Sunday's Internet Edition, 05:58 PM, March 14, 2010. Decatur Monday Decatur, TX — March 8 (Special) Receipts at Decatur Livestock Market were 895 head including: 19 bulls, 191 cows, 66 calves, 35 Longhorns, 197 stocker heifers, 236 stocker bulls/steers, 69 feeder heifers, 84 feeder bulls/steers. Average prices $516, March 1 $501. A year ago $449. 50% of stocker calves were 5 weights with average prices $5-6/cwt higher. 3 weights were $8.50 higher. Feeder cattle not well tested, however the better kind were $2 higher. Dispersal of 20 midage BBF pairs bred back 3-4 months were well received with prices from $1150-1440. Packer prices steady to $2 higher on average. Steers: 200-299 lbs. $60-151; WA $118.32; 300-399 lbs. $50-147.50; WA $124.72; 400-499 lbs. $59-130, WA $111.81; 500-599 lbs. $73-127.50, WA $112.06; 600-699 lbs. $51-109, WA $92.18; 700-799 lbs. $82.50-100.75, WA $95.48; 800-899 lbs. NT, WA NT; 900-999 lbs. NT, WA NT. Heifers: 200-299 lbs. NT, WA NT; 300-399 lbs. $67.50-123, WA $107.02; 400-499 lbs. $76.50-121, WA $103.20; 500-599 lbs. $83-108.50, WA $100.57; 600-699 lbs. $60-98; WA $88.78; 700-799 lbs. $62-91.50, WA $83.83; 800-899 lbs. NT, WA NT; 900-999 lbs. NT, WA NT. Pairs: young NT; mid-age $950-1440. Pregnancy tested cows: young NT; mid-age $700-930. Packer cows: under 1100 lbs. $35-65; over 1100 lbs. $36-60.50. Feeder bulls NT. Bulls, Y.G. 1 & 2, 1400-2000 lbs. $67-71. Calves: under 100 lbs.: dairy NT, beef $155-170; 100-200 lb. $50-240. Some representative sales: Carl Moore, Kennedale, 3 head deal, 287 lb. steer at $151; Jane Fulton, Sanger, 2 head deal, 323 lb. steer at $141; Jim Walker, Pilot Point, 425 lb. steer at $130; H&S Cattle, Sunset, 460 lb. heifer at $121; Nobles Family Ptrs, Denton, 6 head deal, 516 lb. heifer at $108.50; Ken Dickson, Aubrey, 2 head deal, 653 lb. heifer at $98. - Meridian Tuesday Meridian, TX — March 2 (Special) Receipts at Meridian Livestock Commission: 284. Stocker and feeder steers steady. Stocker and feeder heifers steady. Slaughter cows steady. Packer bulls $1 lower. Cow/calf pairs steady. Young replacements steady. Steers: No. 1, under 300 lbs. NT; 300-400 lbs. $120-129; 400-500 lbs. $115-127; 500-600 lbs. $110-122; 600-700 lbs. $100-109; 700-800 lbs. NT. Heifers: No. 1, under 300 lbs. $110-125; 300-400 lbs. $110-117; 400-500 lbs. $105-113; 500-600 lbs. $95-108; 600-700 lbs. $90-101; 700-800 lbs. NT. Slaughter cows, high yielding $52-59; low yielding $40-45; fats $48-55; thin & shelly $37-45. Packer bulls, $62-67.50. Pairs: young choice $900-1010; young fair $600-850; aged pairs split. Young pregnancy tested stocker replacement cows $700-850. •••••••••••• Paris Thursday Paris, TX — March 4 (Special) Receipts at Cattlemen's Livestock Commission: 432 head of cattle and calves. Steers: 300 lbs. and under $108-145, 300-400 lbs. $102-137.50, 400-500 lbs. $95-132.50 and 500 & up $80-122.50. Heifers: 300 lbs. and under $105-130, 300-400 lbs. $95-127.50; 400-500 lbs. $90-120 and 500 & up $70-110. Slaughter cows $28-57. Slaughter bulls NT. Stocker cows $490-740, pairs NT. Baby calves NT. Holstein: steers 300-600 lbs. NT. Holstein: heifers 350-700 lbs. NT. •••••••••••• Paris Saturday Paris, TX — March 6 (Special) Receipts at Cattlemen's Livestock Commission: 1809 head of cattle and calves. Steers: 300 lbs. and under $113-155, 300-400 lbs. $109-147.50, 400-500 lbs. $101-135 and 500 & up $80-127.50. Heifers: 300 lbs. and under $108-147.50, 300-400 lbs. $104-137.50; 400-500 lbs. $90-124 and 500 & up $70-119. Slaughter cows $25-61. Slaughter bulls $50-69. Stocker cows $310-810, pairs $720-820. Baby calves $30-230. Holstein: steers 250-800 lbs $49-67. Holstein: heifers 800 lbs. NT. •••••••••••• Hugo Friday Hugo, OK — March 5 (Special) Receipts at Hugo Livestock Market: 1553 head. Steers: 200-250 lb. $106.16-150; 250-300 lb. $123.50-147; 300-350 lb. $130.44-148; 350-400 lb. $126.13-140; 400-450 lb. $115.64-131; 450-500 lb. $110.29-127.50; 500-550 lb. $108.76-121; 550-600 lb. $105.03-118; 600-650 lb. $97.18-106; 650-700 lb. $93.20-104; 700-750 lb. $93-96.50; 750-800 lb. $85.71-95; 800 lbs. and up $73.29-86. Heifers: 200-250 lb. $97.17-123; 250-300 lb. $121.08-145; 300-350 lb. $101.94-118; 350-400 lb. $103.03-139; 400-450 lb. $103.82-117.50; 450-500 lb. $102.98-116; 500-550 lb. $98.01-116; 550-600 lb. $96.24-111; 600-650 lb. $90.19-105; 650-700 lb. $85-99; 700-750 lb. $80.60-97.50; 750-800 lb. $82.13-91; 800 lbs. and up $74.25-88.50. Stocker cows $45-85. Slaughter cows $32-44.50. Bulls $50.50-76. Bulls per head $650-700. Pairs $300-880. Cows per head $170-800. •••••••••••• New Summerfield Saturday New Summerfield, TX — March 6 - (Special) Receipts at Tri County Livestock Market, 864 head. Some plain cattle below these figures. Steers: under 300 lbs. $96-147; 300-400 lbs. $100-123; 400-500 lbs. $100-133; 500-600 lbs. $90-117; 600-700 lbs. $90-113; 700-800 lbs. $84-101. Heifers: under 300 lbs. $92-127; 300-400 lbs. $100-118; 400-500 lbs. $100-112; 500-600 lbs. $90-107; 600-700 lbs. $88-104; 700-800 lbs. $80-93. Slaughter cows $57. Heavy bulls $56-67. Stocker cows $425-805. Cow/calf pairs (top) $725-865. Calves $170. •••••••••••• Gainesville Friday Gainesville, TX — March 5 (Special) Receipts at The New Gainesville Livestock Market, LLC 1730. Light weight steers $10-15 higher. Light weight heifers $4-5 higher. Feeder steers and heifers steady to $1 higher. Packer cows and bulls $1-3 higher. Pairs and bred cows steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and large frame, 200-300 lbs., No. 1 $134-160, No. 2-3 $100-134; 300-400 lbs., No. 1 $125-155, No. 2-3 $90-125; 400-500 lbs., No. 1 $116-130, No. 2-3 $80-116; 500-600 lbs., No. 1 $114-125 No. 2-3 $75-114; 600-700 lbs., No. 1 $98-113, No. 2-3 $70-98; 700-800 lbs., No. 1 $94-103, No. 2-3 $60-94. Feeder Heifers: Medium and large frame, 200-300 lbs., No. 1 $105-125, No. 2-3 $80-105; 300-400 lbs., No. 1 $106-112, No. 2-3 $80-106; 400-500 lbs., No. 1 $103-115, No. 2-3 $75-103; 500-600 lbs., No. 1 $97-112, No. 2-3 $75-97; 600-700 lbs., No. 1 $94-105, No. 2-3 $70-94; 700-800 lbs., No. 1 $83-95, No. 2-3 $50-83. Slaughter bulls: Y.G. 1-2, 1200-2050 lbs. $55-72. Slaughter cows 1-3, $51-60.50, cutters $37-50. Stocker cows: Large frame $750-920, medium frame $500-700. Cow and calf pairs: Cows with calves under 250 lbs., large frame $800-1040, medium frame $600-800. Baby Calves: Holstein calves NT, crossbreds $100-275. •••••••••••• Jordan Weekly Market Report Mason & San Saba - March 4 (Special) Receipts totaled 6066 head for the week on a choice offering of calves and yearlings. The market continued to advance higher with stocker steers selling $5-8 higher and stocker heifers bringing $5-10 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold $3-5 higher. Packer cows and bulls sold steady. Steers: Choice lightweight calves $122-143; Choice medium weight calves $115-134; Choice heavyweight calves $108-121. Heifers: Choice lightweight calves $105-124; Choice medium weight calves $100-135; Choice heavyweight calves $95-114. Yearlings: Choice lightweight steers $98-105.50; Choice heavyweight steers $93-103; Choice lightweight heifers $87-97; Choice heavyweight heifers $84-92.50; #2 Steer calves & yearlings $90-115; #2 Heifer calves & yearlings $85-105; Shorties & Plainer calves & yearlings $75-85. Cows: Choice bred $800-920; Medium to good bred $700-790; Plainer & older bred $450-690; High yield $53-57.50; Medium yield $45-52; Low yield $35-44; Heiferettes & young stock $55-70. Bulls: High yield $67-71.50; Medium yield $61-66; Low yield $52-60; Feeders $52-66. Pairs: Choice $900-1150; Medium to good $800-890; Plainer & older pairs $700-790. Some representative sales: C H McCall Family, Comanche, 38 steers, 573 lbs at $120.72; D & R Livestock, Hamilton, 79 steers, 641 lbs at $112; PS Cattle, San Saba, 10 Angus steers, 396 lbs at $138; Terry Geye, Rising Star, 6 heifers, 409 lbs at $116; Charles Turner, Dublin, 4 heifers, 613 lbs at $114; Thomas A Behrens, San Saba, 9 heifers, 596 lbs at $108. •••••••••••• Athens Friday Amarillo, TX — March 5 (F-S) Receipts at Athens Livestock Auction for cattle and calves: 1,233. Feeder steers and heifers $1-3 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 lower. Steers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 130.00-137.50; 400-500 lbs 122.50-130.00; 500-600 lbs 113.00-118.00; 600-700 lb calves 109.00-113.00; 700-800 lbs 99.00-103.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 115.00-120.00; 400-500 lbs 110.00-115.00; 500-600 lbs 98.00-104.00. Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing Breakers 75-80 1200-1600 50.00-53.50. Boners 80-85 1200-1600 49.50-55.50. Boners 80-85 1000-1200 50.00-52.50. Lean 85-90 1200-1600 42.50-45.00. Lean 85-90 1000-1200 44.00-47.50 39.00-42.50. Lean 85-90 800-1000 45.00-48.00 30.00-35.00. Lean 85-90 under 800 31.00-35.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2100 lbs 55.00-62.50. High Dressing 1725-2000 lbs 62.50-69.00. Low Dressing 1000-1300 lbs 45.00-51.50. Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: young 810-1115 lb cows 2-8 months bred 59.00-81.00 CWT; middle aged 835-1095 lb cows 2-8 months bred 51.00-74.00 CWT, middle aged 1395-1620 lb cows 4-8 months bred 47.00-62.00 CWT; aged 875-1400 lb cows 3-7 months bred 37.50-51.00 CWT. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: young 675-750 lbs w/50-100 lb calves 520.00-550.00 per pair. •••••••••••• Goldthwaite Friday Goldthwaite, TX – March 5 (Special) Receipts at Goldthwaite Sheep and Goat Sale: 2,906. Stocker and feeders lambs no test. Light slaughter lambs $10-15 lower, heavy weights $15-20 higher. Stocker and feeder goats no test. Slaughter goats $10-15 lower. Demand very good. Stock and Feeder: Dorper Ewes: 90-110 lbs 63.00-86.00; Pairs: 35.00-68.00 per head. Barbados Ewes: 70-90 lbs 55.00-71.00; Pairs: 25.00-33.00 per head. Stock Bucks: 135.00-225.00 per head. Slaughter Lambs: Prime: 90-115 lbs 135.00-149.00. Choice: 100-140 lbs 90.00-115.00. Good and Choice 1-3: 40-85 lbs 160.00-180.00, few to 196.00. Good: 40-85 lbs 144.00-160.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility 1-3: (Medium Fleshy): 100-170 lbs 57.00-72.00. Cull:(Thin/Very Thin): 50.00-60.00. Barbados: Lambs: 40-80 lbs 121.00-160.00; Ewes: 60-80 lbs 55.00-70.00; Bucks: 90-120 lbs 60.00-70.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1: 25-45 lbs 160.00-186.00, 45-60 lbs 180.00-207.00, 60-80 lbs 176.00-209.00. Selection 2: 45-60 lbs 152.00-172.00, 60-80 lbs 140.00-174.00. Nannies: Selection 1: 80-140 lbs 65.00-80.00, few to 89.00. Billies: 90-200 lbs 90.00-109.00. Mutton: Selection 1: 80-110 lbs 120.00-140.00. Selection 2: 80-110 lbs 90.00-118.00. Replacement Classes: Nannies: Selection 1: few 80-120 lbs 71.00-86.00; Pairs: 42.00-68.00 per head. Billies: individual 100 lbs 130.00. •••••••••••• Superior Livestock Auction Fort Worth, Texas: February 26 - Cattle producers from states consigning over 29,000 head of stockers, feeders and bred stock to the Superior Livestock satellite video auction. The auction was held in and broadcast live from the Historical Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Light Calves sold $3-6 higher. Yearling with Immediate delivery sold steady; May-June Yearlings were $3 higher. Calves: Pyramid Livestock, Inc., Deming, NM, 380 lbs., VAC 45, Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $148, March delivery. Chad Kimble, Hydro, OK, 435 lbs., VAC PreCon, English Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $130, March delivery. Mark Ensz, Ulysses, KS, 450 lbs., English Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $135.25, April delivery. Stacy Koehn, Ulysses, KS, 450 lbs., English Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $135.50, April delivery. SW Cattle Co., Groesbeck, TX, 475 lbs., Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $133, March delivery. John H. Hendrix Corp., Broken Bow, OK, 475 lbs., VAC 45, SPG, Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $124, March delivery. Krentz Ranch, Elfrida, AZ, 480 lbs., VAC 45, English Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $126, April delivery. Circle H Feeders, Marshall, MO, 485 lbs., VAC PreCon, Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $134.75, March delivery. David W. Diver, Groesbeck, TX, 485 lbs., Select VAC PreCon, Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $130, March delivery. Shamrock Ranches, Inc., Sutherland, NE, 500 lbs., English Cross Steer Calves, $129.75, April delivery. Shamrock Ranches, Inc, Dickens, NE, 515 lbs., Charolais Cross Steer Calves, $116.50, March delivery. G3 Cattle, Medford, OK, 525 lbs., VAC PreCon, English Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $129.75, April delivery. Birdsong & Everton Ranch, Gorman, TX, 540 lbs., Select VAC 45, Charolais Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $122.50, March delivery. Diamond Tail Ranch, Greybull, WY, 565 lbs., VAC PreCon, Angus Cross Steer Calves, $130, April delivery. Jim Little, Lexington, OK, 575 lbs., VAC PreCon, English Cross Steer Calves, $129, March delivery. Ten Mile Ranch, Inc, Valentine, NE, 580 lbs., VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, Angus Cross Steer Calves, $123.50, March delivery. Three Bar Ranch, Inc., Lewistown, MT, 600 lbs., VAC 45, Angus Cross Steer Calves, $117, March delivery. Nine Bar Cattle Co., Groesbeck, TX, 600 lbs., Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $114, March delivery. Jeff or Tami Johnson, Dillon, MT, 600 lbs., VAC 45, NHTC, Natural, Angus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $132, April delivery. Arnold & Arnie Larson, Opal, WY, 615 lbs., English Cross Steer Calves, $121.50, March delivery. Keith Kennedy, Goodland, KS, 650 lbs., VAC 45, Superior Verified, Angus Cross Steer Calves, $115, March delivery. Ten Mile Ranch, Inc, Valentine, NE, 660 lbs., VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, Angus Cross Steer Calves, $116, March delivery. Stubbs Ranch, El Paso, TX, 750 lbs., VAC 45, SPG, Brangus Cross Weaned Steer Calves, $96.25, March delivery. Pyramid Livestock, Inc, Deming, NM, 360 lbs., VAC45, Angus Cross Weaned Heifer Calves, $122, March delivery. John H. Hendrix Corp., Broken Bow, OK, 450 lbs., VAC 45, SPG, Angus Cross Weaned Heifer Calves, $110, March delivery. Arnold & Arnie Larcon, Opal, WY, 560 lbs., English Cross Heifer Calves, $117.50, March delivery. Keith Kennedy, Goodland, KS, 650 lbs., VAC 45, Superior Verified, Angus Cross Heifer Calves, $97, March delivery. Yearlings: Volentine Farm Partnership, Shreveport, LA, 650 lbs., Select VAC 45, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $105.50, March delivery. Bunn Ranch, Barnesville, GA, 650 lbs., VAC PreCon, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $102, March delivery. C&C Farms, Stamps, AR, 675 lbs., Natural, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $105.25, March delivery. Barron III Cattle Co., Wolfforth, TX, 700 lbs., Select VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $107, April delivery. Daniel Michalewicz, Big Springs, TX, 720 lbs., Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $106.25, March delivery. Dan & Cash Wright, Ringling, OK, 725 lbs., Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $100.50, March delivery. Ten Mile Ranch, Inc, Valentine, NE, 725 lbs., VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $108.50, March delivery. J & J Farms, Mangham, LA, 750 lbs., Charolais Cross Feeder Steers, $99.50, May delivery. R Brand Cattle Co, Wills Point, TX, 800 lbs., English Cross Feeder Steers, $101.85, June delivery. Wright Land & Cattle, Meno, OK, 800 lbs., Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $101, May delivery. Henson Cattle Co., Wolfforth, TX, 800 lbs., Select VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, English Cross Feeder Steers, $100, April delivery. Three H Cattle Co., Clarendon, TX, 825 lbs., Natural, Angus Cross Feeder Steers, $100.50, April delivery. Clark Cattle Co., Throckmorton, TX, 700 lbs., Natural, Angus Cross Feeder Heifers, $99, March delivery. Rose Valley Ranch, Ralston, TX, 735 lbs., Charolais Cross Feeder Heifers, $103, March delivery. Jim Clark, Arkadelphia, AR, 750 lbs., Brangus Cross Feeder Heifers, $101.50, March delivery. Henson Cattle Co, Wolfforth, TX, 760 lbs., Select VAC 45, Superior Verified, Natural, English Cross Feeder Heifers, $95, April delivery. •••••••••••• Milano Tuesday Milano, TX — March 2. Cattle and Calves: 494. Feeder steers under 400 lbs $4-6 higher, over 400 lbs $1-3 higher. Feeder heifers steady to $2 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Trade active and demand good. Steers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 125.00-135.00, few 137.50-140.00; 425-500 lbs 115.00-125.00; 545-600 lbs 114.00-122.50; 600-700 lbs 103.00-113.00, pkg 605 lbs 114.00; few 700-730 lbs 99.00-102.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 110.00-120.00; 400-500 lbs 103.00-112.00; 500-600 lbs 100.00-109.00; few 600-700 lbs 92.00-95.00. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing Breakers 75-80 1200-1600 51.00-54.50 56.50-58.00. Breakers 75-80 1000-1200. Boners 80-85 1200-1600 53.00-55.50 56.50-59.00. Boners 80-85 1000-1200 53.00-55.00 56.50-59.00 44.50-48.50. Lean 85-90 1200-1600 50.50-53.00 55.00-56.50 47.00-48.50. Lean 85-90 1000-1200 52.00-54.50 42.50-49.00. Lean 85-90 800-1000 48.00-48.50 41.00-47.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1515-1860 lbs 63.50-67.50. High Yielding 1725 lbs 70.50. Low Dressing 1270-1505 lbs 55.00-60.00. Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: young to middle aged 780-1195 lb cows 5-8 months bred 690.00-800.00 per head; middle aged to aged 820-1160 lb cows 3-8 months bred 500.00-610.00 per head. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: few middle aged 975-1015 lb cows w/150-200 lb calves 790.00-810.00 per pair. •••••••••••• Oklahoma City Monday Oklahoma City, OK — March 8 (F-S) Receipts at Oklahoma National Stockyards: 14,572. Markets improved late in the day. Feeder steers closed steady to $2 higher. Feeder heifers steady. Stocker steers steady. Stocker heifers steady to $2 higher. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: few 325-400 lbs 140.00-148.00; 400-450 lbs 129.50-134.50; 450-500 lbs 124.50-132.00; few 425-500 lbs value added 126.50-135.50; 500-550 lbs 118.00-126.00; 550-600 lbs 112.00-119.00; 500-575 lbs value added 117.00-122.00; 600-650 lbs 108.25-115.75, 610 lbs thin 117.00; 650-700 lbs 102.75-111.25; 700-750 lbs 100.75-107.50; 750-800 lbs 97.50-105.00; 800-850 lbs 95.50-99.75; 850-900 lbs 94.75-97.25; 900-1000 lbs 90.75-95.25; 1000-1050 lbs 91.00-92.75. Holsteins Large 3: 530 lbs 70.50; lot 700 lbs 73.00. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: 375-400 lbs 113.00-118.50; 400-500 lbs 108.00-114.50; 500-550 lbs 106.00-113.00; 550-600 lbs 103.00-109.50; 600-650 lbs 97.50-105.00; 650-700 lbs 94.00-102.00; 700-750 lbs 92.50-97.50; 750-800 lbs 91.00-94.00; 800-900 lbs 87.75-91.75; 900-975 lbs 88.25-90.50. •••••••••••• Oklahoma Hay Oklahoma City, OK – March 4 (F-S) Alfalfa Hay: Alfalfa hay prices are steady and movement is slow to moderate. Warmer more spring like temperatures and sunshine covered the state at mid-week. Wheat producers continue to try to apply fertilizer and chemical to fields. Many fields continue to be very wet, slowing these operations. Cattle continue to move to market in large numbers. Grass Hay: Grass hay movement is moderate and prices are steady. Some livestock producers are looking for grass hay to carry them to green grass after a cold and wet winter. Alfalfa: Central And Western Oklahoma: Premium quality small squares $190-210 per ton, large squares $130-140 per ton, large rounds $120-130. Good quality small squares $150-170 per ton, large squares $110-120, large rounds $100-110. Fair quality large squares $90-100 per ton. Fair large rounds $80-90 a ton. Wheat Hay: Central And Western Oklahoma: Wheat hay in large round bales $50-70 a ton. Panhandle And Western Feedlot Area: Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot) $80-100 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (short haul) $110-130 per ton. Grass Hay: Central And Eastern Oklahoma: Premium quality large squares $65-80 a ton, large rounds $55-70, small squares $90-100. Good quality large rounds $45-60 per ton, small squares $70-80. Fair quality $40-50 per ton. •••••••••••• OKC West Wednesday Oklahoma City, OK — March 3 (F-S) Receipts at OKC West - El Reno Livestock Market: 8798. Feeder steers $1-4 higher. Feeder heifers steady to $2 higher. Steer calves steady to $2 higher. Heifer calves steady. Demand good. Quality plain to attractive. Slaughter cows steady to $2 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to $1 higher. Packer demand good. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 135.00-145.00; 400-500 lbs 125.00-133.00; 500-550 lbs 118.00-127.50; 550 -600 lbs 115.00-123.00; 600-650 lbs 110.00-117.00, fleshy 105.00-107.00; 650-700 lbs 103.50-113.00, fleshy 100.00-103.00; 700-800 lbs 97.50-106.75; 800-900 lbs 92.75-99.75; 900-950 lbs 93.50-95.00; few 1000-1100 lbs 85.00-92.75. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 109.00-114.00, 350-400 lbs thin 115.00-118.00; 400-440 lbs 112.00-118.50; 460-500 lbs 105.50-113.00; 500-600 lbs 101.00-108.50; 600-630 lbs 98.50-106.25, 620-650 lbs fleshy 95.00-98.50; 650-700 lbs 94.50-98.50;, pkg 680 lbs fleshy 93.50; 700-800 lbs 90.00-95.75, pkg 780 lbs fleshy 88.00; 800-860 lbs 91.00-93.50; pkg 920 lbs 90.00. Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 78 75-80% 1200-2050 53.50-57.50 57.50-60.00 50.50-54.00; Boners 13 80-85% 1050-1450 56.00-58.00 59.00-61.50; Lean 85 85-90% 900-1300 46.50-49.50 51.50-53.50 43.00-46.50; Lights 23 85-90% 750-950 43.00-44.00 46.00-47.00 36.00-38.00; very low 34.50-36.50. Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Y.G. 1-2 9 1500-2000 68.00-72.00 - 62.00-66.50. Replacement Cows: Pretested for pregnancy and age. Age Weight Months Bred Quality Price 2 yr old 1200 7 months avg black 875.00; 2 yr old 1300 8 months avg quality 840.00; 4 yr old 1300 6 months hi black 920.00; 4-5 yr old 1100-1300 5-8 months avg quality 600.00-720.00; 7 yr old 1300 5 months hi black 860.00; 7-8 yr old 1050-1300 6-8 months avg quality 650.00-720.00. •••••••••••• Texas Hay Amarillo, TX — March 5 (F-S) Hay prices generally steady. Trade active with moderate to good demand. The wetter than normal winter continues throughout most of the state. Soil moisture continues to increase and the outlook for spring growth in pastures and fields is positive as producers are looking for temperatures warm up. However, the saturated conditions continue to prevent farmers from getting into fields for planting and spring time work. A large percentage of livestock throughout the state continue to be supplemented feed as cooler conditions have limited forage growth. Hay inventories continue to decrease and hay continues to be shipped in from further distances, increasing freight costs and causing prices to remain firm. Small square bales and dairy quality hay remains in short supply and difficult to find. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. Panhandle: Alfalfa: Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $200-240, $7-8 per bale; Good to Premium quality $180-200, $5-7 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $170-190; Premium to Supreme quality $155-170; Good to Premium quality $140-155; Good quality $130-140; Fair to Good quality $100-130. Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: North: $130-145. South: $135-150, instances calf hay $150-155. Brome Grass: Delivered: Small squares: $180-185. Large bales: $110-120. Prairie Grass: Delivered: Small squares: $165-185. Large Bales: $130-140. Coastal Bermuda: Delivered: Large bales: $125-135. Sorghum/Sedan Grass: Large rounds: $80-100 per roll FOB and delivered locally. West Texas: Alfalfa: Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $200-240, $7-8 per bale; Good to Premium quality $180-200, $5-7 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $170-190; Premium to Supreme quality $155-170; Good to Premium quality 140-155; Good quality $130-140; Fair to Good quality $100-130. North, Central and East Texas: Alfalfa: Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $235-300, $7-10 per bale; Good to Premium quality $180-235, $5-7 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $180-195, instances $200-220; Premium to Supreme quality $160-180; Good to Premium quality $150-160; Good quality $130-150; Fair to Good quality $110-130. Coastal Bermuda: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6-8 per bale, instances $9-10 horse quality; Fair quality $5-6 per bale. Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $60-70, few $80-85; Good quality $50-60; Fair quality $40-50 per roll. Tifton 85: Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $50-60. South Texas: Coastal Bermuda: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6-8 per bale, instances $9-10 horse quality; Fair quality $5-6 per bale. Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $60-70, few $80-85; Good quality $50-60; Fair quality $40-50 per roll. •••••••••••• Fort Smith Monday Ft. Smith Livestock Auction – March 8. Receipts: 1217. Slaughter cows were $3-5 lower. Slaughter bulls were $3 higher. Feeder steers were steady to $6 higher. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs were $3 higher, over 550 lbs $3 lower. Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 75-80% 1000-1500 48.00-52.50 53.00-57.50 43.00-47.50. Boners 80-85% 950-1400 46.00-50.50 51.00-55.00 41.00-45.50. Lean 85-90% 900-1300 44.00-48.50 49.00-53.00 39.00-43.50. Light 85-92% 700-950. Slaughter Bulls: Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 64.00-67.00 70.00-73.00 58.00-60.00. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 320-347 lbs (338) 127.00-135.00 (131.49); 350-396 lbs (376) 122.00-140.00 (128.10); 405-445 lbs (425) 120.00-135.00 (126.07); 450-498 lbs (470) 118.00-132.00 (124.70); 500-540 lbs (523) 115.00-126.00 (118.86); 550-598 lbs (575) 104.00-121.00 (110.77); 600-645 lbs (619) 103.00-112.50 (107.59); 665-695 lbs (689) 97.00-104.50 (100.62); 700-708 lbs (704) 93.00-101.50 (97.59). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-335 lbs (315) 102.00-106.50 (103.82); 360-395 lbs (379) 105.00-115.00 (109.91); 400-446 lbs (425) 108.00-115.00 (112.42); 450-498 lbs (474) 106.50-111.00 (109.38); 500-515 lbs (508) 95.00-109.00 (104.70); 550-595 lbs (575) 94.00-102.50 (98.09); 600-645 lbs (618) 90.00-98.00 (94.27); 650-695 lbs (675) 92.00-97.50 (94.55); 700-737 lbs (736) 85.00-91.00 (90.78); 750-775 lbs (765) 82.50-87.00 (85.11); 830-845 lbs (838) 80.00-86.00 (83.03). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 315-330 lbs (321) 100.00-105.00 (101.96); 365-395 lbs (383) 105.00-110.00 (109.15); 400-445 lbs (422) 100.00-110.00 (101.72); 460-495 lbs (477) 100.00-110.00 (102.11); 500-540 lbs (515) 95.00-110.00 (99.57); 560-560 lbs (560) 100.00 (100.00); 610-630 lbs (620) 92.00-98.00 (95.02); 665-695 lbs (680) 90.00-96.00 (92.66); 812-812 lbs (812) 87.00 (87.00). Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age. Medium and Large 1-2: Age Weight Months Bred Price 2-3 year old 850-1200 open cows 52.00-85.50 5-7 year old 800-1100 open cows 48.00-55.00 7+ year old 800-1200 open cows 40.00-48.00 3-5 year old 800-1250 second stage 550.00-735.00 per head 2-5 year old 950-1200 third stage 650.00-775.00 per head. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Price 3-6 year old 800-1300 100-200 535.00-750.00 per pair. •••••••••••• San Angelo Cattle San Angelo, TX — March 4 (F-S) Receipts at Producers Livestock Auction Co.: 1969. Feeder steers and heifers firm to $2 higher. Slaughter cows weak to $1 lower, bulls firm. Stock cows and pairs firm. Trading fairly active, demand good. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 200-250 lbs 142.00-159.00; 400-500 lbs 127.00-132.00; 500-600 lbs 115.00-119.00, few 123.00; set 613 lbs 114.00; 700-800 lbs 100.00-104.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 119.00-122.00; 400-500 lbs 110.50-118.00; 500-600 lbs 103.00-111.50; 700-750 lbs 93.50-94.00. Slaughter Cows: %Lean weight avg dress hi-dress low-dress Breakers 75-80 1350-1775 lbs 51.00-55.00. Boners 80-85 900-1475 lbs 50.00-57.00 49.00-51.00. Lean 85-90 850-1100 lbs 47.00-50.50 41.00-47.50. Lean 85-90 700- 900 lbs 36.00-42.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1450-1600 lbs 66.50-68.50; low-dressing 1100-1575 lbs 57.00-67.00. Pregnancy Tested Stock Cows And Heifers: All sold by the head. Medium and Large 1-2 930.00. Cow/Calf Pairs: All sold by the pair. Medium and Large 1-2 cows with 200-300 lbs calves 1030.00-1170.00. Stocker And Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 (young and middle age) 900-1000 lbs 63.00-70.00 cwt; (middle age) 900-1375 lbs 55.00-62.50 cwt; (aged) 1000-1300 lbs 46.00-55.00 cwt. This is an on-line publication of THE WEEKLY LIVESTOCK REPORTER P.O. Box 7655 Fort Worth, TX 76111-0655 817/831-3147 817/831-3117(fax) For comments or questions, email The Weekly Livestock Reporter at service@weeklylivestock.com. Front Page - Calendar - Pure Breed Cattle-Sale Reports - LIVESTOCK-Auction Markets - Real Estate - Farm Equipment & Misc. - Livestock - Subscribe On-line publication, Copyright 1999, The Weekly Livestock Reporter. Web page design, Copyright 1998, EZ Edit Web Publishing.