USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News · Federal-State Market News Service, Moses Lake, WA (LS-ML)
Receipts 1,730Last week 2,180Year ago 2,200
Compared to last Tuesday at the same market, Stocker and feeder steers 2.00-4.00 lower. Stocker heifers under 600 lbs steady to 2.00 higher, over 600 lbs 5.00-6.00 lower. Buyer attendance was moderate. Trade moderate to active with light to moderate demand as most area feedlots are full and lack new pen space for new arrivals. CME Feeders were also lower with losses limited to 65 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $154.10, up 20 cents, on 10/18.