Brad Henry, Governor Terry Peach, Commissioner Rick Maloney, Director Market Development Services 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 January 7, 2003 Vol. 52, No. 50 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID LIVESTOCK Trading and movement was active this week. The live sales recorded in the South Plains were mostly at 74.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis sales were bringing 119.00-122.00. The boxed beef trade held steady this week with an average price at 124.00 /cwt for choice beef. Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 47.00-56.15. Pecan prices: Natives and seedlings small lots at the door .50-.52 cents per pound. Truckload lots not tested. Improved varieties small lots at the door .52 to .54 cents per pound. Truckload lots not tested. For daily market information dial 1-405-748-1812 OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & FORESTRY WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION (1-2-04) No sale reported due to the New Years Holiday. TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION (1-5-04) Receipts this week: 740 head. Three weeks ago: 1665. Steer calves 4.00-8.00 lower Feeder steers, heifers, and heifer calves 5.00-8.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE 250-300 lbs. 111.00-118.00 284 lbs. 116.20 300-350 lbs. 115.00-126.00 315 lbs. 122.42 400-450 lbs. 111.50-122.50 419 lbs. 116.01 450-500 lbs. 103.00-118.00 472 lbs. 109.00 500-550 lbs. 98.50-107.00 511 lbs. 102.78 550-600 lbs. 90.00-100.00 585 lbs. 95.22 600-650 lbs. 87.00 571 lbs. Fleshy 87.00 600-650 lbs. 88.00- 92.50 631 lbs. 90.88 FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT. AVG. PRICE 250-300 lbs. 106.00-112.00 273 lbs. 110.98 300-350 lbs. 102.00-111.00 317 lbs. 105.37 350-400 lbs. 93.00-105.00 365 lbs. 100.73 400-450 lbs. 90.00- 96.50 408 lbs. 93.71 450-500 lbs. 85.00- 94.00 476 lbs. 90.33 500-550 lbs. 83.50- 88.50 532 lbs. 86.56 550-600 lbs. 81.50- 88.50 591 lbs. 87.40 1000-1050 lbs. 65.00 1013.lbs. 65.00 SLAUGHTER COWS: Avg. Dress Hi Dress Low Dress Breaker 45.00-47.00 48.50-49.00 42.50-44.00 Boner 44.00-47.50 48.00-50.00 39.50-43.00 Lean 43.00-46.50 47.00-51.50 38.00-41.50 Light 37.00-40.00 42.00-50.50 32.50-35.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1550-2025 lbs. avg dress 55.00-58.50, high dress 60.50, low dress 49.00-52.50. REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 5-6 yr old, 3-5 months, avg quality 660.00-735.00 8-10 yr old, 5-7 months, avg quality, 620.00-640.00
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
January 7, 2003 Vol. 52, No. 50
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading and movement was active this week. The live sales recorded in the South Plains were mostly at 74.00. In theNorthern plains dressed basis sales were bringing 119.00-122.00. The boxed beef trade held steady this week with an averageprice at 124.00 /cwt for choice beef.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 47.00-56.15.Pecan prices: Natives and seedlings small lots at the door .50-.52 cents per pound. Truckload lots not tested. Improved
varieties small lots at the door .52 to .54 cents per pound. Truckload lots not tested.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(1-2-04)
No sale reported due to the New Years Holiday.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(1-5-04)
Receipts this week: 740 head. Three weeks ago: 1665. Steer calves 4.00-8.00 lower Feeder steers, heifers, and
heifer calves 5.00-8.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 3-5 months, avg quality 660.00-735.008-10 yr old, 5-7 months, avg quality, 620.00-640.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(12-11-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is light to moderate withprices holding steady all areas in the state would welcomea nice rain. This past week milder weather has causedproducers not to move as much hay.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices. Some producersstarting to feed more grass hay in order to stretch wheatpasture.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 55.00-60.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 70.00-80.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Trade period reflects December 31, 2003 throughJanuary 6, 2004.
Sales: This week: 0 Last week: 0 Last year: 1250
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calvesuntested during the holidays. Demand uneven as buyersand sellers alike unsure of where to price cattle this firstweek of the new year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Scarce.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Scarce.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportState elevator wheat prices on Wednesday were in the range of $3.68-$3.86. The weekly export sales came in at 145 thousandtons versus trade estimates from 250 to 450 thousand metric tons. The yearly sales pace remains friendly at 23 million tonsversus 16.7 million metric tons a year ago. The market continues to look for export confirmations but the focus for the rest ofthe week may be on Monday’s reports.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(1/6-7/04)
Receipts this week: 450 head. Three weeks ago 1550. Stocker cattle 5.00-10.00 lower. No test on feeder cattle.Slaughter bulls 3.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2Heifers,.6-7.months.bred,.hi quality black....750.00-760.004-6 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 750.00-785.009-10 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality, 500.00-575.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-27-8 yr old, 125-175 lb. calves, avg quality, 770.00-810.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(1/2-3/04)
No sale reported due to the New Years Holiday.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-748-1812
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(1-7-04)
Receipts 9000 head. No comparisons due to the holidays. Asharply higher undertone noted on goats and a week under-tone on sheep. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn andwooled, 95-135 lbs. 92.00-100.00, Good and Choice 1-2 55-70lbs. 129.00-138.00, 70-80 lbs. 123.00-135.00, 80-90 lbs.115.00-128.00, 90-105 lbs. 108.00-112.00, few 120.00-121.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,35.00-42.00; Good 2-342.00-52.00; Utility and Good 1-3 54.00-59.00;Utility 1-243.50-53.50; Cull and Utility 1-2 36.00-43.00.Kids: Selection 1; 30-40 lbs. 128.00-130.00; 40-60 lbs. 125.00-135.00; 60-80 lbs. 119.00-136.00; 80-90 lbs. 123.00-127.00;90-100 lbs. 105.00-115.00.Billies: 90-100 lbs. 110.00-118.00; 100-150 lbs. 95.00-110.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 60.00-73.00; 130-155 lbs. 57.00-69.00;thin 70-115 lbs. 55.00-63.00.
EGGS
1-2-04 1-6-04A Large 1.11¢ 1.11¢A Medium 91¢ 91¢A Small 70¢ 70¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
72.7574.00
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
Wed
Thur
Fri
Mon
Tue
OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
WEIGHT
35.00 34.00-35.00220-270 lbs.
34.00 Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 23.00-25.00 24.00-25.00 24.00-25.00
over 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 6.00-17.00
35.00
6.00-17.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
January 14, 2003 Vol. 52, No. 2
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING THEOKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT FILL OUT AND RETURN
THIS SHEET!!!The “Oklahoma Market Report” is a service rendered by the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture. Periodically weare required to verify our subscribers and see if they wish to continue receiving this service. We apologize forthe inconvenience to those who have recently subscribed, but we must have verification, regardless the lengthof time you have been receiving the Oklahoma Market Report.Please fill out the following information and submit this sheet in an envelope and mail to Mike Schulte, P.O.Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-8804. If we do not hear from you by February 18, 2004, it will beassumed you no longer desire this report and your name will be removed. Please print information
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade continues to be slow withprices holding steady. Some alfalfa sales have taken placesince grazing conditions have been depleting due to lackof moisture. Hay supplies in the state continue to beadequate. Producers might start feeding more hay in thefuture if rain does not come in the near future.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices. Some producersstarting to feed more grass hay in order to stretch wheatpasture. Low temperatures this past week have causedsome to put more grass hay out for cattle.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton. Wheathay in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 55.00-60.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 70.00-80.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00. Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 perton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle SalesTrade period reflects January 7 through January 13, 2004.
Sales: This week: 1725 Last week: 0 Last year: 3775
Compared to last week: Like the auction markets lastweek, country bids have declined 8.00-12.00 in the lastmonth. Through December most farmers opted to contracttheir cattle for spring delivery. Demand did improve thisweek after the market was finally established. Conditionsin western Oklahoma remain very dry and numbers of cattleon wheat in this area are sparse. Eastern Oklahoma isanother story with green pasturesand full ponds.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1190 steers and 538heifers. 95% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 31% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh point with a2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide oncalves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights.Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery 525-550 lbs 97.00-100.00; 700 lbs 89.00; 835-850 lbs 85.00-90.00;900 lbs 83.00
Holsteins Large 3 Current delivery 500 lbs 80.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery
525 lbs 90.00; 625 lbs 87.00; 700-775 lbs 80.00-84.00.Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 800 lbs 82.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(1/12-13/04)
Receipts this week: 9350 head. Last Week:2858Feeder cattle and calves 2.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows uneven, Lean and Boners 1.00 higher,
Breakers 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 730.00-760.004-6 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality, 675.00-710.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/9-10/03)
Receipts this week: 2787 head. Last week: 2535.Stocker and feeder cattle mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, with
some exceptions. Steers 600-700 lbs. 2.00-4.00 lower, 800-900lb steers 4.00-5.00 lower. Feeder heifers over 500 lbs. 4.00-6.00 lower.
Slaughter cows 3.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1,400-500 lbs. 112.00-119.00, 500-600 lbs. 98.00-108.00, 600-700lbs. 91.00-99.00, 700-800 lbs. 88.50-93.50, 800-900 84.50-89.50,950-975 83.00-86.75.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1,300-400 lbs. 110.00-116.00, 400-500 lbs. 96.00-109.00, 500-600lbs. 89.00-99.50, 600-700 lbs. 86.00-90.50, 700-800 lbs. 84.00-89.50, 800-900 lbs. 79.00-82.25.
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(1-13-04)
Receipts 10,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 3.00 lower.Feeder lambs not well tested. Nanniews week to 2.00 lower;kids weak to 5.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shornand wooled, 100-125 lbs. 93.00-102.00, few 102.00-105.00;140-145 lbs. 91.50-93.50. Good and Choice 1-2 60-70 lbs.120.00-123.00, 70-80 lbs. 118.00-124.00, 80-90 lbs. 115.00-124.00, 90-105 lbs. 107.00-110.00, few 115.00-119.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3,41.00-50.00; Good 2-342.00-52.00; Utility and Good 1-3 49.50-51.50;Utility 1-240.00-51.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 32.50-40.00.Kids: Selection 1; 30-40 lbs. 125.00-128.00; 40-60 lbs. 120.00-131.00; 60-80 lbs. 119.00-128.00; 80-100 lbs. 112.00-120.00;Billies: 100-150 lbs. 92.00-107.00; 150-250 lbs. 84.00-96.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 60.00-70.00; 130-150 lbs. 60.00-65.00;thin 70-110 lbs. 54.00-62.00.
EGGS
1-8-04 1-13-04A Large 1.11¢ 1.16¢A Medium 91¢ 96¢A Small 70¢ 70¢
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING THEOKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT FILL OUT AND RETURN
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Oklahoma Hay ReportALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate with
prices holding steady. Grinding alfalfa in the panhandleand western Oklahoma was $10.00 higher per ton. Haysupplies in the state continue to be adequate. Producersare looking forward to seeing the predicted rains comethis week. Many producers in the state are losing wheatpasture due to lack of moisture. Green bugs and armyworms are starting to show up especially in the centraland western regions of Oklahoma.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices. Mild and drytemperatures have caused some to start feeding grass hayto stretch wheat pasture.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle SalesSales: This week: 3470 Last week: 1725 Last year: 2300
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-4.00 higher.Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Stocker cattle and calvesnot tested. Demand good for feeder cattle. Demand onlymoderate for forward contracts as many are not yet readyto take a risk on the future.Good general rains of 1-2 inches fell over much of thestate giving a little boost to drought stricken wheatpastures.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2701 steers and 767heifers. 93% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 22% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery700-800 lbs 86.00-91.00; 800-850 lbs 85.00-87.00; 850-900lbs 83.50-86.50; 900-925 lbs 82.00-85.00; Feb del 800 lbs86.50; Mar delivery 800 lbs 88.00; Jul delivery 750 lbs87.00.
Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 725 lbs 85.00Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery
700-725 lbs 85.00-86.50.Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 725 lbs 84.00.Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 750 lbs 82.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(1/20-21/04)
Receipts this week: 9350 head. Last Week:2858Feeder cattle and calves 2.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows uneven, Lean and Boners 1.00 higher,
Breakers 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts this week: 1675 head. Last week 1650. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 2.00-4.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(1-20-04)
Receipts 6,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter ewes firm to 3.00 higher.Feeder lambs not well tested. Nannies firm to 2.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-140 lbs.94.00-104.00, few 104.00-110.00; Good and Choice 1-2 40-60lbs. 138.00-139.00, 70-80 lbs. 130.00-145.00, 80-90 lbs.130.00-138.00, 90-110 lbs. 110.00-120.00, few 122.00-138.00.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING THEOKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT FILL OUT AND RETURN
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ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate withprices holding steady. Hay sales in Western Oklahomaare increasing due to dry weather conditions. Much ofnorthwestern Oklahoma has lost grazing due to severedrought. Green bugs and army worms continue to be a problem for wheat producers. Alfalfa producers are alsodealing with army worms in much of the state.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices. Mild and drytemperatures causing many producers to still feed grasshay to stretch wheat pasture.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle SalesSales: This week: 3950 Last week: 3470 Last year: 1575
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and hieferssteady to 2.00 higher as bulk of cattle were sold last weekbefore the drop in the market. Demand good for feedercattle last week but slowed late in the traiding period.Cattle futers showed significat declines last Friday andMonday, causing buyers to make adjustments to lastweeks higher bids. Very little interest in contract cattleamong cattlemen as the January feeder contract expiresThursday and spring contracts at a 4.00-5.00 discount tothe current month.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2980 steers and 960heifers. 84% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 88% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 24% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery550 lbs. 107.50, 700-800 lbs. 88.50-90.50, 800-875 lbs.86.00-88.00, 800 lbs. fancy 90.00, Feb delivery 500 lbs.114, 850 lbs fancy 89.00
Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 550 lbs 98.00Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery
700-725 lbs 85.00-86.50.Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 525 lbs 99.50,
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(1-27-04)
Receipts 9,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs steady. Slaughter ewes firm to 3.00 higher. Feederlambs not well tested. Nannies firm to 4.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-135 lbs.94.00-104.00, few 104.00-108.00; Good and Choice 1-2 50-60lbs. 135.00-146.00, 60-70 lbs. 135.00-146.00, 80-90 lbs.120.00-133.00, 90-110 lbs. 113.00-123.00.
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Receipts estimated: 1230 head.Last week: 2013 head.Steers steady to 1.00 lower, heifers steady to 2.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate withprices holding steady. Hay sales in Western Oklahomaare increasing due to dry weather conditions. Much ofnorthwestern Oklahoma has lost grazing due to severedrought. Light snows passed through parts of western andcentral Oklahoma this past week leaving little moisturebehind.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices. Mild and drytemperatures causing many producers to still feed grasshay to stretch wheat pasture.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 1800 Last week: 3950 Last year: 2550
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady to 3.00 lower. Fat cattle market continues to tum-ble and feeder cattle are trying to fall in line. Lightsupplies of feeder cattle this month may hold feeder cattleprices for the time being, however back months of theslaughter cattle futures fail to support any increases infeeder prices.
Western Oklahoma remains very dry but several win-ter storms are pushing their way thru this week withexpected moisture of some kind.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1695 steers and 112heifers. 60% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 98% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 6% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery625 lbs 94.50; 750-775 lbs 83.50-89.00; 800 lbs 82.00-88.50; Mar delivery 750 lbs 86.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 CurrentDelivery 575 lbs 92.50;700 lbs 80.00.
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(2/2-3/04)
Receipts this week: 5,152 head. Last Week: 11,756Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower, except 7
weight steers firm. Stocker steers steady to 3.00 lower. Stockerheifers steady to 1.00 lower.
Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(2-03-04)
Receipts 7,000 head. Compared with last week heavyslaughter lambs 4.00 lower; light slaughter lambs 5.00-10.00lower. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00-5.00 lower. Feeder lambsnot well tested. Nannies weak to 5.00 lower; kids 10.00-15.00lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130lbs. 90.00-102.00, few 90-105 lbs. 105.00-110.00. Good andChoice 1-2 50-60 lbs. 125.00-136.00, 60-70 lbs. 125.00-135.00,70-90 lbs. 120.00-138.00, 90-100 lbs. 113.00-116.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-27-8 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-710.009-10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 610.00-640.00
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Compared to last week live sales in the southern plains 2.00-3.00 higher at 77.00-78.00, and live sales in thenorthern plains 2.00-3.00 higher at 77.00-78.00. Dressed sales in the northern plains and western cornbelt steadyto 2.00 higher at 122.00-125.00, mostly 125.00, dressed sales in Kansas steady to firm at 122.00-123.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(2-5-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate withprices holding steady. Demand moderate for ground alfal-fa and dairy alfalfa. Hay sales in western Oklahoma areincreasing due to previous dry weather conditions. Heavysnows passed through areas of western Oklahoma thispast week helping with the drought in most places.Producers feeding more hay due to short wheat suppliesalthough the snow has helped in some areas.
GRASS HAY: Colder temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Mild and dry temperaturescausing many producers to still feed grass hay to stretchwheat pasture. Producers have welcomed the snow thispast week ready to take any form of moisture. Much of Oklahoma has received moisture in some form this pastweek except the far western Oklahoma region in the panhandle.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle SalesSales: This week: 1600 Last week: 1800 Last year: 4350
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady. Despite the continued declines in the slaughtercattle trade, demand remains good for feeder cattle asnumbers remain tight. Some farmers continue to hold outfor better money, however buyers are also beginning totake delivery on contracts made during the high timeslast fall.
Sales this week were confirmed on 566 steers and 1026heifers. 75% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 65% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery700-750 lbs 86.00-87.00; Mar delivery 750 lbs 83.25; 775lbs Fancy 89.00.
Medium and Large 2 Current Delivery 775 lbs 83.00.
Small and Medium 4 Current Delivery 825 lbs 70.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery645 lbs 83.75; 725 lbs 80.00; Mar delivery 700 lbs 80.00;750 lbs Fancy 85.00.
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/6-7/04)
Receipts this week: 957 head. Last week: 2527.Stocker and feeder steers steady to 2.00 lower. Stocker
and feeder heifers steady.Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls
steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1450-2000 lbs. avg dress60.50-63.50, high dress 67.00.REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-9 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality 750.00-840.006-8 yr old 6-7 months bred, avg quality 650.00-685.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.4-6 yr old, 100-150 lbs. calves, avg quality 810.00-930.006-8 yr old, 100-150 lbs. calves, avg quality 660.00-720.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/11/04)
Receipts this week: 2173 head. Last week: 2109Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00
higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-9 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 750.00-840.006-8 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-685.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 14-6 yr old, 100 lbs. calves, avg quality, 810.00-930.006-8 yr old, 100 lbs. calves, avg quality, 660.00-720.00
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/10-11/04)
Receipts this week: 950 head. Last week 850. Stocker cattle under 500 lbs steady to 2.00 higher, over
500 lbs steady.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(2-10-04)
Receipts 5,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs 2.00-4.00 higher; Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher.Feeder lambs not well tested. Nannies firm to 2.00 higher;kids 10.00-15.00 higher, instances 20.00 higher. SlaughterLambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-140 lbs. 94.00-104.00, few 90-105 lbs. 105.00-111.00. Good and Choice 1-240-60 lbs. 125.00-130.00, 60-70 lbs. 128.00-138.00, 70-80 lbs.122.00-137.00, 80-90 lbs. 120.00-128.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-8 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 705.00-730.00.5-7 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-680.00.9-10 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality, 590.00-650.00.
LIVESTOCK REPORTTrading is still slow in most major feeding regions this week with light buyer inquiry. The last fully establishedmarket was last week with live sales trading at 77.00-78.00 and dressed sales ranging from 122.00-127.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(2-12-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade continues to be slow tomoderate with prices holding steady. Some hay beingmoved as producers continue to feed to supplement wheatpasture. Many producers cleaning out current haysupplies so they have room for next years crop.
GRASS HAY: Colder temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Mild and dry temperaturescausing many producers to still feed grass hay to stretchwheat pasture. Light scattered showers passed throughthe state this past week.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA:
Premium quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton.Small squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality largesquares 95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton.Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA:
Premium quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, smallsquares 60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00. Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 2630 Last week: 1600 Last year: 900
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady. Demand improved for cattle this week withimprovements in the slaughter cattle trade. Buyers alsoquick to realize there are empty pens and unsure of howmany wheat cattle there will actually be to fill that space.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1857 steers and 771heifers. 77% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 29% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery775 lbs 84.50-85.50; 800-850 lbs 82.00-84.00; Mar delivery82.00; May delivery 800 lbs 85.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current Delivery 700 lbs 84.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 CurrentDelivery 650 lbs 83.00;750-760 lbs 78.00-81.00; 800 lbs 78.00.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/18/04)
Receipts this week: 2547 head. Last week: 2173.Feeder steers firm to 1.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 720.00-920.004-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 585.00-710.00
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-748-1812
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(2-17-04)
Receipts 5,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm to 2.00 higher, instances 4.00 higher. Slaughterewes weak to 2.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady on light supply.Nannies 5.00-8.00 higher; kids 5.00-10.00 higher. SlaughterLambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 100-140 lbs. 94.00-106.50, few 107.00-113.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs.132.00-138.00, 60-70 lbs. 134.00-140.50, 70-80 lbs. 130.00-138.00, 80-90 lbs. 120.00-129.00, 90-110 lbs. 113.00-118.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
75.00 74.0078.00 78.0076.00 76.0078.50 78.50
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****** 38.00 38.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. ****** 30.00-35.00 30.00-35.00
over 500 lbs. ****** 37.00-39.00 37.00-39.00
over 200 lbs. ****** 7.00-20.00
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SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(2/18/04)Receipts estimated: 1800 head.Last week: 1782 head.Steers steady to 1.00 higher. Heifers 1.00 to 3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2Heifers, 2-4 months bred, avg quality blacks, 725.00-800.00.6-8 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 695.00-790.00.9-10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 550.00-630.00.
OKLAHOMA CATTLE ON FEED INVENTORY UP 6 PERCENT FROM LAST YEARThe inventory of cattle on feed was 350 thousand head in Oklahoma on February 1, 2004, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000
or more head down 1 percent from the previous month but 6 percent above February 1, 2003. Placements during January were50 thousand, up 9 percent from one year ago. Marketings of fed cattle during January were 53 thousand, up 8 percent from thesame month last year. Other dissappearance during January totaled 2 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled11.1 million head on February 1, 2004, 4 percent above a year ago. Placements in feedlots during January totaled 1.75 million,16 percent below 2003 and 20 percent below 2002. Net placements were 1.65 million.Marketings of fed cattle during January totaled 1.78 million. Other dissappearance totaled 94,000 during January.
Trading and demand for cattle were light this past week. Live sales this week in the Southern Plains traded mostly at 79.00.Dressed sales in the northern plains traded mostly at 126.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(2-19-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade continues to be slow tomoderate with prices holding steady. Producers continueto feed hay to supplement wheat pasture in some regions.Hay inventories starting to deplete as producers arestarting to make room for next year's crop.
GRASS HAY: Colder temperatures and snow insouthern parts of the state this past week caused many tostart feeding more grass hay for cattle. Hay movement incentral and northern Oklahoma slower this week, whilemany producers are starting to sale cattle that are ready to come off of wheat pasture.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 8130 Last week: 2630 Last year: 4925
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-2.00 higher.Demand good for feeders. Numbers moreprevalent this week as March approaches and farmerswho will be harvesting have begun the annual exodusoff wheat. Harvesting wheat is looking more profitable tofarmers this year than the returns on grazing cattle thruMay. Stocker numbers running light, as is normal forwheat season, and demand out weighting the numbersforcing prices higher.
Sales this week were confirmed on 7044 steers and 1086heifers. 77% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 13% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery700-775 lbs 85.50-88.00; 800-850 lbs 82.75-86.00, Fancy83.50-85.00; Mar delivery 775 lbs 86.50; 800 lbs 84.00-85.00, Fancy 85.50; Apr delivery 775 lbs 84.25; 800 lbs85.00; May delivery 800 lbs 85.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current Delivery 750 lbs 84.00-84.50; 800 lbs 83.00-83.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery625 lbs 88.25; 700-775 lbs 81.00-82.00, 775 lbs Fancy82.00; Mar delivery 740 lbs 81.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current Delivery 700 lbs 80.50.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/25/04)
Receipts this week: 4332 head. Last week: 2547.Feeder steers 1.00-1.50 higher, with exception of over 850
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1200-2150 lbs. avg dress61.00-65.50, high dress 68.50-75.00, low dress 55.00-59.00.REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-5 yr old, 3-4 months bred, hi quality 750.00-820.00.6-8 yr old, 2-4 months bred, hi quality 725.00-770.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/20/04)
Receipts this week: 8480 head. Last week 5443.Feeder steers steady except 850 lbs. 1.00 higher. Feeder
heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Stocker and steer calves 2.00-4.00higher. Stocker and heifer calves 2.00-3.00 higher.
Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 1000.00-1100.00.3-5 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 750.00-775.006-7 yr old, 5-7 months bred, low quality, 625.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 18-9 yr old, 100-150 lbs. calves, avg quality, 810.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/24/04)
Receipts this week: 1600 head. Last week 1250. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-3.00 higher, with exception of 6 weight cattle selling 1.00-2.00 lower.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 lower, except Boners steady.
Slaughter bulls steady to 3.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 780.00-990.008 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 620.00-720.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-748-1812
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(2-24-04)
Receipts 6,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm. Slaughter ewes weak to 2.00 lower. Feeder lambsnot well tested. Nannies 2.00-4.00 higher; kids weak to 5.00lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 100-145 lbs. 95.00-106.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 138.00-143.00, 60-70 lbs. 130.00-139.50, 70-80 lbs. 125.00-136.00, 80-90 lbs. 118.00-126.00, 90-110 lbs. 110.00-120.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2Heifers, 4-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 720.00-795.00.10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 560.00-630.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 14-6 yr old, 175-275 lbs. avg quality blacks, 950.00.
LIVESTOCKTrading and demand for cattle picked up at the end of this week. Live sales this week in the Southern Plains
traded 6.00-7.00 higher at 85.00-86.00. Dressed sales were 9.00-11.00 higher with prices ranging from 135.00-137.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week saw 199 lbs. carcass ranging from 60.00-69.42.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at 136.15.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(2-26-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade continues to be slow tomoderate with prices holding steady. Chopped alfalfaprices steady to weak with light demand. Hay inventoriescontinue to deplete with quality of hay available lessdesirable as inventories start to diminish.
GRASS HAY: Hay movement in Oklahoma has beenslow with prices currently holding steady. Producerscontinue to feed grass hay to cattle on wheat. Manyfarmers are starting to unload cattle since harvestingwheat is looking more profitable this year than the return of grazing cattle until May.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 14,400 Last week: 8,130 Last year: 10,125
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 1.00higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Demand remainsgood for feeder cattle, despite this being the peak of thewheat run. The seasonal pattern of the markets is adecline in prices, but looking at fewer cattle going intoMarch has held the demand for feeder cattle. Good rainsare in the forecast for the next two days this would bevery beneficial to some already very dry ponds.
Sales this week were confirmed on 9712 steers and 4686heifers. 86% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 97% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 32% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery750-775 lbs 85.00-89.00; 800-825 lbs 84.00-87.00; 850-875lbs 82.00-85.00; Apr delivery 550 lbs 111.50; Jul delivery700 lbs 90.00; Oct delivery 600 lbs 92.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current Delivery 725 lbs 88.00;750-775 lbs 84.50-85.00; 800-825 lbs 82.50-84.00.
Medium and Large 2 Current Delivery 800 lbs 82.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current Delivery
600-625 lbs 86.50-90.00; 700-725 lbs 81.00-84.00; 750-775lbs 82.00-84.25; Jun delivery 700 lbs 86.00; Oct delivery
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/3/04)
Receipts this week: 3983 head. Last week: 4332.Feeder steers 1.00-1.50 higher. Feeder heifers steady
except 800 lbs. 2.00 higher. Stocker steers and heifer calvessteady.
Slaughter cows 1.00-3.00 lower, most decline on fleshiercows.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, hi quality, 950.00-1010.00.5-6 yr old, 100-250 lbs. calves, avg quality, 800.00-900.00.5-7 yr old, 100-150 lbs. calves, low quality, 720.00-740.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(2/27/04)
Receipts this week: 8,367 head. Last week 8,480.Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00
higher. Steer calves and stockers steers 1.00-4.00 higher. Heifercalves steady to 3.00 higher.
Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00-4.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 975.00-1075.00.3-6 yr old, 8 months bred, avg quality, 800.00-885.00.9 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality, 620.00-690.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 18-10 yr old, 100 lbs. calves, avg quality, 710.00-800.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/2-3/04)
Receipts this week: 1,150 head. Last week 1,600. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-4.00 higher on strong
trade. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(3-2-04)
Receipts 8,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm to 2.00 higher. Slaughter ewes weak to 2.00 lower.Feeder lambs not well tested, but weaker undertone noted.Nannies 5.00-10.00 lower; kids weak to 5.00 lower. SlaughterLambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-150 lbs. 97.00-110.00. Good and Choice 1-2 50-60 lbs. 125.00-138.00, 60-75lbs. 125.00-138.00, 80-90 lbs. 112.00-119.00, 90-105 lbs. 112.00-120.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-5 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 855.00-930.00.6-7 yr old, 7 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-780.00.
8 yr old, 6 months bred, avg quality, 700.00
LIVESTOCKTrade moderate on very good demand. Compared to last week early live sales in the Southern Plains were 2.00-
3.00 higher at 87.00-88.00. Dressed sales in the Northern Plains and Western Cornbelt 4.00-5.00 higher at 140.00-142.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 198 lbs. carcass ranging from60.00-69.30.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at 138.56 up $2.41 from last week at 136.15.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(3-4-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow with prices holdingsteady to light on moderate demand. Hay movementacross the state has been steady. Hay inventories acrossthe western parts of the state starting to become lighter.Much needed rain has been received this week throughoutOklahoma. Farmers in western Oklahoma are happy to receive the run-off moisture so their dry ponds can befilled.
GRASS HAY: Hay movement in Oklahoma has beenslow with prices currently holding steady. The demand forfeeder cattle is greater at this time with fewer cattle goinginto March. Cattle on wheat have done well this year andmany producers are selling because the majority of cattleare too large to graze out.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or balepile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered tofeedlots (short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 7600 Last week: 14,400 Last year: 5475Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 1.00
higher. Demand good as buyers finding it difficult to fillalready empty pen space. The March wheat run is prettywell cleaned up and this on fewer numbers. Buyerinterest is good for forward contracting cattle, howeverfinding these cattle has been tough. Grazing prospects aregood, however the cost of these cattle have skyrocketed.Good rains falling over much of Oklahoma filling manydried out ponds. Wheat pastures showing immediate improvement changing from a dried out yellowish look tolush green fields.
Sales this week were confirmed on 5625 steers and 1735heifers. 74% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 96% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 23% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700-725 lbs 89.00-91.50; 750-775 lbs 88.00-89.00; 800-850lbs 85.00-86.50; 850-875 lbs 84.00;900 lbs 81.00; 925 lbsfancy 85.00; May delivery 800-850 lbs 85.00-86.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 550 lbs 105.00;May delivery 750 lbs 87.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 940 lbs 78.00.Medium and Large 3 current delivery 750 lbs 83.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(3-9-04)
Receipts 7,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak. Slaughter ewes weak to 3.00 lower. Feederlambs steady. Nannies weak to 4.00 lower; kids steady.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, pkg 60 lbs.124.00; 95-135 lbs. 96.00-109.00. Good and Choice 1-2 70-80lbs. 116.00-118.00; 80-90 lbs. 115.00-125.00; 90-100 lbs.114.00-125.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-860.00.8-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-760.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(3/15-16/04)
Receipts this week: 10,600 head. Last Week: 11,874Feeder and stocker cattle 1.00-3.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-
2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 680.00-735.00.5-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality blacks, 670.00-750.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 16-8 yr old, 100-200 lbs., avg quality blacks, 800.00-870.00.
LIVESTOCKFor this week live sales in the Southern Plains were trending 1.00-2.00 lower at mostly 86.00. Dressed sales
early in the week traded steady to a 1.00 lower at 140.00-141.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 198 lbs. carcass ranging from
$62.50-$72.09.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $136.77 down $1.79 from last week at $138.56.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(3-11-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow with prices holdingsteady to light on moderate demand. Hay movementacross the state has been steady. Hay inventories acrossthe western parts of the state starting to become lighter.
GRASS HAY: Hay movement in Oklahoma has beenslow with prices currently holding steady. Demand lightfor all types of prairie hay.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 5000 Last week: 7600 Last year: 3800
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady to 2.00 higher, most advance on those over 800 lbs.Feeder numbers continue to dwindle as this is the lastofficial week of the March wheat run according to the"Ides of March". Because of these light numbers, buyersexpect a relatively quiet period till the May graze-outwheat run begins. Wheat pasture is in excellent shape inmost of Oklahoma after last weeks rains which were fol-lowed by spring like temperatures.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3798 steers and 1157heifers. 78% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 99% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 23% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750-775 lbs 88.00-90.00; 800-825 lbs 87.00-88.00; 875 lbs84.25, fancy 86.00-86.50; 925 lbs fancy 87.00; Aprildelivery 925 lbs fancy 87.00; April-May delivery 875 lbsfancy 88.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725-775 lbs 82.00-85.50; 800 lbs 79.00-83.00; April deliv-ery 800 lbs fancy 86.00; April-May delivery 800 lbs 86.00.
Replacement Heifers: Medium and Large 1 currentdelivery Heifers675 lbs, fancy blacks 650.00/head.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1 current deliv-ery 5-6 year old,1200 lbs, 8 months bred, average blacks, 850.00.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/17/04)
Receipts this week: 6638 head. Last week: 5121.Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady, with excep-
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-3 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi quality blcks, 975.00-1100.00.8-9 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality, 680.00-745.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/12-13/04)
Receipts this week: 2,586 head. Last week: 4,061.Feeder and stocker cattle steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(3-16-04)
Receipts 5100 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs under 125 lbs. firm; over 120 lbs. 4.00-6.00 lower.Slaughter ewes weak. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies weak to5.00 lower; kids firm to 5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice2-3 shorn and wooled 90-125 lbs. 100.00-110.00; 125-145 lbs.90.00-94.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 122.00-138.00;60-70 lbs. 120.00-138.00; 70-80 lbs. 127.00-140.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
84.50 86.0088.00 88.0087.0087.50
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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OKLA CITY OKLA CITY OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
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39.00-40.00 41.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 40.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 37.00-39.00 35.00-38.00 37.00-40.00
over 500 lbs. 40.00-42.00 40.00-42.00 41.00-43.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-20.00 7.00-20.00
40.00
7.00-20.00
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(3/19/04)Receipts estimated: 2625 head.Last week: 2600 head.Steers and heifers steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 660.00-760.00.8-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-790.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(3/22-23/04)
Receipts this week: 8,815 head. Last Week: 10,640Feeder cattle and stocker steers steady. Stocker heifers
steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 680.00-700.00
5-6 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 700.00-750.00.5-6 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-755.00.
LIVESTOCKThe inventory of cattle on feed was 335 thousand head in Oklahoma on March 1, 2004, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head, down
4 percent from the previous month but 5 percent above March 1, 2003. Placements during February were 47 thousand, up 2 percent from oneyear ago. Marketings of fed cattle during February were 59 thousand, up 7 percent from the same month last year. Other disappearance duringFebruary totaled 3 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with the capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.98 millionhead on March 1, 2004. Placements in feedlots during February totaled 1.61 million, 2 percent below 2003 and 11 percent below 2002. Netplacements were 1.54 million. Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 1.69 million. Other disappearance totaled 69,000 duringFebruary.
For this week live sales in the Southern Plains were trending 3.00-5.00 lower at mostly 82.00. Dressed sales in Nebraska this week trading8.00-9.00 lower at 131.00-133.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 196 lbs. carcass ranging from $59.25-$73.32.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $135.20 down $1.57 from last week at $136.77.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(3-18-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow with prices holdingsteady to light on moderate demand. Hay movementacross the state has been steady. Hay inventories acrossthe western parts of the state starting to become lighter.
GRASS HAY: Hay movement in Oklahoma has beenslow with prices currently holding steady. Demand lightfor all types of prairie hay.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality large squares95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good largerounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-60.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-65.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 3780 Last week: 5000 Last year: 4525
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 1.00higher. Feeder heifers not well tested. Demand good butofferings are light as most feeder cattle have made theirmove off winter wheat. Grain futures continue to holdstrong, forcing cattle futures lower. This has deterredsome of those with grazing cattle from forward pricing cattle.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3711 steers and 69heifers. 77% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 2% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700 lbs 95.00; 775 lbs 89.50-90.00; 800 lbs Fancy 89.00-90.00; 800-825 lbs 86.00-89.00; 865 lbs 85.40; 900-925 lbs84.00-84.50; April delivery 750 lbs 87.50; 825-835 lbs87.00-88.00; June delivery 875 lbs 84.25.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725 lbs Fancy87.75.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/17/04)
Receipts this week: 6638 head. Last week: 5121.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers 1.50-
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-9 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg Brahma X, 675.00-735.00.9-10 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg Brahma X,525.00-585.00
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(3/19/04)
Receipts this week: 12,341 head. Last week 7,595.Feeder steers weak to 1.50 lower. Feeder heifers weak to 2.00
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(3-23-04)
Receipts 10,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs under 90 lbs. 5.00-10.00 lower; over 90 lbs. weak.Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs 5.00 to mostly 10.00lower. Nannies steady; kids 5.00-10.00 lower. SlaughterLambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs. 100.00-109.00; 125-145 lbs. 89.00-95.00. Good and Choice 1-2 50-60lbs. 125.00-130.00; 60-70 lbs. 118.00-128.50; 70-80 lbs.120.00-128.00; 80-90 lbs. 110.00-126.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
April 7, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 14ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrading for the week was slow in most major feeding regions, with trade picking up on Wednesday. The market
on Wednesday in the South Plains was 2.00 higher at 84.00. Dressed sales in the North Plains were 5.00 higherbringing 137.00-138.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 197 lbs. carcass ranging from$57.48-$66.26. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $144.08 up $12.45 from last weekat $131.63.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/2/04)
Receipts this week: 4,103 head. Last week: 5,964.Feeder and heifers steady. Steer calves 1.00-3.00 higher.
Stocker steers steady to 1.00 lower. Heifer calves 2.00-4.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality, 860.00-900.00.8-10 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality, 790.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-5 yr old, 200 lbs. calves, avg quality blcks, 990.00-1040.00.3-5 yr old, 200-250 lbs. calves, avg quality blcks, 1130.00.7-8 yr old, 150 lbs. avg quality blcks, 880.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/2-3/04)
Receipts this week: 1,785 head. Last week: 2,237.Feeder and stocker cattle 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg-hi quality, 860.00-885.00.5-7 yr. old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-800.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 14-7 yr old, 150-225 lbs. calves, hi quality, 1050.00-1210.00.6-9 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 900.00-975.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(4-1-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand moderate with pricessteady. Inventories in the state are becoming lighter asproducers are starting to make way for next year's crop.Warmer temperatures continue, allowing the wheat cropin most areas to look favorable.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricesholding steady. Producers in eastern Oklahoma continueto move prairie hay. Light showers passed through partsof the state this past weekend, leaving the wheat crop tolook more favorable in most areas.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 115.00-130.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-130.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-120.00, small squares 105.00-125.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 60.00-70.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales : This week: 4800 Last week: 3975 Last year: 4075
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady. Demand remains good but numbers continue ofavailable cattle are light.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1481 steers and 3333heifers. 66% of this week's sales are for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 69% of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery650 lbs laid in 104.00; 775 lbs 90.00-91.00; 800-850 lbs87.00-87.75; 850 lbs Fancy 89.00; 860 lbs 86.00; 900 lbsFancy 87.00; August delivery 750 lbs 88.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery575 lbs laid in 102.00; 725-750 lbs 84.50-88.00; 750 lbs85.00-87.00; 825 lbs 80.00; May delivery 86.00; Junedelivery 725-775 lbs 85.00-87.50; July delivery 700 lbs 87.50.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/7/04)
Receipts this week: 1,053 head. Last week: 2,376.Feeder steers steady in a limited test. Feeder heifers 2.00
higher. Steer and heifer calves steady in a limited test.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 2.00-
3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality mix, 655.00-800.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 250-275 lbs. calves, avg quality mix, 710.00-900.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(4/5-6/04)
Receipts this week: 7,650 head. Last Week: 9,260Feeder steers 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to
3.00 higher. Stocker cattle and calves under 600 lbs. steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-7 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 685.00-775.00.8-10 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 610.00-810.00.
PAIRS: MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-29-10 yr old, 200-300 lbs. avg quality, 775.00-1000.00
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-748-1812
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(4-6-04)
Receipts 4,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher. Feederlambs weak to 5.00 lower. Nannies steady; kids weak to 5.00lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs. 90.00-95.00; 130-165 lbs. 80.00-90.00; new crop 90-105 lbs. 103.00-108.00. Good and Choice 1-2 50-80 lbs.110.00-117.00.
Selection 2; 30-40 lbs. 113.00-126.00; 40-60 lbs. 98.00-123.00; 60-65 lbs. 91.50-98.00.Slaughter Billies and Wethers; 75-105 lbs. 63.00-76.00; 125-175lbs. 48.00-70.00.Slaughter Does/Nannies, Selection 1: 1-4 yr old, 100-150 lbs. bred 150.00-210.00 per head.1-3 yr old, 60-95 lbs. open 65.00-100.00 per head.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
April 14, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 15ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrading for the week continued to be slow in most major feeding regions. Few live sales in the South Plains were
$2.00 higher bringing $86.00-$88.00. Dressed sales in the North Plains were $6.00 higher bringing $144.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 200 lbs. carcass ranging from
$59.00-$68.64. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $154.78 up $10.70 from last weekat $144.08.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/9/04)
Receipts this week: 2,888 head. Last week: 4,103.Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Steer calves 1.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22 yr old, 8 months bred, hi quality blcks, 980.00.1-2 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality blcks, 750.00-810.00.4-5 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality blcks, 850.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/9-10/04)
Receipts this week: 2,819 head. Last week: 1,785.Feeder cattle over 600 lbs. 1.00-2.00 higher. Stocker
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand moderate with pricessteady. Trade activity in most areas remains light. Lightshowers have passed through the central part of the statethis week with cooler temperatures in the forecast for thisweekend. Much needed moisture would be welcomed inthe Panhandle area, many producers in the Panhandleare spraying pastures and alfalfa for pest due to the dry weather.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricesholding steady. Producers in eastern Oklahoma continueto move prairie hay. Light showers passed through theeastern part of the state this past week. More rain ispredicted for this weekend.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 115.00-130.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-130.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-120.00, small squares 105.00-125.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 60.00-70.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 65.00-70.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00.Good quality large rounds 45.00-55.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-45.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 8435 Last week: 4800 Last Year: 12,300
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand verygood as many feedlots are short of cattle. Sellers finallymotivated to sell as market has made substantial gainsrecently and May wheat run will commence in couple ofweeks. Upper end price quotes are the most recentmarket test.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4690 steers and 3745heifers. 46% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 91% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for44% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery575 lbs 108.00; 775-800 lbs 90.00-91.50; 800-825 lbs 90.00-92.00; 850-875 lbs 87.00-90.00; 900-950 lbs 85.00-86.00;May delivery 750 lbs 92.00; 800 lbs 88.50-90.00; Junedelivery 800 lbs 90.00; July delivery 750 lbs 92.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750-775 lbs90.00; 825 lbs smooth brahma cross 87.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725 lbs 87.50, replacement quality 92.00; 800-825 lbs84.00-86.50; May delivery 750-800 lbs 84.00-88.00; Junedelivery 725 lbs 89.00; 775 lbs 85.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 May delivery 725 lbs 85.00. Medium and Large 2 May delivery 700 lbs 85.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/14/04)
Receipts this week: 1,430 head. Last week: 1,053.Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-
3.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves 2.00 higher on a limitedtest.
Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg/hi qual blcks, 830.00-890.005-7 yr old, 2-3 months bred, avg/hi qual blcks, 740.00-800.00PAIRS: Medium and Large 17-9 yr old, 200-300 lbs. calves, avg quality, 880.00-915.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/12/04)
Receipts this week: 1,150 head. Last Week: 2,242. Light weight steers 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder steers 1.00-
2.00 higher. Light weight heifers and feeder heifers steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(4-6-04)
Receipts 6,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher. Feeder lambsfirm, instances 5.00 higher. Nannies 4.00-8.00 higher; kids3.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs. 85.00-95.00; 120-160 lbs. 80.00-88.00; new crop 90-120 lbs. 101.00-109.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-70 lbs.117.00-127.00.
Selection 2; 30-40 lbs. 113.00-126.00; 40-60 lbs. 98.00-123.00; 60-65 lbs. 91.50-98.00.Slaughter Billies and Wethers; 75-105 lbs. 63.00-76.00; 125-175lbs. 48.00-70.00.Slaughter Does/Nannies, Selection 1: 1-4 yr old, 100-150 lbs. bred 150.00-210.00 per head.1-3 yr old, 60-95 lbs. open 65.00-100.00 per head.
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
April 21, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 16ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKThe inventory of cattle on feed was 330 thousand head in Oklahoma on April 1, 2004, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or
more head, down 1 percent from the previous month and 3 percent below April 1, 2003. Placements during March were 74thousand, down 21 percent from 1 year ago. Marketings of fed cattle during March were 77 thousand, up 8 percent from thesame month last year. Other disappearance during March totaled 2 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with the capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.75 million head on April 1, 2004. Placements in feedlots during March totaled 1.80 million, 11 percent below 2003 and 8percent below 2002. Net placements were 1.74 million. Marketings of fed cattle during March totaled 1.97 million. Otherdisappearance totaled 67,000 during March.Trading for the week continued to be slow in most major feeding regions. Few live sales in the South Plains were $1.00-2.00lower bringing $85.00-$86.00. Dressed sales in the North Plains were steady to $4.00 lower bringing $140.00-$144.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady with a 200 lbs. carcass ranging from $52.00-$72.36. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $150.65 down $4.13 from last week at $154.78.
For daily market information dial 1-405-748-1812
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/16/04)
Receipts this week: 4,589 head. Last week: 2,888.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 higher, over 900 lbs. 2.00 higher.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22 yr old, 8 months bred, hi quality blcks, 980.00.1-2 yr old, 7 months bred, avg quality, 760.00.7-10 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-790.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 16 yr old, 200 lbs. calves, hi quality blcks, 1250.00.7-8 yr old, 350-375 lbs. calves, avg quality, 1050.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/16-17/04)
Receipts this week: 3,440 head. Last week: 2,819.Stocker and feeder cattle steady. Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-5 yr old, 100-275 lbs. calves, hi quality, 1200.00-1300.00.6-7 yr old, 100-300 lbs. calves, hi quality, 1075.00-1225.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(4-15-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand moderate with pricessteady to $15.00 per ton higher. This past week much ofOklahoma was hit by a hard freeze. Temperatures got toas low as 19 degrees in the Panhandle and in centralOklahoma most areas were in the mid 20's. Manyproducers were looking forward to an early first cuttingfrom alfalfa crops due to early warm temperatures.Extension is telling people it will take about a weekbefore the full extent of damage on alfalfa and wheat willbe determined.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady to $10.00 per ton higher. Producers continue tofeed grass hay in most areas of the state. The wheat insouthern and central Oklahoma has started to head out,causing producers to be concerned about the freeze that took place this last week. In northern parts of the statethe crop looks favorable.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 130.00-145.00 per ton. Smallsquares 135.00-155.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-125.00, small squares 110.00-125.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 90.00-100.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-85.00 a ton. WHEAT HAY:
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hayin large round bales 50.00-60.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-95.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 80.00-90.00 a ton, small squares90.00-100.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 80.00-90.00 per ton. Premium quality largerounds 70.00-80.00. Good quality large rounds 55.00-70.00per ton. Fair quality 45.00-55.00 per ton.
Sales:This week: 15,635 Last week: 8435 Last Year: 11,525
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady to 2.00 higher. Demand continues good for feedercattle as many buyers are reporting after this week num-bers of feeders are looking very limited. Feeder cattlewere more plentiful these past 2 weeks as many graze-outwheat pastures have deteriorated due to dry conditions.Wheat cattle already on the move and this the earliest insome time. Rains in theforecast each day but very spotty.Oklahoma has yet to see a good state wide rain.
Sales this week were confirmed on 7314 steers and 3738heifers. 50% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 95% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 34% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700-775 lbs 91.00-94.00; 800-850 lbs 88.50-91.00; 800-875lbs fancy 93.00-93.50; 925-950 lbs.86.00-86.50; 1000 lbsfancy 85.50; May delivery 525 lb calves 105.00; 775 lbs91.25; 800-825 lbs 90.50-92.00; 875 lbs 88.00; Junedelivery 800 lbs 90.00; July delivery 800 lbs 90.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 725 lbs 92.00;800-825 lbs 87.00-89.00; May delivery 750 lbs 90.00; 800lbs 88.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery650 lbs 94.00; 700-725 lbs 88.50-91.00; 750-775 lbs 87.00-88.00; 800-825 lbs 83.00-86.50; May delivery 650 lbs92.50; 700-750 lbs 87.00-90.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/21/04)
Receipts this week: 1,430 head. Last week: 1,053.Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-
3.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves 2.00 higher on a limitedtest.
Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-5 yr old, 2-8 months bred, avg/hi qual blcks, 820.00-930.004-7 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg quality blcks, 660.00-780.00PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-3 yr old, 100-250 lbs. calves, avg quality, 1060.00-1100.00.5-6 yr old, 175-250 lbs. calves, avg quality, 980.00-1050.00.7-8 yr old, 200-250 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 910.00-980.00
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/19/04)
Receipts this week: 1,150 head. Last Week: 2,242. Light weight steers 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder steers 1.00-
2.00 higher. Light weight heifers and feeder heifers steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(4-20-04)
Receipts 9,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher. Nanniesfirm; kids firm. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shornand wooled 90-120 lbs. 90.00-97.00; 125-165 lbs. 80.00-88.00;new crop 90-115 lbs. 100.00-109.00. Good and Choice 1-2 50-60 lbs. 123.00-130.00; 60-80 lbs. 122.00-126.00; 90-100 lbs.110.00-116.00.
Selection 2; 30-40 lbs. 118.00-127.00; 40-60 lbs. 105.00-129.00; 70-80 lbs. 79.00-86.00.Slaughter Billies; 90-110 lbs. 70.00-81.00; 185-200 lbs. 33.00-58.00.Slaughter Does/Nannies, Selection 1: 1-3 yr old, 90-140 lbs. open 100.00-170.00 per head.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
April 28, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 17ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrade and demand was light this past week. Live sales in the Southern Plains this week traded at$86.00-$87.00. Dressed sales in the Northern Plains and Western Cornbelt traded at 140.00, few sales inKansas were bringing $137.00-$139.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $7.00-$13.00 higher with a 200lbs. carcass ranging from $65.50-$79.65. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price valueat $147.60 down $3.05 from last week at $150.65.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/23/04)
Receipts this week: 5,641 head. Last week: 4,589.Feeder steers firm to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-3.00
higher. Steer and heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22 yr old, 8 months bred, avg quality, 860.00.5-6 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 860.00.9 yr old, 4 months bred, avg quality, 680.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 100 lbs. calves, avg quality blacks, 1140.00-1150.00.6 yr old, 150-200 lbs. calves, hi quality blacks, 1170.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/23-24/04)
Receipts this week: 4,654 head. Last week: 3,440.Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-3.00 higher. Stocker
calves steady. Slaughter cows and bulls mostly 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 200-275 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1300.00-1400.00.5-8 yr old, 200-250 lbs. calves, avg/hi qual, 950.00-1050.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(4-22-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand slow with prices 10.00-15.00 lower. Producers are getting ready for first cuttingsof alfalfa. Light rains have passed through much of thestate this past week.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with steady to10.00 lower. Warm temperatures have returned withmany farmers looking at good prospects for the futurewheat crop.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Sales:This week: 9050 Last week:15,635 Last Year: 10,875
Compared to last week: Feeder steers firm to 3.00 high-er. Feeder heifers 1.00 higher. Demand remains good,even though buyers are currently busy picking uppreviously contracted cattle. Cattle market continued to make advances as the trading period progressed.
Wheat pasture continues in very good condition andahead of schedule. Through last week, up to 70 percent ofthe state's wheat crop had already headed out verses thenorm of about 40 percent for this time of the year. Grasspastures in the Northeast are in very good shape andponds are full after last weeks rains of up to 10 inches inthat area. Locally rain totals were very minimal.
Sales this week were confirmed on 6473 steers and 2577heifers. 61% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 94% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 29% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500 lbs 120.00; 575 lbs 109.00; 700 lbs 98.00; 750-800 lbs92.00-95.50; 800-850 lbs 90.00-93.00; May delivery 750-775 lbs 92.00-96.50; 800-875 lbs 90.00-91.00; Jun delivery775 lbs 93.00; Aug delivery 700-775 lbs 92.00-95.25; 800lbs 92.00; Oct delivery 775 lbs 91.00-93.00; 800 lbs 92.00;Jan delivery 800 lbs Fancy 90.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 575 lbs 102.50;625 lbs 98.00; 750-800 lbs 89.50-91.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700-735 lbs 89.60-91.00; 750 lbs Fancy 93.50; 750 lbs89.00-90.00; May delivery 725 lbs 90.00-91.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 800 lbs 85.00.Medium and Large 2 current delivery 725-780 lbs
86.75-89.00; 825 lbs 83.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/28/04)
Receipts this week: 2,128 head. Last week: 2,707.Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-4.00 higher. Steer and
heifer calves steady in a limited test. Slaughter cows steady. No test on bulls.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 120-240 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 970.00-1040.00.4-8 yr old, 160-350 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 845.00-940.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(4/26-27/04)
Receipts this week: 9,775 head. Last Week: 15,733Feeder cattle and calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand very
good with much improved demand for new crop calves andheavy weight feeders.
Slaughter cows and bulls firm to 1.50 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-5 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi quality blcks, 890.00-990.00.5-6 yr old, 2-4 months bred, hi quality blcks, 830.00-890.00.6-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality, 715.00-780.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 75-150 lbs. calves, fancy blcks, 1300.00-1330.00.4-5 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg/hi quality, 1100.00-1200.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/26/04)
Receipts this week: 1,455 head. Last Week: 2,233. Light weight steers 1.00-2.00 lower. Feeder steers steady
to 1.00 higher. Light weight heifers and feeder heifers steadyto 1.00 higher.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ODAFF Market News Oklahoma City 405-521-3881USDA Market News Oklahoma City 405-232-5425
OKC WEST LIVESTOCK AUCTION - EL RENO(4/28/04)
Receipts estimated: 3,968 head. Last week: 7,629.Feeder cattle and calves 3.00-6.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1,
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(4-27-04)
Receipts 11,000 head. Compared with last week heavyslaughter lambs steady; light slaughter lambs weak to 3.00lower. Slaughter ewes firm. Feeder lambs weak to 5.00 lower.Nannies and kids weak. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 90-130 lbs. 90.00-99.00; 130-155 lbs. 80.00-86.00; new crop 90-125 lbs. 100.00-109.50. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs.118.00-122.00; 60-70 lbs. 115.00-124.00; 70-90 lbs.
Selection 2; 30-40 lbs. 118.00-127.00; 40-60 lbs. 105.00-129.00; 70-80 lbs. 79.00-86.00.Slaughter Billies; 90-110 lbs. 70.00-81.00; 185-200 lbs. 33.00-58.00.Slaughter Does/Nannies, Selection 1: 1-3 yr old, 90-140 lbs. open 100.00-170.00 per head.
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
May 5, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 18ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrade and demand was light with good demand this past week. Live sales in the Southern Plains thisweek traded at $91.00-$92.00. Dressed sales in the Northern Plains and Western Cornbelt traded at144.00-147.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were bringing $52.82-$60.20 for a 240-280 lbs. carcass. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $149.79 up $2.19 fromlast week at $147.60.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/30/04)
Receipts this week: 8,884 head. Last week: 5,641.Feeder steers 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.50-3.00
higher. Steer calves in a limited test, stocker steers 2.00-3.00higher. Heifer calves 3.00 higher.
Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-5 yr old, 4-5 months bred, hi quality blacks, 880.00.4-7 yr old, 7-8 months bred, avg quality, 735.00-750.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 11-3 yr old, 125 lbs. calves, avg/hi qual blcks, 1190.00-1280.00.2-4 yr old, 175 lbs. calves, avg/low qual blcks, 840.00-860.00.4-5 yr old, 150 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 950.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(4/30-5/1/03)
Receipts this week: 3,952 head. Last week: 4,654.Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-5.00 higher. Stocker
calves 4.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 200-300 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1325.00.7-8 yr old, 150-250 lbs. calves, avg qual, 775.00-850.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(4-29-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand slow with prices 10.00-15.00 lower. Producers are getting ready for first cuttingsof alfalfa. Light rains have passed through much of thestate this past week.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with steady to10.00 lower. Warm temperatures have returned withmany farmers looking at good prospects for the futurewheat crop.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(5-4-04)
Sales:This week: 10,825 Last week: 9050 Last Year: 15,925
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifer 2.00-5.00 higher. Demand remains very good for feeders.Though buyers remain very busy picking up previouslycontracted cattle, interest still very high for new countrytrades. More beneficial rains made it across the statelate last week and much of the state has greened up nicely.
Sales this week were confirmed on 7777 steers and 3048heifers. 54% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 95% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 28% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery450 lbs 125.00; 725 lbs 101.00; 750-775 lbs 95.00-100.00;800-825 lbs 94.35-99.50; 850-875 lbs 91.00-96.00; 900 lbs90.00-93.00; Jun delivery 750-775 lbs 95.00-96.00; Juldelivery 825 lbs 96.50; 850-875 lbs 91.00-96.00; Jul-Aug delivery 775 lbs 94.50; Aug delivery 750 lbs 97.00-97.50;850 lbs 96.00-97.00; Nov delivery 775 lbs 93.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750-775 lbs94.00-95.00; 800 lbs 93.00; 850 lbs 96.00; Jun delivery 725lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 725-750 lbs93.50-97.00; 825 lbs 91.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery450 lbs 120.00;725-750 lbs 93.00-94.00; 750-775 lbs 91.00-95.00; 800 lbs 93.00; Jun delivery 700-725 lbs 95.00-95.50;Jul delivery 600 lbs 100.00; 700 lbs 95.00; Aug delivery725 lbs 89.00; Sep delivery 725 lbs 94.00; Oct delivery725 lbs 93.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/5/04)
Receipts this week: 1,128 head. Last week: 2,128.Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-4.00 higher with the
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(5-4-04)
Receipts 10,000 head. Compared with last week heavyslaughter lambs steady; light slaughter lambs firm, instances2.00 higher. Slaughter ewes firm to 1.00 higher. Nanniesweak; kids weak to 5.00 lower, instances 10.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 95-130 lbs. 90.00-99.00; 130-140 lbs. 84.00-90.00; new crop 90-105 lbs. 104.00-109.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-70 lbs.120.00-126.00; 70-90 lbs. 110.00-119.00; 90-105 lbs.
110.00-114.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-50.50; Utility and Good 1-349.00-56.00; Utility 1-2 44.00-49.00; Cull and Utility 1-233.00-44.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 120.00-125.00; 40-60 lbs. 138.00-145.00; 60-80 lbs. 130.00-142.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 70.00-87.00; 150-250 lbs. 71.00-81.50.Nannies: 80-130 lbs. 53.00-68.00; 130-160 lbs. 45.00-59.00.
(5/5/04)Receipts estimated: 1,700 head. Last week: 2,370 head.Steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Heifers 1.00-4.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
May 12, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 19ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrade was slow this past week in the Southern and Northern Plains. Dressed sales in Nebraska were
$5.00 lower at $142.00. Live sales in the Southern plains traded $3.00-$4.00 lower at $87.00. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were bringing $76.75-$90.72 for a 199
lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $148.23 down $1.56 from last week
at $149.79.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/7/04)
Receipts this week: 10,716 head. Last week: 8,884.Feeder steers 1.50-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-5.00
higher. Steer and heifer calves in a limited test. Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-7 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality, 760.00-810.00.5-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-740.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 125 lbs. calves, avg/hi qual blcks, 1080.00-1120.00.5-8 yr old, 150 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 880.00-900.00.7-9 yr old, 150 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 860.00-930.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/8-9/04)
Receipts this week: 3,934 head. Last week: 3,952.Feeder steers 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers were 1.00-
2.00 higher. Stocker calves steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, hi quality blacks, 825.00-910.00.6-8 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg/hi quality, 790.00-810.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-6 yr old, 200-250 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1225.00-1285.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(5-6-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow with light to moder-ate offerings. Producers in western and central Oklahomahave started on first cuttings of alfalfa. Producers areoptimistic about hay yields and quality despite the latefreeze in mid-April.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Temperatures continue to climb in all regions ofthe state with most areas being in the 90's this past week.Producers are finishing up on cuttings of wheat hay.Farmers are preparing for what looks to be an earlywheat harvest.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premiumquality large squares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premiumquality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quali-ty 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(5-11-04)
This week: 12,450 Last week: 10,825 Last Year: 7800Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-2.00 higher.
Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 higher. Demand very good forfeeder cattle. Markets continue to make strong advancesweekly creating difficulties in pricing cattle from day today. May wheat cattle still on the move but mostgraze-out wheat is already gone. Some areas of the statestill very dry but state wide rains have been forecasted forlater in the week. Numbers of grazing cattle also expectedto be limited this year as high priced stockers this springhas limited some of the grazing programs.
Sales this week were confirmed on 10,016 steers and2247 heifers. 41% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 93% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 18% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700-750 lbs 103.00-106.00; 750-775 lbs 99.50-103.00; 800-850 lbs 95.00-101.00; 900 lbs 90.00. May-Jun delivery 750lbs 101.00; Jun delivery 800-850 lbs 98.00-100.00; Juldelivery 825-850 lbs 95.00-98.00; Aug delivery 750 lbs102.00; 825-850 lbs 95.00-98.00; Sep delivery 590 lb calves108.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750 lbs 101.00.Medium and Large 2 current delivery 675 lbs 102.00;
725 lbs 99.00; 800 lbs 98.50; Jun delivery 600 lbs 104.00.Medium and Large 3 current delivery 725 lbs 97.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-8 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 730.00-790.00.4-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 590.00-715.00.
9 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 650.00-670.00.PAIRS: Medium and Large 1
4-6 yr old, 250 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 1100.00-1120.00.4-5 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg/hi quality, 1100.00-1200.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/10/04)
Receipts this week: 2,256 head. Last Week: 1,781. Light weight steers and feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher.
Feeder heifers and calves steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(5-11-04)
Receipts 11,250 head. Compared with last week heavyslaughter lambs steady; light slaughter lambs weak to 10.00lower. Slaughter ewes uneven, mostly weak to 2.00 lower.Feeder lambs fully 2.00-5.00 lower. Nannies steady; kids10.00-15.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 95-125 lbs. 90.00-98.00; 130-145 lbs. 83.00-91.00; new crop 90-115 lbs. 100.00-106.50. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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LIVESTOCKTrade was slow this past week in the Southern and Northern Plains. Dressed sales in Nebraska were
$3.00-$5.00 lower at $136.00-138.00. Live sales in the Southern plains traded steady at $87.00. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were bringing $56.00-$62.72 for a 260
lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $145.31 down $2.92 from last week
at $148.23.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/14/04)
Receipts this week: 10,300 head. Last week: 10,716.Feeder steers 1.50-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers firm to 3.00
higher. Steer and heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 3-4 months bred, hi quality blacks, 890.00.5-6 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 680.00-780.00.7-8 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 670.00-720.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 16 yr old, 175 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 1070.00-1110.00.5-8 yr old, 150 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 880.00-900.00.5-7 yr old, 200 lbs. calves, avg qual, 930.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/14-15/04)
Receipts this week: 4,657 head. Last week: 3,934.Feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs. 1.00-2.00 higher.
Stocker calves 2.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 150-175 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1295.00.2-4 yr old, 150-340 lbs. calves, avg quality, 1050.00-1060.00.6-8 yr old, 175-255 lbs. calves, hi quality, 980.00-1075.00.6-7 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 880.00-910.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(5-13-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand light with moderateofferings. Dry warm weather this past week had manyproducers in the field baling the first cutting of alfalfa. Inwestern and central Oklahoma, chopped alfalfa prices aresteady. Alfalfa new crop cuttings are considered to havegood quality markings by most buyers in the state.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Warm spring temperatures this past week causedthe wheat to ripen faster than expected in most regions ofnorthwest, central and eastern Oklahoma.Producers fear the dry warm temperatures have hurt thecrop outlook for this year. In southwestern Oklahoma thewheat crop looks favorable. Producers in southwestOklahoma are hopeful they will have a good wheatharvest. All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 110.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares100.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Goodlarge rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00. Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 perton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(5-18-04)
Sales: This week: 9500 Last week: 12,450 Last Year: 8100Compared to last week: Feeder steers firm to 2.00
higher. Feeder heifers 3.00 higher. Demand continuesgood for feeder cattle. Farmers anxious to move cattle asharvest is near. Many in central Oklahoma look to startthe combines during the Memorial weekend holiday, while northern Oklahoma is looking to early June. Warmsouthern winds continue to blow causing the wheat tomature at a quicker pace.
Sales this week were confirmed on 7266 steers and 2226heifers. 78% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 99% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 23% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725 lbs 107.00; 750-775 lbs 102.00-105.00; 800-825 lbs99.50-103.00; 875 lbs 97.00-98.00; 900 lbs fancy 99.00;Jun delivery 750 lbs 101.00; Aug delivery 775 lbs 99.50;Sep delivery 775 lbs 100.00; Oct delivery 800 lbs 96.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 775 lbs 101.00-101.50; 850 lbs 96.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 750 lbs 100.00;Jul delivery 825 lbs 95.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 102.00; 725 lbs delivered 100.00; 700-750 lbs100.00-101.00, 700 lbs fancy 103.00; 800 lbs fancy 97.50;Jul delivery 750 lbs 95.00; Nov delivery 550 lb calves102.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 700-750 lbs95.00-99.00; 825 lbs 92.00-92.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 630 lbs 99.50.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/19/04)
Receipts this week: 2,644 head. Last week: 2,229.Feeder cattle steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady
to 2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
10 yr old, 100-150 lbs. calves, avg quality, 920.00-940.00
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/18/04)
Receipts this week: 1,750 head. Last week 1,150. Stocker and feeder cattle steady.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 125-150 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 1030.00-1050.00.3-4 yr old, 350-375 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1310.00-1475.00.8-10 yr old, 125-225 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 840.00-930.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(5/17-18/04)
Receipts this week: 14,025 head. Last week: 11,999Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(5-18-04)
Receipts 12,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak to 3.00 lower. Slaughter ewes weak 2.00 lower.Feeder lambs steady. Nannies steady; kids steady.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-115 lbs.90.00-95.00; 135-150 lbs. 81.00-92.00; new crop 97.50-106.00.Good and Choice 1-2 70-80 lbs. 112.00-118.00; 80-90 lbs.104.00-107.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 34.00-40.00; Utility and Good 1-347.50-54.00; Utility 1-2 37.00-58.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-38.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 117.00-125.00; 40-60 lbs. 119.00-130.00; 60-80 lbs. 120.00-133.50.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 74.00-92.00; 150-250 lbs. 70.00-83.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 59.00-68.00; 135-185 lbs. 45.00-61.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 13-7 yr old, 225-350 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 1040.00-1100.00.8 yr old, 185-315 lbs. calves, low quality, 780.00-900.00.8-10 yr old, 125-225 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 840.00-930.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(5-20-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand light with moderate offer-ings. Dry warm weather this past week have many pro-ducers getting ready for wheat harvest. Some producersare starting to cut in southwest regions of the state.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Many producers are taking advantage of high cat-tle prices and making clean up sales before wheatharvest. All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(5-25-04)
Sales: This week: 12,025 Last week: 9500 Last Year: 2500Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00 higher.
Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Demand continuesgood but things will slow as many buyers and sellers alikewill have wheat harvest in full progress by the weekend.Wheat harvest already in full swing in Southwestern Oklahoma with better than expected weights and yields.Conditions have become very dry over much of the statebut this weeks forecast includes higher humidity and sev-eral days of afternoon thunderstorm chances. A more typical Oklahoma May. Sales this week were con-firmed on 8300 steers and 3721 heifers. 24% of this week'ssales for current delivery. Yearlings over 600 lbs com-prised 100% of confirmed sales. Heifers accounted for 31%of the supply. Unless otherwise stated prices are FOBweigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent andwith a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide onyearlings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 112.00; 700-750 lbs 105.00-108.00; 800-825 lbs100.00-102.00; 850-900 lbs 96.00-100.00, 840-900 lbsdelivered 97.00-102.00; 900-925 lbs 97.00-101.00; Jundelivery 775 lbs 106.00; Jul delivery 825-850 lbs 99.00-100.25; 925 lbs 100.00; Jul-Aug delivery 800 lbs 101.50;Aug delivery 800-850 lbs 100.00-102.50; Oct delivery 800lbs 100.00; Jan delivery 775 lbs 95.50; Mar delivery 800lbs 93.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Jun delivery 700-750lbs 105.00-106.00. Medium and Large 2 current delivery950 lbs 95.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 cur-rent delivery 700-750 lbs 100.00-103.00, 740 lbs delivered100.75; 825 lbs 92.50-96.00; Jun delivery 675 lbs 103.00;Jul delivery 825 lbs 98.00; Jul-Aug delivery 750 lbs 97.50;Aug delivery 725 lbs 100.00; Sep delivery 600 lbs 110.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750 lbs 97.00;Sep delivery 700 lbs 98.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/26/04)
Receipts this week: 2,644 head. Last week: 2,644.Feeder cattle and calves steady.Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 100-350 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 1205.00-1285.00.2-3 yr old, 100-350 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 1150.00-1180.00.6-8 yr old, 150-225 lbs. calves, hi qual blcks, 960.00-985.00.6-8 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg qual blcks, 800.00-870.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(5/21-22/04)
Receipts this week: 11,975 head. Last week: 10,300.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady to .50 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to 1.50 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(5-26-04)
Receipts 3,500 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak. Feeder lambs weak. Nannies and kids steady.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled old crop 90-125 lbs. 90.00-95.00; 130-155 lbs. 82.00.-86.00; new crop 90-120 lbs. 96.00-106.00. Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 110.00-120.00; 60-90 lbs. 104.00-109.00; 90-110 lbs. 108.50-113.50.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 23.00-34.00; Utility and Good 1-342.00-50.00; Utility 1-2 32.00-42.00; Cull and Utility 1-224.00-32.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 118.00-129.00; 40-60 lbs. 120.00-133.00; 60-80 lbs. 120.00-133.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 80.00-92.00; 150-250 lbs. 70.00-85.00.Nannies: 80-130 lbs. 56.00-69.00; 130-170 lbs. 47.00-59.00.
(5/26/04)Receipts estimated: 2,000 head. Last week: 1,600 head.Steers steady to 2.00 lower. Heifers 1.00-6.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
No sales reported due to the Memorial DayHoliday!!!
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(5-27-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand light with moderateofferings. Light showers have passed through central andeastern Oklahoma this past week but leaving littlemoisture behind. Many alfalfa producers are hoping forgood rains for second cuttings.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Producers got off to an early start in southern andcentral Oklahoma cutting wheat. High moisture has putharvest to a stop in most places. Producers are anxious forharvest to get started before the wheat is ready in otherregions.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(6-1-04)
This week: 4,730 Last week: 12,025 Last Year: 14,000
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Demand continues good as the wheat run haspretty well come to an end. Conditions remain very dry inCentral Oklahoma. Thru the month of May we arealready at a 4.5 inch deficit following over a foot deficitfrom the previous year. Wheat harvest is in full progressacross the state.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3189 steers and 1540heifers. 52% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 97% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 32% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery650-675 lbs 112.00; 825-875 lbs 100.00-103.00, 850 lbsfancy 107.00; Aug-Oct delivery 800 lbs 102.00; Decdelivery 800 lbs 99.00; Mar delivery 800 lbs 93.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 725 lbs 105.00;Nov delivery 550 lbs 110.00.
Medium and Large 2 Aug delivery 775 lbs 100.00; Sepdelivery 775 lbs 100.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery650 lbs 106.00-108.00; 700-735 lbs 102.50-105.00; 775 lbs99.50-103.50; 800 lbs fancy 105.00; 825 lbs 97.00; Augdelivery 800 lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 650 lbs 103.50;Nov delivery 525 lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 700-775 lbs96.00-98.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/2/04)
Receipts this week: 1,706 head. Last week: 2,644.Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers
steady to 2.00 lower. Steer calves steady in a limited test.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(5-26-04)
Receipts 9,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs firm to3.00 higher. Nannies steady; kids firm to 5.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-125 lbs.94.00-101.00; Good and Choice 1-2 60-90 lbs. 103.00-110.00;90-105 lbs. 112.50.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 25.00-32.00; Utility and Good 1-342.00-47.50; Utility 1-2 32.00-42.00; Cull and Utility 1-225.00-32.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 118.00-123.00; 40-80 lbs. 125.00-137.00; set 57 lbs. 143.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 80.00-91.00; 150-250 lbs. 74.00-85.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 58.00-68.00; 130-175 lbs. 40.00-59.00.
No sales reported due to the Memorial Day Holiday!!!
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89.0090.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 9, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 23ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrade light to moderate on good demand. Dressed sales in Nebraska were
$1.00-4.00 higher at $146.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded steady at $90.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady at $74.50-$85.59 for a 199
lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $149.10 up $6.87 from last week at
$142.23.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(6/7-8/04)
Receipts this week: 13,325 head. Last week: 2,388Feeder steers 5.00-6.00 higher. Feeder heifers 3.00-6.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 125-210 lbs. calves, avg quality, 1050.00-1070.00.4-8 yr old, 150-250 lbs. calves, hi quality, 1260.00-1370.00.4-8 yr old, 110-375 lbs. calves, avg quality 1030.00-1180.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-3-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand light with moderate offer-ings. Alfalfa inventories are increasing due to first andsecond cuttings. Hay production is continuing to be strongalthough many producers are in need of more moisture.Producers starting to use more hay since grass pasturesare depleted due to lack of moisture. Many producers continue to be in the field cutting wheat. Harvest for thestate is approximately 40 percent done.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Many producers feeding grass hay to supplementpastures. Storms have passed through most regions of thestate this past week. Some areas have reported great hailand wind damage to the current wheat crop.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(6-8-04)
This week: 6800 Last week: 4730 Last Year: 18,450
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-4.00 higher.Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Demand very good forlight supplies of feeder cattle. Large weekly advances in thesale barns has made it difficult for those dealing in the coun-try to keep up with the markets. Some of the cheaper pricesreflect those sales made early in the trading period.Interest in calf trades for current deliveryis high but like all other classes of cattle numbers are notthere to fill these needs.
Most of the states wheat crop has been harvested and wasdone this year at the earliest ever. Results of this crop hasyet to be reported.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4924 steers and 1811heifers. 47% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 80% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 27% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh point with a2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide oncalves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights.Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current deliveryCalves: 640 lbs 112.00-116.00; 725 lbs 105.00; Yearlings:625-650 lbs 112.00; 730 lbs 110.00; 825 lbs 106.00; Jul deliv-ery 750 lbs 110.00; 825 lbs 104.75; Jan delivery 775-800 lbs100.00-103.00; May delivery 800 lbs 95.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 Oct delivery 800 lbs 106.00.Medium and Large 2 Sep delivery 850 lbs 100.00; Nov
delivery 550 lb calves 108.00.Small 4 current delivery 850 lb Corrientes 84.50.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery
Receipts this week: 4,447 head. Last week: 3,186.Feeder and stocker cattle 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter cows 4.00-5.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg/hi blcks, 1,110.00-1,180.00.4-5 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg/hi blcks, 1,040.00-1,140.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-5 yr old, 70-300 lbs. calves, avg quality, 950.00-1,040.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(6-8-04)
Receipts 10,000 head. Compared with last week all classessteady, except slaughter kids 3.00-5.00 lower. Trading fairlyactive on good demand. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 old crop shorn and wooled 110-140 lbs. 92.00-101.00; 130-170 lbs. 88.00-94.00; new crop 90-115 lbs. 100.00-107.00. Good and Choice 1-2 60-70 lbs.105.00-113.00; 70-80 lbs. 100.00-110.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 24.00-34.00; Utility and Good 1-341.00-46.00; Utility 1-2 33.00-38.00; Cull and Utility 1-224.00-34.00.Kids: Selection 1; 40-60 lbs. 119.00-133.50; 60-80 lbs. 124.00-133.00; 90-110 lbs. 102.00-106.00. Billies: few 80-95 lbs. 97.00-104.00; 100-150 lbs. 79.00-86.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 58.00-68.50; 125-175 lbs. 56.00-59.00.
Feeder Lambs Medium and Large 1-2: 40-50 lbs. 95.00-101.00, 65-95 lbs. 86.00-96.00.
Slaughter Ewes Utility and Good: 140-165 lbs. 31.00-37.00.
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 16, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 24ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKTrade and demand light this past week. Dressed sales in Nebraska were steady to $4.00 lower at
$142.00-$146.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded steady at $90.00-$91.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady at $74.50-$85.59 for a 199
lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $143.08 down $6.02 from last week
at $149.10.
For daily market information dialour new hotline number at1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(6/14-15/04)
Receipts this week: 9,695 head. Last week: 13,322Feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Calves
steady with good demand.Slaughter cows steady with exception of Breakers 1.50
lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-1.50 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-6 yr old, 5-6 months bred, avg/hi blacks, 830.00-845.00.7-9 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 720.00-770.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-7 yr old, 175-250 lbs. calves, avg blacks, 1,030.00-1,140.00.7-9 yr old, 175-250 lbs. calves, avg blacks, 900.00-970.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/15/04)
Receipts this week: 1,775 head. Two weeks ago: 2,370Light weight steers and calves 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder
steers steady. Feeder heifers and light weight heifers fullysteady.
Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25 yr old, 1-2 months bred, avg blacks, 660.00-730.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 150-300 lbs. calves, avg blacks, 1,050.00-1,250.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-10-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand light with moderate offer-ings. Hay production in the eastern part of the state iscontinuing to be strong. Scattered rains passed throughmost regions of southern, central and eastern Oklahomamaking the next cutting of alfalfa to look favorable. Rainthis past week has delayed baling but many producerswere happy to see the moisture.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Rains in central and eastern Oklahoma this pastweek making grass cuttings look more favorable. Many ofthe farmers in the state are currently finishing up withharvest. The state is approximately 80 percent finishedwith wheat harvest. Rains in northern Oklahoma aredelaying producers from getting the wheat out of the field.All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(6-15-04)
This week: 5,650 Last week: 6,800 Last Year: 7,775
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 2.50-3.50 higher. Demand good though supplies are tight.Wheat cattle are depleted and next major supply will beJuly-August yearlings off grass.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4380 steers and 1259heifers. 32% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings and calves over 600 lbs comprised 100% ofconfirmed sales. Heifers accounted for 22% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery800-825 lbs 109.00-113.00; 975 lbs 96.00; December delivery 800 lbs 98.00; October delivery 650 lb calves115.00; March delivery 800 lbs 95.00. Basis trade: Julydelivery 775 lbs 1.50 over August board (seller to selectdate of August close to determine price).
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 800 lbs 108.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 635 lbs 112.00;August delivery 750 lbs 110.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery730-760 lbs 105.00-106.50; October delivery 650 lb calves107.00; March delivery 750 lbs 93.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 725 lbs 105.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/16/04)
Receipts this week: 1,207 head. Last week: 1,466.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Steer
and heifer calves steady in a limited test.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(6-15-04)
Receipts 12,550 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs steady. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher. Feederlambs weak. Nannies steady; kids 4.00-9.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs.100.00-109.00; Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 118.00-124.00;60-70 lbs. 105.00-115.00; 70-80 lbs. 105.00-113.00; 80-90 lbs.105.00-110.00; 90-100 lbs. 108.50-110.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 30.00-34.00; Utility and Good 1-342.00-50.00; Utility 1-2 32.00-42.00; Cull and Utility 1-225.00-32.00.Kids: Selection 1; 40-60 lbs. 115.00-125.00, few 135.00-139.00; 60-80 lbs. 114.00-124.00.Billies: 80-100 lbs. 93.00-110.00; 100-150 lbs. 78.00-89.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 54.00-69.00; 130-170 lbs. 46.00-58.00.
(6/16/04)Receipts estimated: 1,750 head. Last week: 1,250 head.Steers steady to a 1.00 higher. Heifers sold steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Feeder Lambs Medium and Large 1-2: 40-50 lbs. 95.00-101.00, 65-95 lbs. 86.00-96.00.
Slaughter Ewes Utility and Good: 140-165 lbs. 31.00-37.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 23, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 25ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCK The inventory of cattle on feed was 330 thousand head in Oklahoma on June 1, 2004, for feedlots with a capcity
of 1,000 or more head, up 6 percent from the previous month but down 8 percent from June 1, 2003. Placementsduring May were 92 thousand, down 6 percent from one year ago. Marketings of fed cattle during May were 70thousand, up 4 percent from the same month last year. Other disappearnace during May totaled 2 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or morehead totaled 10.62 million head on June 1, 2004, 1 percent above June 1, 2003. Placements in feedlots during Maytotaled 2.36 million, 2 percent above 2003 and 4 percent above 2002. Net placements were 2.28 million. Marketingsof fed cattle during May totaled 2.03 million. Other disappearance totaled 79,000 during May.
Trade and demand moderate this past week. Dressed sales in Nebraska were $4.00 to $6.00 lower at $138.00-$140.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded $3.00 lower at $87.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady at $74.50-$85.59 for a 199 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $141.54 down $1.54 from last week at $143.08.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(6/21-22/04)
Receipts this week: 8,225 head. Last week: 9,694.Feeder cattle steady to 1.00 higher. Steer calves steady
to 2.00 higher. Heifer calves steady. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg blacks, 725.00-840.00.
8 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg blacks, 650.00-725.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-17-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light to moderate offerings. Scattered showers have passedthrough parts of southeastern and northwesternOklahoma this past week. Many producers had hay baledbefore the rains came in. In the Panhandle alfalfa pricesare steady with trade being light.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Some scattered rains passed through southeasternOklahoma this past week. Temperatures are hot and drywith little moisture in most areas leaving the grass pas-tures to start turning brown. Many farmers are busy try-ing to get wheat ground worked while they still have some moisture. Harvest for the state is approximately 95% complete.All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(6-22-04)
Sales-This week: 3,375 Last week: 5,650 Last Year: 4,850
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle lightly tested, fewsales 1.00 higher. Demand continues good but numbersremain tight. Seller interest for forward contracts good asmany wonder where the top is in the market and when orif the market will head south. Good rains fell over most ofthe state late last week thru last night with somemeasurable rain each night. Last nights rains finally pro-viding runoff water in many areas after a 5 inch deficitthe first of June. This moisture pattern will take a briefpause but is back in the forecast by late Thursday andwill continue with good chances of rain thru next Monday.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2,225 steers and1,141 heifers. 51% of this week's sales for current deliv-ery. Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 89% of confirmedsales. Heifers accounted for 34% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750 lbs 111.00; 800-875 lbs 109.00-109.50; 975 lbs 103.00;Aug delivery 800 lbs 111.00; Sep delivery 800-850 lbs103.50-109.00; Sep-Oct delivery 550 lbs 120.00; Jandelivery 750 lbs 102.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 725-730 lbs109.00-111.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750-760 lbs 106.00-107.50; Sep-Oct delivery 500 lbs110.00; Oct delivery 725 lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 600 lbs 108.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/23/04)
Receipts this week: 577 head. Last week: 1,207.Feeder steers and heifers steady not all weights tested.
Steer and heifer calves in a limited test.Slaughter cows 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher.
FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT.RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG.PRICE600-650 lbs. 116.50 639 lbs. 116.50900-950 lbs. 105.75 905 lbs. 105.751050-1100 lbs. 99.60 1069 lbs. 99.60
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE500-550 lbs. 115.50-119.50 515 lbs. 118.01750-800 lbs. 109.00-110.25 761 lbs. 110.03SLAUGHTER COWS:
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-7 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg/ blacks, 750.00-800.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-3 yr old, 200 lbs. calves, hi blacks, 1,290.00.4-6 yr old, 100-250 lbs. calves, avg quality 1,050.00-1,110.00.4-7 yr old, 200-300 lbs. calves, avg hi blacks 1,210.00-1,270.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(6-23-04)
Receipts 9,600 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs weak to 5.00 lower. Slaughter ewes 4.00-8.00 lower.Feeder lambs weak. Nannies 4.00-8.00 lower; kids 4.00-10.00lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-120lbs. 95.00-104.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-4, 24.00-30.00; Utility and Good 1-334.00-44.00; Utility 1-2 28.00-39.00; Cull and Utility 1-220.00-28.00.
(6/23/04)Receipts estimated: 1,500 head. Last week: 1,750 head.Steers 5.00-10.00 higher. Heifers 5.00-7.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-75 lbs. 104.00-111.00.
87.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 30, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 26ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCK Trade slow on light demand this past week. Dressed sales in Nebraska were steady with last weeks trade at
$140.00-$143.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded $2.00 higher at $88.00-90.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $1.35-$1.50 lower bringing $73.00-$84.24 for a199 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $141.90 up $0.36 from last week at $141.54.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(6/28-29/04)
Receipts this week: 9,179 head. Last week: 8,229.Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers
steady. Steer and heifer calves steady to 5.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 720.00-800.00.8 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg blacks, 650.00-725.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 100-190 lb calves, avg blacks, 780.00-970.00.8 yr old, 150-300 lb calves, avg blacks, 800.00-950.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-24-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate offerings. Many hay producers in the state havesecond and third cuttings of alfalfa down, with new haynow maturing in the field due to scattered rains that havepassed through the state this last two weeks. Producersare glad to see the rain but are anxious to get into thefields so baling can resume.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Grass hay cuttings continue to look favorable inOklahoma due to the numerous rains that have passedthrough the state this past two weeks. Many producerswill have grass pasture available for calves in the coming months. All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(6-28-04)
This week: 3150 Last week: 3375 Last Year: 9225
Compared to last week: Trades very limited this week asnumbers continue to dwindle in the country, especiallythose for immediate delivery. Calf sales beginning to pickup both in the country and at area sale barns. Calvesmoving a little early this year as high prices have broughtthem to town. Buyers looking forward to the long holidayweekend and a little break from the week to weekadvances in the cattle markets. Good rains fell over a large part of the state last week andsubsoil moisture is in very good shape, especially goinginto the driest months of summer.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1865 steers and 1181heifers. 13% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 76% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 39% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750-800 lbs 110.00-112.00; Jul delivery 850 lbs 109.00;Aug delivery 800-850 lbs 109.00; Sep delivery 800 lbs105.50-108.50; Nov delivery 550 lbs 125.00; Jan delivery775 lbs 100.30.
Medium and Large 2 Oct delivery 550 lbs 121.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Nov delivery 525
lbs 115.00; Jan delivery 700 lbs 103.00.Medium and Large 2 Aug delivery 650 lbs 110.00; Oct
delivery 500 lbs 111.00.Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1 current
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 775.00-835.00.6-7 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-760.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/25-26/04)
Receipts this week: 3,002 head. Last week: 3,709.Feeder and stocker cattle 3.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICEFEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-7 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg/hi quality, 800.00-850.00.6-8 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg quality, 675.00-725.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-6 yr old, 100-250 lbs. calves,avg/hi quality, 1110.00-1310.00.2-7 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 1030.00-1070.00.8-9 yr old, 100-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 830.00-860.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6/25/04)
Receipts this week: 3,196 head. Last week: 6,976.Feeder steers 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-5.00
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(6-29-04)
Receipts 8,000 head. Compared with last week slaughterlambs firm to 1.00 higher. Slaughter ewes 2.00-4.00 higher.Feeder lambs firm in a light test. Nannies 3.00-5.00 higher;kids 4.00-6.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn andwooled 90-120 lbs. 96.00-105.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 30.00-41.00; Utility and Good 1-339.00-48.00; Utility 1-2 30.00-40.50; Cull and Utility 1-220.00-30.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-75 lbs. 104.00-111.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 7, 2004 Vol. 53, No. 1ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCK Trade slow on light demand this past week. Dressed sales in Nebraska were lower this week bringing 135.00-
136.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded $3.00 lower at $85.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $1.62-$2.00 higher bringing $75.00-$85.86 fora 199 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $139.28 down $2.62 from last week at $141.90.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(7/6/04)
Receipts this week: 740 head. Last week: 9,179.Light post holiday reciepts steady where tested. Demand
very good for calves and yearlings.Slaughter cows steady to 1.50 higher. Slaughter bulls
2.00-3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts this week: 1,300 head. Two weeks ago: 1,600Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher on better offerings.Slaughter bulls 2.00-3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 700.00-790.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 140-305 lb calves, avg blacks, 900.00-1,090.00.4-8 yr old, 100-290 lb calves, avg blacks, 910.00-1,000.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-9-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate offerings. Hay movement has been slower thispast week due to wet hay and tighter supplies of alfalfa.Producers have welcomed the rains but are ready to getback into fields so third cuttings can be put down.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Grass hay cuttings continue to look favorable inOklahoma. Row crops are green and many producers inthe state are anxious to get back into fields to start working ground.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(7-6-04)
This Week: 4120 Last Week: 3150 Last Year: 4850
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher,calves steady. Yearling feeders continue scarce and diffi-cult to trade as market is in a constant state of flux.Price levels seem high to participants on both sides of atrade thus negative news tends to slow trade. Rains sincethe end of May have been excellent with much of thestates range lands measuring 7-10 inch accumulations.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3298 steers and 821heifers. 31% of sales for current delivery. Over 600 lbcattle comprised 70% of confirmed sales. Heifers account-ed for 20% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery525 lb calves 125.50; 825 lbs 111.00; August delivery 825lbs 108.00; October delivery 625 lb calves 115.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 650 lbs 115.00;August delivery 775 lbs 111.50; October delivery 500 lbcalves 130.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 750 lbs 109.00;850 lbs 107.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500 lb calves 115.50; August delivery 750 lbs 109.00;October delivery 600 lb calves 109.00; November delivery550 lb calves 114.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 October delivery 475 lb calves125.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/7/04)
Receipts this week: 570 head. Two weeks ago: 577Limited test on feeder steers, steer calves, and heifer
calves. Feeder heifers 2.00-3.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Receipts estimated 515 head. Three weeks ago 535 head.Compared to last sale June 19, 2004: Slaughter kids
steady with moderate demand. Demand very good for nannykids to return to country. Slaughter nannies steady with gooddemand.Kids Selection 1: 30-40 lbs. 115.00-126.00; 40-60 lbs. 108.00-118.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 80-85 lbs. 87.00-90.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 14, 2004 Vol. 53, No. 2ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCK Trade was moderate to active on moderate to good demand in the Northern Plains and Western Cornbelt; trade
was slow on light demand in the Southern Plains. Dressed sales in Nebraska traded 3.50-5.00 lower at 130.00-132.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded $3.00-$5.00 lower at $85.00-$86.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $.50-$1.62 higher bringing $73.50-$85.86 fora 197 lb. carcass.
The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $138.03 up $3.87 from last week at $141.90.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/9/04)
This week: 3,327 head. Two Weeks Ago: 3,196Feeder steers 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-7 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-875.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-1-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate offerings. Hay movement has been slower thispast week due to wet hay and tighter supplies of alfalfa.Producers have welcomed the rains but are ready to getback into fields so third cuttings can be put down.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Grass hay cuttings continue to look favorable inOklahoma. Row crops are green and many producers inthe state are anxious to get back into fields to startworking ground.All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(7-13-04)
This Week: 4750 Last Week: 4120 Last Year: 5875
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle steady wheretested. Fall calves 7.00 higher. Demand good. Goodinquiry and interest for contracting fall calves and con-tracting back spring yearlings. However, CME board not yet supporting current askingprices on spring yearlings thus trade not well underway.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3157 steers and 1582heifers. 42% of sales for current delivery. Over 600 lbcattle comprised 60% of confirmed sales. Heifers account-ed for 30% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery625 lb calves 120.00; 725 lbs 115.00; 800 lbs 112.00; 850lbs 109.00; 975 lbs 105.00; August delivery 650-700 lbs115.50-117.00; September delivery 775 lbs 110.50; Octoberdelivery 500 lb calves 130.00; 670 lb calves 119.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 900 lbs 103.50;September delivery 450 lb calves 135.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 700 lbs 110.50.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-3 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg quality, 760.00-950.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 125-150 lb calves, avg quality, 1,185.00-1,250.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/14/04)
Receipts this week: 1,550 head. Last week: 1,300Stocker and feeder cattle steady with last weeks trade.Slaughter cows steady, with exception of lean cows 1.00-
2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher, exception of highdress steady.
REPLACEMENT COWS 2-3 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-860.00.2-3 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi quality, 950.00-1000.00.5-6 yr old, 2-3 months bred, avg quality, 785.00-895.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:2-3 yr old, 300-350 lb calves, avg quality, 1,020.00-1,155.00.4-7 yr old, 150-300 lb calves, avg blacks, 1,140.00-1,290.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(7-13-04)
Receipts 3,500 head. Compared to two weeks ago slaughterlambs 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder lambs firm to 3.00 higher.Nannies and kids firm. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shornand wooled 90-125 lbs. 93.00-104.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4, 30.00-37.00; Utilityand Good 1-3 43.00-56.00; Utility 1-2 30.00-42.00; Cull andUtility 1-2 23.00-30.00.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE350-400 lbs. 138.50 376 lbs. 138.50400-450 lbs. 126.00-131.00 417 lbs. 129.02450-500 lbs. 126.00-127.00 487 lbs. 126.57500-550 lbs. 125.00-129.00 514 lbs. 126.80600-650 lbs. 114.00-117.50 628 lbs. 115.87
EGG PRICES
BOARS
PERKINS GOAT AUCTION(7/3/04)
Receipts estimated 515 head. Three weeks ago 535 head.Compared to last sale June 19, 2004: Slaughter kids
steady with moderate demand. Demand very good for nannykids to return to country. Slaughter nannies steady with gooddemand.Kids Selection 1: 30-40 lbs. 115.00-126.00; 40-60 lbs. 108.00-118.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 80-85 lbs. 87.00-90.00.
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 21, 2004 Vol. 53, No. 3ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCK Trade was moderate to active on moderate to good demand in the Northern Plains and Western Cornbelt; trade
was slow on light demand in the Southern Plains. Dressed sales in Nebraska traded steady to 3.00 higher at132.00-135.00. Live sales in the Southern Plains traded steady to 1.00 lower at $84.00-$85.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $.50-$.54 lower bringing $73.00-$85.32 for a197 lb. carcass.
The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $137.59 down $0.44 from last week at $138.03.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/16/04)
This week: 3,017 head. Two Weeks Ago: 3,327Feeder steers 3.00-7.00 lower. Feeder heifers 2.00-6.00
lower. Steer calves under 450 lbs. 1.00-2.00 higher, heavierweights 2.00-3.00 lower. Heifers under 500 lbs. steady in alimited test, heavier weights 6.00-7.00 lower.
Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality blacks, 900.00-950.00.5-7 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 990.00-1,030.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5, months bred, avg quality, 790.00-870.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 100-150 lb calves, avg blacks, 1,340.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/16-17/04)
Receipts this week: 2,813 head. Two weeks ago: 2,644Feeder and stocker cattle steady to 2.00 lower. Demand
good on all classes. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-7 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 880.00-930.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-15-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices continue to be steady withlight to moderate offerings. Hay inventories are slightlylower than this same period last year. Dry warm weatherhas come this past week allowing producers theopportunity to get back into fields. Alfalfa productionlooks to be strong in the future with third cuttings insome areas starting to come in.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Producers are starting to lay down hay in severalareas. The grass seems to be high quality throughoutmost of the state. This past June weather has been wayabove average for grass hay conditions.All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(7-20-04)
Sales This week: 4270 Last week: 4750 Year ago: 7625
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle trade was unevenas CME feeder board managed to loose 6.00-7.00 duringthe trade period. Feeder steers traded very early in thereporting period sold 1.00-2.00 higher. However this earlymarket gave way to the lower money established by futures trading and sale barn action from Wednesday tothe present. The impending movement of Osage and Flint Hills cattlehas given feeder buyers some relief from exceptionallyhigh feeder prices.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4058 steers and 211heifers. 41% of sales for current delivery. Over 600 lbcattle comprised 100% of confirmed sales. Heifersaccounted for 5% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 centslide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from baseweights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 123.00; current through September delivery 825lbs 113.40; August delivery 850 lbs 109.20; Septemberdelivery 800 lbs 105.50; March delivery 800 lbs 97.00-98.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 925 lbs 102.00. Medium and Large 2 current delivery 700 lb Mexicans
108.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery725 lbs 104.00.
Medium and Large 2 September delivery 700 lbMexicans 103.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/21/04)
Receipts this week: 586 head. Two weeks ago: 934Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady in a limited
test. Steer and heifer calves 1.00-2.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(7-20-04)
Receipts 9,500 head. Compared to last week slaughter weakto 1.00 lower. Feeder lambs firm. Nannies firm to 2.00higher; kids weak to 5.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3shorn and wooled 90-135 lbs. 92.00-104.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-46.50; Utility and Good 1-344.00-54.00; Utility 1-2 32.00-43.00; Cull and Utility 1-225.00-32.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 27, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 30ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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LIVESTOCK Trading was slow in most major feeding areas this Wednesday. Not enough trade to establish a market trend.
This past week live sales traded at 84.00-85.00 and dressed sales traded at 132.00-135.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were mostly steady with prices in the range of
$73.00-$85.32 for a 191 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $139.90 up $2.31 from last week at $137.59.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/23-27/04)
This week: 3,800 head. Two Weeks Ago: 3,017Feeder steers 1.00-7.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-6.00
higher. Steer calves steady to 1.00 higher. Heifer calvessteady.
Slaughter cows 1.50 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 2-4 months bred, hi blacks, 1,060.00.5-8 yr old, 2-3 months bred, avg quality, 740.00-825.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg/hi blcks, 900.00-950.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 100 lb calves, avg quality, 1,090.00-1,200.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/23-24/04)
Receipts this week: 2,630 head. Two weeks ago: 2,813Feeder and stocker cattle 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls mostly 1.00-2.00 higher,
instances 4.00 up.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-7 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg hi quality, 825.00-900.00.7-8 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 775.00-800.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-5 yr old, 150-275 lb calves, hi quality, 1,160.00-1,340.00.5-7 yr old, 100-250 lb calves, hi quality, 1,040.00-1,095.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-22-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices steady with light tomoderate demand. Hay supplies starting to improve dueto the warm weather that has started to allow for alfalfacuttings. Many producers are starting on third cuttingsfor this season. Producers are in the field currently busytrying to get everything baled before the state receives rain again.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Producers starting to bale several pastures withhigh quality prairie hay cuttings. Scattered showers areforecasted for this coming week.All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00. Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 perton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(7-27-04)
Sales: This week: 2380 Last week: 4270 Last Year: 5625
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves notwell tested. Market lower on weights where there is acomparison, however these trades occurred on the downside of last weeks market. Late week improvements onthe futures board and a bullish COF report gave strengthto early week markets. Inquiries for late winter, earlyspring feeder cattle deliveries is good as calf prices haveremained strong thru the summer months. Numberscontinue light giving in to very good demand.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2075 steers and 304heifers. 48% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 65% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 13% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery525 lb calves 120.00; 725-775 lbs 115.00-120.00; 825-850lbs 107.00-109.00; July-August delivery 925 lbs 108.00;August delivery 625 lbs 123.00; September delivery 750-775 lbs 109.00-113.50; October delivery 575 lb calves112.00; 650 lb calves 107.00; February delivery 800 lbs100.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 900 lbs 105.00.Medium and Large 2 current delivery 600 lbs 120.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500 lb calves 110.00; 775 lbs 108.00; September delivery625 lb calves 105.00; Basis trade current delivery 830 lbs5.00 back August board (seller to select date of Augustclose to determine price).
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/28/04)
Receipts this week: 897 head. Two weeks ago: 586Feeder steers 2.00-3.00 higher. Steer calves 1.00-2.00
REPLACEMENT COWS 2-5 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg hi quality, 915.00-1,000.00.6-8 yr old, 5-6 months bred, avg quality, 800.00-845.00.6-8 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 740.00-810.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:2-5 yr old, 100-200 lb calves, avg quality, 1,130.00-1,160.00.2-4 yr old, 150-400 lb calves, avg bred back, 1,230.00-1,300.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(7-27-04)
Receipts 7,500 head. Compared to last week slaughter lambssteady. Slaughter ewews 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder lambssteady. Nannies 2.00-3.00 higher; kids weak to 3.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs.92.00-102.00, few 103.00-104.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 41.00-49.00; Utility and Good 1-346.00-57.50; Utility 1-2 35.00-45.00; Cull and Utility 1-227.00-35.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 855.00-950.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:2-5 yr old, 150-275 lb calves, avg blacks, 900.00-1,015.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-29-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices continue to be steady withlight to moderate demand. This past week much moisturehas been received in central and eastern Oklahoma. Someareas of the Panhandle have received up to 1 inch of rain.Producers are anxious to get back into the field to startwith third cuttings.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is moderate with pricessteady. Many producers have large supplies of grass haydue to moisture received this past month. Producers inmost areas cutting high quality prairie and Bermuda hay.Many producers getting larger hay inventories waiting forprices to get higher before they begin trading.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quali-ty 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(8-3-04)
Sales: This week: 2025 Last week: 2380 Last Year: 3770
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-4.00 higher.Top grading feeder heifers not tested. Demand good forlight supply of yearlings. Late week markets trendingsignificantly lower and some of the trades taking placeearly in the trading period. Limited inquiries in thecountry but bids and asking prices have been far apart.
Pastures in very good shape for August. Past few weeksof spring like rains and temperatures has been excellentfor a mid summer growth spurt.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1,881 steers and 142heifers. 76% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 100% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 7% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery775 lbs 119.00; 800-825 lbs 110.00-113.50; 875 lbs fancy114.00; 875 lbs 108.50; September del 825 lbs 115.35;December del 825 lbs 109.90.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 700 lbs 114.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 currentdelivery 700 lbs 109.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/4/04)
Receipts this week: 500 head. Two weeks ago: 897Feeder steer steady. No test on feeder heifers. Steer and
heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Limited test on bulls.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-27-8 yr old, 4-6 months bred, hi quality blacks, 900.00-925.00.7-8 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality blcks, 770.00-830.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:7-8 yr old, 300 lb calves, avg quality, 1,350.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/2/04)
Receipts this week: 2,560 head. Last week: 2,059Light weight steers 8.00 10.00 higher. Feeder steers
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 860.00-880.00.5-8 yr old, 2-3 months bred, avg quality, 740.00-825.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg/hi blcks, 900.00-950.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 100 lb calves, avg quality, 1,090.00-1,200.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7/30-31/04)
Receipts this week: 2,064 head. Two weeks ago: 2,630Feeder and stocker steers 1.00-2.00 lower. Feeder heifers
1.00 lower. Stocker heifers steady.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-3.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(8-03-04)
Receipts 8,500 head. Compared to last week slaughter lambsweak to 2.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambsfirm to 3.00 higher. Nannies 3.00-5.00 lower; kids firmSlaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled 90-120 lbs.90.00-100.00, few 102.50-103.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 42.00-49.00; Utility and Good 1-347.00-57.50; Utility 1-2 35.00-45.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-35.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Aug 11, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 32ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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LIVESTOCK . Live sales traded steady this past week at 82.00-83.00 and dressed sales traded steady at 131.00-132.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $0.50-$2.97 lower with prices in the range of
$71.00-$83.43 for a 194 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $132.66down$1.32 from last week at $133.98.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(8/9-10/04)
Receipts this week: 7,411 head. Last week: 9,155.Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00
lower. Steer and heifer calves steady. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-2.50 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS 2-5 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg-hi blacks, 840.00-940.00.4-7 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg-hi blacks, 895.00-950.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:2-6 yr old, 150-275 lb calves, avg blacks,1,090.00-1,295.00.
8 yr old, 100 lb calves, low quality, 980.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/10/04)
Receipts this week: 1,700 head. Last week: 1,450Stocker and feeder cattle steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-5 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 750.00-885.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:2-5 yr old, 175-325 lb calves, avg blacks, 945.00-1,100.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-5-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady this week. Tradeactivity is currently slow due large supplies. Hayquantities continue to increase-with most quality beingabove average. Scattered showers passed through portionsof central and eastern Oklahoma this week. Cooler weather is expected this coming week.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many producers moving hay that has been cut in grasspastures and meadows. The moisture available this pastsummer has been abundant leaving many producers theopportunity to have second cuttings on grass pastures.Producers this coming week look forward to open weatherso second cuttings on grass hay can start.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(8-10-04)
This week: 2,850 Last week: 2,025 Last Year: 4,600
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00lower. Demand moderate. Interest in contracting springwheat cattle remains very good. Producers highly motivat-ed to lock in profits given the high cost of calves. Summerweather has been outstanding for Oklahoma pastures andwheat ground prep work.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2516 steers and 331heifers. 65% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 97% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 12% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery680 lbs 124.00; 700-725 lbs 118.00-121.00; 825-875 lbs110.00-112.00; September delivery 750 lbs 115.00; 800 lbs111.50; January delivery 102.50; October delivery 750 lbs111.50; March delivery 800 lbs 98.50; May delivery 750lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750 lbs 115.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery680 lbs 112.50; 775-780 lbs 105.00-108.50; Januarydelivery 750 lbs 101.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/11/04)
Receipts this week: 636 head. Two weeks ago: 500Feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer and heifer calves
steady in a limited test.Slaughter cows steady. Limited test on bulls.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi blacks, 990.00-1,060.00.6-7 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg blacks, 930.00-1,000.00.8-9 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg blacks, 900.00-960.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:5-6 yr old, 300-400 lb calves, avg blacks, 1,400.00-1435.00.8-9 yr old, 175-375 lb calves, avg quality, 1,110.00-1,360.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/9/04)
Receipts this week: 2,008 head. Last week: 2,555Light weight steers 3.00-5.00 lower. Feeder steers 1.00-
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 3 months bred, hi quality blacks, 960.00.3-7 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-860.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blacks, 840.00-900.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12-3 yr old, 175 lb calves, avg quality, 1,150.00-1,230.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/6-7/04)
Receipts this week: 4,072 head. Two weeks ago: 2,064Feeder steers 1.00-2.00 higher, but this is the first week
we had several load lots of yearlings to sell. Feeder heiferssteady, stocker steers 2.00-3.00 lower, and stocker heifers1.00-2.00 lower.
Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00-5.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-8 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg hi quality, 800.00-900.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-850.00.9-10 yr old, 4-6 months bred, hi quality, 680.00-770.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 200-300 lb calves, avg-hi quality, 1,210.00-1,300.00.4-7 yr old, 150-200 lb calves, avg quality, 1,030.00-1,070.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
ODAFF Market News Oklahoma City 405-521-3881USDA Market News Oklahoma City 405-232-5425
OKC WEST LIVESTOCK AUCTION - EL RENO(8/11/04)
Receipts estimated: 3,353 head. Last week: 4,073.Feeder steers and heifers steady.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(8-10-04)
Receipts 8,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambs2.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs 65 lbs10.00-15.00 higher; heavier weights firm. Nannies firm; kids5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn andwooled 90-120 lbs. 86.00-96.00, 120-130 lbs. 85.00-89.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-49.50; Utility and Good 1-347.00-57.00; Utility 1-2 36.00-47.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-36.00.
Receipts estimated 530 head. Three weeks ago 770 head.Compared to last sale July 17, 2004. Slaughter under 60
lbs 10.00-20.00 higher, few over 60 lbs steady. Slaughternannies 2.00 lower. Demand good for kids under 60 lbs,demand moderate for other classes.Kids Selection 1: 30-40 lbs. 118.00-154.00; 40-60 lbs. 108.00-129.00; 60-75 lbs. 89.00-111.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-4 year old 75-130 lb nannies 90.00-150.00.
82.0083.00
82.0083.00
82.0083.00
82.0083.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Aug 18, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 33ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
LIVESTOCKLive sales traded this past week at 87.00-88.00 and dressed sales traded at 135.00-138.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $3.00-$5.60 lower with prices in the range of
$68.00-$77.83 for a 194 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $136.15 up$3.49 from last week at $132.66.
For daily market information dial ournew hotline number at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(8/16/17/04)
Receipts this week: 8950 head. Last week: 7411.Feeder steers and steer calves steady. Feeder heifers
and heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows weak to 1.00 lower and bulls 1.00-1.50
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2:3-6 yr old, 150 250 lb calves, avg quality,910.00-1,100.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-12-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is moderate with pricessteady. Many hay producers continue to swath and balebetween rain showers. Scattered rains passed throughmuch of the state this last week leaving most areas withmore than adequate moisture. Parts of the Panhandle and northwest Oklahoma are still dry.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many producers working on second and third cuttings ofgrass hay in eastern parts of the state. The Bermuda andprairie hay market looks to be full up with manyproducers having much hay on hand in storage.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(8-17-04)
Sales: This week: 2950 Last week: 2850 Last Year: 4500
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher.Demand good for current delivery. Demand good for outfront delivery, however, many sellers not willing to acceptthe spring discounts at the moment. Record setting mildtemperatures and precip are providing excellent grazing conditions state wide and thoughout much of the south-west and great plains. Wheat/rye grazers are becominganxious about conditions dry enough to drill.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2428 steers and 525heifers. 71% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 100% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 18% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery775 lbs 115.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00-113.60; 900 lbs 109.00;September delivery 800-850 lbs 109.00-111.00; Octoberdelivery 900 lbs 109.00; March delivery 800 lbs 101.00;May delivery 750 lbs 100.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery ** 725 lbs **110.00.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery ** 850 lbs **100.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725-775 lbs 109.00-111.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/18/04)
Receipts this week: 1335 head. Last week: 636Feeder steers and steer calves 2.00 higher and heifers
steady.to1.00 higher heifer calves steady in a limited test.Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 1-3 months bred, hi quality, 960.00-990.00.6-7 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 910.00-950.00.8-9 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 850.00-930.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1:2 yr old, 150 250 lb calves, avg quality, 1,390.00-1500.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/16/04)
Receipts this week: 2,664 head. Last week: 2,008Light weight steers 5.00-8.00 higher. with feeder steers
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 3 months bred, hi quality blacks, 960.00.3-7 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-860.00.5-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blacks, 840.00-900.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/13-14/04)
Receipts this week: 2,868 head. Two weeks ago: 4,072Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Stocker steers steady.Feeder and stocker heifers 2.00-5.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ODAFF Market News Oklahoma City 405-521-3881USDA Market News Oklahoma City 405-232-5425
OKC WEST LIVESTOCK AUCTION - EL RENO(8/18/04)
Receipts estimated: 3,742 head. Last week: 4,730.Feeder steers and heifers steady.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(8-17-04)
Receipts 3,069 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsand slaughter ewes weak. Feeder lambs under 65 lbs 5.00-10.00 lower, instances 15.00 lower; heavier weights steady.Nannies weak; kids firm.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shornand wooled 90-120 lbs. 85.00-96.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-48.00; Utility and Good 1-347.00-57.00; Utility 1-2 35.00-47.00; Cull and Utility 1-228.00-35.00.
(8/18/04)Receipts estimated: 3,090 head. Last week: 2,755 head.Steers steady to 2.00 lower. Heifers steady to 2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts estimated 530 head. Three weeks ago 770 head.Compared to last sale July 17, 2004. Slaughter under 60
lbs 10.00-20.00 higher, few over 60 lbs steady. Slaughternannies 2.00 lower. Demand good for kids under 60 lbs,demand moderate for other classes.Kids Selection 1: 30-40 lbs. 118.00-154.00; 40-60 lbs. 108.00-129.00; 60-75 lbs. 89.00-111.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-4 year old 75-130 lb nannies 90.00-150.00.
87.0088.00
87.0088.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Aug 25, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 34ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
LIVESTOCK
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
The inventory of cattle on feed was 315 thousand head in Oklahoma on Aug 1, 2004, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 ormore head, unchanged from the previous month and down 6 percent from August 1, 2003. Placements during July were 61thousand, down 19 percent from one year ago. Marketings of fed cattle during July were 59 thousand, down 31 percent from thesame month last year. Other disappearance during July totaled 2 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with the capacityof 1,000 or more headtotaled 9.85 million head on August 1, 2004, 3 percent above August 1, 2003. Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.72million, 14 percent below 2003 and 7 percent below 2002. Net placements were 1.66 million. Marketings of fed cattle duringJuly totaled 1.93 million. Other disappearance totaled 58,000 during July.
Live sales traded this past week at 83.00-83.50 and dressed sales traded at 130.00-132.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were mixed with prices in the range of $65.75-$78.03 for a
194 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $134.94 down $1.21 from last week at $136.15.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(8/23-24/04)
Receipts this week: 8,200 head. Last week: 8,958.Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers
steady. Steer and heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 14-7 yr old, 3-8 months bred, avg/hi qual blcks, 950.00-1,010.00.6-7 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg qual blcks, 875.00-940.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-19-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is moderate with pricessteady. Many producers have been busy baling third cut-tings of alfalfa in most areas. Hay inventories are largerthis summer than they were this same period last year.Hay quality being reported as good to premium quality inmost areas. Some producers are baling third cuttings in central and eastern Oklahoma.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many producers have been busy cutting grass hay thispast week since the rains have stopped. It looks like manyareas of eastern Oklahoma will have more grass hay tocut in the future.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(8-24-04)
Sales: This week: 2950 Last week: 2850 Last Year: 4500
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher.Demand good for current delivery. Demand good for outfront delivery, however, many sellers not willing to acceptthe spring discounts at the moment. Record setting mildtemperatures and precip are providing excellent grazing conditions state wide and thoughout much of thesouthwest and great plains. Wheat/rye grazers arebecoming anxious about conditions dry enough to drill.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2428 steers and 525heifers. 71% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 100% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 18% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery775 lbs 115.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00-113.60; 900 lbs 109.00;September delivery 800-850 lbs 109.00-111.00; Octoberdelivery 900 lbs 109.00; March delivery 800 lbs 101.00;May delivery 750 lbs 100.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery ** 725 lbs **110.00.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery ** 850 lbs **100.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725-775 lbs 109.00-111.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/25/04)
Receipts this week: 995 head. Last week: 1,335Feeder steers 1.50 lower. Feeder heifers steady. Steer
and heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls
steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 2-3 months bred, hi quality, 960.00-970.00.5-8 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi quality, 970.00-1,040.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.5-7 yr old, 150-200 lb calves, avg/hi quality, 1,200.00-1,250.00.5-7 yr old, 150-300 lb calves, avg quality, 1,075.00-1,150.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/24/04)
Receipts this week: 2,150 head. Last week: 1,900Stocker and feeder cattle fully steady.Slaughter cows mostly steady, instances 2.00 higher.
Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady on a light market test.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(8-24-04)
Receipts 9,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsweak to 2.00 lower. Slaughter ewes weak to 1.00 lower.Feeder lambs under 70 lbs 5.00-10.00 higher; heavier weightssteady. Nannies 5.00-7.00 lower; kids weak to 5.00 lower.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 42.00-47.00; Utility and Good 1-347.00-57.00; Utility 1-2 38.00-47.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-38.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 60-90 lbs. 75.00-90.00.
83.0083.50
83.0083.50
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Sept 1, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 35ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAIDNEWSPAPER
LIVESTOCK
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Live sales traded this past week at 80.00-80.50 and dressed sales traded at 128.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were mixed with prices in the range of $66.00-$77.22 for a
195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $127.91 down $7.03 from last week at $134.94.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(8/30-31/04)
Receipts this week: 9,445 head. Last week: 8,204.Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-4.00 lower. Steer calves
under 600 lbs. 5.00-10.00 lower. Heifer calves 2.00-4.00 lower.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls
2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-7 yr old, 4-5 months bred, hi qual blcks, 990.00-1,000.00.5-6 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg qual blcks, 910.00-980.00.7-8 yr old, 3-5 months bred, low quality, 710.00-720.00.7-9 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 790.00-860.00.
9 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 740.00-800.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-26-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is moderate with pricessteady. Many producers have been busy baling third cut-tings of alfalfa in most areas. Hay inventories are largerthis summer than they were this same period last year.Hay quality being reported as good to premium quality inmost areas. Some producers are baling third cuttings incentral and eastern Oklahoma.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many producers have been busy cutting grass hay thispast week since the rains have stopped. It looks like manyareas of eastern Oklahoma will have more grass hay tocut in the future.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(8-31-04)
Sales: This week: 2950 Last week: 2850 Last Year: 4500
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher.Demand good for current delivery. Demand good for outfront delivery, however, many sellers not willing to acceptthe spring discounts at the moment. Record setting mildtemperatures and precip are providing excellent grazing conditions state wide and thoughout much of the south-west and great plains. Wheat/rye grazers are becominganxious about conditions dry enough to drill.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2428 steers and 525heifers. 71% of this week's sales for current delivery.Yearlings over 600 lbs comprised 100% of confirmed sales.Heifers accounted for 18% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery775 lbs 115.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00-113.60; 900 lbs 109.00;September delivery 800-850 lbs 109.00-111.00; Octoberdelivery 900 lbs 109.00; March delivery 800 lbs 101.00;May delivery 750 lbs 100.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery ** 725 lbs **110.00.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery ** 850 lbs **100.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725-775 lbs 109.00-111.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/1/04)
Receipts this week: 920 head. Last week: 995Feeder steers 3.00-4.00 lower. Steer calves 5.00 lower.
Heifer calves in a limited test. Slaughter cows 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 3-6 months bred, hi quality, 1160.00-1180.00.6-9 yr old, 4-5 months bred, hi quality, 900.00-1,015.00.4-7 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg-hi quality, 840.00-930.00.5-7 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-800.00.9-10 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 800.00-825.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8/31/04)
Receipts this week: 2,250 head. Last week: 2,150.Slaughter cattle selling 5.00-10.00 lower. Feeder cattle
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(8-31-04)
Receipts 9,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsand ewes frim to 2.00 higher. Feeder lambs under 70 lbs.5.00-15.00 lower; heavier weights firm to 2.00 higher. Nanniessteady; kids weak to 2.00 lower.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 42.00-48.00; Utility and Good 1-348.00-58.00; Utility 1-2 40.00-48.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-40.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 60-90 lbs. 75.00-90.00.
83.0083.50
83.0083.50
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Sept 8, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 36ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Live sales traded steady this week at 80.00-80.50 and dressed sales traded steady at 128.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $0.27-$1.50 lower with prices in the range of $64.50-
$76.95 for a 195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $128.55 up $0.64 from last week at $127.91.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9/07/04)
Receipts this week: 674 head. Last week: 9557.Market not tested this hoilday shortened week. Feeder
cattle not tested. Few small lots of steer calves 3.00-5.00 lowerand a few heifer calves 5.00-10.00 lower.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 3 months bred, avg quality, 870.00-910.00.4-6 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blcks, 860.00-930.00.6-8 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-800.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-2-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate demand. Many producers have been busy thispast week laying down alfalfa, waiting for hay to dry sobaling can begin. Mild temperatures have many producersanxious to begin wheat sowing for cattle grazing. Someareas of western Oklahoma received rain this past week.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many producers have been busy swathing grass hay whilestarting cattle and preparing for wheat sowing. Manyproducers plan on having a large surplus of good qualityprairie and Bermuda hay.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(9-7-04)
Sales: This week: 1300 Last week: 3770 Last Year: 2515
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-3.00 lowerwhere tested. Demand moderate at best as buyers andsellers try to adjust to the declining market. Wheatplanting is in full swing and this garnering most of theattention.
Supply consisted of 59% over 600 lbs. Heifers com-prised 33% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery525 lbs 132.50; 700 lbs 118.50; 800-825 lbs 110.00-111.00;925 lbs 99.00; January delivery 800 lbs 101.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery690 lbs 113.00. Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery550 lbs thin 117.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/8/04)
Receipts this week: 790 head. Last week: 920Feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer calves steady.
Heifer calves 2.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls a limited test.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg hi quality, 935.00-980.00.6-8 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg quality, 800.00-870.00.9-10 yr old, 4-6 months bred, hi quality, 750.00-825.00.9-10 yr old, 2-8 months bred, avg quality, 620.00-730.00.
PAIRS: Small and Medium 1-2:2-6 yr old, 200-250 lb calves, avg/hi quality, 1,200.00-1,250.007-8 yr old, 200-250 lb calves, avg quality, 1,010.00-1,060.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/7//04)
Receipts this week: 1,150 head. Last week: 2,250.Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher Steers under 500
lbs. 4.00 to 10.00 higher. Heifers steady to 3.00 lower.Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(9-7-04)
Receipts 4,500 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsfirm. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs firm to 5.00higher. Nannies firm; kids firm to 15.00 higher.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 45.00-47.00; Utility and Good 1-348.00-57.50; Utility 1-2 38.00-48.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-38.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 60-90 lbs. 90.00-110.00.
80.0080.50
80.0080.50
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Sept 15, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 37ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Live sales traded 2.50 to 4.00 higher this week at 84.00-84.50 and dressed sales were 4.00-5.00 higher trading at at 131.00-133.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $2.50-$7.83 higher with prices in the range of $67.00-$84.78 for a 195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $131.75 up $3.20 from last week at $128.55.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9/13/04)
Receipts this week: 9,500 head. Last week: Holiday.Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-5.00
higher. Calves steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-7 yr old, 3-6 months bred, hi blacks, 1,100.00-1,300.00.6-8 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg blcks, 950.00-1,000.00.5-6 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg quality, 820.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-9-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate demand. Many producers are busy in the fieldsmoving hay from the last cuttings. In many parts of thestate farmers are busy getting an early start on sowingfor wheat pasture.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Producers currently have a large surplus of good qualityprairie and Bermuda hay in most regions. Conditionshave been right this past week for wheat planting-manyproducers are hoping the ground temperature will stay cool enough for planting to continue.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(9-14-04)
This week: 1365 Last week: 1300 Year ago: 3165
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle steady to 1.00lower. A great deal of progress has been made plantingwheat and rye pastures for grazing. The dry Septemberperiod has allowed fields to be worked and drilled. Rainis now needed for a good start on some fields. Manystocker operators are highly motivated to contract theirwheat pasture calves as feeders this spring. The CMEspring feeder boards still lack a little to accomplish this.
Supply consisted of 100% yearlings over 600 lbs.Heifers comprised 24% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750-775 lbs 112.00-114.00; 825 lbs 109.00; Novemberdelivery 925 lbs 105.50; January delivery 800 lbs 100.50-101.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery670 lbs 112.00; 800 lbs 100.00; January delivery 750 lbs97.50.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery 725 lbs 98.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/15/04)
Receipts this week: 1,892 head. Last week: 790Feeder steers 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00 higher.
Steer calves and heifer calves steady to 3.00 lower.Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Limited test on bulls.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts this week: 3,037 head. Two weeks ago: 2,418Feeder and stocker cattle 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(9-15-04)
Receipts 3,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambs,slaughter ewes and feeder lambs firm. Nannies steady; kidsweak to 2.00 lower.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-51.00; Utility and Good 1-348.50-56.00; Utility 1-2 39.00-49.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-40.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 60-90 lbs. 90.00-110.00.
80.0080.50
80.0080.50
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Sept 22, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 38ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Live sales traded steady this week at 84.00-84.50 and dressed sales were steady at 132.00.Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $2.00-$4.32 higher with prices in the range of $69.00-
$89.10 for a 195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $134.37 up $2.62 from last week at $131.75.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9/20-21/04)
Receipts this week: 10,375 head. Last week: 10,424.Feeder cattle steady. Calves 3.00-5.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 860.00-970.00.5-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-880.00.7-8 yr old, 2-6 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-840.00.9-10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 680.00-760.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/17-21/04)
This week: 5,021 head. Two Weeks Ago: 4,372Feeder steers 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to
1.00 higher. Steer calves under 550 lbs. steady to 2.00 lower,heavier weights 1.00-2.00 higher. Heifer calves 1.00-2.00lower, over 600 lbs.2.00 higher.
Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg quality, 910.00-980.00.5-7 yr old, 4-5 months bred, hi blcks, 990.00-1,000.00.7-9 yr old, 3-5 months bred, low quality, 710.00-720.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-16-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate demand. Summer temperatures and winds havereturned and are slowing growth of last cutting. In manyparts of the state farmers are busy sowing wheat.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Producers currently have a large surplus of good qualityprairie and Bermuda hay. Temperatures have warmed upthis past week to more seasonable levels. Some areas ofcentral and eastern parts of the state received showers onThursday.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(9-21-04)
Sales: This week: 2,485 Last week: 1,365 Year ago: 1,045
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher.Demand good for light supply of available cattle. Much ofthe grazing wheat is planted and up but in need of mois-ture. September has not followed the wet summer pat-tern. Equinox is upon us and chances for rain are small.
Supply consisted of 100% yearlings over 600 lbs.Heifers comprised 6% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750 lbs 115.00; May delivery 800 lbs 99.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 700-750 lbs114.00-115.00; Basis Trade: March-April delivery 750 lbs1.00 over respective month delivered to feedlot.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 840 lbs 107.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery
650 lbs 115.00; 800 lbs 100.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/22/04)
Receipts this week: 585 head. Last week: 1,892Limited receipts in trade area because rain of 1 to 3
inches. Feeder steers and heifers 3.00 higher in a limited test.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-7 yr old, 2-6 months bred, avg hi quality, 910.00-990.00.3-7 ur old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 810.00-870.00.
PAIRS: Small and Medium 1-2:3-4 yr old, 150-200 lb calves, avg-hi quality, 1,150.00-1,300.00.6-8 yr old, 150-200 lb calves, avg quality, 950.00-1,040.00.5-8 yr old, 100-150 lb calves, low quality, 900.00-940.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/21//04)
Receipts this week: 2,430 head. Last week: 2,150.Stocker cattle 2.00-6.00 lower. Feeder steers mostly
steady. Feeder heifers steady to 1.00 lower.Average and high dressing slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00
higher, while low dressing bulls were 1.00 lower. Slaughtercows sold steady to 1.00 lower.
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(9-21-04)
Receipts 9,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambssteady. Slaughter ewes firm. Feeder lambs weak to 2.00lower. Nannies firm to 2.00 higher; kids firm to 3.00 higher.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 44.00-52.00; Utility and Good 1-348.00-57.00; Utility 1-2 41.00-49.00; Cull and Utility 1-235.00-41.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 70-150 lbs. 265.00-295.00.
80.0080.50
80.0080.50
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Sept 29, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 39ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Live sales traded mostly steady this week at 83.50-84.50 and dressed sales were mostly steady at 131.00-133.00. Trade thispast week was slow, not enough sales took place to report an adequate market test.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady to $2.79 lower with prices in the range of $69.75-$86.13 for a 195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $132.10 down $2.27 from last week at $134.37.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9/27-28/04)
Receipts this week: 10,235 head. Last week: 10,381.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 lower. Steer and
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-6 yr old 2-5 months bred, avg-hi blacks, 900.00-1,000.00.3-7 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 810.00-870.00.7-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 710.00-770.00.9-10 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg hi blacks, 700.00-750.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/24-28/04)
This week: 5,924 head. Two Weeks Ago: 5,471Feeder steers 1.00 higher, over 850 lbs. 1.00 lower.
Feeder heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Steer calves under 550lbs. steady to 4.00 lower, heavier weights 6.00-9.00 lower.Heifer calves steady to 5.00 lower.
Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 14-6 yr old, 4-6 months bred, hi blacks, 1,070.00-1,190.00.5-6 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg blacks, 1,000.00.6-8 yr old, 2-6 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-890.00.8-9 yr old, 2-4 monts bred, avg-low quality, 640.00-700.00.8-10 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg quality, 675.00-770.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-23-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with light tomoderate demand. A cool front is passing through thestate bringing cooler temperatures and rain to the west-ern part of the state. The rain will allow wheat plantingto continue and help that which has been planted.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality prairie and Bermudahay. The first day of fall has arrived and more seasonaltemperatures are in the forecast for the next few days.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(9-28-04)
Receipts: This week: 1925 Last week: 2485 Year ago: 2775
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady. Demand good for seasonably light supplies ofyearlings. Some areas received enough moisture to drillwheat this past week. The fall-calf to spring-yearlingvalues are about normal with expenses, including 35 centgains, covered but no hedgeable profits.
Supply consisted of 95% over 600 lbs. Heifers com-prised 4% of the supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery525 lb calves 115.00; 675 lb calves 116.00; 670 lb yearlings124.00; 750 lbs 114.00-116.00; 835 lb fancy 116.00; 800 lbs111.00; October delivery 775 lbs 112.00; March delivery775 lbs 104.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 675 lbs 117.00;November delivery 650 lbs 115.00.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery 750 lb MexicanBrahma 95.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery525 lb calves 105.00; 625 lb yearlings 116.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/30/04)
Receipts this week: 1,858 head. Last week: 585Limited receipts in trade area because rain of 1 to 3
inches. Feeder steers and heifers 3.00 higher in a limited test.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-960.00.8-10 yr old, 5-6 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-835.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/24-25/04)
Receipts this week: 3,200 head. Two weeks ago: 3,240Feeder steers and heifers steady. Stocker calves 3.00-
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg hi quality, 910.00.6-8 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-850.00.9-10 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 600.00-625.00.
PAIRS: Small and Medium 1-2:4-6 yr old, 300-400 lb calves, avg quality, 1,375.00-1,400.00.3-8 yr old, 150-280 lb calves, avg quality, 1,040.00-1,150.00.5-8 yr old, 100-150 lb calves, low quality, 900.00-940.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9/28//04)
Receipts this week: 2,650 head. Last week: 2,430.Stocker and feeder steers 2.00-5.00 lower; exception of 4
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 11-2 yr old, 4-8 months bred, high quality, 1,000.00-1,255.00.4-7 yr old, 4-8 months bred, high quality, 995.00-1,100.00.4-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality, 785.00-870.00.
PAIRS: Small and Medium 1-2:2-5 yr old, 100-350 lb calves, high quality, 1,095.00-1,400.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(9-28-04)
Receipts 8,500 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambssteady. Slaughter ewes weak. Feeder lambs weak, Nanniesweak; kids weak to 3.00 lower. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3,42.00-51.00; Utility 1-2 40.00-48.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-40.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.1-2 year old 70-150 lbs. 265.00-295.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oct 6, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 40ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Trade moderate on good demand this past week. Early live sales in the Southern Plains trading steady to 1.00 lower at$83.00-$84.00. In the Northern Plains dressed sales were steady to weak at $130.00-$131.00.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $2.00-$8.10 lower with prices in the range of $67.75-$78.03 for a 195 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $128.68 down $3.42 from last week at $132.10.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(10/4-5/04)
Receipts this week: 10,235 head. Last week: 10,381.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Light
weight steer and heifer calves, suitable for early wheatgrazing, firm. Calves over 5 weight 3.00-6.00 lower.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old 5-7 months bred, hi blacks, 1,060.00-1,080.00.7-8 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi blacks, 825.00-925.00.7-8 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg blacks, 740.00-790.00.9-10 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg blacks, 725.00-775.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/1-5/04)
This week: 6,561 head. Two Weeks Ago: 6,896Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Steer
calves under 600 lbs. steady to 2.00 lower, heavier weightssteady to 2.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher, 500lbs. 5.00 higher, 600-700 lbs. heifer calves 3.00-4.00 lower.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12-3 yr old, 2 months bred, avg blacks, 910.00.2-3 yr old, 3-4 months bred, hi blacks, 1,200.00.4-6 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-860.00.8-10 yr old, 3-5 monts bred, avg-blacks, 770.00-850.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-30-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with moderatedemand. Most of the western part of the state hasreceived very good rains the past couple of days. Rain isforecast for the eastern part of the state today andtomorrow. Some producers will be cutting a light final cut-ting of hay.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality bermuda and prairiehay. As soon as it dries up wheat planting will be com-pleted. The rains have been very beneficial for the wheatthat has been planted and should produce some goodpasture.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(10-7-04)
Sales: This week: 2850 Last week: 1925 Last Year: 2800
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady. Trade limited but buyers are also busy receivingpreviously contracted cattle.
Supply consisted of 100 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 65 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery765 lbs 115.00 delivered; 625-675 lbs 118.00-122.00; 775-800 lbs 110.00-112.00; November delivery 775 lbs 109.50;March delivery 750 lbs 102.00.
Holsteins: Large 3 current delivery 845 lbs 88.75.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 currentdelivery 725 lbs 111.50 delivered; 675 lbs 113.00-113.50;700 lbs 110.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 700-725 lbs107.25-108.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/6/04)
Receipts this week: 1,208 head. Last week: 1,858.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher, with
limited test. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 770.00-900.00.8-10 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 710.00-800.00.APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION
(10/1-2/04)Receipts this week: 3,083 head. Two weeks ago: 3,200Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 lower. Stocker
calves were steady.Slaughter cows steady with last week. Slaughter bulls
steady to 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-7 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg hi quality, 850.00-950.00.6-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 765.00-825.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/5/04)
Receipts this week: 1,650 head. Last week: 2,650.Stocker and feeder steers steady. 300-500 lb. stocker
heifers 2.00-3.00 lower. Heifers over 500 lbs. made up for lastweeks decline, selling 2.00-4.00 higher.
Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00-3.00 lower with thisweeks quality a major influence.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 4-7 months bred, high quality, 1,000.00.2-4 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg quality, 760.00-840.00.4-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 810.00-940.00.
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(10-5-04)
Receipts 8,200 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsfirm to 1.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambsfirm. Nannies steady; kids firm to 2.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 116.00-122.00, 60-80 lbs. 110.00-120.00, 80-90 lbs. 100.00-113.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4 30.00-40.00 Good 2-3,42.00-49.00; Good 1-3 48.00-57.00, Utility 1-2 38.00-48.00;Cull and Utility 1-2 28.00-38.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.2-3 year old 120-150 lbs. 92.50-155.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oct 13, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 41ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Trade moderate on good demand this past week. Live sales traded at 83.00-85.00, and dressed sales ranged from 130.00-132.50.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $2.50-$4.05 lower with prices in the range of $65.25-$73.98 for a 196 lb. carcass.The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $133.55 up $4.87 from last week at $128.68.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(10/11-12/04)
Receipts this week: 6,700 head. Last week: 10,276.Feeder cattle steady to 2.00 lower. Steer and heifer
calves steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-4.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-6 yr old 5-7 months bred, hi blacks, 970.00-1,070.00.4-6 yr old, 4 months bred, hi blacks, 925.00-930.00.6-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg-hi, blacks, 850.00-885.00.7-8 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg blacks, 750.00-775.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/8-12/04)
This week: 6,561 head. Two Weeks Ago: 6,896Feeder steers steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers 1.50-
4.00 lower, over 800 lbs. steady. Steer and heifer calvessteady.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg-hi blacks, 1,020.00-1,040.00.4-7 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blacks, 940.00-990.00.10 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 690.00-720.00.8-10 yr old, 3-5 monts bred, avg-blacks, 770.00-850.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-7-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with moderatedemand. Most of the western part of the state hasreceived very good rains the past couple of days. Rain isforecast for the eastern part of the state today and tomor-row. Some producers will be cutting a light final cutting ofhay.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality bermuda and prairiehay. As soon as it dries up wheat planting will becompleted. The rains have been very beneficial for thewheat that has been planted and should produce somegood pasture.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(10-12-04)
Sales: This week: 2730 Last week: 2850 Last Year: 4925
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heiferssteady for very limited current sales. Country businessvery quiet as many cattle have already been sold or arealready contracted. For some the future holds too manyrisks. Area farmers concerned with the high price ofcalves this fall have decided to stock their wheat withonly 50 percent of their usual numbers. That 50 percentwill cost as much this year as 100 percent cost in previousyears.
Supply consisted of 100 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 25 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Oct 1 thru Oct 12, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750-775 lbs 113.00-115.00; November delivery 750 lbs115.00; January delivery 106.00-107.75; March delivery775 lbs 101.50; 800 lbs 101.00-103.50; May delivery850 lbs 99.00; June delivery 850 lbs 99.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 700 lbMexicans 112.50.
Medium and Large 4 current delivery 600 lb Mexicans99.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 113.50; 750-775 lbs 104.00-108.00. Basis tradeApril delivery 725 lbs 4.50 back April board.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/13/04)
Receipts this week: 5,760 head. Last week: 1,208.Feeder steers 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 lower.
Steer calves 1.00-3.00 higher. Heifer calves 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 850.00-940.00.6-7 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 835.00-910.00.8-9 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-880.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/11/04)
Receipts this week: 2,809 head. Last week: 3,746.Light weight calves steady; heavy weight calves steady
to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts this week: 1,650 head. Last week: 1,650.Stocker and feeder cattle steady with last week trade. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 lower on moderate
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(10-13-04)
Receipts 10,000 head: Compared to last week slaughterlambs firm to 2.00 higher. Slaughter ewes weak. Feederlambs steady in a light test. Nannies weak; kids firm. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 115.00-125.00, 60-75 lbs. 108.00-118.00, 80-90 lbs. 103.00-110.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 41.00-47.50; Utility and Good 1-348.00-58.00, Utility 1-2 38.00-48.00; Cull and Utility 1-230.00-38.00.
Replacement Does: Price per head.2-3 year old 120-150 lbs. 92.50-155.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oct 20, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 42ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Trade moderate on good demand this past week. Live sales traded $1.00-$1.50 higher at 84.00-86.50, and dressed sales were$1.00-$3.00 higher at 131.00-135.50.
Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week mixed with prices in the range of $63.25-$74.79 for a 198 lb.carcass. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $138.24 up $4.69 from last week at $133.55.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/15-16/04)
Receipts this week: 2,867 head. Two weeks ago: 1,851Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-3.00 higher. Stocker
calves 2.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 2-5 months bred, hi quality, 900.00-965.00.5-7 yr old, 3-5 months bred, hi quality, 855.00-895.00.9-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, hi quality, 720.00-770.00.9-10 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 565.00-620.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/15-19/04)
This week: 7,982 head. Last week: 4,506. Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-3.00 higher. Steer calves
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blacks, 870.00-910.00.5-8 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg quality, 790.00-880.00.
PAIRS Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 200-300 lb calves, avg quality, 1,230.00-1,350.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-14-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices are steady with moderatedemand. Much of the state has received heavy rains withscattered light showers following behind this last week.Cool nights have started showing that fall is here. Mostproducers have wheat in the ground with good prospectsfor wheat pasture in southern and central Oklahoma.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality Bermuda and prairiehay. Many producers are looking to start cattle for wheatpasture grazing.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(10-19-04)
Sales: This week: 4200 Last week: 2730 Last Year: 4850
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle remain steadythough current trades very limited. Interest is good forforward contracting. Calf prices took a big jump at salebarns this week and stocker operators looking to secure atleast a breakeven on cattle next spring.
Supply consisted of 95 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 17 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Oct 9 thru Oct 19, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700-775 lbs 114.00-117.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00-112.00;November delivery 775-800 lbs 112.00-112.40; Januarydelivery 740 lbs 111.50; 800 lbs 107.00-107.50; March delivery 800 lbs 101.00-103.00; April delivery 800 lbs100.00-100.50; May delivery 800 lbs 102.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 825 lbs 102.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery725 lbs 108.00; 850 lbs 101.00; January delivery 700 lbs104.50; May delivery 725-750 lbs 98.00-99.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 625-675 lbs108.00-110.00.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1 4-6 year old,1200 lbs, 6-8 months bred, average blacks, 985.00; 5-7year old, 1000 lbs, 6-8 months bred, average quality900.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/18/04)
Receipts this week: 4,994 head. Last week: 2,809.Steer and heifer calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Exception noted
on light weight steers 1.00-3.00 lower.Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady to
1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(10-20-04)
Receipts 9,421 head: Compared to last week heavy slaughterlambs weak to 2.00 lower; light slaughter lambs firm to 5.00higher. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs steady. Nanniesfirm; kids steady.Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 115.00-
130.00, 60-70 lbs. 112.00-126.00, 70-80 lbs. 106.00-120.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 41.00-48.00; Utility and Good 1-348.00-56.00, Utility 1-2 40.00-48.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-745.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oct 27, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 43ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
The inventory of cattle on feed was 340 thousand head in Oklahoma on October 1, 2004, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 ormore head, 5 percent above the previous month but down 3 percent from October 1, 2003. Placements during September were80 thousand, down 1 percent from one year ago. Marketings of fed cattle during September were 62 thousand down 15 percentfrom the same month last year. Other disappearance during September totaled 3 thousand head.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with the capacity of 1,000 or more headtotaled 10.5 million head in October 1, 2004, 3 percent above October 1, 2003. Placements in feedlots during September totaled2.37 million, 4 percent below 2003 but 8 percent above 2002. Net placements were 2.31 million. Marketings of fed cattle duringSeptember totaled 1.80 million. Other disappearnce totaled 61,000 during September.
Trade slow on light demand this past week. Live sales this week traded at 85.00-87.00. Dressed sales traded from 135.00-137.50. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were steady to $2.43 higher with prices in the range of$63.25-$77.22 for a 198 lb. carcass. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $135.10 down $3.14 fromlast week at $138.24.
For daily market information dial our new hotlinenumber at 1-405-621-5533.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/22-23/04)
Receipts this week: 3,141 head. Two weeks ago: 2,867.Feeder and stocker steers steady to 2.00 higher, except
500-625 lbs. 4.00-6.00 higher. Feeder and stocker heifersmostly 2.00-3.00 higher, except 400-500 lbs. they are 3.00-5.00higher.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg-hi quality, 900.00-940.00.7-8 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg quality, 780.00-800.00.9-10 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg quality, 560.00-640.00.
PAIRS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 100-300 lb calves, avg hi quality, 1,060.00-1,240.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/22-26/04)
This week: 5,471 head. Last week: 4,364. Feeder steers 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to
1.00 higher. Steer calves under 550 lbs. steady to 2.00 lower,heavier weights 1.00-2.00 higher. Heifer calves 1.00-2.00lower, over 600 lbs. 2.00 higher.
Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bullssteady.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg blacks, 870.00-910.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-21-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light to moderate withprices steady. Some producers trying to get into alfalfafields for one last cutting but foggy mornings and shorterdays are making it hard for hay to cure. Rain is predictedfor some areas in the state for this coming weekend. Muchof the wheat is planted in the state with wheat pastureprospects looking favorable in most areas.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality Bermuda and prairiehay. Producers continue to be busy starting cattle forwheat pasture. Calf prices have risen this past weekcausing many to look at forward contracting options.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(10-26-04)
Sales: This week: 700 Last week: 4200 Last Year: 5550
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady. Feederheifers not tested. Demand moderate at best as interest inthe cattle market at the moment is very lackluster.Numbers remain light and asking prices are high. Thishas buyers hanging low and unwilling to deal.
Supply consisted of 82 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 9 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Oct 16 thru Oct 26, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery400 lb bull calves 145.00 delivered; 700-750 lbs 113.00115.50; January delivery 800 lbs 106.50; March delivery800 lbs 100.00; Basis Trade current delivery 800 lbs 2.00back October board.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery400 lbs 135.00 delivered.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/25/04)
Receipts this week: 3,958 head. Last week: 4,994.Steer calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Heifer calves steady.
Strong demand on all classes with good attendance of buyers.Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 1.00 lower with some
older bred cows going back home.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 4 months bred, avg blacks, 875.00-910.00.5-7 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-900.00.8-10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 660.00-835.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(10/25-26/04)
Receipts this week: 12,000 head. Last week: 10,591.Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00
lower. Steer calves 2.00-4.00 lower, heifer calves 4.00-8.00lower. Demand moderate for steer calves, light for heifercalves.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-4 yr old, 5 months bred, fancy black, 1,230.00-1,300.00.7-8 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 730.00-810.00.9-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg-hi quality, 640.00-725.00.
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMALIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(10/27/04)Receipts : 2,700 head. Last week: 5,365 head.Steers and heifers steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(10-26-04)
Receipts 7,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsweak to 2.00 lower. Slaughter ewes weak to 1.00 lower.Feeder lambs weak. Nannies and kids steady. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 115.00-
126.00, 60-70 lbs. 110.00-118.00, 70-90 lbs. 100.00-111.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 41.00-47.50; Utility and Good 1-347.00-56.00, Utility 1-2 34.00-40.00, Cull and Utility 1-234.00-40.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 12-3 yr old, 4-7 months bred, hi quality, 870.00-920.00.4-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality, 765.00-870.00.
PAIRS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 160-300 lb calves, hi quality, 1,010.00-1,120.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Nov 3, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 44ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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Trade slow on light demand this past week. No live sales took place this past week. Last week live sales in the southernplains traded at 85.00-87.00. Dressed sales in the Northern plains were down $5.00 to $7.50 at 130.00. Iowa SouthernMinnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $1.50-$7.56 higher with prices in the range of $64.75-$84.78 for a 196 lb.carcass. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $126.51 down $8.59 from last week at $135.10.
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/29-30/04)
Receipts this week: 3,359 head. Two weeks ago: 3,141.Feeder steers were steady to 2.00 lower, and the feeder
heifers were 2.00-4.00 lower. Stocker steers 2.00-5.00 lower,and the stocker heifers were steady to 2.00 lower.
Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 lower, and the slaughter bullssteady.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1-25-7 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg-hi quality, 890.00-950.00.5-7 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg quality, 830.00-860.00.9-10 yr old, 5-8 months bred, hi quality, 680.00-740.00.
PAIRS Medium and Large 17 yr old, 100-200 lb calves, avg quality, 950.00-1,050.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-29/1-2/04)
This week: 5,678 head. Last week: 11,021. Feeder steers 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00
lower. Steer calves under 600 lbs. steady to 2.00 higher,heavier weights 1.00-2.00 lower. Heifer claves steady to 5.00higher.
Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 14 yr old, 5-7 months bred, hi blacks, 1,060.00.
2-4 yr old, 3-6 months bred, avg blacks, 830.00-860.00.6-8 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality, 850.00-900.00.9-10 yr old, 5-6 months bred, avg quality, 730.00-760.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-28-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light to moderate withprices steady. Rains this past week made it difficult forproducers to get into the field for last cuttings of alfalfa.Hay supplies are large with little movement taking place.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Supplies are abundant of quality Bermuda and prairiehay. Producers are starting cattle and taking advantage ofgrazing pastures with grass still available in many areas.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares 70.00-80.00 per ton. Goodquality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quali-ty large rounds 60.00-70.00. Good quality large rounds50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(11-2-04)
Sales: This week: 2186 Last week: 700 Last Year: 1550
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady.Negotiations quickly halted last week as the cattle futurestook a dive. Numbers remain limited and those wantingto sell are willing to wait for a better market. Weatherhas finally turned cooler with highs in the 50's and strongwinds blowing out of the north.
Supply consisted of 88 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 14 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Oct 23 thru Nov 2, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery540 lbs 125.00 delivered; 750-775 lbs 111.30-113.50; 800lbs 108.00-110.00; January delivery 800 lbs 102.25; Marchdelivery 800 lbs 100.00; May delivery 800 lbs 99.00. Basistrade: March delivery 800 lbs even March board; Maydelivery 775 lbs .50 cents back May board.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery540 lbs 117.00 delivered; November delivery 600 lbs114.00.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1 5-7 yr old ,1000-1200 lbs, 5-8 months bred, average blacks, 900.00-985.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/1/04)
Receipts this week: 2,258 head. Last week: 3,958.Light weight steers and feeder steers 3.00-4.00 lower.
Light weight heifers 4.00-6.00 lower with feeder heifers 2.00-3.00 lower.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady with bred cowscontinuing to go back to the farm.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 14-5 yr old, 4-7 months bred, hi quality, 1,235.00-1,310.00.4-5 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 775.00-880.00.
6 yr old, 5 months bred, hi quality, 1,025.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11/1-2/04)
Receipts this week: 5,775 head. Last week: 11,893.Feeder cattle steady to 2.00 lower with moderate
Receipts this week: 1,025 head. Last week: 1,774.Feeder steers 2.00 lower. Limited test on feeder heifers.
Steer and heifer calves steady to 2.00 lower in a limited test.Slaughter cows 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 16-7 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 820.00-900.00.6-7 yr old, 1-3 months bred, avg quality, 710.00.8-9 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-795.00.
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(11-2-04)
Receipts 5,700 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsfirm to 3.00 higher. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher.Feeder lambs firm to 2.00 higher. Nannies and kids firm to5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs.115.00-121.00, 60-70 lbs. 115.00-123.00, 70-90 lbs. 105.00-118.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 40.00-48.00; Utility andGood 1-3 48.00-58.00, Utility 1-2 40.00-48.00, Cull and Utility1-2 32.00-40.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 5-8 months bred, hi quality, 880.00-965.00.4-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 650.00-780.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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The market report will not be published during the week of November 24, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday!!!The market report will resume publication Wednesday December 1, 2004.Trade this week was slow on light demand. Live sales this past week were trading at 83.00-85.00. Dressed sales traded this
week at 127.00-130.00. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values this week were $3.97-$4.25 higher with prices inthe range of $69.00-$88.75 for a 197 lb. carcass. The boxed beef trade for this week had an average price value at $134.47 up$7.96 from last week at $126.51.
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/12-13/04)
Receipts this week: 3,950 head. Last week: 1,700.Feeder and stocker cattle were steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls mostly 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1-26-7 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg-hi quality, 850.00-950.00.9-10 yr old, 5-6 months bred, avg-hi quality, 700.00-750.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-12/11-16/04)
This week: 4,969 head. Last week: 5,861. Feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer calves under 550
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-5 yr old, 6-8 months bred, high qual blcks, 990.00-1,090.00.5-6 yr old, 2-3 months bred, avg quality, 750.00.5-8 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-890.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(11-11-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light to moderate withprices steady. Some producers are still trying to get lastcuttings of alfalfa baled. Hay supplies are full for mostproducers with little trade taking place.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Pasture grass is starting to turn with less nutrient valueavailable to cattle due to the cooler temperatures andshorter days. Producers are starting to turn cattle out onwheat while feeding supplemental hay.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fairquality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(11-16-04)
Sales: This week: 1470 Last week: 750 Last Year: 760
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle not well testedand limited sales 4.00-6.00 lower than last representedsales at the first of the month. Calf sales in the countryhave improved. Wheat pasture conditions are good withthe unusually warm wet weather this fall. Long periodsof cold weather has been absent thus far and the wheatcontinues to grow.
Supply consisted of 44 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 10 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Nov 6 thru Nov 16, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500-525 lbs 127.50-130.00; 550 lbs 118.00-125.00; 600 lbs115.00; 740 lbs 108.00; 825 lbs 104.00; 875 lbs 101.00;March delivery 825 lbs 97.00; May delivery 750 lbs96.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500-550 lbs 110.00-115.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/15/04)
Receipts this week: 3,317 head. Last week: 3,768.Light weight calves 8.00-10.00 lower, heavy weight
calves 2.00-5.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-7 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 760.00-860.00.8-10 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg qual blcks, 660.00-800.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11/15-16/04)
Receipts this week: 8,750 head. Last week: 11,891.Feeder cattle lightly tested, few sales steady. Steer and
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-6 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg blacks, 840.00-900.00.7-8 yr old, 2-6 months bred, avg blacks, 810.00-845.00.8-9 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg blacks, 700.00-730.00.
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMALIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(11/17/04)Receipts : 2,465 head. Last week: 5,210 head.Steers 2.00-5.00 lower, heifers steady to 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(11-16-04)
Receipts 3,300 head: Compared to last week heavy slaughterlambs 2.00-4.00 higher; light slaughter lambs firm. Slaughterewes 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder lambs not well tested. Nannies5.00-8.00 higher; kids 10.00-13.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs:Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 126.00-135.00, 60-70 lbs.130.00-134.00, 70-80 lbs. 118.00-132.00. Slaughter Ewes:Good 2-3, 46.00-51.50; Utility and Good 1-3 53.00-63.00,Utility 1-2 45.00-53.00, Cull and Utility 1-2 37.00-45.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, hi quality, 775.00-800.00.
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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Trade was moderate to active this past week. Live sales in the Southern Plains sold $1.00 higher at $90.00. Dressed sales inthe Northern Plains traded steady to $3.00 higher at $141.00-$142.50. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hog carcass values thisweek were $0.35-$0.75 higher with prices in the range of $69.75-$89.10 for a 199 lb. carcass. The boxed beef trade for this weekhad an average price value at $144.06 up $9.59 from last week at $134.47.
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/26-27/04)
No market reported due to the ThanksgivingHoliday!!!
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/30/04)
Steer and heifer market not reported due to theThanksgiving Holiday!!!
Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 higher. Total of 615 cows andbulls sold with 22 percent to packers.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 3-5 months bred, hi quality blacks, 840.00-900.00.5-7 yr old, 2-5 months bred, hi quality, 980.00-990.00.4-7 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 790.00-900.00.8-10 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg quality, 690.00-750.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 13-6 yr old, 150-200 lbs. avg quality, 910.00-1000.00.9-10 yr old, 225 lbs. avg quality, 900.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(11-18-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay prices remain steady throughoutOklahoma. Some supplemental feeding is taking placewhile producers are starting cattle for wheat pasture.Most producers have finished up with last cuttings ofalfalfa, with fall weather not being favorable for harvest and baling at this time.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Many pastures have good amounts of winter grass thisseason. Most of the state has received large amounts ofrainfall this past week leaving the ground in most areassoaked. Cooler weather continues with more rainpredicted this coming week. Wheat pasture looks favor-able to good in most areas.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:
Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEATSOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(11-30-04)
Sales: This week: 760 Last week: 3745 Last Year: 2815
Compared to last week: All classes lightly tested.Holiday weekend slowed cattle trading this period.Sellers afraid of leaving money on the table as cashslaughter cattle and cattle futures continue to makeadvances. First hard freeze expected tonight. This coldsnap a welcome to many wheat farmers who have yet toturn out cattle because of extremely muddy conditions.
Supply consisted of 73 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 22 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
***Summary for Nov 20 thru Nov 30, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery500 lbs 127.50;May delivery 800 lbs 94.00-96.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 June delivery 800 lbs 98.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery490 lbs 115.00.;
Medium and Large 1-2 June delivery 775 lbs 95.00.
***Trade period of Nov 24 thru Nov 30, 2004***
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11/29/04)
Receipts this week: 2,079 head. Last week: 1,014.Steer and heifer calves 4.00-8.00 higher. Feeder cattle
lightly tested and 2.00-4.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg quality, 860.00-935.00.5-6 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg blacks, 825.00-985.00.8-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 775.00-895.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11/29-30/04)
Receipts this week: 3,985 head. Last week: 1,976.Feeder cattle 4.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves steady
to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00-
2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1400-2175 lbs. avg dress65.50-66.50, very low dress 54.50-55.50.REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1 2 yr old 6-8 months bred high blacks 1120.00-1190.002 yr.old 6 8 months bred avg-high black 1060.00-1070.002 yr old 4-6 months bred avg-high black 1010.0-1050.00
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Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(11-30-04)
Receipts 8,000 head: Compared to two weeks ago heavyslaughter lambs firm to 1.00 higher; light slaughter lambsweak to 5.00 lower. Slaughter ewes weak. Feeder lambs notwell tested. Nannies weak; kids weak to 5.00 lower, instances5.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs. 122.00-133.00, 60-80 lbs. 117.00-130.00, 80-90 lbs.106.00-117.50. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 46.00-50.00; Utilityand Good 1-3 52.50-61.00, Utility 1-2 43.00-53.00.
REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 14-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg quality, 705.00-800.00.8+ yr old 4-8 months bred avg quality 600.00-680.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dec 8, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 47ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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Trade and demand light in Nebraska, and trade inactive to slow on light demand in all other major feeding regions.Compared to last week a few early dressed sales have traded 5.00 lower at $134.00-$135.00. Iowa Southern Minnesota Directhog carcass values this week were $0.75-$4.86 lower with prices in the range of $69.00-$84.24 for a 196 lb. carcass. The boxedbeef trade for this week had an average price value at $139.74 down $4.32 from last week at $144.06.
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/3-4/04)
Receipts this week: 3,824 head. Last week: 764.Feeder cattle were pretty much steady. Stocker calves
steady to 1.00 higher. Demand good on all classess.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls
1.00-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-21-2 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 1,175.00-1,210.00.1-2 yr old, 4-5 months bred, hi quality, 1,000.00-1,125.00.4-8 yr old, 2-7 months bred, avg quality, 800.00-850.00.9-10 yr old,4-7 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-800.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/3-7/04)
Receipts this week: 4,300 head. Last week: 5,260.Feeder steers 3.00 lower, not all weights tested. No test
on feeder heifers. Steer calves steady to 4.00 higher, above 650lbs. steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer calves 2.00-6.00 lower.
Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bullssteady.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2Heifers 5-7 months bred, avg-hi blacks, 1,020.00-1,030.00.Heifers 5-7 months bred, avg blacks, 860.00-970.00.Heifers 3-4 months bred, avg blacks, 810.00-830.00.3-6 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi qual blcks, 1,080.00-1,100.00.5-6 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 830.00-920.00.10 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality, 740.00-750.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(12-2-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light to moderate withprices steady. Some producers are still trying to get lastcuttings of alfalfa baled. Hay supplies are full for mostproducers with little trade taking place.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Pasture grass is starting to turn with less nutrient valueavailable to cattle due to the cooler temperatures andshorter days. Producers are starting to turn cattle out onwheat while feeding supplemental hay.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(12-7-04)
Sales: This week: 2,325 Last week: 760 Last Year: 1,360
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle steady. Bulk oftrades were negotiated early in the trading period. Sincelast Wednesday cattle futures have been on the negativeside most every day. Early week feeder cattle auctionshave followed the depressed cattle futures with bigdeclines.
Rains fell again across the state Monday but the sevenday forecast is filled with nothing but sunshine and mod-erate temperatures.
Supply consisted of 100 percent over 600 lbs. Heiferscomprised 71 percent of supply.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh pointwith a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings frombase weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery750 lbs 111.00; 800-850 lbs 103.00-104.00; January deliv-ery 850 lbs 103.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 725 lbs 102.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700 lbs 106.00; March delivery 750 lbs 95.50; April deliv-ery 750 lbs 93.00.
Medium and Large 3 current delivery 720 lbs 90.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/6/04)
Receipts this week: 2,290 head. Last week: 2,079.Steers and heifers 2.00-5.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1375-1775 lbs. avg dress62.50-65.00, very low dress 56.50-62.00.REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1 8-9 yr old 4-6 months bred avg quality 670.00-795.00
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-621-5533
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(12-7-04)
Receipts 6,000 head: Compared to last week slaughter lambsweak to 1.00 lower. Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher.Feeder lambs steady. Nannies weak; kids 5.00 10.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 70-80 lbs. 110.00-121.00, 80-90 lbs. 105.00-111.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 49.00-53.00; Utility and Good 1-354.00-63.00, Utility 1-2 47.00-54.00.
Receipts 715 head. Nov 20, sale 415 head.Compared to last sale Nov 20, 2004: Slaughter kids 7.00-
16.00 lower. Demand good for kids with comprised of bulkreceipts.Kids Selection 1: 35-40 lbs. 111.00-123.00; 40-60 lbs. 122.00-127.00; 60-80 lbs. 121.00-127.00.
Selection 2: 35-40 lbs. 106.00-114.00; 40-55 lbs. 110.00-122.00; 60-70 lbs. 100.00-108.00.Slaughter or Feeder Lambs: few medium and large 1 or choice 105-125 lbs. 91.00-95.00.
EGG PRICES
BOARS
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMALIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(12/8/04)Receipts : 2,630 head. Last week: 2,800 head.Steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE350-400 lbs. 127.50-128.00 366 lbs. 127.74400-450 lbs. 118.00-126.00 421 lbs. 121.72500-550 lbs. 109.50-113.00 516 lbs. 110.84550-600 lbs. 108.00-110.00 574 lbs. 108.68600-650 lbs. 103.00-106.00 620 lbs. 104.28650-700 lbs. 101.50-102.00 681 lbs. 101.58700-750 lbs. 94.00-100.50 731 lbs. 97.56
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dec 15, 2004 Vol. 52, No. 48ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
Trade and demand light in both the Northern and Southern Plains this past week. Live sales last week ranged from 84.50-85.00, dressed sales in the Northern Plains traded at 133.00-137.00 mostly 134.00-135.00. Iowa Southern Minnesota Direct hogcarcass values this week were $5.25-$11.88 lower with prices in the range of $63.75-$72.36 for a 196 lb. carcass. The boxed beeftrade for this week had an average price value at $132.54 down $7.20 from last week at $139.74.This will be the last publication of the Oklahoma Market Report for the year 2004 due to the Christmas and NewYear Holidays. The next publication will be January 5, 2005.
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APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/10-11/04)
Receipts this week: 2,697 head. Last week: 3,824.Feeder and stocker cattle steady. Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady
to 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-6 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 1,030.00-1,040.00.5-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 750.00-865.00.6-8 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 950.00-970.00.9-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 700.00-725.00.9-10 yr old, 4-5 months bred, low quality, 550.00-600.00.
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(12/13-14/04)
Receipts this week: 10,785 head. Last week: 12,169.Feeder cattle and calves steady to 3.00 lower. Demand
moderate to good with best demand on long term weanedcalves.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-21-3 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi qual blcks, 1,050.00-1,200.00.5-6 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg qual, 840.00-950.00.8-9 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg qual, 745.00-810.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(12-9-04)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light to moderate withprices steady. Some producers are still trying to get lastcuttings of alfalfa baled. Hay supplies are full for mostproducers with little trade taking place.
GRASS HAY: Hay demand is light with prices steady.Pasture grass is starting to turn with less nutrient valueavailable to cattle due to the cooler temperatures andshorter days. Producers are starting to turn cattle out onwheat while feeding supplemental hay.
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Smallsquares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality large squares90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-110.00/ton. Good largerounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay
in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00.Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday WednesdayPRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
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OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES(12-14-04)
***This is the last Tuesday direct feeder cattle report ofthe year. The next report will be January 4, 2005.***
Sales: This week: 2250 Last week: 2325 Last Year: 335
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle steady to 2.00lower. Demand moderate for feeders as many buyersready for the 2 week Christmas break. Prices at auctionbarns continue to decline making negotiations in thecountry even tougher. Supply consisted of 95 percent over600 lbs. Heifers comprised 35percent of supply. Unless otherwise stated prices are FOBweigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent andwith a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide onyearlings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 daysfor delivery.
***Summary for Dec 4 thru Dec 14, 2004***
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current deliveryCalves: 585 lbs 115.00; 725 lbs 105.00; Yearlings: 750-800 lbs 104.00-107.00; 825-850 lbs102.00; March delivery 775 lbs 97.25; 800 lbs 95.25;August delivery 825 lbs 95.25.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 104.00; 725 lbs 98.00.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/13/04)
Receipts this week: 3,136 head. Last week: 2,290.Steers and heifers 2.00-4.00 lower, except steers under
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1350-1700 lbs. low dress54.50-59.00.REPLACEMENT COWS Medium and Large 1 4-5 yr old 5-6 months bred, hi quality 1,100.00-1,110.00.4-5 yr old, 6-8 months bred, hi quality 1,225.00-1,260.00.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/10/04)
No market reported due to reporter absence!!!
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published Bi-weekly ExceptChristmas Week and Legal Holidays on Wednesday or Thursday. Office of Publication is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298. Mail inquiries to: Mike Schulte, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is prepared by Ideal Mailing Service Inc. for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board ofAgriculture, Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $150.00 for 2,000 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market(12-15-04)
Receipts 2,261 head: Compared to last week heavy slaughterlambs firm to 5.00 higher. Slaughter ewes 3.00-5.00 higher.Feeder lambs not well tested. Nannies 5.00 higher; kids firmto 5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2 40-60lbs. 124.00-138.00, 60-70 lbs. 122.50-132.00, 70-80 lbs.119.00-130.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3, 54.00-61.50; Utilityand Good 1-3 57.00-66.00, Utility 1-2 48.00-57.00.