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Lamb Markets All
Steady To Higher
Angelo feeder lambs and light packer lambs all sold sharply
higher Tuesday. Hamilton wool lambs sold steady, Dorper lambs $10
higher, and Barbado lambs $20 higher. Goldthwaite feeder lambs were
$5-10 higher, light slaughter lambs steady to firm, and heavyweights
$5-10 higher.
Plains Feedlots Asking
$122-123
At Midweek And Getting No Bids
Plains fed cattle trade was deathly quiet at midweek, feedlots
asking $122-123 and packers sitting on their hands. Last week’s
going rate was $119, down $2-2.50 from the previous week.
Slaughter Meat Goats Sell
Steady
To Higher In Most Recent Trading
Slaughter meat goat prices were steady to higher in most recent
trading. Hamilton and New Holland, Pennsylvania were steady, San
Angelo “sharply” higher, and Goldthwaite was $5-10 higher on
lightweights, $15-20 higher on heavies. Fredericksburg quoted no
trend.
Range Sales
East Ranches To Remain
Cattle
Operation Under Terms Of Trust
Some 200,000 acres of South Texas ranchland, considered by some to
be part of the last great habitat, will remain in its native state,
never to be developed, sold or commercially hunted, but always to
run cattle as the laboratory for wildlife research and conservation.
Black Panther
Sightings Pegged
To Native But Rare Texas Cats
Sightings of black panthers are reported every so often, though there has
never been any definitive proof of the animal. One big cat expert
says there is no such species as black panther, but he has
explanations for the encounters.
Study Aims At
Improving Feed
Efficiency In Cattle Industry
Cattle prices are high, but then so are feed costs, says Dr. Bob
Weaber, cow-calf Extension specialist at Kansas State University.
Arizona Cowboy Wins
Tom Butler
Memorial Ranch Bronc Riding
Ranch bronc riders from several states competed in the Tom Butler
Memorial Ranch Bronc Riding here last weekend.
Charles Goodnight Bison
Herd
Growing At Caprock State Park
The American bison was hunted almost to extinction in the nineteenth
century, but today the numbers are growing through the efforts of
Caprock
Canyons State
Park and parks and ranchers across North America.
Nation’s Feeder Cattle
Mostly
Steady To $3 Higher, Few Up $5
Feeder classes of calves and yearlings sold mostly steady to $3
higher across the country last week, instances up to $5 higher.
Tight numbers and light fall runs have become apparent as yearling
supplies are also evaporating, which should only help to keep demand
in place.
Dalhart Feeder Steer
Market Gains $2-5
Feeder steers were $2-5 higher, the greatest advance on yearlings,
heifers steady to $2 higher, slaughter cows firm to $4 higher.
Receipts totaled 5655 head.
New Summerfield Cattle
Receipts Total 1535
Cattle receipts totaled 1535 head. Steers: under 300 pounds
$110-165, 300-400 pounds $105-163, 400-500 pounds $95-151, 500-600
pounds $90-143, 600-700 pounds $88-132, 700-800 pounds $85-127.
San Saba And Mason
Stocker Cattle Steady
Mason and San Saba stocker steers were $3 higher, heifers $3-5
higher, feeder steers and heifers steady, packer cows $5-6 higher,
packer bulls $7 higher, pairs and bred cows steady. Rain-reduced
receipts totaled 1428 head for the two sales.
ASH Angus Bull Sale
Average Price $3209
The 4th annual ASH Angus bull sale offered 130 bulls that averaged
$3209 per head.
Luke Branquinho Prepares For
NFR
After Winning California Circuit
While Luke Branquinho filled in a gap in his career résumé by
winning the Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo Oct. 14-16, he
didn’t come any closer to making a decision on which horse to ride
when he goes after his third steer wrestling gold buckle at the
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in six weeks.
Wichita Falls Calves
Steady, Some Higher
Vaccinated calves were steady to $5 higher, other calves steady,
packer cows $5 higher, bred cows steady. Receipts totaled 887 head.
Fredericksburg Steer,
Prices $1-3 Higher
Steers were $1-3 higher, heifers strong, packer cows and bulls $2-4.
Receipts totaled 1225 head.
Clifton Feeder Steer,
Heifer Prices Higher
Stocker steers were steady to $3 higher, feeder steers $2 higher,
stocker heifers steady to $2 higher, feeder heifers $2 higher,
packer cows $3 higher. Receipts totaled 549 head.
Navasota Cattle Price
Trend Up $2-4 Overall
Cattle prices were $2-4 higher on receipts of 1824 head.
Steers: 150-300 pounds $115-180, 300-400 pounds $100-160, 400-500
pounds $100-160, 500-600 pounds $100-145, 600-700 pounds $100-126.
Light Tulia Steers
Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers under 600 pounds were steady to $2 higher,
over 600 pounds not fully established, slaughter cows $6-8 higher.
Receipts totaled 889 head.
Most Billings Feeder
Lambs $35-42 Lower
Feeder lambs sold $35-42 lower, a few $45-50 lower, slaughter ewes
mostly steady in a light test. Receipts totaled 2800 head.
Boxed Beef Cutout
Prices Trend Lower
The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report for last week
showed prices down 81 cents at $178.29. A year ago the cutout value
was $151.50.
Light Angelo Packer
Lambs Sharply Higher
Light slaughter lambs were sharply higher Tuesday, slaughter ewes
$4-6 higher, feeder lambs sharply higher, nannies $2-4 higher, kid
goats sharply higher. Sheep and goat receipts totaled 6800 head.
Durant Choice Calves,
Yearlings $5-13 Higher
Choice calves and yearlings were $5-13 higher, slaughter cows $3-5
higher, young bred cows and pairs in good demand. Receipts totaled
1150 head.
Lampasas Feeder Steers,
Heifers $5-10 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were $5-10 higher, slaughter cows $2-6
higher, lighter carcass cows steady to $2 higher, slaughter bulls
$4-5 higher. Receipts totaled 622 head.
Goldthwaite Packer
Kid Goats Higher
Feeder lambs were $5-10 higher, light slaughter lambs steady to
firm, heavyweights $5-10 higher, feeder kid goats steady, light
slaughter kids $5-10 higher, heavyweights $15-20 higher. Receipts
totaled 1592 head.
Milano Feeder Cattle
Prices Increase $2-3
Feeder steers and heifers were $2-3 higher, slaughter cows $2-3
higher, slaughter bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1007 head.
Graham Auction Sells
1301 Head Of Cattle
Cattle receipts totaled 1301 head. Steers: under 300 pounds
$145-170, 300-400 pounds $130-160, 400-500 pounds $125-150, over 500
pounds $110-140.
Fredericksburg Sheep,
Goat Receipts 4018
Sheep and goat receipts totaled 4018 head. Sheep: feeder
lambs, No. 1 40-60 pounds $185-210, 60-80 pounds $185-205; slaughter
lambs 45-80 pounds $180-220, 100-150 pounds $140-165; slaughter ewes
$60-96; Barbado lambs 40-60 pounds $130-170; Dorper lambs 40-60
pounds $180-222, 60-80 pounds $175-220.
Coleman Stocker Cattle
Sell Steady To Higher
Stocker and feeder cattle were steady to $2 higher, packer cows $2-4
higher, stocker cows and pairs steady to firm. Receipts totaled 1107
head.
Wool And Mohair LDP
Rates Remain At Zero
LDPs for ungraded wool and mohair remained at zero as the posted
price for both commodities remains above the target price.
Hamilton Kid Goat,
Nanny Prices Steady
Kid goats and nannies were steady Monday, wool lambs steady, Dorper
lambs $10 higher, Barbado lambs $20 higher, Dorper ewes steady.
Sheep and goat receipts totaled 2484 head.
Cleburne Auction Sells
545 Head Of Cattle
Cattle receipts totaled 545 head. Steers: No. 1 under 200
pounds $150-185, 200-300 pounds $150-175, 300-400 pounds $144-165,
400-500 pounds $130-145, 500-600 pounds $120-136, 600-700 pounds
$121-138, 700-800 pounds $120-128.
Superior Livestock Video
Sale
Feeder Cattle Mostly $2-9 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were $2-9 higher, instances up to $20
higher on calves under 600 pounds in drouth areas that just received
rain. Receipts totaled 31,000 head.
Domestic Wool Slow,
Aussie Market Lower
Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was slow last week, with no
confirmed sales and good demand.
Clovis Heifers Steady,
Instances $4 Higher
Feeder steers were uneven depending on time of sale and condition,
with no accurate comparison available but a much higher undertone
noted, heifers unevenly steady to instances $4 higher, slaughter
cows $1-4 higher, bulls $6 higher. Receipts totaled 4381 head.
Belen Steer, Heifer
Trade $8-10 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were $8-10 higher, slaughter cows and
bulls $1-3 higher. Receipts totaled 2260 head.
Red Meat Production
1.6% Below A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was
estimated at 975.9 million pounds, 1.6 percent less than the
previous week and 1.6 percent less than last year. Cumulative meat
production for the year to date was .6 percent more than last year.
Joplin Steer, Heifer
Calves Quoted Steady
Steer and heifer calves were steady, yearlings steady to $2 higher.
Receipts totaled 5563 head.
Oklahoma City Feeder
Heifers $3-5 Higher
Feeder steers were steady to $3 higher in a light test, feeder
heifers $3-5 higher, steer and heifer calves $3-8 higher. Receipts
totaled 10,000 head.
Imported Meat Total
11% Below Last Year
Imported meat for the week ending September 3 totaled 19,765 metric
tons. This compares to 22,202 metric tons for the same period last
year and is an 11 percent decrease. The following figures represent
metric tons.
Rio Grande City
Offers 477 Cattle
Cattle receipts totaled 477 head. Steers: 100-150 pounds
$106-120, 150-200 pounds $112-125, 200-250 pounds $117-128, 250-300
pounds $118-130, 300-350 pounds $119-128, 350-400 pounds $116-126,
400-450 pounds $111-120, 450-500 pounds $101-110, 500-550 pounds
$102-110, 550-600 pounds $94-108, 600-650 pounds $100-108.
Three Rivers Light
Calves $4-10 Higher
Light calves were $4-10 higher, bigger calves and yearlings steady
to $2 higher, packer cows and bulls $2-4 higher. Receipts totaled
1640 head.
Hindsights
New Video Discussing Wildlife
Management Following Wildfire
Featuring Dr. Dale Rollins
Coming Up...
October 22 — Special Replacement Female Sale, Jordan
Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
October 24 — Special Stocker and Feeder
Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
October 25-26 — West Texas Round-Up For
Rehab, Sweetwater Cattle Auction, Sweetwater, Texas.
October 27 — Special Cow Sale, Durant
Stockyards, Durant, Oklahoma. FMI: Ronald or Karen Jordan —
580/924-1850.
October 27 — Special Bull Offering
including Texas Brangus Breeders, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba,
Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
October 30-November 1 — Texas Cattle
Feeders Annual Convention, Amarillo, Texas. FMI: 806/358-3681.
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