Buffalo Feeder Steer, Heifer
Prices Higher
Feeder steers weighing 300-500 pounds sold $2-4 higher, 500-700
pounds $1-2 higher, heifers steady, instances $1-2 higher, slaughter
cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1657 head.
Oct. 22 Meat Imports At
28,470 Metric Tons
The total amount of imported meat and poultry passed for entry into
the U.S. the week ending October 22 was 28,470 metric tons, 14
percent less than a year ago. The following figures are in metric
tons.
Goldthwaite Lambs, Goats Trade Higher
Slaughter lambs sold 2-4 higher, lightweights $10-12 higher,
slaughter goats $3-5 higher, stock and feeder goats $3-5 higher.
Receipts totaled 3720 head.
Edinburg Feeder Steer,
Heifer Trends Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3
higher. Receipts totaled 730 head.
Graham Feeder Steer, Heifer
Prices Firm
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to firm, slaughter cows and
bulls steady to firm. Receipts totaled 1880 head.
San Saba Replacement Cattle On Strong Side
Trade was on the strong side for all classes of replacement female
cattle. Most three-in-one pairs brought $1100-1500, long bred cows
$1000-1250, bred heifers $1050-1550 and open heifers $650-870.
Receipts totaled 3167 head.
Most Coleman Cattle Prices Called Higher
Feeder steers sold $3-5 higher, heifers $1-3 higher, slaughter cows
and bulls $2-4 higher. Receipts totaled 2076 head.
Fredericksburg Lambs Mixed,
Goats Lower
Feeder lambs sold $3-5 higher, slaughter lambs steady except
lightweights $8-10 lower, stock and feeder goats $3-5 lower,
slaughter goats $12-15 lower. Receipts totaled 2535 head.
Kansas Direct Steers Higher, Heifers Hold
Feeder steers sold firm to $1 higher in Kansas direct trade last
week, heifers steady on a light test. Sales were confirmed on 7758
head. The weather was cold most of the week with light moisture and
very high winds.
Brownwood Yearlings Higher, Calves Mixed
Feeder steer and heifer yearlings sold $2-3 higher, steer calves
$2-3 lower, heifers steady, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 lower.
Most Industry Steers,
Heifers Trade Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 higher, slaughter cows
and bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts totaled 1467 head.
Producers Internet Offers 1400 Cattle
Producers Internet Auction offered 1400 feeder cattle in their
regularly scheduled sale. Consignments were from Florida, Alabama
and Mississippi, delivery current through January.
Hallettsville Calves Steady, Yearlings Off
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 lower, calves fully
steady, slaughter cows and bulls $2 lower. Receipts totaled 2799
head.
U.S. Meat Production 4.1% Above
A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was
estimated at 912.9 million pounds, 13 percent more than the previous
week’s holiday-shortened period and 4.1 percent more than a year
ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was up .3
percent at 41.66 billion pounds.
Hamilton Cattle Mixed, Lambs Off, Kids Steady
Lambs sold steady to $2 lower, kids steady and nannies $5 higher on
Monday. Receipts totaled 1630 head. Steer calves sold steady to $5
lower Tuesday, yearlings steady to $5 higher, heifers steady, and
slaughter cows $2-4 lower. Receipts totaled 400 head.
Crockett Feeder Steers, Heifers On Strong
Side
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to firm except 500 pound
steers $1-2 higher, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts
totaled 2309 head.
Llano Feeder Steers, Heifers Trade Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows $2 lower,
bulls steady. Receipts totaled 747 head.
Milano Feeder Steer, Heifer
Trends Mixed
Feeder steers under 500 pounds sold steady, heavier weights $1-3
higher, heifers under 400 pounds steady, heavier weights $1-2
higher, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 847 head.
Texas Direct Feeder Cattle Prices Steady
Feeder steers and heifers moving direct in Texas sold steady on a
limited test of yearlings. Feedlots are generally full and not as
aggressive on the current supply of yearlings despite recently
increased values for finished cattle.
Fredericksburg Cattle Prices Termed Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-2 higher, steers over 600 pounds
$3 higher, slaughter cows and bulls $1 higher. Receipts totaled 2707
head.
Comanche Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices
Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows steady to $2
higher, bulls steady. Receipts totaled 667 head.
Lampasas Offers No Price Comparison
No price comparison was available due to the holiday closing the
previous week. Receipts totaled 1114 head.
Domestic Wool Slow, Undertone
Is Lower
Domestic wool trading remained slow last week, though it was
slightly improved from recent weeks.
Tulia Feeder Steers Higher,
Heifers Steady
Feeder steers under 800 pounds sold steady to $1 higher, 800-900
pounds $3-4 higher, heifers mostly steady, slaughter cows and bulls
$2-3 lower on a limited test. Receipts totaled 3931 head.
Haskell Feeder Calves Steady, Yearlings Up
Feeder steer and heifer yearlings sold $1-2 higher, calves steady,
slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 847 head.
Three Rivers Feeder Cattle Prices Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows steady to
firm, bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1829 head.
Coming Up...
December 8 — Central Texas Angus Association’s Bull Sale, Jordan
Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas.
December 8 — Special Bull Offering, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba,
Texas.
December 8 — Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction,
San Saba, Texas.
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