Lancaster Yards Light Steers Dominate Week’s Receipts
Receipts rose by about 550 head to 3817, with slaughter steers 1200 pounds and lighter leading gains. Prices rose on most categories as slaughter steers 27.50 to 29.75, stockers and feeders mixed, hogs and cows steady to up, lambs active with slaughter lambs 21.50 to 22.50 and light lots up to 23.00.
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Chicago Cattle Receipts Rise as Slaughter Steers Rally
USDA market news Chicago reports weekly cattle receipts up about 25 percent from the holiday week and 5 percent below last year. Slaughter steers gain 50 cents to $1 vs prior week while cows and bulls post modest lifts amid scarce stockers and feeders. Western cattle include Nebraska fed steers with prime and choice grades shifting higher and a strong afternoon sale in Lancaster area.
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