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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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Billings, MT Fri Jan 2, 2009 USDA Market News
Montana Direct Feeder Cattle Weighted Average
Receipts: 165 Last Week: 0 Year Ago: 0
Compared to last week: Trading very slow this past week. Demand moderate to
good for feeder cattle. Buyers have suggested that pricing country cattle has
been difficult as most producers dislike current price levels. 100 percent over
600 lbs. 48 percent of this week's trade were steers; 52 percent heifers.
Unless otherwise stated, delivery is current, prices are fob the weigh point
with a straight weight to 3 percent shrink or equivalent with a 5-8 cent
slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings.
Feeder Steers: FOB: Current 750 lb 89.00.
Feeder Heifers: FOB: Current 700 lb 84.00.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
80 750 750 89.00 89.00 Current FOB
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
85 700 700 84.00 84.00 Current FOB
Source: USDA Market News - Billings, Montana
Dennis Widga 406-657-6285
24 hr price information 406-657-6400
www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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