Wool prices in cents per pound and foreign currency per kilogram, sheep prices in dollars per hundredweight (cwt.) except some replacement animals on per head basis as indicated.

NATIONAL WOOL REVIEW

(USDA Market News)

Greeley, Colo.

Nov. 27

Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was continues to be slow this week. With 82,000 lbs. of confirmed sales this week. Demand moderate. All prices reported on a weighted average price.

Greasy wool trading was slow this week. With 440,000 confirmed sales this week. Demand moderate. Prices are reported on a weighted average. Territory states feedlot lamb wool 25-38 mm BI Pack white face 21 micron $.70, cross bred 24 micron $.45; pasture lamb wool 38-50 mm BI Pack white face 22 micron $.80, cross bred 25 micron $.50.

FSA Wool LDP payment unchanged at $.29 per pound net grower on a greasy basis. This week's Mohair LDP down $.05 at $.24 per pound.

Domestic Wool Tags - delivered to buyer, greasy basis:

#1 $.25-.30

#2 $.15-.20

#3 $.05-.10

NATIONAL SHEEP SUMMARY

(USDA Market News)

San Angelo, Texas

Nov. 27

Compared to last week slaughter lambs steady to $10 higher; slaughter ewes $2-7 higher; feeder lambs not well tested. No sale at San Angelo, Texas, this week due to the holiday. In direct trading at a standstill due to the holiday.