LIVESTOCK PRICES

Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture

Below is a sampling of prices from the U.S. Department of Agriculture website www.ams.usda.gov and the Georgia Department of Agriculture website www. agr.state.ga.us online.

CATTLE & BEEF

Georgia Cattle Auction Weekly Review, April 14, 2017

Slaughter Cows, Breaker 75-80 percent: Avg. wt. — 1487, Avg. price — 63.92.

Slaughter Cows, Boner 80-85 percent: Avg. wt. 1256— , Avg. price — 63.84.

Slaughter Cows, Lean 85-90 percent: Avg. wt. —1057, Avg. Price — 61.42.

Slaughter Bulls: Avg. wt. — 1356, Avg. Price — 91.51.

Feeder Steers and Bulls, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. — 472, Avg. Price — 151.52.

Feeder Heifers, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. — 323, Avg. Price — 149.56.

Bred Cows, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. —1148, Avg. Price — 1131.21.

Cow-Calf Pairs, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. —1220, Avg. Price — 1314.49.

Cow-Calf Pairs, Small: Avg. wt. — 1014, Avg. Price — 875.70.

CHICKEN

For April 12:

Whole broiler/fryer prices are trending mostly steady with some spot softness noted. Offerings of all sizes are light to moderate. Demand into retail and distributive channels is light to moderate, with interest focusing on traditional Easter items. Floor stocks are generally balanced. Market activity is slow to moderate. In the parts complex, prices are steady to firm for thigh meat, and mostly steady for the remaining items. Supplies of thigh meat are tight and continues to clear well. Bone-in breast are in good balance and wings and other dark meat cuts are light to moderate. Market activity for parts is slow to moderate. In production areas, live supplies are moderate at mostly desirable weights.

SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, Atlanta, GA 404-562-5850, email: Atlanta.lpgmn@ ams.usda.gov