FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 28, 2023

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

Grain Market News, Torrington

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

National Sheep Summary

As of April 21, 2023

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 higher; other lambs under 70 lbs 15.00-50.00 lower, heavier weights mostly 10.00-20.00 lower, except at New Holland, PA 10.00-30.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 15.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 8,103 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. Superior Video sold 420 slaughter lambs in Utah. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,251 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3

San Angelo: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 150.00-170.00; 150-195 lbs 160.00-166.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 130-140 lbs 160.00-165.00; 153 lbs 155.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 170.00-190.00, few 205.00-225.00,

Billings: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 160.00-170.00, new crop 202.00; 130-140 lbs 145.00-158.00.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 236.00-268.00; 60-70 lbs 236.00259.00; 70-80 lbs 210.00-242.00; 80-90

Ft. Collins: 20-30 lbs 225.00-245.00; 30-40 lbs 215.00-245.00; 40-60 lbs 205.00-210.00. hair 40-50 lbs 265.00-270.00.

South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 240.00-275.00; 50-60 lbs 220.00-230.00, few 270.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00-230.00.

Billings: no test.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 80 lbs 239.00/cwt; yearling hair 70-85 lbs 161.00-170.00/cwt; mixed age hair 100-160 lbs 120.00-151.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: young bred 225.00/head.

Billings: ewe lambs 190.00/head; middle age 75.00/head. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 35,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 40,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review

As of April 21, 2023

Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices.

Wool Exchange

Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent

60-70 lbs

70-80 lbs 225.00-236.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00-241.00; hair 80-90 lbs 220.00-237.50; 97 lbs lbs

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-100.00, hair 75.00-111.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 105.00-115.00, hair 110.00-130.00; Utility 1-2 (thin)

68.00-110.00, hair 90.00-114.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin)

74.00-80.00, hair 80.00-90.00; Cull 1 50.00-70.00.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 77.50-112.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-110.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-55.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 55.00-65.00, hair 50.00-

85.00; Cull 1 25.00-50.00.

Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 65.00-76.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy)

68.00-77.00, hair 86.00-99.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 59.00-71.50; Cull 1 32.50-53.00.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: no test.

Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of April 27, 2023

Compared to last week all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was good. Bulk of the state has been moved into the Extreme drought category this week by the US Drought Monitor. It’s dry! Several farmers are running pivots so they can plant into some moisture. Quite a few livestock owners continue to buy some hay as grazing conditions look bleak and they will need to keep supplementing hay. Calls this week were a tick depressing as everyone is in the same boat and producers are very concerned on what they will be able to produce for tons of hay this year.

Compared to last week: All types and classes of hay remain steady to firm. Warmer weather this past week corn being planted. Very good demand remains for all types of hay. Turnout time is quickly approaching and grass has greened up but more rain is needed in the driest regions.