National Carlot Meat Report Des Moines, IA December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA USDA Market New USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary: Compared to Pre vious Day Prices in dollars per hun dredweight, Equated to FOB Omaha Basis. NATIONAL BOXED BEEF:Boxed beef generally steady on moderate demand and offerings. Select and Choice chuck and round cuts steady to firm, while rib cuts lower and loin cuts weak. Beef trimmings weak on light to moder ate demand and offerings. Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3,600-750 lbs carcasses up .26 at 111.10, 7SO-900 lbs down .36 at 108.58; Select 1-3, 600-750 lbs down .02 at 105.75, 750-900 lbs up .46 at 104.61; based on 190.11 loads of Choice cuts, 160.84 loads of Select cuts, 50.52 loads of trimmings, and 88.01 loads of coarse ground trimmings. Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3,600-750 lbs up .17 at 100.81, 750-900 lbs down .28 at 98.98; Select 1-3,600-750 lbs up .04 at 93.73, 750-900 lbs up .36 at 92.95. Current index reflects the equivalent of 336,620 head of cattle. ZLw' ct The PA Crop Insurance Assistance Program has been extended for crop year 2002. Benefits include: To receive agent www.RMA@usda.gov. insurance Enrollment Deadline: Pennsylvania encourages growers to have crop insurance protection as part of their farming risk management plan. A!i policy fees and approximately 20 percent of net premium costs are paid for growers. Sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture with cost share support from RMA/USDA. NATIONAL CARLOT BEEF: The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at 94.50, up 1.98. By-Product Drop Value: Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at 6.73, up .02. NATIONAL CARLOT PORK: Sales reported on 73.6 loads of pork cuts and 39.5 loads of trim/process pork. Com pared to Friday’s Close; Fresh bone-in loins and boston butts mostly steady; sknd. hams generally steady; sdls. bellies 14-16 lbs. 2.00 higher; lean trimmings mostly steady to firm. Trading slow to moderate, with mostly moderate demand and light to moderate offerings. Calculations for a 185 lb Pork Carcass 51-52 percent lean 0.80” -0.99” back fat at last rib 57.69 up .45. Loins bone in fresh '/« inch trim 211b/down-light 103.00-105.00. Hams bone in trimmed, 17-20 lbs trim spec 1 46.00; 20-23 lbs trim spec 1 45.00-46.00. Seedless bellies 14-16 lbs 71.00; 16-18 tbs 64.00-69.75. CARLOT LAMB CARCASS: 0 head reported. Eastern Cornbelt Direct Sheep Weekly Summary Springfield, 111. December 21,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Eastern Cornbelt Direct Sheep Weekly Report (includes lambs sold in FREE “CAT” Coverage Discounted Premiums & Fees (Paid for “BUY-UP” Coverage) these Sam Hayes Secretary of Agriculture Pennsylvania Crop Insurance Program benefits, contact a crop List available at today. March 15 - Spring crops IL., IN., OH., MI.) Compared to last week slaughter lambs were steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were steady. Demand was moderate to good. Carcass lamb prices were steady with reported sales at the end of last week on all weights. Slaughter lambs and sheep sales this week about 75% lambs and 25% ewes. An additional 925 head of goats confirmed. Total sheep and lambs sales; 1,075, Last week: 1,450, Last year: 1,200. SLAUGHTER LAMBS: Choice 2-3 Shorn 110-140 lbs 58.00-61.00,few 65-75 lbs 90.00. Wooled 110-140 1b5.52.00- 58.00. SLAUGHTER EWES: Utility 37.00- 45.00, few 30.00-35.00. GOATS(by the cwt.); 90-120 lbs 50.00- 70.00; 60-85 lbs 60.00-75.00, 30-60 lbs 75.00-95.00. This report covers sheep and lambs sold direct off the farm through local country stations. Note; receipts do not cover total movement in the area. National Weekly Lamb Report Des Moines, lowa December 27,2001 Report Supplied By USDA National Weekly Lamb Report for week ending Monday, Dec. 24. Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 29,2001-Al5 LIVESTOCK FUTURES MARKET Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday, December 26,2001 Live Hogs Frozen Choice Steers Choice Feeders Lean Value Pork Bellies Today 12/19/01 Today 12/19/01 Today 12/19/01 Today 12/19/01 DOl 66 325 65.050 - ----- Ja 02 - 85 750 83 650 - - FO2 70.750 68.975 - 55 475 52.650 77 650 74 300 Mr 02 - 84 850 82.725 - 76 925 73 900 Ap 02 73.725 72 125 84.350 82.350 58.875 57 025 - - My 02 - 83 900 82 350 63.950 62 975 79.500 76 000 Jn 02 70 125 68.575 - 65.050 64 075 - JlO2 - 61.900 61.450 79 500 76 500 Au 02 70.075 68.775 85.150 83.950 60 275 60 350 80 100 76 400 SO2 85.000 83.950 - - - 002 72.100 70.950 84.975 83 850 52.275 52 175 NO2 - 85.450 84.250 - - DO2 72.500 71.300 50.575 50.575 - Count: Domestic: From Forward Con tracts 704; From Formula Arrangements 38,782. Imported: None. Slaughtered Packer Owned Sheep: Domestic: 2,110 head; 38-95 lbs, avg. 71 lbs; dressing percentage avg. 49.2%; Choice or better 99.3%. Formula Contract Purchases: None. Formula Purchases: Domestic: 2,514 head; 51-65 lbs, avg, 59.1 lbs; 108.33- 134.82, wtd. avg. price 118.58. 21,835 head; 65-75 lbs, avg. 71 lbs; 103.98- 123.06, wtd. avg. price 119.68. 16,824 head; 75-84 lbs, avg. 78.7 lbs; 103.36- 121.41, wtd. avg. price 115.30. 1,265 head; 75-87 lbs, avg 86 lbs; 110.39- 111.85, wtd. avg. price 110.88. Imported: None. Metal Roofing & Siding Since 1948 -gem A. B. 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