The United States Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report shows marketings of fed cattle is high. Prices set by feedlots were the highest for November since the series began in 1996.
In Kansas demand remains moderate to good for feeder cattle, with fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold steady compared to last week at $155. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the US totaled 11.7 million head on December 1st and that was down 3 percent from last year.
The Kansas hay market continues to have very strong demand and prices strengthened, in all regions ahead of the holidays and the anticipated winter storm. For those in Southwest Kansas, drought conditions remain in extreme drought D3 and D4 categories with little moisture received. In Northwest Kansas, drought conditions continue to worsen, while Southeast Kansas accumulated heavier rains leading to some improvements in the drought situations. Large round alfalfa in fair to good condition sold for 240 per ton. Large round bluestem in good condition sold last month for $150 per ton and brome grass was for sale between $9 and $9.50 for small squares.
Consumer Egg prices will continue to rise. In the Midwest, egg prices were 23 cents higher for extra large and large and 16 cents higher for medium. Producer prices were unchanged however demand is moderate to good while offering and supplies are light to moderate. The mixed supplies are reflective of the disruptions caused by the holiday and winter storm.
