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Friday, July 25, 2008


 

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thur July 24, 2008 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 LM_XB403 ***This report is based on information provided by companies that agreed to continue to participate in Livestock Mandatory Reporting on a voluntary basis.*** Boxed beef cutout values were sharply lower on light to moderate demand and moderate to heavy offerings. Select and Choice chuck and round cuts were weak while rib and loin cuts were sharply lower. Beef trimmings were generally steady on moderate demand and offerings. Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 3.21 at 160.38; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 2.30 at 155.57; based on 183.64 loads of Choice cuts, 82.89 loads of Select cuts, 27.30 loads of Trimmings, and 43.06 loads of coarse ground trimmings. CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE NW_LS410 Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses Dn 1.52 at 147.15; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 1.07 at 140.84. Current index reflects the equivalent of 117,511 head of cattle. NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUTTER COW CUTOUT LM_XB405 The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at 142.14 up 0.13. BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE NW_LS441 Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at 11.94 down -0.05 when compared to Wednesday's value. NATIONAL CARLOT PORK NW_LS500 Sales reported on 44.25 loads of pork cuts and 10.5 loads of trim/process pork. Compared to Wednesday's Close: Fresh bone-in loins steady; butts 2.00 higher; sknd hams 20-23 lbs steady, other weights not tested; sdls bellies firm; lean trimmings steady to 2.00 higher. Trading slow, with light to moderate demand and light offerings. *Calculations for a 200 lb Pork Carcass 53-54 percent lean 0.65" -0.80" back fat at last rib.* **85.47 up 0.15** Loins bone in fresh 1/8 inch trim 21# DN- LGT 127.00; Hams bone in trimmed, 20-23 lbs trim spec 1 91.00; seedless bellies 16-18 lbs 88.00. CARLOT LAMB CARCASS LM_XL501 DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4 Head 228 Weight Head Wt Avg 45-DN 39 281.56 45-55# 10 257.35 55-65# 51 235.78 65-75# 57 236.47 75-85# 44 232.00 85-UP 27 225.00 ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER SJ_ LS710 Cattle: 126,000; Calves: 3,000; Hogs: 421,000; Sheep: 10,000 Source: USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA 515-284-4460 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_LS851.TXT 4:00c slh


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