A little strategy is key

15 The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Agriculture Plus Strategy Farmers and ranchers must be strategic thinkers and planners By Ken Knies

Strat-e-gy: A plan or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. In the military sense: A plan for military operations or movements during a war or battle.

One more I really like: A method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem.

Regardless of how you define it, our farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses use strategy daily. Modern agriculture represents the classic need for strategic thinking and planning. Consider the variables involved in decision-making involving agriculture. Farmers face a wide variety of factors when making business decisions, including weather, forecasting, commodity prices, opportunity costs on one crop or product vs. another. Other variables include markets, trade issues, local factors, environmental concerns, financing options and neighbors. Given the sheer efficiency of ag producers, it’s amazing to consider all the options and variables involved in their decision-making and strategic processes. We can use this same process in our personal and business finance decisions. With the availability and ease of using the internet, we can make better financial decisions.

Considering buying a truck or tractor? Here are some questions and considerations: n New or used n Cost vs. savings n Brand and size n Application and likely usage n Implements needed n Purchase or trade n Ease of use/who will use this n Buy or finance n Warranties n Local or distant purchase n Servicing when needed These and many more decisions often come automatically to our farmers and ranchers. That doesn’t mean they get ignored or receive less impact in the decisionmaking process. This is just an example of a regular occurrence for our farmer-producers. Setting goals is important. Just know there can be a close relationship between effective goal management and strategic thinking and application. One compliments the other.

Another strategic concept involves the use of available resources as we strive to do our jobs and conquer new opportunities. The more we use all available resources as we take on a task or challenge, the better the result. One of the best ways to do this is to talk to others who have “been there, done that.”

If you know a neighbor, friend or associate who has dealt with a similar problem or task, tap into that resource. The more we learn, the less likely we are of making the same mistakes. Most people are happy to share their knowledge and often their past mistakes in order to help us. What a great resource. No doubt you’ll return the favor in some other area when you can.

I can’t overestimate the power of the internet as a resource. If you can think of it, it’s highly likely someone has identified a similar issue online. Use it, but not at the expense of ignoring the great people resources available next door or at a local farm store or dealership. There’s no better lesson than one learned the hard way. Let’s learn from others when possible. That in itself can be strategic.

Ken W. Knies is an agricultural and rural consultant. He holds a bachelor’s of science and arts from the University of Arkansas and a master’s of business administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He formed Ag Strategies, LLC as a business unit focused on quality borrowers and lenders. The 10.3 milliondollar question How will you spend your Patronage Cash? We’re sharing $10.3 million in 2019 profits with our members, bringing our total to more than $129 million since 1997.

myaglender.com 112th Edition Consignment Sale Saturday, March 14, 2020 Ozark Regional Stockyards • West Plains, MO • 12:30 pm (CT) “Where Good Angus Cattle and Great People Meet” Check out: heartoftheozarksangus.com for additional information or to request a sale book, contact sale manager: Missouri Angus Association Julie Conover, General Manager • 734-260-8635 • julie@missouriangus.org 144 HEAD OF REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE SELL 54 Bulls • 19 Fall Pairs 11 Spring Pairs • 4 Bred Cows 6 Bred Heifers • 20 Open Heifers Mark your calendar for our Fall Sale on Saturday, October 17, 2020! Lot 84Lot 27

slaughterbulls (Week of 1/26/20 to 2/1/20) Joplin Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Not Reported* Ozarks Regional Stockyards 55.00-93.00 † Tulsa Livestock Auction 83.00-99.00 † County Line Sale - Ratcliff None Reported † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 76.50-94.00* Benton County Sale Barn 60.00-88.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 75.00* North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest 67.00-89.50 † OKC West - El Reno 69.00-94.50 † Ash Flat Livestock 72.00-87.00 † I-40 Livestock - Ozark 59.50-92.50 † Fort Smith Stockyards 47.00-89.50* Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Arkansas Cattle Auction 50.00-80.00 † Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported* 71.00-98.00 † Welch Stockyards 70.00-90.00* Four State Stockyards 54.00-95.00* Ouachita Livestock Auction 50.00-72.00 † Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported*

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slaughtercows (Week of 1/26/20 to 2/1/20) Joplin Regional 23.00-72.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction Not Reported* Ozarks Regional 15.00-71.00 † Tulsa Livestock Auction County Line Sale - Ratcliff 29.00-55.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 45.00-69.00* Benton County Sale Barn 25.00-68.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 50.00* North Arkansas Livestock 38.00-66.00 † OKC West - El Reno 35.00-73.50 † Ash Flat Livestock 27.50-66.00 † I-40 Livestock 19.00-73.00 † Fort Smith Stock 14.00-70.00* Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Arkansas Cattle Auction 30.00-64.00 † Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported* 35.00-69.00 † Welch Stockyards 40.00-73.00* k Four State 10.00-69.00* Ouachita Livestock 19.50-48.00 † Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported* 3

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market sales reports

stocker & feederprices Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle 2/2/20 beefcattle dairy cattle 5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 121.00-124.00; wtd. avg. price 122.10. Heifers: 120.00-124.00; wtd. avg. price 122.03. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 192.00-194.00; wtd. avg. price 192.82. Heifers: 194.00-194.00; wtd. avg. price 194.00. sheep &goats Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market 1/28/20 Receipts: 961 Compared to a much lighter supply at the last market two months ago, feeder lambs sold 10.00 to 20.00 higher, slaughter lambs sold 20.00 to 40.00 higher, and kid goats sold 15.00 to 25.00 higher. Despite freezing rain and light snow entering the area right after sale time started there was not many open seats in the barn and they remained full right up until the last drop of the auctioneers hammer. The supply was moderate to heavy and demand was good. Supply included: 10% Feeder Sheep/ Lambs (14% Lambs, 86% Hair Lambs); 52% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (6% Wooled, 77% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 13% Hair Ewes, 3% Hair Bucks); 1% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 8% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 29% Slaughter Goats (68% Kids, 26% Nannies/ Does, 6% Bucks/Billies). Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 225.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 235.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 175.00-230.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 205.00-220.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled - Choice and Prime 1-3: 227.50. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 170.00-250.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-3: 150.00-220.00. Ewes - Good and Choice 1-3: 80.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-3: 80.00-117.50. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 66.00-77.50. Hair Bucks - 1-3: 90.00-105.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families - Medium and Large 1 w/<20 lbs lamb: 150.00- 195.00. Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb: 120.00-160.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 250.00-290.00. Kids - Selection 2: 225.00-280.00. Kids - Selection 3: 210.00-220.00. Slaugter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 195.00-310.00. Kids - Selection 2: 175.00-270.00. Kids - Selection 3: 217.50-250.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 150.00.-220.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 127.50-155.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 90.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 140.00-175.00. National Sheep Summary 1/31/20 Compared to last week slaughter lambs uneven. At San Angelo, TX 5.00-15.00 lower, other locations 5.00- 8.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 5791 head sold. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4900 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were 4.00 higher. 4,061 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: wooled and shorn 100-160 lbs 140.00-176.00. PA: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs 180.00-240.00. Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-130 lbs 173.00- 193.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 105-145 lbs 155.00- 175.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs no test. Billings, MT: no test. Missouri: no test. Equity Elec: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair lambs 40-60 lbs 234.00-249.00; 60-70 lbs 220.00-230.00, few 240.00-246.00; 70-80 lbs 208.00- 228.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-214.00; 90-110 lbs 184.00-192.00. wooled and shorn not tested. NONE REPORTED Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 280.00-285.00, few 300.00; 50-60 lbs 247.00-265.00; 60-70 lbs 250.00- 270.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-255.00, few 280.00; 80-90 lbs 220.00-247.00. hair 49 lbs 242.00; 50-60 lbs 275.00. few 290.00; 60-70 lbs 247.00-250.00, few 270.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-240.00, few 262.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-240.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn no test. hair no test. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 181.00-198.00; 85 lbs 189.00; 90-100 lbs 177.00-187.00. hair 48 lbs 218.00; 50-60 lbs 212.00-225.00; 60-70 lbs 205.00-208.00; 78 lbs 199.00. Missouri: hair 50-60 lbs 220.00-240.00; 60-70 lbs 222.50- 250.00; 70-80 lbs 215.00-230.00; 80-90 lbs 197.50-205.00; 90-100 lbs 170.00-190.00. wooled and shorn 59 lbs 227.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 85 lbs 210.00; 90-100 lbs 177.50-187.00. Billings, MT: no test. Direct Trading: (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or equivalent) 4900: Slaughter Lambs wooled and shorn 125-167 lbs 144.07-165.00 (wtd avg 156.02). Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 86.00-92.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 92.00-110.00, high yielding 112.00-116.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 74.00-90.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 54.00- 70.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test. Pennsylvania: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 95.00-110.00; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 87.50-102.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 68.00-102.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. So Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 73.00-87.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 60.00-77.00; Cull 1 52.50. Missouri: Good 2-3 80.00-117.50; Utility and Good 1-3 66.00-77.50. Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 60 lbs 196.00; 74 lbs 202.00; 90 lbs 176.00; 106 lbs 176.00; 117 lbs 152.00. Ft. Collins: no test. Billings: no test. Kalona: no test.

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy ✝ 1/28/20 696 Uneven

172.50-212.50 150.00-192.50 143.00-175.00 136.00-148.00 120.00-131.00

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 190.00-195.00 160.00-175.00 135.00-151.00 128.00-138.00 120.00

141.00-162.50 127.50-162.50 125.00-150.00 127.00 115.00

Ash Flat Livestock ✝

1/31/20 892 St-10 Lower

NONE REPORTED ----- 140.00-170.00 140.00-153.00 135.00-150.00 130.00 155.00-175.00 140.00-165.00 130.00-140.00 120.00-131.00 110.00-120.00 136.00-150.00 120.00-140.00 120.00-133.50 120.00-130.00 110.00-119.00

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs ✝ 1/30/20 703 Uneven

174.00-185.00 173.00-192.00 147.00-167.00 144.00 -----

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

1/29/20 438 St-8 Lower

123.00-177.00 117.00-182.00 110.00-170.00 120.00-152.00 103.00-134.00

167.00-175.00 155.00-196.00 143.00-166.00 128.00-142.00 124.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

County Line Sale - Ratcliff ✝ 1/29/20 115 Uneven

148.00-175.00 139.00-160.00 140.00-153.00 ----- 130.00-132.00

----- ----- 135.00-143.00 133.00-141.00 -----

140.00-158.00 135.00-154.00 135.00-143.00 125.00 120.00 119.00-155.00 105.00-155.00 108.00-140.00 100.00-120.00 ----- 130.00-152.00 137.00-140.00 132.00-135.00 126.00 123.00

Decatur Livestock*

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- NOT REPORTED

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita, Okla.* 1/29/20 ----- -----

171.00-179.00 165.00-171.00 149.00-165.00 ----- -----

148.00-155.00 140.00-148.00 133.00-140.00 ----- -----

Farmer’s Stockyards*

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- NOT REPORTED

Fort Smith Stockyards*

1/27/20 2,056 -----

149.00-213.00 133.00-184.00 129.00-173.00 120.00-150.00 -----

Four State Stockyards - Exeter, Mo* 1/28/20 1,090 St-5 Lower

170.50-181.00 151.00-177.00 150.00-161.00 141.00-150.00 133.00-143.75

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 151.00-163.00 120.00-144.00 135.00 -----

I-40 Livestock - Ozark ✝ 1/30/20 434 3-10 Lower

150.00-190.00 140.00-174.00 139.00-156.00 139.00-146.00 -----

----- ----- 127.00-148.00 135.00-139.00 134.00-135.00

129.00-170.00 117.00-158.00 112.00-162.00 106.00-132.00 ----- 137.50-158.00 135.00-158.00 132.00-155.00 125.00-139.00 112.50-125.00 137.00-162.50 131.00-152.00 121.00-137.00 122.00-132.00 121.00

122.91

143.67 131.06

136.52 129.83 130.43 133.00 132.15

138.86 136.46 131.00

144.39 **

138.35 135.73 133.07 129.52 128.83 **

137.25

143.77 122.00

137.31 *

133.29 ***

136.62 134.00

142.61 Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ouachita Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs Tulsa heifers550-600 LBS. Week of 1/5/20 Week of 1/12/20 Week of 1/19/20 132.00 134.34 132.82 West Plains 148.06

160.31 154.75 155.31 146.50 143.81 145.00

154.89 154.05

163.26 140.00

162.44 **

159.49 149.55 148.84 151.66

159.71 **

164.99 148.65 162.37 159.00 161.18 * * ***

146.78

154.28

167.27 steers550-600 LBS. Week of 1/5/20 Week of 1/12/2 0 Week of 1/19/20 Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ouachita Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs Tulsa 156.97 West Plains

159.26 sales reports

0 500 1000 1500 2000 replacementcows (Week of 1/26/20 to 2/1/20) Joplin Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Ozarks Regional Stockyards Tulsa Livestock Auction County Line Sale - Ratcliff Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest Ash Flat Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Fort Smith Stockyards Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

52.00 †

675.00-1200.00 † Not Reported * 700.00-1100.00 † 460.00-1225.00 † 625.00-900.00 † None Reported * 710.00-1050.00 † Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported * OKC West - El Reno 550.00-1350.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 650.00-1100.00 * 850.00 * 685.00-1000.00 † 300.00-1175.00 † 750.00-1250.00 † Prices reported per cwt Welch Stockyards 900.00-1385.00 * Four State Stockyards - Exeter, Mo. 965.00-1100.00 * Ouachita Livestock Auction 315.00-1120.00 † Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported * Prices reported per cwt 0 250 750 1250 1750 2250 Joplin Regional Stockyards 1050.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction Not Reported * Ozarks Regional Stockyards Tulsa Livestock Auction 925.00-1275.00 † cow/calf pairs (Week of 1/26/20 to 2/1/20) County Line Sale - Ratcliff None Reported † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Benton County Sale Barn Mid-State Stockyard None Reported * North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest Ash Flat Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Fort Smith Stockyards Decatur Livestock Auction Arkansas Cattle Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported * OKC West - El Reno 1100.00 † 600.00-950.00 † 1025.00-1275.00 † 625.00-1125.00 † Welch Stockyards None Reported † None Reported* 750.00-1570.00 † 600.00-900.00 †

Not Reported * 550.00-780.00 †

675.00-1560.00 * Four State Stockyards None Reported * Ouachita Livestock Auction 650.00-750.00 † Farmer’s Stockyards Not Reported * Soybeans Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum 0 3 6 9 12 avg. grain prices Daily Report 2/4/20 Little Rock Blyt hevill e Helena Elain e Osceol a 8.60 5.92 3.97 5.93 8.92 5.85 5.55 3.72 5.85 8.94 9.01 4.02 3.99 prices ✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

$80 $120 $160 $200 $240 12 Month Avg. - 550-600 lb. steers Feb. 19 Mar. 19 Apr. 19 May 19 June 19 July 19 Aug. 19 Sept. 19 Oct. 19 Nov. 19 Dec. 19 Jan. 20 Joplin Regional Stockyards ✝ OKC West - El Reno, Okla. ✝ Ozarks Regional - West Plains ✝ Tulsa Livestock Auction ✝ Mid-State Stockyards* Welch Stockyards* National Dairy Market at a Glance 1/31/20 dairy sales Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.5000 and 40# blocks at $1.9200. The weekly average for barrels is $1.5580 (-.0576) and blocks, $1.9225 (-.0688). Fluid Milk: Milk production is level across most of the country. Mild winter weather, with the exception of a regional snowstorm here and there, has given a number of reasons for contacts to say cow comfort could be worse. Bottlers are amid the school semester and therefore most are reporting steady intakes. There also seems to be plenty of milk for other processing and drying needs across the country. Cheese plant managers in the upper Midwest reported Class III prices down to $1.50 under Class. Cream is readily available nationwide and has fallen to flat class price points in both the West and Midwest. Butter plants are full. One positive note for cream suppliers is ice cream manufacturers are slowly beginning to reenter the fray. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.10-1.20 in the East, 1.00-1.20 in the Midwest, and 1.00- 1.18 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.1670 - $2.2417.

N. Ark. Livestock - Green Forest ✝ Stilwell Livestock Auction* Ouachita Livestock - Ola ✝ wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 280.00-285.00, few 300.00; 50-60 lbs 247.00-265.00; 60-70 lbs 250.00- 270.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-255.00, few 280.00; 80-90 lbs 220.00-247.00. hair 49 lbs 242.00; 50-60 lbs 275.00. few 290.00; 60-70 lbs 247.00-250.00, few 270.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-240.00, few 262.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-240.00. wooled and shorn no test. hair no test. wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 181.00-198.00; 85 lbs 189.00; 90-100 lbs 177.00-187.00. hair 48 lbs 218.00; 50-60 lbs 212.00-225.00; 60-70 lbs 205.00-208.00; 78 lbs hair 50-60 lbs 220.00-240.00; 60-70 lbs 222.50- 250.00; 70-80 lbs 215.00-230.00; 80-90 lbs 197.50-205.00; 90-100 lbs 170.00-190.00. wooled and shorn 59 lbs 227.50. wooled and shorn 85 lbs 210.00; 90-100 lbs (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or Slaughter Lambs wooled and shorn 125-167 lbs Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 86.00-92.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 92.00-110.00, high yielding 112.00-116.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 74.00-90.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 54.00- 70.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test.

Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 95.00-110.00; Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 87.50-102.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 68.00-102.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1

Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 73.00-87.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 60.00-77.00; Cull Good 2-3 80.00-117.50; Utility and Good 1-3 Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2:

60 lbs 196.00; 74 lbs 202.00; 90 lbs 176.00;

1/27/20 418 -----

140.00-202.00 135.00-179.00 130.00-157.00 122.00-152.00 120.00-147.00

1/29/20 168 ----- 1/28/20 5,517 St-7 Lower 1/31/20 306 St-9 Lower 1/28/20 3,020 St-5 Lower

----- 161.00 150.00-157.00 140.00 132.00 177.00 166.00-185.00 151.00-165.00 144.50-156.00 132.00-149.00 156.00 145.00-157.00 131.00-153.00 129.00-148.00 122.00-126.00 179.00-200.00 169.00-185.00 150.00-177.00 137.00-147.50 133.00-145.00

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 165.00 150.00-163.00 132.00-141.00 130.00-140.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 158.00-197.00 143.00-172.00 133.50-167.00 136.00 ----- 155.00 150.00-151.00 132.00-143.00 ----- -----

142.00-170.00 139.00-165.00 130.00-157.00 127.00-138.00 127.00-131.50 120.00-151.00 110.00-152.00 110.00-152.00 118.00-130.00 110.00-120.00 140.00-142.00 134.00-140.00 129.00-139.00 131.00 ----- 155.00-157.00 146.00-160.00 130.00-149.00 125.00-131.00 124.00-130.00 134.00-146.00 124.00-150.00 124.00-138.00 123.50-128.00 120.00-132.00 140.00-167.50 137.00-155.00 129.00-140.00 127.00-132.50 125.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- NOT REPORTED

1/27/20 2,498 2-8 Higher

190.00-207.50 180.00-194.50 169.00-184.00 140.00-150.75 128.50-140.00

179.00-200.00 161.00-190.00 140.00-160.00 125.00-140.00 -----

1/28/20 1,235 -----

170.00-192.00 165.00-180.00 142.00-170.00 135.00-150.00 130.00-138.00

160.00-182.00 140.00-158.00 130.00-141.00 112.00-129.00 100.00-109.00

156.00-170.00 149.50-159.50 141.00-157.00 128.50-142.00 120.00-132.50 145.00-158.00 140.00-151.00 138.00-147.00 125.00-136.00 110.00-130.00

161.48

135.83

Week of 1/26/20 144.10

159.27 154.37

155.83 132.97

143.77 149.50

160.71 148.90

171.41 152.73

110 137 164 191 218 245 Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs. * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale Week of 1/26/20 * 122.42

138.01 130.71

138.30

131.09 126.98

134.50 127.99

144.37 130.41