NW_LS851
Des Moines, IA Thu Jan 24, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day
Prices in dollars per hundredweight, Equated to FOB Omaha Basis
NATIONAL BOXED BEEF CUTOUT
Boxed Beef cutout values lower on light to moderate demand and
moderate offerings. Select and Choice rib cuts steady while chuck
and round cuts weak to lower. Loin cuts steady on Select and lower
on Choice. Beef trimmings higher on moderate demand and light to
moderate offerings.
Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs
carcasses DN 1.77 at 188.01; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses
DN 0.71 at 182.19; based on 112.61 loads of Choice cuts, 52.88
loads of Select cuts, 12.84 loads of Trimmings, and 22.78
loads of coarse ground trimmings.
CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE
Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs
carcasses DN 1.36 at 178.70; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses DN 0.84
at 170.37.
Current index reflects the equivalent of 180,113 head of cattle.
NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUTTER COW CUTOUT
The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at 165.21
UP 0.59.
BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE
Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at
13.62, UP 0.02.
NATIONAL CARLOT PORK
Sales reported on 111.50 loads of pork cuts and 7.50 loads of
trim/process pork.
Compared to Wednesday's Close: Fresh 1/4" trim loins steady
to 1.00 lower; butts steady; 23-27 lb hams 2.00 higher; sdls bellies
14-16 lbs 5.00 higher; lean trimmings steady to 1.00 higher. Trading
moderate with light to moderate demand for mostly moderate offerings
for retail cuts while processing cuts experienced moderate demand for
light to moderate offerings.
*Calculations for a 200 lb Pork Carcass 53-54 percent lean
0.65" -0.80" back fat at last rib.* **84.70 DN 0.38.** Loins bone
in fresh 1/4 inch trim 21# DN-LGT 105.00-112.00;
seedless bellies 14-16 lbs 145.00; 16-18 lbs 145.00.
CARLOT LAMB CARCASS
DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4 Head 656
Weight Head Wt Avg
45-DN *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
45-55# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
55-65# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
65-75# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
75-85# *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
85-UP *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER
Cattle: 125,000 Calves: 3,000; Hogs: 426,000; Sheep: 8,000
Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
Lucy Clark 515-284-4460 Desm.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
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