Red Meat Production 2.5% Below A Year Ago

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — (USDA) — Total red meat production under federal inspection for the week ending September 12 was estimated at 932.3 million pounds. This was 2.2 percent lower than a week ago and 10.4 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 2.

Domestic Wool Inactive, Aussie Market Higher

GREELEY, Colo. — (USDA) — Domestic wool trading was inactive this week, with no confirmed trades reported.             Domestic wool trading on a greasy basis was inactive this week, with no confirmed trades reported.

Boxed Beef Cutout Prices Trade Higher

DES MOINES, Iowa — (USDA) — The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report showed prices up seven cents at $377.26.            There were 5948 total loads traded with 5191 domestic loads and 758 loads for export.

Columbus Feeders Higher This Week

COLUMBUS — (Sept. 10) — This week, feeder steers and heifers sold higher, packer cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 820 head.

Caldwell Calves Higher This Week

CALDWELL — (Sept. 9) — Calves sold higher this week with cows moving lower. Receipts totaled 659 head.            Steers: 200-300 pounds $375-640, 300-400 pounds $425-530, 400-500 pounds $400-450, 500-600 pounds $350-390, 600-700 pounds $326-362, 700-800 pounds $310-342.

Abilene High Cutter Steady To Lower

ABILENE — (Sept. 8) — This week, high cutter and boner cattle steady to $5 lower, lower cutter $5 lower, light calves and yearlings steady to $10 lower. Receipts totaled 520 head.            Feeder steers, medium and large No.

Comanche Feeders Sold Up This Week

COMANCHE — (Sept. 12) — This week, feeder steers and heifers steady to $10 higher, slaughter cows and bulls $5-8 lower. Receipts totaled 166 head.            Steers: medium and large No.

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.