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USDA Tama, IA Wtd Avg 09/15 08:25 AMS_2165 MARS Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA Tama Livestock Auction-Tama,IA Livestock Weighted Average Report for 09/10/2025 - Final Auction This Week Last Reported Last Year ------------------------------------------------------------ Total Receipts: ------------------------------------------------------------ SLAUGHTER CATTLE 254 251 0 Slaughter cattle sale today: Compared to last week. Choice steers and heifers were 1.00-2.50 lower, slaughter cows no comparison due to low receipts. Trade active. Demand good. --------------------------------------------------------------- SLAUGHTER CATTLE --------------------------------------------------------------- BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 5 1505-1505 1505 234-234 234 Average BULLS - 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 9 1360-2025 1731 160-206 183.16 Average 4 1455-2325 1898 216-223 219.62 High COWS - Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 7 1010-1305 1173 140-228 168.17 Average Return to Feed 10 1155-1655 1355 140-156 148.31 Average COWS - Breaker 75-80% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 2 1295-1315 1305 165-174.5 169.79 Average Return to Feed 11 1270-1715 1498 161-169 164.45 Average 3 1550-1735 1627 170-174 172.4 High COWS - Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 5 1085-1445 1194 110-138 126.77 Average HEIFERS - Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 39 1273-1558 1341 240-249 245.1 Average HEIFERS - Select 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 2 1070-1070 1070 223-223 223 Average Return to Feed HEIFERS - Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 14 1100-1240 1196 231-241 238.48 Average STEERS - Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 60 1248-1626 1427 240-249.5 244.4 Average STEERS - Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 16 1206-1271 1255 234.5-235.5 235.26 Average Return to Feed 21 1165-1565 1358 234-241.5 239.06 Average
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TREND: The trend for December corn is revised to sideways.

NONCOMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Noncommercial corn traders held a net-short futures position of 54,244 contracts as of September 9, an increase of 1,789 contracts as traders were holding positions steady ahead of the USDA report on September 12.

COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Commercial corn traders held a net-long position of 85,990 contracts as of September 9, a decrease of 1,824 contracts week over week. The December 2025 contract is priced 17 cents lower than the March 2026 contract, a spread that narrowed slightly through the week on the expectation of slightly lower production to be estimated by USDA. DTN's National Corn Index implies a corn basis of 42 cents under the December...

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AgHost Livestock Close

AgHost Livestock Close

The livestock complex closed mostly higher Thursday afternoon as traders were willing to lend the market some mild support. Friday will be a significant day for the livestock complex, particularly the cattle complex, as the cash cattle market is expected to see increased trading activity and the monthly Cattle on Feed report will be released.

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