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Rockingham Feeder Cattle Board Sale

Virginia · Harrisonburg · Thu, Dec 14
● As filed695 headUSDA AMS · slug 2142

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
8 lots covering 695 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 695 head, against 547 last week and 440 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

On-Farm state Graded Feeder Cattle (Steers 625, Heifers 70)

Value Added and Natural cattle are Weaned and Vaccinated

Heifers Guaranteed Open

Every lot, as filed

8 lots · 695 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
SteersMedium and Large 1Natural—740233.00/cwt233.0068
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added—917208.00/cwt207.00–209.00108
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added—725228.50/cwt228.5070
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added—875207.25/cwt207.2557
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added—953196.67/cwt192.00–200.00156
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added—875210.13/cwt209.75–210.50113
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added—930206.50/cwt206.5053
HeifersMedium and Large 1Natural—720212.25/cwt212.2570
Source: USDA AMS · Richmond, VA. Prices are as filed, F.O.B. at origin, with the buyer taking freight — they are not comparable to a spot ring price and never enter a barn average. Weights are actual. Head is summed from the lots as reported.