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Plains
Feedyards Hearing $79
Against Asking Price Of $83-84
Texas Panhandle feedyards at midweek were seeking a $3-4 rebound
from last week’s disappointing $80 market. Bids were $79 with
feelers to as much as $81.
Slaughter Meat Goat Prices
Steady To Up In Recent Sales
Slaughter meat goat prices were largely steady to higher in most
recent sales. Hamilton was steady, San Angelo firm, Fredericksburg
$10-15 higher, and New Holland, Pennsylvania $4-6 higher per head.
Goldthwaite was the sole exception, reporting prices $3-5 lower.
Sheep Markets All Reporting Higher Prices
Sheep markets took a turn for the
better this week, with all auctions reporting higher prices. San
Angelo light packer lamb prices were firm to $5 higher, instances
$10 higher. Fredericksburg light slaughter lambs were $10-15 higher
while heavyweights were up $5-10. Goldthwaite packer lambs were all
$5-10 higher, and Hamilton lambs were $5 higher. Billings feeder
lambs were steady to $3 higher.
RANGE
SALES
Declining Beef Demand Keeps
Lid On Better Cattle Market
In 2009 the business environment changed for all of agriculture.
Specific to beef producers, the biggest change over the course of
the last 12 to 18 months has been a 10 percent decline in beef
demand.
Wool And Mohair Clip Spared
In Warehouse Fire At Sonora
On the night of December 13 a fire destroyed the historic building
owned by Sonora Wool and Mohair Company. The building housed the
company’s office and the feed and retail supply store. The retail
store is leased by an outside party.
Feed Pricing Has Ins And Outs,
But Step By Step Process Works
The input and the numbers may vary,
but the process basically remains the same, says Dr. Clay Mathis,
New Mexico beef cattle Extension specialist, speaking at the New
Mexico Cattle Growers Association convention here.
Texas Sheep Dog Contest Finals
Successful Despite Poor Weather
The four-day Texas Sheep Dog
Association sheep state finals had some of the best and worst
weather a West Texas December can offer, but around 100 unconcerned
dogs competed in the state's largest trial of the year.
Family Arena Grows Into Ranch
Rodeo With Series Of Benefits
"Cowboys are a special breed. They don't like the limelight. They
want no thanks. They just work hard for little pay and love what
they do and thank God for the life they have." — Robin Hunt
Task Force Outlines Proposed
Changes To Structure Of NCBA
Members of the National Cattlemen's
Beef Association are considering a structure change that proponents
say would allow the organization to quickly and efficiently address
industry challenges without sacrificing grassroots input. The change
is being recommended by producers and state organization executives
from across the country who participated in NCBA's Governance Task
Force.
EPA Announces “Finding,” Claims
Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency announced a final rule on Monday, December 7, stating that
greenhouse gases are a threat to the health and welfare of the
American people and could therefore be regulated under the existing
Clean Air Act as prescribed under a 2007 Supreme Court ruling.
Buckshot's Christmas Miracle:
A New Blanket Covers A Lot
"Know what I'll be doing for
Christmas?" asked Buckshot Jones. "Nothing." The young cowboy pulled
out his empty pockets.
A Cowboy Christmas Poem
'Twas the night before Christmas at the JY bunkhouse,
Everbody was snorin’ but one half-starved gray mouse.
There was Slim in his bedroll spread out on the floor,
And Pudge by the woodstove way back from the door.
Just three boys had cots and they weren’t none too shy
‘Bout claimin’ them spots when bedtime come nigh.
Light Abilene Steers Sell Steady To Firm
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were
steady to firm, over 500 pounds $1-3 higher, heifers under 500
pounds $2-3 higher, over 500 pounds steady to $1 higher, slaughter
cows and bulls $2-3 higher, replacement cows and cow-calf pairs $100
higher. Receipts totaled 1494 head.
Amarillo Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices
Steady
Feeder steer and heifer price trends
were steady on few comparable sales, slaughter cows and bulls steady
to $2 higher. Receipts totaled 1056 head.
Angelo Light Lambs Firm To $5 Higher
Light slaughter lambs were firm to
$5 higher, instances $10 higher, slaughter ewes firm to $5 higher,
kids firm, nannies firm to $3 higher. Sheep and goat receipts
totaled 7700 head.
Athens Feeder Steers Higher, Heifers
Steady
Feeder
steers were $2-4 higher, heifers steady, slaughter cows steady to $1
higher, slaughter bulls steady. Receipts totaled 2073 head.
Most Beeville Feeder Steers $3-7 Higher
Feeder steers were $3-7 higher,
instances $10 higher, heifers firm to $3 higher, slaughter cows $1-3
higher, slaughter bulls $2 higher. Receipts totaled 771 head.
Billings Feeder Lambs Sell Steady To
Higher
Feeder lambs 70-110 pounds sold
steady to $3 higher compared to the last sale on November 16,
slaughter ewes mostly steady, a higher undertone on slaughter bucks.
Receipts totaled 2143 head.
Boxed Beef Cutout Prices Trend Lower
The national comprehensive boxed
beef cutout report for last week showed prices down 99 cents from
the previous week at $136.32. A year ago the cutout value was
$139.62.
Buffalo Feeder Cattle Prices Decline $2-4
Feeder steers and heifers were $2-4
lower, slaughter cows $5 higher, slaughter bulls $2-3 higher.
Receipts totaled 2301 head.
Most Clifton Feeder Cattle Prices Steady
Feeder steers were steady, heifers
mostly steady to instances $2 higher, slaughter cows and bulls $3
higher. Receipts totaled 1052 head.
Coleman Light Steers Steady To $1 Lower
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were
$2-4 lower, over 500 pounds steady to $1 lower, heifers under 500
pounds $3-6 lower, over 500 pounds $1-2 lower, slaughter cows and
bulls $2-4 higher, replacement cows and cow-calf pairs $100 higher.
Receipts totaled 3395 head.
Most Crockett Feeder Cattle Steady To
Firm
Feeder steers and heifers were
steady to firm, except medium and large No. 2-3 unevenly steady to
weak, slaughter cows and bulls $3-4 higher. Receipts totaled 1735
head.
Dalhart Feeder Steer Prices Remain Steady
Feeder steers were steady, heifers
steady to weak, slaughter cows $1-2 higher. Receipts totaled 1066
head.
Durant Choice Calves, Yearlings Trade
Steady
Choice calves and yearlings were
steady, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 983 head.
Edinburg Feeder Steers, Heifers $2-3
Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were $2-3
higher, slaughter cows $2 higher, slaughter bulls steady to $1
higher. Receipts totaled 574 head.
Emory Heifer Prices Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers were $3-5 lower,
heifers steady to $2 higher, slaughter cows firm, slaughter bulls
steady to $2 higher. Receipts totaled 1438 head.
Fredericksburg Light Packer Lambs
Higher
Light slaughter lambs were $10-15
higher, heavyweights $5-10 higher, slaughter goats $10-15 higher.
Receipts totaled 2222 head.
Goldthwaite Packer Lambs $5-10 Higher
Slaughter lambs were $5-10 higher,
slaughter goats $3-5 lower. Receipts totaled 2525 head.
Light Graham Steers Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were
steady to $2 higher, over 500 pounds steady to firm, heifers under
500 pounds steady to $1 lower, over 500 pounds $2-3 lower, slaughter
cows and bulls $1-2 higher, replacement cows and cow-calf pairs $50
higher. Receipts totaled 1974 head.
Hamilton Kid Goat Prices Termed Steady
Kid goats were steady Monday,
nannies steady, Barbado lambs $5 higher, Dorper lambs $5 higher,
ewes $5 higher. Sheep and goat receipts totaled 3064 head.
Imported Meat Total 1% Above Last Year
Imported meat for the week ending
October 31 totaled 20,670 metric tons. This compares to 20,423
metric tons for the same period last year and is a one percent
increase. The following figures represent metric tons.
Industry Feeder Steers, Heifers Termed
Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were
steady to instances $1-2 lower, slaughter cows steady, slaughter
bulls $1-2 higher. Receipts totaled 1506 head.
San Saba, Mason Steers,
Heifers Steady To Off
Mason and San Saba stocker steers
and heifers sold steady to $2 lower, better feeder steers steady
with the balance $2 lower, feeder heifers steady to $2 lower, packer
cows fully $3 higher, bulls $2 higher. Receipts totaled 7815 head
for the two sales.
Light Lampasas Steer Trend Steady To
Firm
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were
steady to firm, over 500 pounds $2 lower, heifers under 500 pounds
$2-3 higher, over 500 pounds steady to firm, slaughter cows $2-3
higher, slaughter bulls $1 higher on a weak test. Receipts totaled
1105 head.
Mohair LDP Takes Big Drop; Wool Is
Steady
WASHINGTON — As of Wednesday the LDP for mohair dropped from 22 to
10 cents. The LDP for ungraded wool was unchanged at 29 cents.
Most Lockhart Feeder Cattle Prices Lower
Feeder steers and heifers were $1-2
lower, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2 higher. Receipts totaled 696
head.
Red Meat Production 2.2% Below A Year Ago
Total red meat production under
federal inspection last week was estimated at 933.9 million pounds,
2.9 percent lower than the previous week and 2.2 percent lower than
last year. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 2.4
percent lower than last year.
Milano Feeder Cattle Prices Hold Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were
steady, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 higher. Receipts totaled 848
head.
Feeder Cattle Prices Reported
Weak To $5 Off Across Country
Feeder cattle and calves sold weak
to $5 lower across the country last week, the smallest decline noted
on Monday in the Southern Plains and extreme Northern Plains and the
full decline (instances as much as $10 lower) posted on Tuesday and
Wednesday in the heart of the Midwest.
Navasota Sells 4243 Cattle, Most
Stockers
No price comparison was available
for feeder cattle as the bulk of offerings consisted of consignments
to a special replacement female sale; slaughter cows were $2 higher,
slaughter bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts totaled 4243 head.
Pleasanton Steers Steady To $4 Lower
Feeder steers were steady to $4
lower, heifers weak to $4 lower, slaughter cows $1-3 higher,
slaughter bulls steady. Receipts totaled 883 head.
Trevor Brazile Wins All-Around
Making It Seven In A Row
Memo to Ty Murray: you have company.
Trevor Brazile secured his seventh PRCA all-around world
championship in front of 17,418 fans in Round 10 of the 51st
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to tie Murray's PRCA record for most
all-around gold buckles and further etch his name in the history
books as one of the greatest cowboys in the history of ProRodeo.
Three Rivers Steer Prices Decline $3-8
Feeder steers were $3-8 lower,
heifers $3-6 lower, slaughter cows steady to $2 higher, slaughter
bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1181 head.
Tulia Feeder Cattle Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were
steady to $2 higher, slaughter cows and bulls steady to firm.
Receipts totaled 1812 head.
Domestic Wool Trade Slow, Aussie Higher
Domestic wool trading on a clean
basis was slow last week, with 207,660 pounds of confirmed sales and
moderate demand. All prices are reported on a weighted average.
Prices include sales from the Roswell wool sale.
Hindsights
Coming Up...
December 17 — Last Issue Of The Livestock Weekly For 2009. The First
Issue For 2010 Will Be Dated January 7, 2010.
January 9
— Texas Brangus Breeders Association’s Sale/Field Day,
Beeville, Texas.
January 11
— Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction,
Mason, Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
January 14
— Special Stocker and Feeder Sale and Premium Weaned Calf
Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
January 15-
February 7—
Fort Worth
Stock Show and Rodeo, Ranching Heritage Weekend is January 15-17
presented by Western Horseman. Tickets and schedule: 817-877-2420.
January
20-23 —
American Sheep
Industry Association’s annual convention will be held in Nashville,
Tenn. Info: 303- 771-3500. Host hotel is the Sheraton Nashville
Downtown, 615-259-2000.
January 21
— Special Bull Offering by Hagler and Griswold, Jordan Cattle
Auction, San Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
January 23 — Replacement Female Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba
Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
January 23
— Texas Brangus Breeders Association’s Sale, Navasota, Texas.
January 27-30 —
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, San Antonio, Tex. Info:
303-694-0305.
February 4
— Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San
Saba, Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
February 13
— Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. Angus Bull Sale, at the ranch northeast
of Estelline, Texas. Info: 806-888-1062.
February 18
— Special Bull Offering by Cow Creek, Jordan Cattle Auction,
San Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
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