Imported Meat Totals 53,136 Metric Tons

DES MOINES, Iowa — (USDA) — Imported meat for the week ending August 8 totaled 53,136 metric tons. The following figures represent metric tons.

Red Meat Production 2.5% Below A Year Ago

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — (USDA) — Total red meat production under federal inspection for the week ending August 15 was estimated at 956.6 million pounds. This was 1.8 percent higher than a week ago and 1.4 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 2.

Boxed Beef Cutout Prices Trade Higher

DES MOINES, Iowa — (USDA) — The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report showed prices up $6.46 at $371.14.            There were 5840 total loads traded with 5279 domestic loads and 560 loads for export.

Columbus Feeders Lower This Week

COLUMBUS — (Aug. 13) — This week, feeder steers and heifers sold lower, packer cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1308 head.

Caldwell Cattle Steady This Week

CALDWELL — (Aug. 12) — Cattle prices all steady in this week’s sales. Receipts totaled 806 head.            Steers: 200-300 pounds $520-600, 300-400 pounds $500-615, 400-500 pounds $420-530, 500-600 pounds $375-415, 600-700 pounds $350-370, 700-800 pounds $315-340.

Comanche Cattle All Steady This Week

COMANCHE — (Apr. 18) — This week, feeder steers and heifers steady, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 106 head.            Steers: medium and large No.