GX_LS161
Springfield, IL     Fri   Feb 13, 2004    USDA-IL Dept Ag Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

Feeder steer prices were 1.00-2.00 lower. Feedder heifers were sharply lower 
in a limited market test. Demand was light and trading activity was slow. Lower 
slaughter cattle prices and weaker futures values continued to pressure the 
feeder market. Inclement weather hindered trading in some parts of the region 
at the beginning of the week. Confirmed sales about 64% beef type steers, 36% 
heifers and 0% Holstein steers. Approximately 100% of the cattle marketed this 
week weighed over 600 lbs.
  
Confirmed sales 525 this week, 325 last week and 550 last year.

Feeder steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 700-875 lbs 87.00-91.00.

Holstein steers: Medium and Large Frame 3: no test.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 650-875 lbs 80.00-83.50.

Prices are based FOB the farm unless otherwise indicated.
Delivered prices include freight, commissions, and other expenses.

Source: USDA-Il. Dept. of Ag. Mkt. News Springfield, Il. 217-782-4925
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS161.txt

1100 bcs
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