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Thats funny, you did not fill me in that you were referring to grade prime. Just wondering how many prime steers you have sold Inbred?????? Fill all of us in on where you are from? What market?
 
High choice is not a difficult grade to reach, especially considering how great of quality cattle we all raise here at CT. It is better quality than can be bought at salebarns.
 
I think that you need a badge after your name for "cattle expert". Then again, if you know everything then please tell why you are on this board? Please explain your point about the price for finished beef instead of putting people down for being wrong. I'll tell everyone ahead of time.....I am a newbie with raising beef. I am learning everyday. I'll tell you my experiences and you tell me yours. Is every steer sold at the sale barn graded? I personally do not like to sell there because you are at the mercy of the bidders. If I can finish a few steers and sell them for a reasonable price then whats the problem? I just had someone buy a half off of me. He was charged $2.50/lb packaged, not on the rail. He has been raving about how good it is and he is extremely satisfied. And I did not even need to worry about a "grade." Does not matter as long as the customer is satisfied.
 
expensive hobby":1mozw6dr said:
I think that you need a badge after your name for "cattle expert". Then again, if you know everything then please tell why you are on this board? Please explain your point about the price for finished beef instead of putting people down for being wrong. I'll tell everyone ahead of time.....I am a newbie with raising beef. I am learning everyday. I'll tell you my experiences and you tell me yours.
You and some others have gone out of your way on several different posts to make me aware of how dumb I am and how much smarter you and they are when it comes to cattle than I am. I would really like to help you learn something, however as so many have pointed out to me I'm dumb, Dumb can't teach smart, but smart can teach dumb so thats why I'm here, to learn. I just learned that fat cattle are bringing $77.
 
If anyone wants "prime" steers, I'll be sure to send them your way (where is that again)? What do you charge per lb ? I may be interested in a few myself. Thanks for all of the encouragement. Great job buddy ol pal.
 
kenny thomas":26g3gvfe said:
Ah he?? i will bite. Whats the line of the $77 fats?
Kenny to be honest, on account of me being so stupid I'm not sure what the deal is, but I guess at certain loacations in SW Pennsylvania fat cattle are bringing $77. Now SE Pennsylvania fat buyers are not aware of this yet, as they are still paying $120, but I hope they find out soon because they are losing there *sses on that deal.
 
Just to clear things up........Inbred is referring to his assumption that I was selling fats for $77.00. In fact if you look at his link to PA cattle prices, look back to 84 Auction on Oct 31. 900 lb steers were bringing $77.00. You know that one should never assume..
 
LN_LS147
New Holland, PA Mon October 31, 2011 PA-USDA Market News

Eighty Four Livestock Auction - Eighty Four, PA

Cattle Calves Hogs/Pigs Sheep Goats
Monday : 430 85 28/0 151 77
Last Week: 323 97 19/0 127 26

Compared to Last week's sale, Slaughter Cows traded mostly .50-1.00 lower on a
large run. Supply included 170 Slaughter Cows, 26 Slaughter Bulls, and 234
Feeder Cattle.
All prices per cwt.

Slaughter Cattle:
Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1195-1240 lbs 116.00-117.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1305 lbs 100.00.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1150-1180 lbs 113.00-116.00.

Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium Whites 65-75 74.50-79.00 82.00 -----------
Breakers 75-80 70.50-74.00 ----------- 67.00-68.00
Boners 80-85 66.50-69.00 70.50-72.00 63.00-66.00
Lean 85-90 61.00-65.00 68.00 58.00-60.50

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1475-2250 lbs 74.00-79.00, a few high dressing
81.00-82.00. Yield Grade 2 1140-2290 lbs 66.00-73.00.

Feeder Cattle:

Steers: Medium and Large 1 300 lbs 132.50; 500-700 lbs 109.00-125.00. Medium
and Large 2 500-700 lbs 80.00-91.00. Large 3 700-900 lbs 77.00-85.00

Here ya go Inbred! :deadhorse: At it again. You said fats, I did not.
 
expensive hobby":2rkfould said:
LN_LS147
New Holland, PA Mon October 31, 2011 PA-USDA Market News

Eighty Four Livestock Auction - Eighty Four, PA

Cattle Calves Hogs/Pigs Sheep Goats
Monday : 430 85 28/0 151 77
Last Week: 323 97 19/0 127 26

Compared to Last week's sale, Slaughter Cows traded mostly .50-1.00 lower on a
large run. Supply included 170 Slaughter Cows, 26 Slaughter Bulls, and 234
Feeder Cattle.
All prices per cwt.

Slaughter Cattle:
Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1195-1240 lbs 116.00-117.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1305 lbs 100.00.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1150-1180 lbs 113.00-116.00.

Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium Whites 65-75 74.50-79.00 82.00 -----------
Breakers 75-80 70.50-74.00 ----------- 67.00-68.00
Boners 80-85 66.50-69.00 70.50-72.00 63.00-66.00
Lean 85-90 61.00-65.00 68.00 58.00-60.50

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1475-2250 lbs 74.00-79.00, a few high dressing
81.00-82.00. Yield Grade 2 1140-2290 lbs 66.00-73.00.

Feeder Cattle:

Steers: Medium and Large 1 300 lbs 132.50; 500-700 lbs 109.00-125.00. Medium
and Large 2 500-700 lbs 80.00-91.00. Large 3 700-900 lbs 77.00-85.00

Here ya go Inbred! :deadhorse: At it again. You said fats, I did not.
thankfully I'm dumb and I would never think of copying and pasting the pm where you very specifically said finished steers were bringing $77. maybe it's not me being dumb, but I've just had enough fun for tonight. I'll copy and paste the pm's tomorrow night.
 
expensive hobby":2t5z2jr0 said:
LN_LS147
New Holland, PA Mon October 31, 2011 PA-USDA Market News

Eighty Four Livestock Auction - Eighty Four, PA

Cattle Calves Hogs/Pigs Sheep Goats
Monday : 430 85 28/0 151 77
Last Week: 323 97 19/0 127 26

Compared to Last week's sale, Slaughter Cows traded mostly .50-1.00 lower on a
large run. Supply included 170 Slaughter Cows, 26 Slaughter Bulls, and 234
Feeder Cattle.
All prices per cwt.

Slaughter Cattle:
Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1195-1240 lbs 116.00-117.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1305 lbs 100.00.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1150-1180 lbs 113.00-116.00.

Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium Whites 65-75 74.50-79.00 82.00 -----------
Breakers 75-80 70.50-74.00 ----------- 67.00-68.00
Boners 80-85 66.50-69.00 70.50-72.00 63.00-66.00
Lean 85-90 61.00-65.00 68.00 58.00-60.50

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1475-2250 lbs 74.00-79.00, a few high dressing
81.00-82.00. Yield Grade 2 1140-2290 lbs 66.00-73.00.

Feeder Cattle:

Steers: Medium and Large 1 300 lbs 132.50; 500-700 lbs 109.00-125.00. Medium
and Large 2 500-700 lbs 80.00-91.00. Large 3 700-900 lbs 77.00-85.00

Here ya go Inbred! :deadhorse: At it again. You said fats, I did not.
aw heck I got time I guess.


expensive hobby":2t5z2jr0 said:
First off, I think that Wlimo's prices are for feeders from the sale barn. If he were talking about a 1000 pound finished steer the price would not be that high. Maybe only .77 cents/lb or so. Is this where you are going?
 
I'm having a hard time believing the price differences, 3 weeks ago I got 1.50 for 700 lb weaner steers, my heaviest bunch actually got over 1,000 CDN a piece... I must be confused about somthing
 
Nesikep":1kcic2pp said:
I'm having a hard time believing the price differences, 3 weeks ago I got 1.50 for 700 lb weaner steers, my heaviest bunch actually got over 1,000 CDN a piece... I must be confused about somthing


Fats are different Nesi, they are around 85-95 here. They usually do not fluctuate as much with the market as feeders or stockers do.
 
expensive hobby":2qeyqokz said:
I think that you need a badge after your name for "cattle expert". Then again, if you know everything then please tell why you are on this board? Please explain your point about the price for finished beef instead of putting people down for being wrong. I'll tell everyone ahead of time.....I am a newbie with raising beef. I am learning everyday. I'll tell you my experiences and you tell me yours. Is every steer sold at the sale barn graded? I personally do not like to sell there because you are at the mercy of the bidders. If I can finish a few steers and sell them for a reasonable price then whats the problem? I just had someone buy a half off of me. He was charged $2.50/lb packaged, not on the rail. He has been raving about how good it is and he is extremely satisfied. And I did not even need to worry about a "grade." Does not matter as long as the customer is satisfied.

Hey Hobby, The reason that Redneck & people like me get on this board is try try & help "rookies" like you. We have been doing this "cattle thing " for many years so we try to share some of our wisdom & experiances to help others. But then there are always a few ingrates that feel the need to argue with everthing,even that good advice.You should be thankful for the chance to learn from successful people. :tiphat:
 
Hereford- I am very thankful for everything that you all have to offer on here. Probably learning that some folks like to argue on here just for the sake of arguing. I got caught up in it and I apologize for that.
 

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