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USDA National Carlot Pork Report

DES MOINES - May 15/08 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest summary of the U.S. national carlot pork market with prices expressed on an FOB Omaha basis.


USDA NATIONAL CARLOT PORK REPORT as of:  3:00 P.M.
Purchases equated to FOB Omaha Basis.

Compared to Wednesday's Close:      Fresh loins mostly 1.00 higher;
butts 3.00-4.00 higher; sknd hams 20-23 lbs 2.00 higher, 23-27 lbs 1.00 higher;
sdls bellies 14-16 lbs 2.00 higher; lean trimmings 3.00 higher. Trading slow,
with moderate to good demand and mostly light offerings.



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Loads PORK CUTS          :             50.25
Loads TRIM/PROCESS PORK  :               3.5
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USDA ESTIMATED PORK CARCASS CUTOUT
Based on FOB Omaha carlot pork prices and industry yields.

           Calculations for a 200 lb Pork Carcass
        53-54% lean, 0.65"-0.80" backfat at last rib
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         Total                   Today's Primal Cutout Values
Date     Loads      Carcass    Loin    Butt   Pic     Rib   Ham  Belly
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05/15        53.8      82.25  112.71   91.59  55.10 133.49 61.48  91.93
Change :                1.40    4.09    3.98  -2.18  -1.07  0.66   0.97
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05/14        50.8      80.85  108.62   87.61  57.28 134.56 60.82  90.95
05/13        66.4      80.36  110.46   87.23  52.29 134.56 59.44  90.95
05/12        33.5      79.46  108.11   86.89  51.70 130.89 59.28  90.95
05/09        31.5      78.77  107.71   82.76  51.48 129.36 59.26  90.95
Current Five Day Simple Average -
                       80.34  109.52   87.21  53.57 132.57 60.06  91.15
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NOTE: Value may change without adequate test. A detailed
      description of the cutout is available upon request.

FRESH PORK CUTS
LOINS, BONE-IN ---------------------------------------------------------
  Primal Cutout Value =                                         112.71
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
1/4" Trim 21#DN-LGT              3.5  135.00   -    138.00       136.29
1/8" Trm/less 21#DN-LGT          2.5                146.00       146.00
1/4" Bladeless
1/4" Trim 21#/UP-MED
Combos 26/Up#(SOW)
LOINS,CNTRCUT,10-11 RIB,1/4"TRM
  Tender-in FLO  8-13#
  Tender-out FLO 8-13#
  BNLS Strap-on  5-11#           1.0  210.00   -    226.00       218.00
  BNLS Strap-off 5-11#           3.5  223.00   -    235.00       227.86
WHLE BNLS LOINS 9-13#
BNLS SIRLOIN .75-1.5#           0.25                135.00       135.00
BONE-IN SIR  2.5-3.5#            0.5   93.00   -     96.00        94.50
BLADE ENDS       2-4#
TENDERLOIN   1.25/DN#
LOIN BACKRIB (BOXED)
 FRESH   1.5/DN#
      "     1.75/DN#
      "   1.75-2.00#
      "     2.00/UP#             1.0                310.00       310.00
PICNIC -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Primal Cutout Value =                                           55.10
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
  Smkr Trm, RS, combo
  Smkr Trm, SS, combo
  Smkr Trm, SS, boxed
PICNIC CUSHION MEAT
  Boxed 92%   Fresh
  Boxed 92%  Frozen
BOSTON BUTT ------------------------------------------------------------
  Primal Cutout Value =                                           91.59
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
1/4" TRM 5-10#                   4.0                110.00       110.00
1/8" TRM 5-10#
1/4" Trim Stk Rdy                4.0                117.00       117.00
1/8" Trim Stk Rdy                4.0  123.00   -    124.00       123.38
BNLS, Butt
Combo's 11/UP#(SOW)
SPARERIB ---------------------------------------------------------------
 Primal Cutout Value =                                           133.49
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
3BAG/3 PCVAC4.25#/DN-LGT
COMBOS      4.25#/DN-LGT
2 BAG/3 PCVAC4.25#/UP-MED        4.0  137.00   -    145.00       140.50
COMBOS  4.25#/UP-MED
FRESH PORK CUTS-ADDED INGREDIENTS -------------------------------------
-------------------------------Lds-----Price Range-----   ------Wghtd Avg.
BONE-IN LOINS 1/8" TRIM
BONE-IN LOINS CC TENDER IN
BNLS LOINS STRAP-ON
BNLS LOINS STRAP-OFF
BNLS SIRLOIN .75-1.5#
BONE-IN SIR  2.5-3.5#
TENDERLOIN   1.25/DN#
LOIN BACKRIB FRESH 2.00/UP#
SMKR TRM SS PICNIC BOXED
1/4" TRIM BUTT
1/4" TRIM STK RDY BUTT
1/8" TRIM STK RDY BUTT
SPARERIB 4.25#/DN-LGT
SPARERIB 4.25#/UP-MED
SKINNED HAM ------------------------------------------------------------
  Primal Cutout Value =                                           61.48
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
BONE-IN TRIMMED
  17-20# TRIM SPEC 1
  20-23# TRIM SPEC 1             2.0                 65.00        65.00
  23-27# TRIM SPEC 1             2.0                 65.00        65.00
BONE-IN 27#/up Trim Spec 1
NORTH AMERICAN EXPORTS
  HAMS, BONE-IN 23-27# TS 1
BNLS 3 MUSCLE HAMS 94-96%
BNLS 4 MUSCLE HAMS 94-96%        4.0  112.00   -    115.00       113.38
BNLS 5 MUSCLE HAMS 94-96%        8.0  110.50   -    117.00       114.75
INSIDE                           1.0  115.00   -    117.50       116.25
OUTSIDE                          1.0  115.00   -    117.50       116.25
KNUCKLE
LITE BUTT
INNER SHANK
HAM TRIMMINGS (CHEM LEAN)
  Combo 72%  Fresh
  Boxed 72%  Frozen
  Combo 90%  Fresh
  Boxed 90%  Frozen
  Outer Shank Frozen
BELLY, SEEDLESS --------------------------------------------------------
  Primal Cutout Value =                                           91.93
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 10-12#
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 12-14#          2.0                 92.00        92.00
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 14-16#          2.0                 94.00        94.00
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 16-18#
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 18-20#
SKIN-ON, TRIMMED 20-25#
SKINLESS,         9-13#
SKINLESS,        13-17#
SKINLESS CONVERTED TO SKIN-ON BASE PRICE
9-13#  PRODUCED FROM 12-16#
13-17# PRODUCED FROM 16-18#
TRIMMINGS/BONELESS PROCESSING PORK (CHEMICAL LEAN) FOB BASIS
------------------------------Lds-- --Price Range---------------Wghtd Avg
Combo 42%  Fresh
Boxed 42%  Frozen
Combo 72%  Fresh                 2.0                 70.00        70.00
Boxed 72%  Frozen
BONELESS PICNIC MEAT
  Combo    Fresh                 1.5                 77.00        77.00
  Boxed    Frozen
SKINNED JOWLS
  Combo    Fresh
  Boxed    Frozen
FAT, VISUAL TRACE OF LEAN
  Combo    Fresh
  Boxed    Frozen
TRIM, VISUAL TRACE OF LEAN
  Combo 12-16% Fresh
  Boxed 12-16% Frozen
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Specifications for all reported cuts available upon request.
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     STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONVERTING TO VACUUM BASIS
Loins (13-23#'s):             Butts (4-9#'s):
 Vacpak  : report basis         Vacpak  : report basis
 Gas Pak : minus $2.00          Gas Pak : no price differential
 Paper   : minus $5.00          Paper   : minus $3.00
 Combo   : minus $6.00          Combo   : minus $4.00
Spareribs:                  Adjustments for Trim -
 Vacpak  : report basis       Bone-in Center Cut Loins:
 Polywrap: minus $7.00          False Lean Off (FLO): report basis
Tenderloins:                    False Lean On  : minus $5.00
 Vacpak  : report basis       Boneless Center Cut Loins:
 Polywrap: minus $10.00         1/4" Trim : report basis
                                1/8" Trim : add $6.00
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Source:          USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA

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