AL_LS155                                             
Las Cruces, N.M.       Fri Mar 13, 2009        USDA - Market News                  

Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed: 4550

   Compared to last week, July contracts are trading 5.00-8.00 lower than
June contacts traded.  Trade and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of 
source and age verified Holstein steers weighing 275 lbs.  No heifers were
included in the supply.  Cattle weighing over 600 lbs totaled 0 percent.

Unless otherwise stated, prices fob shipping point with 2-3 percent shrink or 
equivalent with 5-10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from 
base weight.  Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. 

Steers:  (100%)

   Medium and large 1&2: 

   Large 3; Delivered Price:  Holstein steers 275 lbs 89.00 May del, 86.00 Jun 
del, 85.00-90.00 July del. 
                          
Heifers: (0%)

                    Holstein steers Large 3

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery
 700     275        275        89.00         89.00         May     Del
 700     275        275        86.00         86.00         June    Del
2850     275        275        85.00         85.00         July    Del
 300     275        275        90.00         90.00         July    Del
        
                   Feeder steers Medium and large 1&2

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery
     
                    Feeder heifers Medium and large 1&2

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery




Source: USDA Market News, Las Cruces, NM.
        John Langenegger, Market Reporter Phone 575/527-6861
        http://www:ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS155.txt

                                               
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