Brad Henry, Governor Terry Peach, Commissioner Rick Maloney, Director Market Development Services OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & FORESTRY OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 June 11, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 23 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID NEWSPAPER LIVESTOCK Packers were aggressive last week with the largest harvest week since January 1978, 791,000 head were processed during the week. Packers have slowed the chains slightly this week but margins are still attractive enough for them to work a full sched- ule. Concerns about the impending opening of the boarder helped push asking prices down, trading Wednesday was $1.00-2.00 lower at $78.00. $2.00-3.00 lower in Nebraska at $124.00. All tests in Canada have been completed and no other cases of BSE were found. The USDA is waiting for the release of a third party report before fully beginning negotiations on opening the U.S./Canadian border to beef products and cattle. Early ideas that limited trade would resume this week have been pushed back. Beef prices have pulled back from record levels. Packer margins are still very good. Compared to last week Light Choice car- casses closed Tuesday at $146.85/cwt. down $3.10. Light Select carcasses closed at $130.82. Feeder cattle markets began to follow the slaughter cattle market down with prices steady to a few dollars lower at area auc- tions. Quality was also a factor on lower prices with better cattle continuing to receive good bids. Trade was active with many producers going to market prior to the reopening of the U. S. / Canadian border. Spotty rains have kept stocker buyers cautious ahead of summer. Pork demand continues to benefit from its discount to beef with pork features increasing at the retail level. Iowa/Southern Minnesota hot carcass value at midday Wednesday saw 185 lbs. carcass range from $56.75-67.50 weighted average $65.76. WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION (6-6-03) Receipts this week: 8144 head. Last week: 8179. Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 lower. Steer calves steady. Heifer calves 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE 400-450 lbs. 112.00-117.00 430 lbs. 115.21 450-500 lbs. 105.00 462 lbs. 105.00 500-550 lbs. 102.00-103.00 503 lbs. 102.90 550-600 lbs. 94.00- 97.50 560 lbs. 95.90 650-700 lbs. 89.00- 93.00 672 lbs. 91.28 700-750 lbs. 89.00- 91.00 710 lbs. 90.39 750-800 lbs. 85.50- 89.50 783 lbs. 87.59 800-850 lbs. 82.50- 86.80 823 lbs. 84.39 850-900 lbs. 79.50- 83.50 870 lbs. 81.56 900-950 lbs. 77.75- 81.20 916 lbs. 80.00 950-1000 lbs. 76.00- 78.50 973 lbs. 76.85 1000-1050 lbs. 72.50- 76.25 1018 lbs. 75.00 FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE 400-450 lbs. 95.00- 98.00 430 lbs. 96.46 450-500 lbs. 91.00- 96.00 486 lbs. 93.61 500-550 lbs. 87.00- 94.00 518 lbs. 92.31 550-600 lbs. 90.00- 92.00 585 lbs. 90.93 600-650 lbs. 86.00- 88.00 634 lbs. 86.82 650-700 lbs. 83.00- 86.50 679 lbs. 86.16 700-750 lbs. 81.50- 85.40 716 lbs. 84.29 750-800 lbs. 79.50- 81.50 773 lbs. 80.38 800-850 lbs. 77.00- 82.00 831 lbs. 79.89 850-900 lbs. 74.25- 79.50 881 lbs. 76.99 SLAUGHTER COWS: Avg. Dress Hi Dress Low Dress Breaker 42.50-45.10 45.75-46.50 Boner 43.50-44.75 45.50-48.00 41.50-42.00 Lean 40.00-43.00 44.00-46.50 37.50-39.50 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1250-2075 lbs. avg dress 50.00-54.50, hi dress 55.50-58.50, low dress 45.00-49.50. PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 4-6 yr. old, 125-250 lbs. calves, avg quality, 900.00-925.00 7-8 yr. old, 175-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 820.00-850.00 8-9 yr. old, 125-200 lbs. calves, avg quality, 780.00-860.00 MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION (6-10/11-03) Receipts this week: 1675 head. Last week: 2025. Stocker and feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers 1.00- 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE 300-350 lbs. 111.00-121.00 318 lbs. 114.82 350-400 lbs. 107.50-111.00 370 lbs. 109.19 400-450 lbs. 93.00-103.00 421 lbs. 97.43 450-500 lbs. 93.00- 99.25 472 lbs. 96.68 500-550 lbs. 90.00- 95.50 531 lbs. 94.22 550-600 lbs. 88.50- 96.50 572 lbs. 92.99 600-650 lbs. 83.00- 92.50 623 lbs. 87.65 650-700 lbs. 80.50- 86.00 669 lbs. 84.68 700-750 lbs. 79.50- 84.50 726 lbs. 83.21 FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1 WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT. AVG. PRICE 300-350 lbs. 9000- 97.00 326 lbs. 92.67 350-400 lbs. 88.00-100.00 374 lbs. 93.31 400-450 lbs. 85.00- 94.00 429 lbs. 88.83 450-500 lbs. 85.00- 91.75 470 lbs. 88.68 500-550 lbs. 82.00- 89.50 521 lbs. 85.49 550-600 lbs. 80.50- 88.50 569 lbs. 84.81 600-650 lbs. 80.00- 85.50 625 lbs. 83.00 650-700 lbs. 76.50- 83.50 670 lbs. 80.16 SLAUGHTER COWS: Avg. Dress Hi Dress Low Dress Breaker 43.00-46.00 Boner 42.00-45.00 37.50-41.50 Lean 39.00-42.50 34.50-38.50 Light 31.50-34.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1500-2050 lbs. avg dress 52.00-55.00, high dress 58.50-59.00 low dress 48.00-51.50.
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 11, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 23ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
NEWSPAPER
LIVESTOCKPackers were aggressive last week with the largest harvest week since January 1978, 791,000 head were processed during theweek. Packers have slowed the chains slightly this week but margins are still attractive enough for them to work a full sched-ule. Concerns about the impending opening of the boarder helped push asking prices down, trading Wednesday was $1.00-2.00lower at $78.00. $2.00-3.00 lower in Nebraska at $124.00. All tests in Canada have been completed and no other cases of BSE were found. The USDA is waiting for the release of a thirdparty report before fully beginning negotiations on opening the U.S./Canadian border to beef products and cattle. Early ideasthat limited trade would resume this week have been pushed back. Beef prices have pulled back from record levels. Packer margins are still very good. Compared to last week Light Choice car-casses closed Tuesday at $146.85/cwt. down $3.10. Light Select carcasses closed at $130.82. Feeder cattle markets began to follow the slaughter cattle market down with prices steady to a few dollars lower at area auc-tions. Quality was also a factor on lower prices with better cattle continuing to receive good bids. Trade was active with manyproducers going to market prior to the reopening of the U. S. / Canadian border. Spotty rains have kept stocker buyers cautiousahead of summer. Pork demand continues to benefit from its discount to beef with pork features increasing at the retail level. Iowa/SouthernMinnesota hot carcass value at midday Wednesday saw 185 lbs. carcass range from $56.75-67.50 weighted average $65.76.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-6-03)
Receipts this week: 8144 head. Last week: 8179.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to
2.00 lower. Steer calves steady. Heifer calves 1.00-3.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Harvest progressed in spurts this week with scattered rains keeping many combines out of the field. As of last weekend only 20percent of the crop was in the bin and progress was slowed due to rains on Tuesday of this week. Quality has been very good onharvested wheat with most test weights in the high 50's low 60's. The USDA's production report released Wednesday was bear-ish with over 1 billion bushels added to the carryover for this year. Wheat prices were 12 to 15 cents higher at state elevatorsfor the week at the close Tuesday. Corn plantings continue to progress in the Eastern Corn Belt but private analysts anticipateover 1 million acres will go unplanted to corn. A lack of demand helped push corn stocks higher than estimated, giving the cornmarket a bearish note. Soybean markets will follow corn and wheat for the near term with no real news of its own to carrytrading.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-5-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade moderate. Demand light to moder-ate. Prices steady. Some sellers remain reluctant to part withhay at current offers. Rains moved across the state by the endof the reporting week putting a halt to all harvest activities.Rain totals varied from several tenths to several inches. Ifrains continue as forecasted wheat harvest should resumenext week all across the state.
GRASS HAY: Trade light. Demand light. Prices steady.Cutting and baling was starting to increase prior to recentrains. Moisture has improved in spots but continues to beinches behind normal. To be listed in or for a copy of theOklahoma Hay Producer directory call 1-800-580-6543. Thedirectory may be accessed online atwww.madeinoklahoma.net 24 hours a day.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares 90.00-100.00 new crop 80.00-90.00, smallsquares 115.00-125.00 per ton. Good quality new crop largesquares 75.00-85.00, small squares 95.00-110.00 a ton. Goodlarge rounds 60.00-75.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-65.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 40.00-50.00 a ton. Wheat hayin large round bales 45.00-55.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)50.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 75.00-85.00 a ton, small square 100.00-110.00, 2.00-3.00 per bale out of the field. Good quality smallsquares 85.00-95.00. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds 40.00-55.00 per ton,mostly 45.00-50.00. Fair quality 20.00-35.00 per ton
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(6-10-03)
Confirmed: 18,450 head. Last week: 14,000 head. Last year: 6750.
Compared to last week: Trade was active on steers light onheifers. Demand was good. Interest in forward contractsdelivering in late summer was very good. Feeder steerssteady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00 higher. The contin-ued strength of the market has prompted many producers togo ahead and market their cattle. Scattered rains slowedwheat harvest giving producers the chance to move cattle.Active feedlot clearance and continued strong beef demandare boosting prices.
Sales this week were confirmed on 16,725 steers and 1735heifers. 48% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 10% 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 for current del: 750-825 lbs 84.00-85.00, 850 lbs 83.50. For July del: 725 lbs87.00, 800-850 lbs 81.50-85.50. For August del: 725 lbs 87.00,825 lbs 82.00-84.50. For September del: 775-825 lbs 84.50-85.50. For Jan del: 800 lbs 82.50.Basis trades July-August del: 800 lbs 2.00 back Augustboard, 850 lbs 4.00 back August board (seller to select date ofAugust close to determine price).Medium and Large 1-2 for current del: 750 lbs 84.00. Medium and Large 2 for current del: 700-800 lbs Mexican81.00-83.50, 775-825 lbs 82.00-82.50, 905 lbs 75.00. For July-August del: 785-800 lbs 82.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 for current del: 600 lbsThin 88.00, 625-675 lbs 82.50-85.00, 715-750 lbs 80.00-83.00.For August del: 750 lbs 82.00. Medium and Large 2 for August del: 700 lbs 78.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-6/7-03)
Receipts this week: 4395 head. Last week: 4773.Feeder steers over 600 lbs steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder
heifers and stocker cattle steady.Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00-4.00 lower. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Receipts this week: 18,752 head. Last week: 20,923.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady
to 2.00 lower. Stockers cattle and calves steady.Slaughter cows 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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: Joe Creech, Market NewsReporter. POSTMASTER: Please send Address Changes to: Oklahoma Market Report, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK73152-8804.This publication is printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market6-10-03
Receipts: 8500 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewesuneven, mostly steady. Feeder lambs weak to 3.00 lower.Nannies steady. Kids firm to 2.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.100.00-106.50, few old crop 95-150 lbs. 90.00-100.00.Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3, 39.00-46.50.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
78.00 78.0080.50 80.50
77.00 77.0078.00 78.00
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
Thur
Fri
Mon
Tues
Wed
OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
BOARS
WEIGHT
43.00 44.00220-270 lbs.
41.00 42.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 26.00-27.00 26.00-28.00 26.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 29.00-31.00 30.00-32.00 29.00-31.00
over 200 lbs. 5.00-25.00 6.00-20.00
44.00
5.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
June 25, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 25ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
NEWSPAPER
U.S. cattle on feed totaled 10.53 million head, down 4 percent from June 1, 2002 and 6 percent below June 1, 2001. May place-ment totals were 1 percent higher than 2002 and 3 percent below 2001 at 2.30 million. Fed cattle marketings numbered 2.23million during May, 3 percent above last year and 1 percent above 2001. Total numbers of cattle on feed in Oklahoma on June 1was 360,000 head, up 6 percent from last year. The 98,000 head placed in May was 31 percent higher than the same period lastyear. May marketings were down 8 percent from last year at 67,000 head.The fed cattle trade was virtually untested this weekbut a much weaker undertone was apparent with bids mostly $2.00-2.50 lower than last week’s trade. Trade is expected to turnmore active near the end of the week as packers appear short bought. Boxed beef prices continued trending dramatically lowerwith Light Choice carcasses declining $15.42 on the week at $133.58/cwt. Pork demand continues to decline with the retail price of meat being lowered. Iowa/Southern Minnesota hot carcass value at
midday Wednesday saw 185 lbs. carcass range from $54.25-65.25 weighted average $59.75.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-20-03)
Receipts this week: 3311 head. Last week: 5755.Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher.
Limited test on steer and heifer calves.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 yr. old, 80-100 lbs. calves, avg quality, 825.00-850.00
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-24/25-03)
Receipts this week: 1750 head. Last week: 1450. Upper tier stocker and feeder cattle 1.00-2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 higher on strong trade.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS: Due to budget cuts at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry this willbe the last weekly printing of the Oklahoma Market Report. Starting July 9, 2003 this report will be printed bi-weekly Thereport will be available weekly online at http://www.oda.state.ok.us/main/srvs/agform/mktrpt.pdf in order to continue toserve livestock, hay and grain producers.
Wheat Spotty rains have delayed harvest in various parts of the state. Quality of the wheat has been extremely good with most testweights in the high 50’s to low 60’s. Wheat prices were 10 to 12 cents lower at state elevators for the week at the close Tuesday.Wheat harvest is approximately 80 percent finished. Rains in the midwest are making the corn and soybean crops look favorable indicating no future changes with the low corn prices. Short term supply of soybeans have been favorable for the market allowing prices to keep rising.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-19-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade moderate to moderately active.Demand was good for premium dairy quality hay, moderatefor other offerings. Prices were firm for premium quality,steady for all other grades. The occasional higher prices notedin this report were said to reflect some higher quality secondcutting hay. Second hay is virtually completed.Dry weatherand warmer temperatures have returned to the state andwheat harvest is proceeding rapidly.
GRASS HAY: Trade light to moderate, but pace is expect-ed to increase in the next two weeks. Demand light to moder-ate. Buyer inquiry has improved recently. Meadows benefitedfrom recent rainfall and current warm temperatures. To belisted in or for a copy of the Oklahoma Hay Producer directo-ry call 1-800-580-6543. The directory may be accessed onlineat www.madeinoklahoma.net 24 hours a day.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 80.00-115.00 Small squares115.00-125.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares75.00-85.00, small squares 95.00-110.00 a ton. Good largerounds 60.00-75.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-65.00 perton. Fair large rounds 40.00-50.00 a ton. Wheat hay in largeround bales 45.00-55.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)50.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 75.00-85.00 a ton, small square 100.00-110.00, 2.00-3.00 per bale out of the field. Good quality smallsquares 85.00-95.00. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds 40.00-55.00 per ton,mostly 45.00-50.00. Fair quality 20.00-35.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(6-24-03)
Confirmed: 4850 head. Last week: 7775 head. Last year: 3870.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady. Feederheifers steady to 2.00 higher. Calf trade not well tested.Demand good. Trade slow with many cattle already sold orcontracted. Many areas receiving good general rains lastweek and this hampering the efforts of wheat harvest.Harvest is about 80 percent complete and now farmers areworking ground and if not in the wheat field they are busyputting up hay.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2071 steers and 2141heifers. 70% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 96% of the week's confirmed sales. Heiferscomprised 46% 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 del 625 lb.calves 94.00; 800 lbs. 82.50; 875 lbs. 80.00; 920 lbs. 77.00;Aug del 750-775 lbs. 82.25-85.00; 800 lbs. 83.25; Oct del 735lbs. 1.00 over October board(seller to select date of Octoberclose to determine price).Medium and Large 1-2 current del 750 lbs. 83.50-84.00,Mexicans 83.50; 800 lbs. 82.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 585 lb.calves 89.00; 750 lbs. 82.00; 800 lbs. 77.00-80.00; Aug del 700lbs. 82.00.Medium and Large 1-2 current del 700-735 lbs. 80.50-81.00;750 lbs. 80.00; Jul del 725 lbs. 80.00.Medium and Large 2 current del 725 lbs. 76.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-20/21-03)
Receipts this week: 2918 head. Last week: 4395.Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Stocker
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-7 yr. old, 5-7 months bred, avg blacks, 640.00-700.004-7 yr. old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 570.00-635.00
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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market6-24-03
Receipts: 8000 head. Slaughter lambs weak to 5.00 lower.Slaughter ewes weak to 2.00 lower. Feeder lambs weak to3.00 lower. Nannies firm. Kids weak.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-115 lbs.97.00-100.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4, 20.00-30.50; Good 2-3,30.00-39.50; Utility and Good 1-3, 40.00-47.00; Utility 1-2,30.00-39.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
73.00 73.0074.00 74.00
72.00 74.0075.50 75.50
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
Thur
Fri
Mon
Tues
Wed
OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
BOARS
WEIGHT
43.00-44.00 40.00-41.00220-270 lbs.
42.00 42.00 40.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 27.00-29.00 28.00-29.00 27.00-29.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-31.00 31.00-32.00 31.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 5.00-20.00 5.00-20.00
43.00
5.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, CommissionerRick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development ServicesOKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105July 2, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 26ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID NEWSPAPER
Cattle trade has been slow this week, the last fully established market was last week with dressed sales at 119.00-120.00 andlive sales at 75.00. A holiday has shortened the slaughter week and weakness in boxed beef prices have diminished packerdemand. Boxed beef prices have been volatile closing this week at 125.82/cwt down $2.05 from last week. It is hoped thedemand for beef will pick up and be sustained after the 4th of July weekend. Feeder cattle prices still continue to rise with limited supply. Low corn prices are also helping prolong the demand for feeder cattle.Pork demand has risen this past week. Iowa Sothern Minnesota hot carcass value at midday Wednesday saw 185 lbs. carcassrange from 51.00-62.00
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-27-03)
Receipts this week: 3319 head. Last week: 3311.Feeder steers 1.00-1.50 higher. Stocker cattle and calves
Wheat Wheat prices have held steady this week closing Wednesday, 2 cents higher than last week. Dry and warm weather has allowedfor harvest to move along at a rapid pace with most of the state’s wheat grain in the bin. Kansas wheat crop is 47 percent harvested. Good growing weather in the Midwest shows signs that corn and soybean crops could have record yields.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(6-26-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade moderate to light. Demand wasgood for premium dairy quality hay, moderate for other offer-ings. Prices were firm for premium quality, steady for allother grades. Rains in the state have reduced cuttings of pre-mium quality hay. Wheat harvest is approximately 80 per-cent finished with farmers busy working ground or currentlyputting up hay when the weather has been open.
GRASS HAY: Prices have been fully steady with lighttrading, but the pace is expected to continue to increase inthe next week. Demand light to moderate. Buyer inquiry isexpected to improve in the coming month. Meadows continueto benefit from more recent rains and current warm tempera-tures. All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 80.00-110.00. Small squares115.00-125.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares75.00-80.00, small squares 95.00-110.00 a ton. Good largerounds 60.00-75.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00per ton. Fair large rounds 40.00-50.00 a ton. Wheat hay inlarge round bales 45.00-55.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 85.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares 75.00-85.00 a ton, small squares 100.00-110.00. 2.00-3.00 per bale out of the field. Good quality smallsquares 85.00-95.00. Premium quality large rounds 50.00-65.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds 40.00-55.00 per ton,mostly 45.00-50.00. Fair quality 20.00-35.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(7-1-03)
Confirmed: 4850 head. Last week: 7775 head. Last year: 3870.Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers firm to
2.00 higher. Calf market not well tested. Demand good forfeeder cattle despite the lower slaughter cattle and beef mar-kets. Feed yards continue to move cattle even at lower moneyto stay current. With the very current status of the feedlotsand less available numbers of feeder cattle, a simple matterof supply and demand have become the driving force behindthe higher feeder prices.
Sales this week were confirmed on 6779 steers and 2444heifers. 63% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 95% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 26% 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 del 725 lbs.88.50-89.00; 750-775 lbs. 85.50-86.50; 800 lbs. 84.00-85.50;875 lbs. 82.50-83.00; Jul-Aug del 750-lbs. 88.00; Aug del 825-835 lbs. 85.00; 875 lbs. 82.00; 900 lbs. 81.00; Aug-Sep del 750lbs. 88.00; Jan del 800 lbs. 82.25;Medium and Large 1-2 current del 825 lbs. 82.00; Aug del825 lbs. 80.50; Sep del 650 lb calves 86.00.Medium and Large 2 current del 835 lbs. 80.00; 925 lbs.75.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 550 lbs.90.00; 725 lbs. 84.50-85.50; 800 lbs. 80.00.Medium and Large 1-2 Sep del 600 lb calves 81.00.Medium and Large 2 current del 725 lbs. 77.50-80.25; Augdel 78.00.
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(6-27/28-03)
Receipts this week: 2100 head. Last week: 1600.Stocker and feeder cattle steady .Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 2.00-3.00
higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-3 yr. old, 4-7 months bred, avg blacks, 650.00-730.004-6 yr. old, 4-7 months bred, avg blacks, 670.00-730.00
MARKET NEWS INFORMATION SERVICELIVESTOCK, GRAIN & HAYOklahoma City 405-748-1812
Oklahoma City USDA 405-236-5491 Fort Smith 918-875-3892
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1WT. RANGE PRICE RANGE AVG. WT AVG. PRICE400-450 lbs. 85.00- 92.50 419 lbs. 89.84450-500 lbs. 89.25- 92.00 484 lbs. 89.58500-550 lbs. 81.00- 88.00 519 lbs. 83.19550-600 lbs. 80.00- 87.25 573 lbs. 82.81600-700 lbs. 80.00- 83.00 650 lbs. 81.75
OKC WEST LIVESTOCK AUCTION - EL RENO(7-2-03)
No sale due to the 4th of July Holiday.
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market7-1-03
No sale due to the 4th of July Holiday.
EGGS
6-26-03 7-1-03A Large 85¢ 85¢A Medium 70¢ 70¢A Small 51¢ 51¢
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under 500 lbs. this week! this week! this week!over 500 lbs. XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXover 200 lbs. XXXXX XXXXX
4th of July
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 9, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 27ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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NEWSPAPER
Cattle trade continues to be slow this week with the expectation of trade starting later in the week. On Wednesdayprices on dressed sales were firm at 118.00-121.00 and live sales were firm at 75.00. Packers must be encouragedby the way retailers are restocking meat cases following a successful movement over the 4th of July weekend.Boxed beef prices ended the downward trend and stabilized this week with Wednesday average value at126.98/cwt.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-4-03)
No sale due to the 4th of July Holiday.
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-8-03)
Receipts this week: 1619 head. Last week: 2031.Feeder steers steady. Steer calves 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder
heifers and calves steady to 1.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 lower.
Wheat Wheat harvest has wrapped up in Oklahoma and is well on its way in the Northern parts of the U.S. Yields are reported to beextremely good throughout most areas. Wheat was steady to 4 cents higher at state elevators this week closing on Wednesdayin the range of 2.61-2.75 per bushel. Much needed rains should benefit corn and soybeans in the Midwest.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-3-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade moderate to light. Demand wasgood for premium dairy quality hay, moderate for other offer-ings. Prices remain firm for premium quality, steady for allother grades. Dry weather in the state is allowing for thirdcuttings of hay to take place at this time. Dry weather allow-ing for premium alfalfa to be made available. Wheat harvesthas moved forward at a rapid pace with most farmers fin-ished with focus on working ground or currently putting uphay.
GRASS HAY: Prices have been fully steady with lighttrading, but the pace is expected to increase as dryer weathermay be setting in. Demand light to moderate. Buyer inquiryis expected to improve in the coming month. Meadows havebenefited from recent rains but current warm temperaturesmay cause meadows to dry up.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 80.00-110.00. Small squares115.00-125.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares75.00-80.00, small squares 95.00-110.00 a ton. Good largerounds 60.00-75.00. Fair quality large squares 50.00-60.00 perton. Fair large rounds 40.00-50.00 a ton. Wheat hay in largeround bales 45.00-55.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 85.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 75.00-85.00 a ton, small squares 100.00-110.00. Good quality small squares 85.00-95.00. Premiumquality large rounds 50.00-65.00 per ton. Good quality largerounds 40.00-55.00 per ton, mostly 45.00-50.00. Fair quality20.00-35.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(7-8-03)
Confirmed: 4850 head. Last week: 9225 head. Last year: 6875.
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and few calves steady.Demand very good for feeder cattle. Numbers of yearlings are downfrom year ago and demand out distancing supply. Farmers are pric-ing strong as auction and futures market continue to improve. Outmovement of slaughter cattle from feedlots was good last week at74.00. The outlook for Aug-Oct is improving for fats and this has notgone unnoticed by buyers and sellers alike.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3876 steers and 972 heifers.71% of this week’s sales for current delivery. Yearlings made up 94%of confirmed sales. Heifers comprised 20% of supply. Unless otherwisestated prices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink or equiv-alent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on year-lings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current del 630 lb.calves 93.00; 800-825 lbs.85.00-86.00; 850 lbs. 83.00; Sept del725 lbs. 87.50; Aug-Oct del 775 lbs. 85.00-87.00; Oct del 800lbs. 85.00; Jan del 775 lbs. 84.00. Medium and Large 1-2 cur-rent del 750 lbs. 79.00. Medium and Large 2 current del 750lbs. 83.50
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 550 lb.calves 89.00; 625 lb. calves 84.00; 675 lbs. 85.00; Aug del 675lbs.83.50; 750 lbs. 82.50. Medium and Large 2 current del775 lbs. 79.00. Medium and Large 3 current del 700 lbs.80.00.
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-9-03)
Receipts this week: 1058 head. Last week: 657. Feeder steers 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00
higher. Steer and heifer calves stronger on a limited test. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00
higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 17 yr. old, 200-250 lb. calves, avg quality, 750.00-760.00REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr. old, 1-4 months bred, hi quality blacks, 660.00-670.005-7 yr. old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 610.00-650.008-9 yr old, 3-6 months bred, hi quality blacks, 600.00-645.00
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-8/9-03)
Receipts this week: 1900 head. Last week: 1750. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-3.00 higher on strong
demand.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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market7-8-03
Receipts 9000 head. Slaughter lambs 5.00-8.00 lower.Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs weak to 3.00 lower.Nannies and kids firm.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-120 lbs.86.00-95.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,20.00-29.00; Good 2-3 29.50-38.00; Utility and Good 1-3, 40.00-48.00; Utility 1-2,30.00-39.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
72.00 74.0075.00 75.00
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40.00-41.00 41.00220-270 lbs.
39.00 41.00 40.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 29.00-32.00 29.00-32.00
over 500 lbs. 32.00-35.00 34.00-37.00 34.00-37.00
over 200 lbs. 5.00-20.00 5.00-20.00
42.00
5.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 16, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 28ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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LIVESTOCK
The hot dry weather continues and shows no sign of relief. Many producers liquidating herds while receivinggreat prices on cattle. Cattle prices this week have soared higher with a great deal of trade taking place.
Boxed beef traffic has been extremely heavy this week holding steady at 126.44/cwt. On Wednesday prices ondressed sales were 120-122 and live sales were holding firm at 74.00-75.00.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hot carcass value at the close on Wednesday 185 lbs. carcass ranged from 50.25-61.25weighted average $57.27
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-11-03)
Receipts this week: 6812 head. Last week: 3319.Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00
higher, over 800 lbs. 3.00 higher. Steer calves steady to 2.00 higher.Heifer calves 1.00-2.00 higher, 500-600 lbs. 2.00-400 higher.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Wheat prices rose 8-10 cents higher this week at state elevators. Some export sales this past week have taken place with
Japan returning to our market buying 80,000 tons of U.S. wheat.Corn crop conditions in the midwest continue to look favorable. One more good rain this month would be ideal for high yields. The soybean market this past week has been mixed with prices closing on Wednesday at state elevators 20-30 cents lower thanlast week.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-10-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade for alfalfa hay still moderate tolight. Demand for premium dairy hay continues, but manydairies are buying grain. Third cuttings of alfalfa are beingbaled with a great deal of premium hay being made availabledue to dry weather.
GRASS HAY: Prices are steady with light trading. Buyerinquiry still expected to improve for August, but early rainshave allowed many producers to opportunity to cut meadowsand have a good prairie hay supply for the winter.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 90.00-110.00. Small squares105.00-115.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares80.00-90.00, small squares 90.00-105.00 a ton. Good largerounds 65.00-80.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-70.00per ton. Fair large rounds 40.00-50.00 a ton. Wheat hay inlarge round bales 45.00-55.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 85.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 75.00-80.00 a ton, small squares 80.00-90.00.Good quality small squares 75.00-80.00. Premium qualitylarge rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds40.00-60.00 per ton, mostly 50.00-55.00. Fair quality 40.00-50.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(7-15-03)
Confirmed:This week: 5875 Last week: 4850 Last year: 10350
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady.Demand moderate to good. Producers will find it tough tohold onto strong bids with more numbers of feeders readilyavailable this week. Weather turning hot and dry and manycattle coming off spring grasses. Osage cattle just beginningto make their move to feedlots with the largest numbersexpected to move this coming weekend.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4,566 steers and 1,311heifers. 57% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 96% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 22% of supply. Unless otherwise stateprices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink orequivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current salesup to 14days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current del 650 lbcalves 86.50; 800-835 lbs 84.75-86.00; Aug del 750 lbs 90.00;850 lbs 86.50; 900 lbs 84.00; Jan del 775 lbs 83.00. Mediumand Large 1-2 current del 825 lbs 84.50.
Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 current del 800 lbs75.00.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 600lb calves 84.50;700 lbs 84.00-85.00; 940 lbs fancy 82.40; Augdel 850 lbs 82.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-15/16-03)
Receipts this week: 1800 head. Last week: 1900. Light weight stocker cattle 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder
steers steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market7-8-03
Receipts 12,000 head. Slaughter lambs 4.00-5.00 lower.Slaughter ewes uneven, weak to 5.00 higher, with mostadvance on fleshy out of state ewes. Feeder lambs 4.00-6.00lower Nannies 3.00-5.00 lower, kids mostly steady.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-120 lbs.84.00-100.00; 150-175 lbs.70.00-73.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,35.00-48.00; mostly35.00.-39.00; Utility1-2 31.00-40.00
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.96.00-104.50;60-90 lbs.90.00-98.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 20-40 lbs. 105.00-109.00;40-60 lbs. 98.00-105.50; 60-90 lbs. 93.50-99.00; Billies: 80-125 lbs. 45.00-52.00;Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 45.00-52.00;
EGGS
7-10-03 7-15-03A Large 85¢ 85¢A Medium 70¢ 70¢A Small 51¢ 51¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
73.00 73.0074.75 74.50
72.50 73.0074.25
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40.00-41.00 39.00220-270 lbs.
38.00 Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 29.00-31.00 29.00-31.00 29.00-31.00
over 500 lbs. 33.00-37.00 34.00-36.00 34.00-37.00
over 200 lbs. 5.00-20.00 5.00-25.00
40.00-41.00
5.00-25.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 23, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 29ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
NEWSPAPER
LIVESTOCK
Hot dry weather continues throughout the state, producers are still taking advantage of current cattle prices.Kanas/Texas cattle moved up to $76.00 from $73.00 the previous week. Beef packers are showing good profits, andare purchasing cattle regularly. Boxed beef prices trended slightly downward and ended Wednesday with an average value of 125.90/cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hot carcass value at the close on Wednesday 193 lbs. carcass ranged from 54.00-65.48.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-18-03)
Receipts this week: 6994 head. Last week: 6812.Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Steer calves
steady, stocker steers 1.00-2.00 higher. heifer calves steady to 1.00higher.
Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00lower.
Wheat Wheat prices are 15-20 cents higher this week at state elevators. Export sales this past week have taken place with
Europe. Corn crop conditions in the midwest continue to look favorable. The soybean market this past week fluctuated withprices closing on Wednesday at state elevators 20-30 cents lower than last week.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-17-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices weak to 10.00lower. Demand was light to moderate for all offerings. Hightemperatures and dry, windy weather have hit the state.More hot weather is forecast for the coming week.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with very lightdemand. Prices not well tested but representative sales havebeen weak to 10.00 lower. Pasture are deteriorating due tothe extreme heat and cattlemen are taking advantage of cur-rent strong stocker markets and moving cattle.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 80.00-110.00, mostly 85.00-90.00.Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality new croplarge squares 70.00-80.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton.Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 a ton.Wheat hay in large round bales 40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-85.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares 60.00-70.00.Good quality small squares 50.00-60.00. Premium qualitylarge rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds40.00-60.00 per ton, mostly 50.00-55.00. Fair quality 30.00-40.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(7-22-03)
Confirmed:This week: 7625 Last week: 5875 Last year: 11600
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to1.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Demand forcalves moderate as most waiting for rain before doing furtherbusiness. Many grass cattle have moved to feedlots and numbers of feeder cattle are expected to decline. Cattleinventory out last week and total numbers less than lastyear. Beef replacement heifer numbers were unchanged froma year ago and this is evidence that cattlemen have yet tostart rebuilding the herd.
Sales this week were confirmed on 5,894 steers and 1,735heifers. 52% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 83% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 22% of supply. Unless otherwise statedprices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink orequivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current salesup to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current del 650 lbs.93.00; 750-775 lbs. 87.00-88.00; 950 lbs.82.50; Aug del 775lbs. 87.00-87.50; 800-850 lbs. 84.50-87.00; Oct del Calves 560lbs.96.00; 800 lbs. 86.00. Medium and Large 1-2 current del700-725 lbs. 88.00. Medium and Large 2 current del 675lbs.90.00-91.00; 700-775 lbs.85.00; 800 lbs. 83.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 600 lbs86.00; 725 lbs. 84.50-85.00; 775 lbs. 81.00; Oct del Calves 520lbs. 86.00. Medium and Large 2 current del 750 lbs. 83.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-22/23-03)
Receipts this week: 2050 head. Last week: 1800. Light weight stocker cattle 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder
steers steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr. old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality, 610.00-680.00
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(7-21/22-03)
Receipts this week: 11800 head. Last week: 14564.Feeder cattle and calves steady to 2.00 higherSlaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. 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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market7-8-03
Receipts 10,500 head. Slaughter lambs were weak. Slaughterewes weak. Feeder lambs firm to 2.00 higher. Nannies steady;kids weak to 5.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-120 lbs.84.00-90.00; .Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-3,35.00-37.50; Utility andGood 1-3 35.50-41.50; Utility 1-2 32.00-39.00; Cull and Utility1-2 20.00-31.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.96.00-102.00;60-70 lbs.98.00-101.00, 70-90 lbs. 94.00-98.50; 90-100 lbs.87.00-90.50.
EGGS
7-17-03 7-22-03A Large 86¢ 87¢A Medium 70¢ 70¢A Small 51¢ 51¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
75.00 75.0077.00 77.00
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40.00 39.00220-270 lbs.
39.00 Scarce 38.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 29.00-31.00 29.00-34.00 30.00-34.00
over 500 lbs. 34.00-38.00 37.00-39.00 36.00-38.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-25.00 6.00-25.00
39.00
6.00-25.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
July 30, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 30ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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Scattered rains came through the state with only a few areas receiving rainfall over 1 inch. Topsoil and subsoilmoisture are still needed in many areas. Beef packers continue to purchase cattle regularly. Boxed beef tradereflects strong retail demand with an average value at 130.41/cwt. In the panhandle feedlot area cattle moved upto 79.50 from 76.00 the previous week.
Iowa Southern Minnesota hog carcass trade at the close on Wednesday carcasses averaged 192 lbs. and pricesranged from 52.75-63.72.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-25-03)
Receipts this week: 8224 head. Last week: 6994.Feeder steers 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00
higher. Stocker steers 2.00-3.00 higher. Steer and heifer calvessteady.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Wheat prices are holding steady this week at state elevators. Australia wheat stocks are down 28%. Export sales this past
week have taken place with South Korea purchasing 21,000 tons of U.S. wheat. The soybean market closed Wednesday 20-30cents lower. Rains in the midwest making the corn crop look favorable. Scattered rains received throughout the state havehelped out summer crops with some areas receiving 0.5 to 1 inch, but more rain is needed. Topsoil and subsoil moisture levelscontinue to decline.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-24-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices weak to 5.00 lower.Demand was light to moderate for all offerings. High temper-atures and dry, weather continue throughout the state. Manyproducers have stored hay in the barns from early summerand are waiting for higher price levels.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with very lightdemand. Prices remain steady, with pasture grass still dete-riorating. Cattlemen continue to move cattle and are takingadvantage of current strong stocker markets.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 80.00-110.00, mostly 85.00-90.00.Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality new croplarge squares 60.00-80.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton.Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair quality large squares50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 a ton.Wheat hay in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-85.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 60.00-70.00 a ton, small squares 60.00-70.00.Good quality small squares 50.00-60.00. Premium qualitylarge rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds40.00-60.00 per ton, mostly 50.00-55.00. Fair quality 30.00-35.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(7-29-03)
Confirmed:This week: 5625 Last week: 7625 Last year: 7350
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-2.00higher. Steer and heifer calves not well tested. Demand goodfor feeder cattle but many cattle already sold or moved to thefeedlots. Hot dry weather along with high cattle prices hascaused many cattle to move to market. This week’s numbersinclude very little current deliveries. Summers heat hasmany cattle making little to no gains and some contract cat-tle showing up about 50 lbs. under contracted weight. Norelief in sight and forecasters already saying July will godown as one of the driest.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4,227 steers and 1,407heifers. 35% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 96% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 26% of supply. Unless otherwise statedprices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink orequivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current salesup to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current del 750 lbs89.50-90.50; 800 lbs 88.00; 900 lbs 85.00; Basis trade currentdel 700 lbs 2.00 back August board (seller to select date ofAugust close to determine price); Oct del 750 lbs 90.00; Novdel 800 lbs 87.00; Mar del 800 lbs 82.50. Medium and Large1-2 current del 750 lbs 88.00; few 800-850 lbs 86.00; Aug del725 lbs 90.00; 775-800 lbs 86.00-87.00. Medium and Large 2August del 775 lbs 87.00; Oct del 750 lbs 87.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 625 lbs88.50; Aug del 700 lbs 87.00; Sep-Oct del 675-725 lbs 86.50-88.50; Oct del 475 lb replacements 112.00. Medium andLarge 2 current del 725 lbs 83.00; Aug del 725 lbs 84.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(7-29/30-03)
Receipts this week: 1850 head. Last week: 2050. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-3.00 higher on strong
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market7-29-03
Receipts 11,500 head. Slaughter lambs were firm. Slaughterewes 5.00-7.00 higher. Feeder lambs firm. Nannies firm; kidsfirm. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.82.00-90.00; few 90.00-95.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,30.00-35.00; Utility andGood 1-2 42.00-52.50; Utility 1-2 35.00-42.00; Cull and Utility1-2 25.00-35.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.100.00-106.00; 60-70 lbs.98.00-103.00; 70-90 lbs. 93.00-98.50; 90-100lbs. 90.00-93.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 95.00-98.00; 40-60 lbs.93.00-98.00; 60-80 lbs. 87.00-99.00; 80-100 lbs. 80.00-91.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 45.00-55.00; 150-250 lbs. 63.00-72.00.Nannies: 1 set 70 lbs. 99.00; set 100 lbs. 80.00.
EGGS
7-24-03 7-29-03A Large 88¢ 88¢A Medium 70¢ 70¢A Small 52¢ 52¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
75.5077.50
79.0080.00 80.00
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40.00 39.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 38.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 29.00-32.00 29.00-34.00 30.00-32.00
over 500 lbs. 35.00-37.00 37.00-39.00 34.00-36.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-25.00 6.00-25.00
39.00
6.00-25.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
August 6, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 31
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Slaughter cattle trading was slow to develop this week but prices held mostly steady in the North plains at128.00 on a dressed basis. Few limited sales in the South took place recording live cattle at 80.00. Demand for cattle remains strong. The boxed beef trade continues to reflect this demand with an average value at 135.70/cwtfor choice beef.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 191 lbs. carcass ranging from 52.50-63.18.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-2-03)
Receipts this week: 8406 head. Last week: 8224.Feeder steers and steer calves steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder
heifers 1.00-2.00 higher. Heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Wheat prices are 10-15 cents higher this week at state elevators. Recent export sales with Europe and poor weather hit-
ting the Canadian crop have caused the market to gain some momentum. Corn crop conditions in the midwest continue to lookfavorable. The soybean market continued to decline 20-30 cents lower this week at area elevators.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(7-29-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices are steady. Demandwas light to moderate for all offerings. High temperaturesand dry, weather continue throughout parts of the state whileother areas received light showers. The scattered rains havehelped out with the alfalfa crop, but more rain is needed.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with very lightdemand. Prices steady to 5.00 higher. Scattered showersthroughout the state have given the deteriorating grass somerelief, but more moisture is needed.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 90.00-120.00, mostly 90.00-110.00.Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality new croplarge squares 70.00-90.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton.Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 a ton.Wheat hay in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-85.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares 70.00-80.00per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-70.00 per ton.Premium quality large rounds 30.00-40.00 per ton. Goodquality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(8-5-03)
Confirmed:This week: 3770 Last week: 5625 Last year: 7825
Compared to last week: Trade very slow. Feeder steers andheifers firm to mostly 1.00 higher. Demand good for limitedsupplies of feeders. Steer and heifer calves not well tested.Limited showers around the stae will have some lucky farm-ers back in the field working ground as wheat/rye pastureplanting is now only weeks away. Feeder market continueson a big upswing and buyers and sellers alike finding it hardto keep up. The bulls dominated the cattle market for thelargest part of July. The last 2 weeks has brought a 7.00 dollar raise in the slaughter cattle market. The feeder mar-ket at Oklahoma City for the month of July advanced 3.00-5.00 dollars on increased numbers. Boxed beef prices alsoshowing the positives with a 7.00-8.00 dolar raise.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2396 steers and 1372heifers. 96% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 92% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 36% of supply. Unless otherwise statedprices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink orequivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current salesup to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current del 560 lbs102.00; 600 lbs 100.00; 735 lbs 95.00; 750-775 lbs 90.75-91.00; 800 lbs 89.00-95.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current del 750 lbs 90.00; Oct del725 lbs 89.00; Nov del 800 lbs 87.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 650 lbs89.00; 700-750 lbs 86.00-88.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-5/6-03)
Receipts this week: 1600 head. Last week: 1850. Feeder steers steady to 1.00 higher. Steer calves 1.00-
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1300-2350 lbs. avg dress52.00-55.00, high dress 55.50-63.00 low dress 47.00-51.50 REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr. old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality, 685.00-705.006-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 520.00-560.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-6-03)
Receipts this week: 993 head. Last week: 1058. Feeder steers steady in a limited test. Feeder heifers
steady. Limited test on steer calves. Heifer calves steady Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.6 yr old, 300-400 lb, hi quality, 930.00-990.007 yr old, 175-250 lb, avg, quality, 750.00-820.007 yr old, 150-225 lb., low quality, 650.00-710.00
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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market8-5-03
Receipts 9500 head. Slaughter lambs were weak. Slaughterewes steady. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies firm; kids steady. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-135 lbs.82.00-89.00; .Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,30.00-37.00; Good 2-3,38.00-45.00; Utility and Good 1-2 43.00-51.50; Utility 1-235.00-43.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 26.00-35.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.105.00-109.00;60-70 lbs.103.00-105.00, 70-90 lbs. 93.00-98.00; 90-105lbs. 87.00-89.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 90.00-102.00; 40-60 lbs. 93.00-99.00; 60-80 lbs. 85.00-91.50.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 60.00-70.00; 150-250 lbs. 50.00-64.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 45.00-56.50; few 57.00-60.50; thin70-110lbs. 35.00-45.00.
EGGS
7-31-03 8-5-03A Large 91¢ 94¢A Medium 70¢ 72¢A Small 52¢ 54¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
Few80.00
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36.00 37.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce No market test Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 No market test 28.00-30.00
over 500 lbs. 34.00-36.00 No market test 33.00-35.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-25.00 6.00-21.00
No market test
No market test
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
August 13, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 32
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading and demand was light in both the Northern and Southern plains this week. Few sales in the Northernplains held steady to firm at 129.00 on a dressed basis. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade continues to reflect this demand with an average value at 137.27/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 191 lbs. carcass ranging from 52.00-
64.26.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-9-03)
Receipts this week: 7223 head. Last week: 8406.Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher.
Stocker and steer calves steady. Heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 lower..FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Wheat prices are 10-13 cents higher this week at state elevators. Recent export sales with Europe and Egyptian countries
causing the market to pick up. Corn crop yields in the midwest not as high as predicted, corn prices rose 7-8 cents this week atarea elevators. The soybean market was 20-30 cents higher this week at state elevators.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-7-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices are steady. Demandwas light to moderate for all offerings. High temperaturesand dry, weather continue throughout parts of the state whileother areas received light showers. The scattered rains havehelped out with the alfalfa crop, but more rain is needed.Alfalfa yields continue to be light.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with very lightdemand. Prices are steady. Scattered showers have movedthrough the state this past week, but more rain is needed.Severe drought continues in several areas. All parts of thestate in great need of sub-moisture. Prairie hay cuttings havecome to a halt due to the dry pastures. Hay supplies areample for producers at this time, many holding their hay forhigher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 90.00-120.00, mostly 90.00-110.00. Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 70.00-90.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton.Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 a ton.Wheat hay in large round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot)55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (shorthaul) 80.00-85.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares 70.00-80.00per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-70.00 per ton.Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00, mostly 40.00 perton. Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(8-12-03)
Confirmed: This week: 4600 Last week: 3770 Last year: 3450
Compared to last week: Trade continues very slow.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady.Demand good for feeder cattle as numbers becoming scarce.Calf numbers slowly beginning to increase. Demand verygood from feedlots for forward contract cattle. Scatteredshowers move across the state daily dumping good rains insome spots, while other areas remain very dry.Temperatures a help as they have cooled back into the mid80's and lower 90's.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2976 steers and 1668heifers.74% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 89% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 36% 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 del 540 lbcalves laid in from the Southeast 98.00; 600 lb fancy calves102.00; 700-725 lbs 93.00-94.50; 750-775 lbs 90.00-90.50; 800-875 lbs 87.50-90.50; Sep del 725 lbs90.00; 800 lbs 87.50; Jandel 800 lbs 84.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current del 595 lbs 92.00; Nov del750 lbs 88.00.
Medium and Large 3 Sep del 725 lbs 85.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 490 lbcalves laid in from the Southeast 91.00; 625-675 lbs 90.00-91.00; 700-725 lbs 87.00-89.00; Mar del 750 lbs 80.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-14-03)
Receipts this week: 2300 head. Last week: 1950. Stocker and feeder cattle steady to 2.00 lower. Calves
2.00-4.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls fully steady with last weeks
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.4-5 yr old, 200-250 lb, hi quality, 860.00-880.006-7 yr old, 100-200 lb, avg quality, 700.00-800.006-8 yr old, 100-200 lb., low quality, 620.00-700.00
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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market8-12-03
Receipts 9000 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewesweak to 2.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies and kidsweak. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.80.00-88.50;set 90.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,26.00-30.00; Good 2-3,35.00-44.00; Utility and Good 1-2 42.00-51.50; Utility 1-234.00-42.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 22.00-34.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.106.00-111.00; 60-70 lbs. 99.00-108.00; few 110.00-111.00; 70-90 lbs.93.00-99.00; set 100.00 lbs. 88.00-91.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 94.00-100.00; 40-60 lbs. 92.50-99.00; 60-80 lbs. 85.00-92.00; 80-100 lbs. 83.50-94.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 68.00-77.00; 150-250 lbs. 65.00-73.00.Nannies: 80-130 lbs. 44.00-55.00; few 55.00-60.00; thin70-110lbs. 35.00-44.00.
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7-31-03 8-12-03A Large 1.00¢ 1.03¢A Medium 76¢ 78¢A Small 54¢ 54¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
78.00 78.0079.25 79.25
Few77.75 78.0079.00 79.00
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37.00-38.00 37.00-38.00220-270 lbs.
37.00 Scarce 37.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00
over 500 lbs. Scarce 33.00-35.00 33.00-35.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-21.00 6.00-21.00
37.00
6.00-21.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
August 20, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 33
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
U.S. CATTLE ON FEED DOWN 5%, OKLAHOMA UP 8%As of August 1 cattle on feed numbered 9.59 million head across the U.S. That is down 5 % from August 1 of last year and
12% below 2001. Placements during July were up 8% from 2002 and slightly above 2001 at 1.99 million head. July marketingstotaled 2.27 million head 4% above last year and 11% above July 2001.Oklahoma’s inventory on feed totaled 335,000 head, which is 8% above last year. The 75,000 head placed in feedlots during Julywere 25% higher than 2002. Fed cattle marketings for July were 15% higher than last year at 85,000.
Trading and demand was fully steady in both the Northern and Southern plains this week. Sales in the Northern plains heldsteady to firm at 127.00-130.00 on a dressed basis. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade was slightly lower this week with an average value at 133.26/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 192 lbs. carcass ranging from 50.25-59.71.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-16-03)
Receipts this week: 6125 head. Last week: 7223Feeder steers and heifers steady. Stocker and steer calves
steady. Heifer calves steady to 1.00 higher.Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-7 yr old, 2-4 months bred, hi quality blacks, 670.00-725.004-6 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality blacks, 620.00-640.007-9 yr old, 2-5 months bred, avg. quality, 525.00-550.00
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-19-03)
Receipts this week: 2455 head. Last week: 3134.Feeder steers steady, with 600-700 lbs. steers 1.00-
Wheat Wheat prices are unstable this week with markets closing on Wednesday in the range of 3.36-3.50 at state elevators. Corn
prices rose another 6-7 cents this week. The intensity of this late summer heat wave brings back memories of 1995-96 summer,with some hope that corn and coarse grains could have good export capabilites. This year’s Chinese corn crop looks to be in goodshape; and they possibly will be strong competitors for export business. The soybean market was 32-34 cents higher this week
atOKLAHOMA HAY REPORT
(8-14-03)ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices are steady.
Demand was light to moderate for all offerings. Hightemperatures and dry, weather continue in the north-western part of the state while other areas ofOklahoma have received scattered showers. The scat-tered rains have helped with alfalfa crops, but the needfor rain continues. Alfalfa yields continue to be light.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with very-light demand. Prices are steady. Severe drought contin-ues in several areas. All parts of the state in great needof sub-moisture. Prairie hay cuttings have come to ahalt due to the dry pastures. Hay supplies are amplefor producers at this time, many producers still are holding their hay for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA:
Premium quality large squares new crop 90.00-120.00,mostly 90.00-110.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares70.00-90.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good largerounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 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 balepile (spot) 55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered tofeedlots (short haul) 80.00-85.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00, mostly 40.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(8-19-03)
Confirmed: This week: 4500 Last week: 4600 Last year: 4625
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Demand goodas numbers of feeders become lighter. Interest in calvesbeginning to improve with more calves showing each week.A weaker fat market and lower boxed beef prices giving abearish tone to the market. Feeder market refusing to followand simply driven by supply and demand.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3158 steers and 1326heifers. 80% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 78% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 30% 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 del 620 lbfancy calves 104.00; 715 lbs 95.00; 750-775 lbs 90.00-93.00;800-825 lbs 89.00-90.00; Sep del 725 lbs 93.00; Oct del 600 lbfancy, drug free calves 105.00; Nov del 750 lbs 88.00.
Medium and Large 2 current del 750 lbs 85.00; Sep del725 lbs 89.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current del 700-725lbs 88.50.90.00; 800 lbs 88.00; Oct del 600 lb fancy, drug free calves100.00.
Medium and Large 2 current del 830 lbs 81.50.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-20-03)
Receipts this week: 2000 head. Last week: 2300. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-4.00 higher on strong
trade.Slaughter cows and bulls fully steady with last weeks
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.2-4 yr old, 150-250 lb, avg hi quality, 910.00-1020.006-8 yr old, 100-200 lb, avg hi quality, 840.00-880.006-8 yr old, 100-200 lb., low quality, 710.00-790.00
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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market8-19-03
Receipts 9500 head. Slaughter lambs firm. Slaughter ewes2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies steady; kidsfirm to 5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-125 lbs.84.00-90.00; few 91.50-93.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-30.00; Good 2-3,32.00-42.00; Utility and Good 1-2 40.00-47.00; Utility 1-232.00-40.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 20.00-32.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.108.00-116.00; 60-70 lbs. 99.00-109.00 set 113.00; 70-90 lbs. 93.00-98.00; few 103.00-105.00; 900-100 lbs. 88.00-92.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 95.50-105.00; 40-60 lbs. 95.00-104.00; 60-80 lbs. 86.00-96.50; 80-105 lbs. 78.00-88.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 64.00-79.00; 150-250 lbs. 60.00-72.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 44.00-56.00; few 57.00-59.00; thin70-110lbs. 33.00-44.00.
EGGS
8-14-03 8-19-03A Large 1.06¢ 1.06¢A Medium 80¢ 80¢A Small 54¢ 54¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
75.00 76.2580.50 78.50
76.00 77.0078.00 78.00
79.00 78.0081.00 81.25
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35.00-36.00 35.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-31.00 28.00-31.00
over 500 lbs. 33.00-35.00 33.00-35.00 34.00-36.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-21.00 6.00-20.00
35.00
6.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
August 27, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 34
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading and demand was fully steady in both the Northern and Southern plains this week. Sales in the Northern plains thisweek were 2.00-3.00 higher at 130.00-132.00 on a dressed basis. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade was slightly higher this week with an average value at 136.82/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 191 lbs. carcass ranging from 48.76-56.43.
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-22-03)
Receipts this week: 5783 head. Last week: 6125Feeder steers and stocker steers 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeder
heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves steady.Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
Wheat Wheat prices are unstable this week with markets closing on Wednesday in the range of 3.26-3.42 at state elevators. Corn
prices this week were steady. The soybean market rose 6-8 cents this week closing on Wednesday in the range of 3.43-3.70 atarea elevators. Scattered rains in some areas have allowed some producers to get back into the field in order to prepare for thefall wheat crop. Much of western and central Oklahoma in great need of moisture.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-21-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Trade slow. Prices are steady.Demand was light to moderate for all offerings. Hightemperatures, and dry weather, continue to take a tollon alfalfa crops in much of northern and centralOklahoma. Alfalfa yields continue to be light. Farmerscontinue to hold alfalfa hay for higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a near standstill with verylight demand. Prices are steady. Severe drought con-tinues in several areas. All parts of the state in greatneed of sub-moisture. Prairie hay cuttings have cometo a halt due to the dry pastures. Hay supplies areample for producers at this time, many producers stillare holding their hay for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA:
Premium quality large squares new crop 90.00-120.00,mostly 90.00-110.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality new crop large squares70.00-90.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good largerounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 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 balepile (spot) 55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered tofeedlots (short haul) 80.00-85.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00, mostly 40.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
OKLAHOMA RANGE SALES REPORT(8-26-03)
Confirmed: This week: 6700 Last week: 4500 Last year: 7900
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00-3.00 higher.Feeder heifers steady. Demand remains very good for feedercattle. Calf numbers increasing with good demand forweaned calves. Conditions remain very hot and dry but coolertemps and rain inthe forecast for the upcoming weekend.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4,706 steers and 1,999heifers. 84% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 88% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 30% 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 430lbs Laid In 118.00; 550 lbs 95.00; 650-675 lbs 98.00-100.50;700 lbs 96.00-99.00; 750 lbs 93.50-95.00; 840 lbs 91.75; 850lbs fancy 95.00; Sep delivery 620 lb calves 93.00; Oct delivery750 lbs 89.50; Nov delivery 480 lb pre-conditioned 110.00;Nov-Dec delivery 750 lbs 88.00; Dec delivery 750 lbs 87.75;Jan delivery 750 lbs 86.50-87.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 650 lbs 96.50; 700lbs 95.00; 800 lbs 88.00; 850 lbs 86.50.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 700-750 lbs 91.00-92.40.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery700 lbs 89.50 delivered; 380 lbs Laid In 101.00; 525 lb calves88.50; 650-675 lbs 90.00-96.50; 700-725 lbs 89.00-90.00; Sepdelivery 590 lb calves 87.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 675 lbs 89.00; 730lbs 86.00.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-26-03)
Receipts this week: 2200 head. Last week: 2000. Stocker and feeder cattle fully steady. Feeder cattle 1.00-
2.00 higher.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher on better offerings.
Slaughter bulls steady to 1.00 higher on limited offereings.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1300-2000 lbs. avg dress53.00-56.50, high dress 57.50-59.50 low dress 47.50-53.00 REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr. old, 2-8 months bred, avg/hi quality blks, 640.00-695.006-7 yr old, 1-4 months bred, avg quality, 565.00-615.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(8-27-03)
Receipts this week: 3051 head. Last week: 1863Feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer calves 1.00 lower. Heifer calves 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 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 printed by Cushman & Wakefield for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry as authorized by the State Board of Agriculture,Terry Peach, Commissioner, at a cost of $190.00 for 1,900 copies. 25 copies have been deposited with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday Sheep Market8-19-03
Receipts 9326 head. Slaughter lambs firm to 1.00 higher.Slaughter ewes 2.00-5.00 lower. Feeder lambs firm to 2.00higher. Nannies weak to 5.00 lower; kids weak. Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.85.00-91.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,26.00-29.00; Good 2-3,29.00-37.00; Utility and Good 1-3 35.00-47.75; Utility 1-225.00-37.25; Cull and Utility 1-2 19.00-25.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.109.00-115.00; 60-70 lbs. 104.00-110.00 set 112.00-116.00; 70-80 lbs.97.00-105.00; few 108.00-112.00; 80-90 lbs. 94.00-100.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 96.00-105.00; 40-60 lbs. 94.00-103.00; 60-80 lbs. 86.00-94.00; 80-100 lbs. 83.00-99.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 60.00-79.00; 150-250 lbs. 60.00-75.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 40.00-51.00; 130-165 lbs. 34.00-44.00;thin 70-110 lbs. 75.00-80.00.
EGGS
8-14-03 8-26-03A Large 1.06¢ 1.05¢A Medium 80¢ 79¢A Small 54¢ 54¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
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34.00-35.00 32.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 31.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 27.00-30.00 27.00-29.00 27.00-29.00
over 500 lbs. 33.00-35.00 33.00-35.00 32.00-34.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-20.00 6.00-18.00
32.00-33.00
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
September 3, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 35
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading and demand was fully steady in both the Northern and Southern plains this week. Sales in the Northern plains thisweek were 3.00-5.00 higher at 135.00-137.00 on a dressed basis. This week live sales in the Southern plains were 3.00-4.00higher at 85.00 on a live basis. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade was slightly higher this week with an average value at 139.11/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 191 lbs. carcass ranging from 47.34-54.86
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9-2-03)
Receipts this week: 1070 head. Last week: 11866.Demand good for light holiday receipts. Feeder cattle
and calves firm.Slaughter cows and bulls firm on light receipts.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.4-7 yr old, 100-200 lb, low quality, 740.00-790.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(8-28-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is moderate for alfalfa haywith prices remaining steady. The alfalfa crop in manyareas is suffering from lack of moisture. Scattered rainscontinue to miss most areas in the western part of thestate. In some areas lightweight cattle being moved tofeedlots where pasture grazing and water is runningshort.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Severe drought remains in severalareas. All cropland and pastures in great need of sub-moisture. Producers continue to hold hay from early cut-tings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 90.00-120.00, mostly90.00-110.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-110.00 perton. Good quality new crop large squares 70.00-90.00,small squares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-70.00 per ton.Fair large rounds 50.00-65.00 a ton. Wheat hay in largeround 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) 55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feed-lots (short haul) 80.00-85.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00, mostly 40.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00higher. Feeder heifers not well tested. Demandremains good for feeder cattle but with the rapidincrease in feeder cattle prices many owners finding itdifficult to price cattle. Farmers encouraged to makeready for wheat planting following the soaking rains of1.5-5 inches statewide. Few areas saw enough rain tomake a difference in pond levels.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2,834 steers and166 heifers. 72% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings madeup 87% of the week's confirmedsales. Heifers comprised 5% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current deliv-ery 650 lbs 102.00;725-750 lbs 95.00-97.50; 800 lbs93.50; Nov delivery 600 lbs 103.50;Jan delivery 750-775lbs 87.00-87.50; Mar delivery 775-800 lbs 84.50-85.00;May delivery 750 lbs 85.00. Basis Trade October deliv-ery 750 lbs1.00 over October board (seller to select dateof October close to determine price).
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 625 lb calves93.50; 700 lbs 97.70; 775 lbs 93.00-94.75.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 650 lbs 93.40.Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 current
delivery 600 lb calves88.50.Pairs: Medium and Large 1 current delivery broken
to smooth mouth 1000 lb cows with 200-350 lb calves,avg quality 900.00.
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9-2/3-03)
Receipts this week: 1250 head. Last week: 2200. Stocker and feeder cattle 2.00-5.00 higher on strong
demand and light numbers.Slaughter cows and bulls steady with very good demand.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 Market8-19-03
Receipts 5700 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewesweak. Feeder lambs 3.00-7.00 higher. Nannies firm; kids 5.00-7.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.85.00-91.00, few 91.50-93.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-29.00; Good 2-3,29.00-39.00; Utility and Good 1-3 37.00-46.00; Utility 1-225.00-38.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 19.00-25.00.
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******* Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. ******* 24.00-28.00 24.00-26.00
over 500 lbs. ****** 30.00-32.00 28.00-30.00
over 200 lbs. ****** 6.00-15.00
30.00
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Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
September 10, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 36
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORTPackers this week have paid as much as $90.00 per hundred pounds for cattle $3.00-$4.00 higher than a week ago.Trading and demand was fully steady in both the Northern and Southern plains this week. Sales in the Northern plains this
week were bringing as much as $138.00-$145.00 on a dressed basis. This week live sales in the Southern plains were in therange of $87.00-$89.00. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade rose high this week with an average value at 148.82/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 193 lbs. carcass ranging from 55.00-64.79.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9-8/9-03)
Receipts this week: 10,600 head. Last week: 1069.Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-3.00 higher. Steer and
heifer calves 1.00-3.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle.Slaughter cows 2.00-2.50 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.50
higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is moderate for alfalfa haywith prices remaining steady. The state received 1.5-5inches of rain statewide, putting an end to drought formany alfalfa producers. Few areas saw enough rain tomake a difference in pond levels. Producers continue tomove lightweight cattle where water is running short.Many producers getting ready for wheat planting.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Much of pastures and meadows havereceived much needed rainfall, but in some areas sub-moisture is still needed. Producers continue to hold hayfrom early cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 90.00-120.00, mostly90.00-110.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-110.00 per ton.Good quality new crop large squares 70.00-90.00, smallsquares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00.Fair quality large squares 60.00-70.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 50.00-65.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 55.00-65.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 80.00-85.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00,mostly 40.00 per ton. Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 2515 Last week: 3075 Last year: 2925
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers2.00-4.00 higher. Demand continues good for lightsupply of yearling cattle. Slaughter cattle market tookanother big jump last week and show lists were clearedleaving many empty pens. Feeders finding it hard to fillthis gap as we move into the calf season. Many farmersbusy drilling wheat and show very little interest inworking with calves until field work is done.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1498 steers and1017 heifers. 79% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 93% of the week'sconfirmed sales. Heifers comprised 40% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current deliv-ery 570 lbs thin106.00; 650 lbs 100.00; 700-775 lbs97.00-102.00, 700 lb Mexicans 95.00;825 lbs. 93.00; Decdelivery 580 lb calves 101.00; Jan delivery 725-750 lbs87.75-89.00; Apr delivery 750 lbs 86.20.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750 lbs95.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 775 lbs 92.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 currentdelivery 520 lbs thin 100.00; 700-750 lbs 90.00-94.00;Dec delivery 540 lb calves 94.00.
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9-9/10-03)
Receipts this week: 4055 head. Last week: 1250. Stocker calves steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-
3.00 higher and feeder steers steady.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to
2.00 higher on top offerings.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 Market9-9-03
Receipts 10,750 head. Slaughter lambs 2.00-4.00 higher.Slaughter ewes firm to 2.00 higher. Feeder lambs fully 1.00-3.00 higher. Nannies weak; kids weak to 4.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-130 lbs.89.00-95.00, few 96.00-98.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-28.50; Good 2-3,30.00-39.50; Utility and Good 1-3 39.00-49.00; Utility 1-228.00-39.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 24.00-28.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
81.00 81.00 85.00 85.00
83.25 83.5085.00 85.50
87.00 86.5089.00 89.00
83.00 81.5085.00 85.00
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32.00-33.00 36.00-37.00220-270 lbs.
32.00 Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00 25.00-27.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-15.00 6.00-15.00
34.00-35.00
6.00-15.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
September 17, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 37
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading and demand was fully steady in the Southern plains this week. Limited sales in the Northern plains this week werebringing as much as $144.00-$147.00 on a dressed basis. This week live sales in the Southern plains were in the range of$89.00-$90.00. Demand was good for feeder cattle and yearling stockers.
The boxed beef trade was a $1.00 higher this week with an average value at 149.80/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 193 lbs. carcass ranging from 54.00-65.34.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9-15/16-03)
Receipts this week: 10,500 head. Last week: 12,085.Feeder steers over 650 lbs. 2.00-4.00 higher. Lighter
weight stocker steers and calves steady to 1.00 higher. Feederheifers over 650 lbs. steady. Lighter weight heifers and heifercalves 1.00-3.00 higher.
Slaughter cows and bulls firm to 1.50 higher with bulk ofadvance on Breaker cows.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-8 yr. old, 3-6 months bred, avg quality, 600.00-690.009-10 yr. old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality , 550.00-600.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9-12/13-03)
Receipts this week: 3570 head. Two weeks ago: 2826.Feeder steers and heifers 1.00-3.00 higher. Stocker calvessteady. Demand good on a limited amount of feeders, andmoderate for calves.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23 yr old, 7 months bred, avg. high quality 800.006-8 yr. old, 2-4 months bred, avg. quality 600.00-700.007-8 yr old, 2-4 months bred, low quality 475.00-525.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-11-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is moderate for alfalfa haywith prices 5.00-10.00 higher. Much needed rain hasmoved through most regions of the state this week butmore rain is needed. Hay cuttings and baling has come toa halt in most places. Many producers preparing wheatground for fall planting and in some instances producersare already planting for early grazing purposes. Producerscontinue to leave hay in storage for the anticipation ofhigher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Much of pastures and meadows havereceived much needed rainfall, but in some areas sub-moisture is still needed. Many producers are not takingthe time to work with cattle as they are preparing for theplanting of fall crops. Producers continue to hold hay fromearly cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-130.00, mostly95.00-115.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-115.00 per ton.Good quality new crop large squares 85.00-95.00, smallsquares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 60.00-70.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 70.00-80.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-90.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00,per ton. Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 3165 Last week: 2515 Last year:6375
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 2.00higher. Demand good but supplies limited. Interest isgood for forward contracts but most farmers major con-cern now is sowing wheat. Pricing cattle has been verydifficult as the cattle market continues to rise fromweek to week.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2,957 steers and208 heifers. 46% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 55% of the week's con-firmed sales. Heifers comprised 7% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 days fordelivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery650 lbs 102.00-102.50; 700-750 lbs 100.00-102.50, 750 lbMexicans 95.00; 800-870 lbs 96.00; Oct delivery 570 lbsfancy 110.00; Jan delivery 775 lbs 89.25; Mar delivery800 lbs 86.25; May delivery 800 lbs 83.00; Basis trade January delivery 775 lbs 1.50 back January board (sell-er to select date of January close to determine price).
Medium and Large 2 February delivery 750 lbs85.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery 600 lbs 96.00; 800 lbs 91.50.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9-16/17-03)
Receipts this week: 3150 head. Last week: 4055. Light weight stocker heifers 2.00-3.00 higher. Balance of
cattle fully steady.Boning and breaking cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Balance fully
steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 Market9-16-03
Receipts 10,000 head. Slaughter lambs were firm to 1.00higher. Slaughter ewes were steady. Feeder lambs firm.Nannies weak; kids weak to 2.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.90.00-96.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-30.00; Good 2-3,30.00-40.00; Utility and Good 1-3 40.00-49.50; Utility 1-230.00-39.50; Cull and Utility 1-2 20.00-30.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
86.0088.00
86.00 86.0089.00 89.00
88.00 89.0089.00
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39.00 37.00-38.00220-270 lbs.
38.00 Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 25.00-28.00 26.00-28.00 26.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-31.00 31.00-33.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-15.00 6.00-20.00
37.00-38.00
6.00-15.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
September 24, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 38
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
OKLAHOMA CATTLE ON FEED INVENTORY UP 13% FROM LAST YEARAs of September 1 cattle and calves on feed numbered 9.83 million head across the U.S. That is down 3% from last year.
Placements during August totaled 2.37 million head, 7 percent above 2002 and 8% above 2001. Net placements were 2.31million. Marketings of fed cattle during August totaled 2.08 million. Oklahoma’s inventory on feed totaled 345,000, which is up13% from last year. Marketings of fed cattle during August were 72,000, down 8% from the same month last year.
Trading and demand was slower this week in both the Northern and Southern plains. This week live sales in the Southernplains were in the range of $90.00-93.50
The boxed beef trade was down $4.00 this week compared to last week with an average value at 145.18/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 196 lbs. carcass ranging from 53.00-63.50.
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9-22/23-03)
Receipts this week: 10,512 head. Last week: 10,495.Feeder steers fully steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00
higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Steer and heifer calves1.00-4.00 lower, with the exception of steer calves under 5weights steady.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.2-6 yr old, 100-275 lb, hi quality, 900.00-960.003-7 yr old, 150-200 lb, avg quality, 750.00-780.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23 yr old, 7 months bred, avg. high quality 800.006-7 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg./hi quality 755.00-790.006-8 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg./hi quality 660.00-720.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-18-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is moderate for alfalfa hay withprices remaining steady. Scattered light showers continue tofall throughout the state, but more rain is needed in mostregions of western Oklahoma. Some producers are cuttingtheir fourth and fifth cuttings of alfalfa hay, but in most areasfarmers are busy planting wheat. More moisture needed inorder for producers to have good wheat pastureprospects.Producers are still leaving hay in storage for the anticipationof higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very light demandcontinuing. Many pastures and meadows have received muchneeded rainfall, and some producers have gotten a secondgrass hay cutting in some areas. Many of the pastures in west-ern Oklahoma, still in need of sub-moisture with all water lev-els in ponds still low. Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttings for higherprices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium qual-
ity large squares new crop 100.00-130.00, mostly 95.00-115.00per ton. Small squares 95.00-115.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 85.00-95.00, small squares 80.00-95.00/ton.Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 60.00-70.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Goodgrinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot) 70.00-80.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (short haul)85.00-90.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quali-
ty large squares 70.00-80.00 a ton, small squares 70.00-80.00per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-70.00 per ton.Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00. Good quality largerounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 1045 Last week: 3165 Last year: 1575
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle only lightlytested and few sales steady. Country bids for feedercattle expected to decline as the September feeder con-tract expires this week. Feedlots are now looking to thediscounted October board to price cattle. Calf trade remains quiet as farmers continue to drill wheat.Wheat pasture prospects look good as ample rains havefallen providing good soil moisture for early growth.
Sales this week were confirmed on 604 steers and 442heifers. 72% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 92% of the week's con-firmed sales. Heifers comprised 42% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 days fordelivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current delivery675 lbs 104.00;775 lbs 104.00; Oct delivery 675 lbs 103.00.
Medium and Large 2 current delivery 775 lbs 97.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 currentdelivery 610 lb calves 95.00; 675-685 lbs 98.00-98.50;700 lbs 96.50.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(9-23/24-03)
Receipts this week: 3650 head. Last week: 3150. Light weight stocker cattle 1.00-3.00 lower. Feeder cattle
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT (USPS 143-900) Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK. Published 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 Market9-23-03
Receipts 12,500 head. Slaughter lambs were steady.Slaughter ewes frim to 2.00 higher.. Feeder lambs steady.Nannies steady; kids weak to 5.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.89.00-96.50.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-30.00; Good 2-3,32.00-43.50; Utility and Good 1-3 42.00-49.50; Utility 1-232.00-42.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 25.00-32.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
85.0088.00
85.0088.00
87.0088.25
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39.00-40.00 36.00-37.00220-270 lbs.
39.00 Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 26.00-29.00 27.00-29.00 27.00-29.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-33.00 31.00-33.00 31.00-33.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-20.00 6.00-20.00
37.00-38.00
6.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
October 1, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 39
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading was still slow with few sales early in the week, with demand being high in both the Northern and Southern plains.This week live sales in the Southern plains were slightly lower ranging from $88.00-89.00 on a live basis. In the Northernplains sales were mostly at 145.00 on a dressed basis.
The boxed beef trade was down $3.55 this week compared to last week with an average value at 141.63/cwt for choice beef.Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 194 lbs. carcass ranging from 50.00-58.96.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(9-29/30-03)
Receipts this week: 10,775 head. Last week: 10,512.Feeder cattle and calves steady to 3.00 lower. Demand
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.3-4 yr old, 150-200 lb,avg high quality, 800.00-860.007-8 yr old, 100-200 lb, avg quality, 640.00-690.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-7 yr old, 3-7 months bred, avg. high quality 800.00-860.009-10 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality 500.00-525.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(9-18-03)
Oklahoma Hay Report
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is slow to moderate for haythis week with prices remaining steady. Farmers are busyin most areas planting winter wheat. Scattered rains havemoved through the state leaving most producers in goodshape for wheat pasture prospects. Producers are stillleaving hay in storage for the anticipation of higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Many pastures in western Oklahoma,have received much needed rain in the state, howeverwater levels in ponds are still low in many places.Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-130.00, mostly95.00-115.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-115.00 per ton.Good quality new crop large squares 85.00-95.00, smallsquares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 60.00-70.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 70.00-80.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-90.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00..Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 2775 Last week: 1045 Last year: 3525
Compared to last week: Trade quiet this week asfeeder markets adjust lower. Feeder steers and heiferssteady to 2.00 lower. Farmers continue to show littleinterest in calves. Most wheat just in the ground andfarmers now working the math for wheat calves. Goodgeneral rains falling in western Oklahoma and giving amuch needed boost to already planted wheat.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2356 steers and411 heifers. 34% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 83% of the week's con-firmed sales. Heifers comprised 15% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 days fordelivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 current deliv-ery 480 lbs preconditioned 111.00; 685 lb calves 98.50;690 lbs 102.00; 775 lbs 100.00; Oct delivery 675 lbs101.00; 725 lbs 103.00; Nov delivery 580 lbs 103.00; Jundelivery 700 lbs 82.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 700 lbs98.00; 780 lbs 100.00 delivered; Nov delivery 825 lbs91.50; Feb delivery 750 lbs 85.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 currentdelivery 725 lbs 96.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 current delivery 750 lbs93.00.
Medium and Large 2 November delivery 725 lbs86.00.
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-1-03)
Receipts this week: 3100 head. Last week: 3550. No.1 lightweight stocker cattle 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeder
steers firm to 1.00 higher. Upper tier slaughter cows steady, balance 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 4-5 months, hi quality blacks, 820.00-880.005-6 yr old, 3-6 months, avg quality blacks, 700.00-750.004-7 yr old, 2-5 months, avg quality, 600.00-690.008-10 yr old, 3-5 months, avg quality, 540.00-560.00
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 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 Market9-30-03
Receipts 8,000 head. Slaughter lambs were steady. Slaughterewes firm to 1.00 higher. Feeder lambs firm to 2.00 higher,instances 3.00-5.00 higher. Nannies firm; kids firm to 2.00higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.88.00-95.00, set 97.00. Good and Choice 1-2 80-100 lbs. 90.00-96.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,26.00-30.00; Good 2-3,
34.00-46.00; Utility and Good 1-3 43.00-50.00; Utility 1-233.00-43.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 25.00-33.00.Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2,40-60 lbs.114.00-125.00; 60-70 lbs. 107.00-117.00; 70-80 lbs. 105.00-114.00; 80-90 lbs. 103.00-107.00, 90-100 lbs. 94.00-99.00.Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 98.00-109.00; 40-60 lbs. 93.00-102.00; 60-80 lbs. 90.00-100.00; 80-100 lbs. 82.00-92.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 60.00-75.00; 150-250 lbs. 60.00-68.00.
EGGS
9-25-03 10-3-03A Large 1.04¢ 1.04¢A Medium 88¢ 89¢A Small 59¢ 60¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
86.00 86.0089.75 89.50
87.00 88.0089.50 89.50
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36.00-37.00 35.00220-270 lbs.
36.00 35.00 Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 31.00-33.00 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 6.00-20.00 7.00-20.00
36.00
7.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
October 8, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 40
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading picked up this week, with demand being high in both the Northern and Southern plains. This week live sales in theSouthern plains were up $1.00 ranging from $89.00-90.00 on a live basis. In the Northern plains sales were mostly at 146.00 ona dressed basis.
The boxed beef trade made an extreme leap this week an average value at 154.00/cwt for choice beef compared to last weeksaverage value at 141.63.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 195 lbs. carcass ranging from 47.50-58.30.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-6-03)
Receipts this week: 4144 head. Last week: 4341. Steer calves steady. Feeder steers steady to 2.00 lower.
Heifer calves 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-3.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 3-6 months, avg quality, 620.00-680.004-6 yr old, 3-4 months, avg quality blacks, 750.00-790.007-8 yr old, 3-4 months, avg quality blacks, 660.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.1-2 yr old, 100-250 lb,high quality blacks, 1110.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-2-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Demand is slow o moderate for haythis week with prices remaining steady. Farmers are busyin most areas planting winter wheat. Scattered rainscontinue to move through the state leaving most produc-ers in good shape for wheat pasture prospects. A greatportion of the wheat is already in the ground in mostareas. Cloudy and damp weather has slowed someproducers from being in the field currently. Producers arestill leaving hay in storage for the anticipation of higherprices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Many pastures in western Oklahoma,have received much needed rain in the state,temperatures throughout the state starting to cool down.Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttings forhigher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-130.00, mostly95.00-115.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-115.00 per ton.Good quality new crop large squares 85.00-95.00, smallsquares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 60.00-70.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 70.00-80.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-90.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00..Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair
Sales : This week: 2800 Last week: 2775 Last year: 900Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers
steady to 2.00 higher. Demand remains very good forfeeder cattle. Buyers finding it difficult to compete withthe continued advances at auction markets. Some sell-ers wanting to forward contract spring feeders are hav-ing a hard time pricing cattle as the cattle futures con-tinue to make daily increases. Steer and heifers calvesfirm in a light test. Demand improving for calves. Bestdemand for weaned calves and preconditionedcalves.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2,285 steers and496 heifers. 52% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 76% of the week's con-firmed sales. Heifers comprised 18% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 days fordelivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current deliv-ery 500 lbs weaned 111.00; 550 lbs 107.00; 605 lbcalves 103.00; 675 lbs 102.00-103.00; 700 lbs 107.00;800 lbs 100.00; Jan delivery 750 lbs 90.50; Mar delivery725 lbs 90.00; May delivery 750 lbs 86.25.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 575 lbMexicans 104.00; Jan delivery 775 lbs 87.75; Mar deliv-ery 725 lbs 87.00; May delivery 750 lbs 84.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current deliv-ery 440 lbs weaned 106.00; 525 lb calves 102.00; 650-675 lbs 99.00-100.00; 700 lbs 95.00; Jun delivery 700 lbs82.50.
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-7/8-03)
Receipts this week: 2850 head. Last week: 3100. Stocker cattle 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder cattle firm to 2.00
higher on limited offerings. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-4.00 higher on much
improved interest.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 Market10-7-03
Receipts 9,500 head. Slaughter lambs were weak. Slaughterewes firm. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies and kids firm.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.86.00-94.00, Good and Choice 1-2 70-90 lbs. 94.00-96.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-33.00; Good 2-3,34.00-46.50; Utility and Good 1-3 43.50-50.00; Utility 1-234.00-43.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 27.00-33.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
89.00 89.0090.00 90.00
89.00 89.0090.00 90.50
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34.00 33.00-34.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 33.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 26.00-28.00 26.00-28.00 25.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-20.00 7.00-20.00
34.00
7.00-20.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
October 15, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 41
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading was steady this week, with demand being high in both the Northern and Southern plains. This week live sales in theSouthern plains were $15.00-$20.00 higher ranging from $105.00-$110.00 on a live basis. In the Northern plains sales were$30.00 to $40.00 higher is some instances with prices in the range of $175.00-$185.00 on a dressed basis.
The boxed beef trade made another extreme climb this week an average value at 186.83/cwt for choice beef compared to lastweeks average value at 154.00
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 196 lbs. carcass ranging from 48.00-57.50.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-13-03)
Receipts this week: 4144 head. Last week: 4341. Steer calves 8.00-10.00 higher. Feeder steers 5.00-7.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 3-6 months, hi quality blacks, 880.00-900.003-5 yr old, 3-6 months, avg quality, 720.00-750.004 yr old, 4 months, hi quality blacks, 975.007-10 yr old, 2-5 months, avg quality, 600.00-630.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-9-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade and demand is slow thisweek with prices remaining steady. Many farmers havemost of their wheat in the ground, with continued mois-ture making wheat pasture prospects throughoutOklahoma very favorable. Heavy rains in WesternOklahoma will most likely keep producers out of the fieldfor the next few days. Cooler temperatures slowing thegrowth process of alfalfa hay, leaving the last cuttings inmost areas with small yields. Producers are still leavinghay in storage for the anticipation of higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade at a standstill with very lightdemand continuing. Many pastures in western Oklahoma,have received much needed rain in the state, tempera-tures throughout the state starting to cool down.Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-130.00, mostly95.00-115.00 per ton. Small squares 95.00-115.00 per ton.Good quality new crop large squares 85.00-95.00, smallsquares 80.00-95.00/ton. Good large rounds 70.00-85.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 60.00-70.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 70.00-80.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-90.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 4925 Last week: 2800 Last year: 2200
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves notwell tested as bulk of the sales for forward delivery.Feeder cattle are pretty well cleaned up in the country orfarmers are opting to market their cattle at area salebarns. Interest for contracting calves for spring feeders isvery good, despite the large discount of out front months tothe current cash market. Stocker operatorsare leery of this record level market and are aware thatwhat goes up will eventually go down. Contract pricesextremely varied as many of the cattle were contracted midweek last week. Since then, there has been three days of1.50 up moves in the cattle futures.
Sales this week were confirmed on 4038 steers and 891heifers. 18% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 96% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 18% 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 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery750 lbs 102.00; Nov delivery 550 lbs Fancy 108.00; Jandelivery 725-775 lbs 97.00-99.00; 800 lbs 96.50-99.12; Mardelivery 775 lbs 89.00-95.00; 800 lbs 87.00-92.80; Apr delivery 800 lbs 91.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 675 lbs 103.00;750 lb Mexican 100.00; Jan delivery 825 lbs 93.00; Maydelivery 750 lbs 89.65; Jun delivery 750 lbs 88.40.
Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 575 lb Mexican105.00; 700 lbs 101.00; 750-785 lbs 100.00. FeederHeifers: Medium and Large 1 Nov delivery 550 lbs Fancy102.00; Dec delivery 725 lbs 96.50; Jan delivery 700-750lbs 93.00-94.00; Mar delivery 725 lbs 88.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 May delivery 700 lbs 87.00.
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SOYBEANS MILO CORN
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-14/15-03)
Receipts this week: 2850 head. Last week: 3100. Light weight stocker cattle 6.00-10.00 higher. 5.00-6.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.2-4 yr old, 200-275 lb,avg quality, 830.00-920.00REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-22-4 yr old, 4 months bred, avg quality 650.00-740.005-6 yr old, 6-8 months bred, avg quality 775.00-820.00
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(10-13/14-03)
Receipts this week: 12,065 head. Last week: 11,564.Feeder steers and heifers 3.00-4.00 higher. Steer calves
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-23-6 yr old, 3-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 885.00-910.006-7 yr old, 6-7 months bred, hi quality blacks, 775.00-875.008-9 yr old, 2-4 months bred, avg quality, 550.00-660.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.4-6 yr old, 125-250 lb, high quality, 900.00-990.007-9 yr old, 100-150 lb, avg quality, 785.00-805.00
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 Market10-14-03
Receipts 9,500 head. Slaughter lambs firm.. Slaughter ewessteady in a light test. Feeder lambs firm in a light test.Nannies firm to 2.00 higher; kids 10.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-130 lbs.89.00-96.00, Good and Choice 1-2 70-90 lbs. 107.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,25.00-34.00; Good 2-3,35.00-45.00; Utility and Good 1-3 43.50-49.00; Utility 1-235.00-44.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 26.00-35.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
90.00 92.0096.00 94.00
94.00 93.0097.00 97.00
95.00 100.00102.00 102.00
103.00 103.00110.00 110.00
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33.00 33.00-34.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
33.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
October 22, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 42
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Trading was slow to moderate this week, with markets not being well tested. This week the live sales taking place in theSouthern plains were $10.00-$15.00 lower ranging from $95.00-$100.00 on a live basis. In the Northern plains sales were$15.00 to $20.00 lower with prices in the range of $160.00-$165.00 on a dressed basis. General concensus of trade members isthat cattle prices have peaked at record levels set last week.
The boxed beef trade this week had a steady decline from record price levels last week. This week the average price was179.34 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at 186.83 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 197 lbs. carcass ranging from 45.75-56.20.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-20-03)
Receipts this week: 5210 head. Last week: 4603. Steer calves 3.00-5.00 lower with feeder steers 2.00-3.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 14-6 yr old, 4-6 months, hi quality blacks, 880.00.5-7 yr old, 3-5 months, avg quality blacks, 700.00-750.005-7 yr old, 2-4 months, avg quality, 600.00-680.007-10 yr old, 2-5 months, avg quality, 610.00-640.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-16-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate withprices steady to 10.00 higher in most areas. Wheat pas-ture prospects continue to look good throughout the state.Interest for contracting calves for spring feeders is verygood. Throughout the state light weight stocker cattleprices were 6.00-10.00 higher this week, with wheat pasture right around the corner. Producers are still leav-ing hay in storage for the anticipation of higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstillwith very light demand. Many pastures in westernOklahoma, have received much needed rain in the state,temperatures throughout the state starting to cool down.Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttings forhigher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 110.00-125.00, mostly115.00-125.00 per ton. Small squares 110.00-125.00 perton. Good quality new crop large squares 95.00-105.00,small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 perton. Fair large rounds 60.00-80.00 a ton. Wheat hay inlarge round bales 40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 80.00-90.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-95.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 4850 Last week: 4925 Last year: 5350Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves not
well tested for current delivery, few trades firm.Demand good for calves as warm weather has boostedwheat pasture growth. Some much needed rains in theforecast for the up coming weekend. Interest in springdelivery feeders remains good but pricing is difficult ascattle futures continue to make a daily decline.
Sales this week were confirmed on 2,443 steers and2,108 heifers. 51% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 60% of the week's con-firmed sales. Heifers comprised 43% 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 yearlingsfrom base weights. Current sales up to 14 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current deliv-ery 550 lbs fancy 115.00 Laid In; 670 lbs 107.00; 725-775 lbs 103.00-105.00; Nov delivery 575 lbs 108.00; Jandelivery 835 lbs 94.50; Mar delivery 750-775 lbs 90.00-94.00; Apr delivery 800 lbs 87.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Feb delivery 750 lbs 90.00;Mar delivery 750 lbs 88.50. Medium and Large 2Current delivery 725 lbs 103.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current deliv-ery 600 lbs 104.00; 975 lbs 90.00; Nov delivery 550 lbs103.00; Mar delivery 750 lbs 87.50; Apr delivery 725 lbs88.25; May delivery 725 lbs 87.00. Medium and Large 2Current delivery 600 lb calves 94.00.
Replacement Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Currentdelivery 900 lbs, 6-7 months bred, High quality Angus,900.00.
Pairs: Medium and Large 1 November delivery 3-5year old, 1100-1300 lb cows, 150-250 lb calves, Northernblacks and black whiteface, 1200.00 Laid In.
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MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-21/22-03)
Receipts this week: 2850 head. Last week: 3100. Adjustments following last weeks record prices saw
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-25-8 yr old, 1-4 months bred,avg/hi quality, 590.00-660.005-8 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality, 585.00-625.006-8 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg/hi quality, 660.00-720.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.3-5 yr old, 150-250 lb, high quality blacks, 900.00-1000.006-7 yr old, 200-250 lb, high quality blacks, 910.00-985.00
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 Market10-21-03
Receipts 10,824 head. Slaughter lambs weak. Slaughter ewesweak to 1.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady. Nannies steady;kids 5.00-10.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.88.00-94.00, few 97.00-98.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,28.00-33.25; Good 2-3,34.50-45.00; Utility and Good 1-3 43.50-49.00; Utility 1-234.00-44.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 26.00-34.00.
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
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33.00 33.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00 25.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
33.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
October 29, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 43
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
CATTLE ON FEED DOWN 2% IN THE U.S., UP 6% IN OKLAHOMAAs of October 1, cattle and calves on feed numbered 10.2 million head across the U.S. That is down 2 percent from last year.
Placements during September totaled 2.47 million head, 13 percent above 2002 and 16 percent above 2001. Net placementswere 2.41 million. Marketings of fed cattle during September totaled 2.03 million. Other disappearance totaled 63,000 duringSeptember.
Oklahoma’s inventory on feed totaled 350,000, which is up 6 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle duringSeptember were 73,000, up 28 percent from the same month last year.
Trading still continued to be slow to moderate this week, with markets not being well tested. This week the live sales thattook place were steady ranging from $95.00-$100.00. In the Northern plains sales were steady to 5.00 lower at $155.00-$160.00on a dressed basis. The boxed beef trade this week continued to make a steady decline from last week. This week the averageprice was 156.29 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at 179.34 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 42.75-50.80.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-27-03)
Receipts this week: 4031 head. Last week: 5164. Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-4.00 higher. Steer calves
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1Heifers, 4-6 months, hi quality blacks, 880.00-910.004-5 yr. old, 2-5 months, avg. quality blacks, 725.00-790.00.5-6 yr. old, 4-5 months, avg. quality, 625.00-700.00.
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-23-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade slow to moderate withprices remaining steady. Wheat pasture prospectscontinue to look good throughout the state. Farmers aretaking advantage of lower cattle prices and starting cattleon winter wheat. Producers are still leaving hay in storage for the anticipation of higher prices.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstillwith very light demand. Temperatures have been warmfor October, fall showers and cooler weather is expectedthis coming week. Producers continue to hold hay fromearly cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 110.00-125.00, mostly115.00-125.00 per ton. Small squares 110.00-125.00 perton. Good quality new crop large squares 95.00-105.00,small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 perton. Fair large rounds 60.00-80.00 a ton. Wheat hay inlarge round bales 40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 80.00-90.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-95.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair
Sales: This week: 5550 Last week: 4850 Last year: 6525Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers not
tested for current delivery. Higher undertone noted oncalves when compared with limited supplies last week.Feeder steers and heifers continue in light supplies asmany pulled cattle forward to catch the record levelmarkets. Some farmers uncertain of next years marketsand locking in calves for spring feeder delivery. Demandfor calves good but is slowing as dry weather continues tohamper wheat growth.
Sales this week were confirmed on 3,036 steers and2,509 heifers.73% of this week's sales were for currentdelivery. Yearlings made up 37% of the week's confirmedsales. Heifers comprised 45% 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 delivery450-475 lbs preconditioned 115.00-118.00; 490-500 lbs110.00; Nov delivery 800 lbs 91.00; Jan delivery 750 lbs91.00-91.50; Mar delivery 750 lbs 88.00-91.00; Jundelivery 800 lbs 86.00; Basis trade May delivery 800 lbs2.50 back May board (seller to select date of May close todetermine price).
Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 650 lbs 104.50;Nov delivery 825 lbs 89.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery425 lbs preconditioned 113.00; 460 lbs 102.00; 635 lbs99.00; Jan delivery 700 lbs 87.50; Mar delivery 700-775lbs 84.70-85.50.
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Grain ReportGrain prices continue to hold steady with prices this week surging to a new two month high, market analyst are not sureexactly where the sales are going, some speculate China has had great interest. This week wheat prices in Oklahoma closed onWednesday with state elevators ranging from 3.38-3.58 per bushel. Grain and soybean prices were higher this week at state elevators. Wheat plantings and emergence are well ahead of average across the state.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10-28/29-03)
Receipts this week: 2400 head. Last week: 3100. Stocker cattle 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeder cattle firm to 1.00
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 Market10-28-03
Receipts 7,600 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewesfirm to 2.00 higher. Feeder lambs under 60 lbs. 5.00-8.00higher; heavier weights steady. Nannies 3.00-5.00 higher;kids 5.00-7.00 higher; instances 10.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.88.00-96.50, few 85.00-86.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,29.00-35.00; Good 2-3,37.00-43.50; Utility and Good 1-3 44.00-51.00, set 52.00;
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
95.0096.00
93.0094.25
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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Fri
Mon
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OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
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BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
WEIGHT
31.00 31.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce 30.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 24.00-28.00 24.00-28.00 24.00-28.00
over 500 lbs. 30.00-32.00 30.00-32.00 32.00-34.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
31.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
November 5, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 44
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading still continued to be slow to moderate this week, with most of the trade taking place early in the week. This week thelive sales that took place were 2.00-3.00 higher mostly at$98.00-$103.00. In the Northern plains sales were mostly 5.00-10.00higher at $165.00-$167.00 on a dressed basis. The boxed beef trade this week had an increase in average price This week theaverage price was 160.00 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at 156.29 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 197 lbs. carcass ranging from 44.50-52.15.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11-3/4-03)
Receipts this week: 11,700 head. Last week: 11,447.Steer and heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher with
advance on weaned calves. Demand good for calves.Slaughter cows and bulls 1.50-2.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 4-7 months bred,hi quality blacks, 850.00-905.005-6 yr old, 5-8 months bred,avg. quality blacks, 750.00-790.009-10 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg/hi quality, 570.00-620.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.3-5 yr old, 150-250 lb, high quality blacks, 900.00-1000.006-7 yr old, 200-250 lb, high quality blacks, 910.00-985.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(10/31-11/01/03)
Receipts this week: 3304 head. Last week: 4738.Feeder and stocker steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder
and stocker heifers steady to 2.00 lower.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls
steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1150-2325 lbs. avg dress52.00-56.00, high dress 57.00-61.00, low dress 48.00-51.00.REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg./hi quality 680.00-730.006-8 yr old, 3-5 months bred, avg. quality 620.00-680.009-10 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg/hi quality 500.00-585.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.3-5 yr old, 100-200 lb, avg/hi quality, 810.00-890.006-8 yr old, 100-200 lb, avg quality, 700.00-790.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(10-30-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade has been moderate withprices remaining steady. Many producers have finishedup with final cuttings in alfalfa fields. Late cuttings ofhay continue to be short, many producers believe priceswill start going up as winter gets closer. Farmers continueto start cattle for winter wheat. Many producers needingmoisture so wheat will continue to grow. Rain predicted in the forecast this coming week. Producers are currentlyleaving hay in storage for the anticipation of higherprices.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstillwith very light demand. Cool temperatures have reachedthe state. Producers continue to hold hay from early cut-tings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 110.00-125.00, mostly115.00-125.00 per ton. Small squares 110.00-125.00 perton. Good quality new crop large squares 95.00-105.00,small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 60.00-80.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large roundbales 40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 80.00-90.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-95.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00. Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per
Sales: This week: 1550 Last week: 5550 Last year: 1550
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves steadyin a light test. Demand for calves has dropped off untilmoisture returns. We are now a foot below average rain-fall and wheat pasture beginning to show signs of stress.Demand very good for feeder cattle but numbers remainfew and far between.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1,247 steers and 296heifers. 53% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 81% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 19% 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 delivery475 lbs 115.00; 600 lb calves 95.00; 700-775 lbs 102.50-103.00; 800 lbs 100.00; Mar delivery 750 lbs 89.00; 800 lbs87.50. Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 725 lbs100.00. Medium and Large 3 Current delivery 725 lbs97.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery575 lb calves 93.00; 725 lbs 97.75; Jan delivery 700 lbs90.00; Apr delivery 725 lbs 83.50.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices continued to increase this past week. Trade has been taking place with Egypt, China and Taiwan. This interest inUS wheat has caused the market to go up. This week wheat prices in Oklahoma closed on Wednesday with state elevators ranging from 3.40-3.50 per bushel. Soybean prices this past week were mixed with the soybean market down close to 30 centson Wednesday. State elevator soybean prices ranged from 7.01-7.25. Corn prices were lower this week with milo holding steady.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-4/5-03)
Receipts this week: 2300 head. Last week: 2400. Stocker and feeder cattle fully steady. Exception of 500 lb
steers selling 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls mostlysteady, some instances 1.00-2.00 higher on better offerings.
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-6 yr old, 5-6 months bred, hi quality, 800.005-8 yr old, 4-8 months bred, avg. quality 700.00-780.00.8-10 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 635.00-650.00.
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 Market10-28-03
Receipts 7,600 head. Slaughter lambs firm. Slaughter ewesfirm instances 3.00 higher. Feeder lambs firm. Nannies firmto 2.00 higher; kids firm to 2.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-135 lbs.88.00-95.00, few 97.00-99.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,30.00-33.00; Good 2-3,39.00-47.50; Utility and Good 1-3 44.00-51.00;
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
98.00 97.00102.00 102.00
98.50 98.0099.25 100.00
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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Mon
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OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
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BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
WEIGHT
32.00 33.00220-270 lbs.
31.00 31.00 32.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 24.00-27.00 24.00-27.00 25.00-27.00
over 500 lbs. 31.00-33.00 31.00-33.00 31.00-33.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
33.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
November 12, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 45
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading continues to be slow to moderate with the typical trade taking place early in the week. The live sales in the SouthPlains that took place were 2.00-6.00 higher mostly at $104.00-$105.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis sales were mostlysteady at $165.00-$167.00. The boxed beef trade this week had a slight decrease in average price. This week the average pricewas 159.00 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at 160.00 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 197 lbs. carcass ranging from 43.00-51.57.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11/10-11/03)
Receipts this week: 8,425 head. Last week: 11,720.Steer and heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher. Calf
demand continues good. Few feeder steers and heifers steady.Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00-
4.00 higher.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Y.G. 1-2, 1150-2120 lbs. avg dress54.00-57.00, high dress 57.50-65.00, low dress 49.50-53.00.REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-26-7 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg. quality 600.00-680.00.9-10 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality 535.00-570.00.
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2.7 yr old, 100-150 lb, avg quality, 700.00-725.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(11-06-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade has been moderate withprices remaining steady. Many producers have finishedup with final cuttings in alfalfa fields. Late cuttings ofhay continue to be short, many producers believe priceswill start going up as winter gets closer. Farmers continueto start cattle for winter wheat. Many producers needingmoisture so wheat will continue to grow. Rain predicted in the forecast this coming week. Producers are currentlyleaving hay in storage for the anticipation of higherprices.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstill withvery light demand. Cool temperatures have reached thestate. Producers continue to hold hay from early cuttingsfor higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 110.00-125.00, mostly115.00-125.00 per ton. Small squares 110.00-125.00 perton. Good quality new crop large squares 95.00-105.00,small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large squares 60.00-80.00 perton. Fair large rounds 60.00-80.00 a ton. Wheat hay inlarge round bales 40.00-50.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 80.00-90.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots(short haul) 85.00-95.00 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 60.00-70.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fairquality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 2200 Last week: 1550 Last year: 5200
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves steadyin a light test. Eastern Oklahoma and parts of SouthernOklahoma receiving some much needed rain last week,however Western and Southwestern Oklahoma still verydry. Demand still good for both calves and feeders but allclasses are difficult to find. Extremely good markets anddry weather has moved many cattle to market early.
Sales this week were confirmed on 726 steers and 1484heifers. 40% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 80% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 33% 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 delivery450 lbs Laid In 130.50; 700 lbs 103.00; 750-800 lbs 100.00-104.00; Apr delivery 800 lbs 87.00; Basis trade Marchdelivery 750 lbs even with the March board(seller to select date of March close to determine price).
Medium and Large 1-2 March delivery 750 lbs 90.50.Medium and Large 2 December delivery 775 lbs 94.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery415 lbs Laid In 122.50; 500 lbs weaned 100.00; Jandelivery ** 750 lbs ** 90.00; Apr delivery 725 lbs 84.50;Jun delivery 700 lbs 85.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 January delivery 750 lbs 88.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices continued to increase this week. In the future it looks like China will be signing a contract to purchase approxi-mately 1 million metric tons which may continue to drive the market up. Despite the optimism reflected in recent highs manytraders believe the market needs to be fed with continued export demand. Soybean prices continue to be mixed. State elevatorsoybean prices ranged from 6.97-7.30 per bushel. Corn prices were higher this week with milo prices seeing a slight decline.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-12-03)
Receipts this week: 2300 head. Last week: 2400. Stocker and feeder cattle fully steady. Exception of 500 lb
steers selling 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls mostlysteady. Good fleshy bulls bring a premium.
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 Market11-11-03
Receipts 6,000 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewes7.00-10.00 higher. Feeder lambs steady in a light test.Nannies and kids steady.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-130 lbs.88.00-95.00, few 85.00-88.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,38.00-45.00; Good 2-3,48.00-55.00; Utility and Good 1-3 54.00-59.50;
Utility 1-2 46.00-54.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 39.00-45.00.Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2, set 62 lbs. 124.00, 70-90 lbs.107.50-111.00;Slaughter Meat Goats:Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 114.00-122.00; 40-60 lbs. 104.00-113.00; 60-80 lbs. 100.00-105.00; 80-100 lbs. 92.00-106.00.Billies: 100-150 lbs. 70.00-81.00; 150-250 lbs. 67.00-77.00.Nannies: 80-110 lbs. 60.00-70.00;
EGGS
11-06-03 11-11-03A Large 1.21¢ 1.26¢A Medium 1.03¢ 1.08¢A Small 77¢ 77¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
99.00 101.00105.00 105.00
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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Fri
Mon
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OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
WEIGHT
33.00 33.00220-270 lbs.
32.00 Steady 32.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 24.00-27.00 24.00-26.00 24.00-25.00
over 500 lbs. 29.00-31.00 29.00-31.00 29.00-31.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
32.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
November 19, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 46
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading continues to be slow to moderate with the typical trade taking place early in the week. The live sales recorded in theSouth Plains were $6.00 lower with an average price at $98.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis sales were $8.00 to $9.00lower bringing $157.00-$158.00. The boxed beef trade this week had a slight decrease in average price. This week prices were at157.00 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at 159.00 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 41.50-53.75.
For daily market information dial1-405-748-1812
OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(11/17-18/03)
Receipts this week: 9,165 head. Last week: 8,424.Steer and heifer calves steady to 2.00 lower. Demand
good for weaned calves, moderate for others.Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls
1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light with prices10.00-15.00 lower. Cooler temperatures are on the way;and many farmers continue to start cattle on winterwheat. Hay producers hope those who are starting cattlewill spark some interest in hay buying. Much needed rainhas been welcomed in western and central Oklahoma,with more rain predicted in the forecast this coming week.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstillwith very light demand. Cool temperatures have reachedthe state. Producers continue to hold hay from early cut-tings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-110.00 per ton.Small squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair qualitylarge squares 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds50.00-60.00 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) 60.00-65.00 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 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 760 Last week: 2200 Last year: 4175
Compared to last week: Trade quiet this week as cattlefutures dipped lower, softening bids. Limited test onsteers and heifers 1.00 lower. Thunderstorms movedacross the state Monday giving some much needed mois-ture to parts of the southwest. Numbers of directs contin-ue extremely light compared to a year ago.
Sales this week were confirmed on 467 steers and 291heifers. 61% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 90% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 38% 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 delivery450 lbs 118.00; 725 lbs 102.00; 850 lbs 100.00; Dec deliv-ery 775 lbs 100.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Current delivery 725 lbMexicans 100.00.
Medium and Large 2 Current delivery 825 lbs 97.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery650 lbs 101.00; Dec delivery 700 lbs 96.00.
Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices this week have had a sharp decline after a previous two week rally in the market. State elevator wheat priceswere 30 cents lower this Wednesday with prices in the range of $3.32-$3.55. More trade is expected to take place in the comingweek. Weekly export sales came in at 1.095 million metric tons versus trade expectations of 500-800 thousand tons. Analysthope the market will pick up momentum again next week. Soybean, milo and corn prices have also lowered this week. Tradersare expected to take advantage of lower commodity prices. Many producers are hopeful we will see a change with higher pricesthis coming week.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-19-03)
Receipts this week: 1500 head. Last week: 1950. Stocker and feeder cattle mostly steady. Fancy 500
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality mixed, 590.00-640.004-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg quality mixed, 630.00-710.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-19-03)
Receipts this week: 1674 head. Last week: 1230.Feeder heifers steady to weak. Steer calves steady to
2.00 lower. Heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher.Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 4-6 months, avg quality blacks, 650.00-835.005-7 yr old, 4-7 months, avg quality, 635.00-750.008-10 yr old, 4-6 months, avg quality, 635.00-800.00
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(11-14-03)
Receipts this week: 3438 head. Last week: 4213.Feeder steers 2.00 lower in a limited test. Feeder heifers
steady to 3.00 lower. Steer calves steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer calves1.00-2.00 lower.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12 yr old, 4-5 months bred, avg. quality, 850.002-4 yr old, 7-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 1080.006-7 yr old, 5-6 months bred, hi quality. blacks, 870.007-10 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality, 600.00-630.00
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 Market11-18-03
Receipts 6,500 head. Slaughter lambs steady. Slaughter ewes1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder lambs not well tested. Nannies firmto 3.00 higher, kids firm.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 90-135 lbs.85.00-95.00, few 96.00-99.50, Good and Choice 1-2 40-60 lbs.122.00-131.00, 60-70 lbs. 116.00-128.50, 70-80 lbs. 109.00-118.50. Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,39.00-40.00;Good 2-3, 52.00-59.00; Utility and Good 1-3 56.00-62.00;
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
96.50 96.0098.00 98.00
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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Thur
Fri
Mon
Tue
OKLA CITYMONDAY
OKLA CITYTUESDAY
OKLA CITYWEDNESDAY
1-3
2-3
1-31-3
BARROWS& GILTS
SOWS
WEIGHT
31.00 32.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00
over 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-18.00
32.00
7.00-18.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
December 3, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 47
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading was slow this week with few sales taking place in the South Plains due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The live salesrecorded in the South Plains were $2.00 higher with an average price at $100.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis saleswere $4.00 to $5.00 higher bringing $161.00-$163.00. The boxed beef trade this week saw a decrease in average price onceagain. This week prices were at 153.00 /cwt for choice beef compared to the average value two weeks ago at 157.00 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 44.50-54.50.
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION
No Sale due to Thanksgiving Holiday at Woodward Livestockthis past week. Auction resumes Friday Dec.7, 2003!
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/1/03)
Receipts this week: 2512 head. Last week: 1518. Light weight steers steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder steers
2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers and calves steady. Strongdemand with active trading on all classes.
Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 13-4 yr old, 5-6 months, avg quality, 700.00-825.005-6 yr old, 4-7 months, avg quality, 610.00-735.008-10 yr old, 4-6 months, avg quality, 610.00-720.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(11-13-03)
Hay report from two weeks ago due to the ThanksgivingHoliday. Report will start being updated again next week.
ALFALFA HAY: Hay demand is light with prices10.00-15.00 lower. Cooler temperatures are on the way;and many farmers continue to start cattle on winterwheat. Hay producers hope those who are starting cattlewill spark some interest in hay buying. Much needed rainhas been welcomed in western and central Oklahoma,with more rain predicted in the forecast this coming week.
GRASS HAY: Trade continues to be at a standstillwith very light demand. Cool temperatures have reachedthe state. Producers continue to hold hay from early cut-tings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-110.00 per ton.Small squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair qualitylarge squares 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds50.00-60.00 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) 60.00-65.00 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 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 2815 Last week: 975 Last year: 3325
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves notwell tested. Majority of the sales contracted for springdelivery. Calf trade quiet. Many farmers opting to sell atlocal auction barns where demand for calves is extremelygood. Interest for forward contracting spring feedersremains good. In this volatile market some would ratherlock in a profit instead of playing the game and riskingthe loss. Current sales of feeder cattle remain extremelylight as many cattle were marketed at least a monthahead of schedule to take advantage of the record levelprices.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1713 steers and 1100heifers. 2% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 100% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 39% of supply. Unless otherwise statedprices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink orequivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and a 3-6cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current salesup to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery800 lbs 102.50; Mar delivery 800 lbs 92.50; May delivery750-800 lbs 90.00-90.50; Basis trade Mar delivery 800 lbnorthern blacks even the March board (seller to selectdate of March close to determine price). Medium andLarge 1-2 March delivery 750 lbs 90.00-92.00; 800 lbs89.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 May delivery 700lbs 89.50.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices have moved back up over the past two weeks. State elevator wheat prices on Wednesday were in the range of$3.82-$4.09. It is hoped trade will continue with the weak U.S. dollar. USDA weekly export sales came in at 892 thousandmetric tons which was higher than estimates of 600 to 800 metric tons. England, Argentina and Russia have all cut grainproduction estimates even more than they predicted a month ago. Every bushel erased from their balance sheets enhances theU.S. export potential. Compared to two weeks ago soybean, milo and corn markets are once again higher.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/2-3/03)
Receipts this week: 2100 head. Two weeks ago: 1500. Stocker cattle 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder cattle steady,
ODAFF Market News Oklahoma City 405-521-3881USDA Market News Oklahoma City 405-232-5425
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION-ADA
(12-3-03)Receipts estimated: 3250 head. Two weeks ago: 2300.Steers 1.00-5.00 higher on 3-6 weights., 3.00 lower on 6-8weight cattle. Heifers steady to 3.00 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 Market12-2-03
Receipts 8,500 head. Slaughter lambs firm to 3.00 higher.Slaughter ewes firm. Feeder lambs not tested. Nannies firmto 5.00 higher, kids firm to 4.00 higher.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-140 lbs.89.00-97.00, few 99.00-99.50, Good and Choice 1-2 45-60 lbs.125.00-134.00, 60-70 lbs. 120.00-134.00, 70-80 lbs. 118.00-128.50, 80-90 lbs. 114.00-122.00, 90-105 lbs. 105.00-109.00.Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,35.00-49.00; Good 2-3,
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
CH SL-CH SELECT CH SL-CH SELECT
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34.00 33.00220-270 lbs.
Scarce Scarce Scarce220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00
over 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-18.00 7.00-16.00
33.00
7.00-16.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
December 10, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 48
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading continues to be slow this week. The live sales recorded in the South Plains this week were $3.00-$4.00 lower with anaverage price at $96.00-$97.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis sales were $6.00 to $8.00 lower bringing an average priceof $155.00. The boxed beef trade this week saw a decrease in average price once again. This week prices were at 149.00 /cwt forchoice beef compared to last weeks average value at 153.00 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 198 lbs. carcass ranging from 43.75-52.50.
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OKLAHOMA MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOOD, & FORESTRY
WOODWARD LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12-5-03)
Receipts this week: 4374 head. Last week: 4732.Feeder steers steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15 yr old, 6-7 months, hi quality, 900.00
8-9 yr old, 5-6 months, hi quality, 810.00PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2
8-10 yr old, 200 lb. calves, hi quality blacks 875.00-960.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(12-4-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is light to moderate withprices holding steady. Dry weather remains over most ofthe state. Mild weather has been helpful to farmers thatcontinue to start cattle on winter wheat. Cooler tempera-tures are causing more hay to be fed, but farmers haveample hay at this time.
GRASS HAY: Cooler temperatures have causeddemand to increase slightly. Producers continue to holdhay from early cuttings for higher prices.
All prices are from most recent sales:
ALFALFA:CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium
quality large squares new crop 100.00-110.00 per ton.Small squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fairquality large squares 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair largerounds 50.00-60.00 a ton. Wheat hay in large round bales30.00-40.00 a ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA:Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile(spot) 55.00-65.00 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 30.00-45.00.Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 per ton. Fair quali-ty 20.00-30.00 per ton.
Sales: This week: 1360 Last week: 2815 Last year: 7075
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves not testedfor current delivery. Negotiations of contract pricing haveproven difficult as cattle futures look for the exit gate on theroller coaster ride. Current sales of feeder cattle non existentas many of the available cattle have sold through the variousauction barns. Calf trade not tested. Most farmers alreadyhave their supplies or have decided against buying at thesehigh levels when wheat pasture is questionable because ofthe dry fall.
Sales this week were confirmed on 1,125 steers and 67heifers.12% of this week's sales were for current delivery.Yearlings made up 88% of the week's confirmed sales.Heifers comprised 5% 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 daysfor delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Mar delivery 750 lbs95.00; 825 lbs 92.00; May delivery 750 lbs 88.00-90.00; 825lbs 90.00. Medium and Large 2 Mar delivery 750 lbs 90.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Mar delivery 750 lbs90.00.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery5-6 yr old, 1000-1100 lbs, 5-6 months bred, avg blacks 800.00.
Pairs: Medium and Large 1 Current delivery 1st calfheifers, 1000-1100 lbs, 100-150 lb calves, hi quality blacksand few Charolais 1150.00.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices have have slightly moved back down this week. State elevator wheat prices on Wednesday were in the range of$3.64-$3.85. Argentina’s wheat harvest is about half finished , about a week ahead of normal. French state grain boardmembers lowered soft wheat production down slightly, but raised ending stock projections and cut exports. The EU wheatimports from the United States and Canada were raised this week by 900,000 tons. It also is projected that South Korea willhave some interest for US wheat. Milo in the state saw a small decline in price this week with the soybean and corn marketsholding steady with last weeks trade.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/9-10/03)
Receipts this week: 1900 head. Last week: 2000. Stocker and feeder cattle fully steadySlaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-24-6 yr old, 6-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 850.00-905.005-7 yr old, 3-4 months bred, avg quality blacks, 730.00-810.006-7 yr old, 5-7 months bred, avg quality blacks, 760.00-770.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-25-7 yr old,150-200 lb. calves, low/avg quality, 830.00-900.008-10 yr old, 125-200 lb. calves, low/avg quality, 690.00-780.00
APACHE LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/5-6/03)
Receipts this week: 2845 head. Last week: 2402.Feeder and stocker cattle steady. Demand good on all
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 Market12-10-03
Receipts 3481 head. Slaughter lambs uneven, lambs over 90lbs. 5.00-8.00 higher; under 90 lbs. weak. Slaughter ewesweak to 4.00 lower. Feeder lambs not well tested. Nanniessteady; kids weak to 5.00 lower.Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-120 lbs.96.00-105.00, few 90.00-96.00, Good and Choice 1-2 45-60 lbs.118.00-129.00, 60-70 lbs. 118.00-127.00, 70-80 lbs. 112.00-124.00, 80-90 lbs. 110.00-122.00, 90-105 lbs. 102.00-110.50. ,
Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,36.00-47.50; Good 2-347.00-58.00; Utility and Good 1-3 55.00-62.00;few 66.00.Utility 1-2 47.00-56.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 40.00-48.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 120.00-131.00; 40-60 lbs. 110.00-119.00; 60-80 lbs. 103.00-112.00; 80-100 lbs. 90.00-99.00.Billies: 80-100 lbs. 97.00-101.00; 100-150 lbs. 85.00-95.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 54.00-63.00; 130-140 lbs. 48.00-62.00;thin 70-115 lbs. 45.00-55.00
EGGS
12-4-02 12-9-03A Large 1.25¢ 1.21¢A Medium 1.05¢ 1.01¢A Small 77¢ 77¢
TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA FEEDLOT SALES
SLAUGHTER STEERS SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
98.00 100.00100.00
97.0098.50
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33.00 33.00220-270 lbs.
32.00 32.00 32.00220-270 lbs.
under 500 lbs. 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00 23.00-25.00
over 500 lbs. 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00 28.00-30.00
over 200 lbs. 7.00-16.00 7.00-16.00
33.00
7.00-16.00
Brad Henry, GovernorTerry Peach, Commissioner
Rick Maloney, DirectorMarket Development Services
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
December 17, 2003 Vol. 51, No. 49
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
LIVESTOCK
Trading continues to be slow this week. The live sales recorded in the South Plains continue to be steady with an averageprice at $96.00-$97.00. In the Northern plains dressed basis sales were steady bringing an average price of $155.00. The boxedbeef trade held steady this week with an average price at 149.00 /cwt for choice beef compared to last weeks average value at153.00 /cwt.
Iowa/Southern Minnesota hog carcass value at the close on Wednesday saw 196 lbs. carcass ranging from 44.00-53.50.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(12-12-03)
Receipts this week: 1688 head. Last week: 4374.Feeder steers and heifers 5.00-6.00 lower. Steer calves and
heifer calves 2.00-6.00 lower.Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 15-8 yr old, 2-6 months bred, avg quality blacks, 700.00-780.008-9 yr old, 4-6 months bred, avg quality, 630.00-690.00
TULSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/15/03)
Receipts this week: 1654 head. Last week: 2809. Light weight steers 3.00-5.00 lowr with feeder steers
2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder heifers and calves 2.00-3.00 lower.Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 lower.FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large Frame No. 1
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 3-6 months, avg quality blacks, 680.00-800.008-10 yr old, 4-7 months, avg quality, 610.00-735.00
PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-29-10 yr old, 100 lb. calves, high quality blacks 710.00-785.00
OKLAHOMA HAY REPORT(12-11-03)
ALFALFA HAY: Hay trade is light to moderate withprices holding steady. Dry weather remains over most ofthe state. Winter weather visited the state Tuesday withhopes of making some type of moisture available forfarmers with winter wheat. Some regions in northwesternOklahoma received 2-4 inches of dry snow causing little moisture to run off into wheat fields. Cooler temperaturesare causing more hay to be fed, but farmers have amplehay at this time. Trading expected to pick up if westernand central Oklahoma continue to stay dry.
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 new crop 100.00-110.00 per ton.Small squares 100.00-110.00 per ton. Good quality newcrop large squares 95.00-105.00, small squares 90.00-100.00/ton. Good large rounds 60.00-70.00. Fair qualitylarge squares 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair large rounds50.00-60.00 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 30.00-45.00. Good quality large rounds 25.00-30.00 perton. Fair quality 20.00-30.00 per ton.
*** This will be the last report of the year. The next reportwill be on January 6, 2004. ***
Sales: This week: 335 Last week: 1360 Last year: 4775
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves nottested for current delivery. Trades extremely light as mostcattle have sold for the year or others have chosen to hold outfor the new year to make any deals. Wheat pastures finallyreceiving some moisture this last week with up to 8 inches ofsnow falling in some areas. Much of western Oklahomaremains dry and more than likely, will go down in history as another dry year.
Sales this week were confirmed on 335 steers and 0 heifers.none of this week's sales were for current delivery. Yearlingsmade up 100% of the week's confirmed sales. Heiferscomprised 0% 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 Mar delivery 750 lbs91.00; May delivery 750 lbs 89.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 Mar delivery 750 lbs 89.50.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Scarce.
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PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS:
WHEAT
SOYBEANS MILO CORN
(bu.) (cwt.) (bu.)
Grain ReportWheat prices closed this week with prices holding steady. State elevator wheat prices on Wednesday were in the range of $3.56-$3.76. USDA weekly export sales came in well above expectations at 1.012 million metric tons. The trade estimates were from500-850 thousand metric tons. China has returned to buying wheat from the U.S. It looks like exports were also routine thisweek with Japan buying 63 thousand tons and South Korea making a purchase of 43 thousand tons. Soybeans in the state sawa decline in price this week with the milo and corn markets holding steady with last weeks trade.
MCALESTER UNION LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12/16/03)
Receipts this week: 1550 head. Last week: 1900. Stocker and feeder cattle mostly steady with last weeks
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 12-4 yr old, 5-8 months bred, avg quality blacks, 740.00-805.004-8 yr old, 4-7 months bred, avg mixed, 700.00-708.00
TEXHOMA LIVESTOCK AUCTION(12-17-03)
Receipts this week: 2013 head. Last week : 747.Feeder steers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady
to 1.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves higher 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 1Heifers, 6-8 months bred, hi quality blacks, 1030.00
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS(12/15-16/03)
Receipts this week: 5500 head. Last week: 12563.Feeder cattle and calves steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows firm to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00
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 Market12-16-03
Receipts 8000 head. Slaughter lambs over 90 lbs. week to2.00 lower, lambs under 90 lbs. 2.00-5.00 higher. Slaughterewes weak to 3.00 lower. Feeder lambs not well tested.Nannies firm, kids firm to 5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs:Choice 2-3 shorn and wooled, 95-125 lbs. 94.00-105.50, few90.00-94.00, Good and Choice 1-2 45-50 lbs. 116.00-130.00,60-70 lbs. 125.00-135.00, 70-80 lbs. 114.00-125.00, 80-90 lbs.109.00-119.00, 90-100 lbs. 107.00-112.00. ,
Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 2-4,35.00-44.00; Good 2-346.00-55.00; Utility and Good 1-3 55.00-60.50;few 63.00-67.00; Utility 1-2 45.00-55.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 40.00-45.00.Kids: Selection 1; 25-40 lbs. 123.00-136.00; 40-60 lbs. 114.00-123.00; 60-80 lbs. 111.00-120.00; 80-100 lbs. 100.00-106.00;100-120 lbs. 90.00-96.00.Billies: 80-100 lbs. 100.00-111.00; 100-150 lbs. 95.00-109.00.Nannies: 80-125 lbs. 55.00-63.00; 130-155 lbs. 48.00-57.00;thin 70-115 lbs. 45.00-55.00.
EGGS
12-11-02 12-16-03A Large 1.18¢ 1.11¢A Medium 98¢ 91¢A Small 74¢ 72¢