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Plains
Feedlots Await Weather
Developments; Trade Languishes
Plains fed cattle trade was at a standstill at midweek, the weather
calling the shots. Packer bids were $84 against asking prices of
$88. Last week’s trade was light at $86.
Most Packer Lambs Steady To Higher
Packer lamb prices were mostly steady to higher this week, light
lambs at San Angelo selling firm to $5 higher. Goldthwaite slaughter
lambs were steady to firm. Hamilton wool lambs were $15 higher,
Barbado lambs $10 higher and Dorper lambs $20 higher. No report was
available for Fredericksburg. New Holland, Pennsylvania, lambs sold
steady to $2 lower.
Slaughter Meat Goat Prices
Steady To Higher Most Places
Slaughter meat goat prices were generally steady to higher in most
recent sales. San Angelo was steady, Goldthwaite steady to firm and
Hamilton $7-10 higher. New Holland, Pennsylvania sold mostly $6-8
lower per head, and Fredericksburg went unreported.
RANGE
SALES
Low
Stocks And Improved Demand
Help Drive Wool Prices Higher
Last year was a relatively tough year
for the wool industry throughout the world, but 2010 is shaping up
to be much better.
Search For Equine Piroplasmosis
Continues Across State Of Texas
Equine piroplasmosis was first detected in South Texas in October,
but the investigation continues today and has spread across much of
the state, along with the disease.
TCFA Governmental Affairs Head
Outlines Top Political Issues
Josh Winegarner, director of government relations for the Texas
Cattle Feeders Association, says the recent election in
Massachusetts for Teddy Kennedy's seat in the Senate will have a big
impact on a lot of issues before Congress now.
Bob
Favor Recalls Wild Times
From 25 Years With The Rangers
Bob Favor is so mild-mannered and nice that it’s almost difficult
to picture him as the old-school Texas Ranger he was before retiring
nearly 20 years ago.
New Herbicide Application
For Sand Shinoak Approved
Approval of a new application technology for a herbicide known to
control sand shinoak will give land managers more flexibility for
when and where they treat, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension
Service specialist.
Light Abilene Feeder Steer Trend Steady
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were steady, over 500 pounds steady
to $1 lower, heifers steady, slaughter cows and bulls steady on a
light test. Receipts totaled 439 head.
Angelo Light Lambs Firm To $5 Higher
Light slaughter lambs were firm to $5 higher Tuesday, slaughter ewes
firm to $4 higher, nannies and kid goats steady. Sheep and goat
receipts totaled 2365 head.
Athens Feeder Steer Prices Decline $3-5
Feeder steers were $3-5 lower, heifers $2-5 lower, slaughter cows
steady, slaughter bulls steady to $2 lower. Receipts totaled 640
head.
Beeville Feeder Steer Prices Steady To
Weak
Feeder steers were steady to weak, heifers $2-5 lower, slaughter
cows weak, slaughter bulls $4 higher. Receipts totaled 703 head.
Boxed Beef Cutout Prices Move Lower
The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report for last week
showed prices down $1.31 from the previous week at $141.46. A year
ago the cutout value was $144.86.
Buffalo Steer, Heifer Prices Mostly Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady on a limited test due
to rain, slaughter cows $2 higher, slaughter bulls steady. Receipts
totaled 656 head.
Cattle Count Down One Percent
For Year At 93.7 Million Head
All cattle and calves in the United States as of January 1 totaled
an estimated 93.7 million head, down one percent from the 94.5
million head figure for last year.
Clifton Feeder Steer Prices Termed Steady
Feeder steers were steady, heifers 300-500 pounds mostly steady,
over 500 pounds $3 lower, slaughter cows $2 lower, slaughter bulls
steady. Receipts totaled 1535 head.
Coleman Light Steers Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were steady to $2 higher, over 500
pounds $1-3 lower, heifers under 500 pounds $2-4 lower, over 500
pounds steady to $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls steady to firm,
replacement cows and cow-calf pairs steady. Receipts totaled 3020
head.
Comanche Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices
Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, packer cows and bulls steady.
Weather-reduced receipts totaled 176 head.
Crockett Feeder Cattle Trend Steady To
Firm
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to firm, slaughter cows and
bulls $2-3 higher. Receipts totaled 782 head.
Durant Packer Cows Trend $2-3 Higher
Feeder cattle price trend were untested on a light run, slaughter
cows $2-3 higher, slaughter bulls $3-5 higher. Rain-reduced receipts
totaled 387 head.
Edinburg Feeder Cattle Steady To $3
Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $3 higher, slaughter cows
$1-2 higher, slaughter bulls steady. Receipts totaled 840 head.
Goldthwaite Packer Goats Steady To
Firm
Slaughter lambs were steady to firm, slaughter goats steady to firm.
Receipts totaled 747 head.
Graham Heavy Steers Sell Steady To Firm
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were steady, over 500 pounds steady
to firm, heifers under 500 pounds steady, over 500 pounds $2-3
lower, slaughter cows and bulls steady on a light test. Receipts
totaled 382 head.
Hamilton Kid Goat Prices Gain $7-10
Kid goats were $7-10 higher, nannies steady, wool lambs $15 higher,
Barbado lambs $10 higher, Dorper lambs $20 higher, ewes $10 higher.
Sheep and goat receipts totaled 924 head.
Imported Meat Total 11% Below Last Year
Imported meat for the week ending December 19 totaled 25,381 metric
tons. This compares to 28,468 metric tons for the same period last
year and is an 11 percent decrease. The following figures represent
metric tons.
San Saba And Mason Stocker Steers Higher
Mason and San Saba stocker heifers were $3-5 higher, heifers with
good condition $10 higher, stocker steers $3-5 higher, feeder steers
$2-3 higher, feeder heifers $1 higher, packer cows $3 lower, packer
bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts totaled 4285 head for the two sales.
Light Lampasas Feeder Steers $4-6 Higher
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were $4-6 higher, over 500 pounds
steady to firm, instances $1-2 higher, heifers steady to firm,
instances $2 higher, slaughter cows $4-5 lower, slaughter bulls
steady to firm. Receipts totaled 1145 head.
Mohair And Wool LDP Rates Are
Unchanged
WASHINGTON —
As of Wednesday the LDP for wool is unchanged at 29 cents. The LDP
for mohair remains at zero as the posted price remains above the
target price of $4.20.
Lockhart Feeder Cattle Prices Termed
Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, slaughter cows and bulls
steady. Receipts totaled 584 head.
Red Meat Production 3.9% Below A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was
estimated at 925.2 million pounds, 3.9 percent lower than the
previous week and 3.9 percent lower than last year. Cumulative meat
production for the year to date was 6.2 percent lower than last
year.
Milano Feeder Cattle Called Mostly Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady in a light test,
slaughter cows $3-5 higher, slaughter bulls steady. Rain-reduced
receipts totaled 352 head.
Nation’s Feeder Cattle Prices
$1-2 Above Or Below Steady Mark
Feeder cattle and calves sold uneven across the country last week,
most major trading areas posting trends within $1-2 on either side
of steady.
Navasota Feeder Cattle Price Trend Down
$2-5
Feeder steers and heifers were $2-5 lower, slaughter cows and bulls
steady. Receipts totaled 821 head.
Pleasanton Feeder Cattle Steady To Up
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to instances $3 higher,
slaughter cows steady to firm, slaughter bulls steady. Receipts
totaled 619 head.
Underdog Wins Recent Xtreme
Bull Riding Tour Competition
Talk about an underdog.
Superior Video Sale Offers 30,000 Cattle
Feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady in Superior Livestock
Auction’s regularly scheduled video sale, some firmness noted on
weights over 800 pounds, especially those for immediate or
short-term deliveries. Some weakness was noted on lighter weight
offerings in the Southern Plains. Receipts totaled 30,000 head.
Three Rivers Steers Steady, Heifers Firm
Feeder steers were steady, heifers firm, slaughter cows $2-4 higher,
slaughter bulls firm. Receipts totaled 1311 head.
Tulia Weather Holds Receipts To 409 Head
Winter weather reduced cattle receipts to only 409 head, too few for
an accurate market test.
Domestic Wool Quiet, Aussie Market Lower
Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was at a standstill last
week, with no confirmed sales and moderate demand.
Loose Ends
Hindsights
Coming Up...
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.
February 4
— Special Stocker and Feeder Sale,
Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
February 13
— Big Horn Sale, Hamilton Commission
Company, Hamilton, Texas. FMI: 254-386-3185.
February 13
— Southern Oklahoma Horse Sale, Durant Stockyards, Durant, Oklahoma.
FMI: 580/924-1850.
February 13
— Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. Angus Bull
Sale, at the ranch northeast of Estelline, Texas. Info:
806-888-1062.
February 15
— Lamb Special, Hamilton Commission
Company, Hamilton, Texas. FMI: 254-386-3185.
February 18
— Special Bull Offering by Cow Creek,
Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
February 18-28 —
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo.
Rodeo performances begin Thursday February 18 and continue through
the 21. Call (325) 653-7785 for more information.
February 20 —
Special Replacement Sale, Durant Stockyards, Durant, Oklahoma. FMI:
580/924-1850.
February 27 —
South Texas Cattle Marketing’s Annual Spring Replacement Heifer
Sale, Nixon, Texas. Info: 830/334-8227.
February 27
— Early Spring Replacement Female Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San
Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
March 4 — Special Stocker and Feeder Sale and Premium Weaned
Calf Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba Texas.
Info: 325-372-5159.
March 11 — Wichita Falls Ranch
& Farm Expo, JS Bridwell Agricultural Center, Wichita Falls, Texas.
FMI: 866-685-0989.
March 11
— Special Bull by Cattleman’s Kind,
Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
March 18 — Special Female Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San
Saba Texas. Info: 325-372-5159.
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