Livestock Mandatory Reporting

LMR Act of 1999

as Reauthorized on September 30, 2015

LMR Regulation & Reporting Forms

as Amended on August 11, 2016 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

Livestock and Poultry Program

Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Title II, Subtitle B

[Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal

statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The 

official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the 

United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United 

States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]

Chapter 1 – Purpose; Definitions

§211 Purpose.

§212 Definitions.

Chapter 2 – Cattle Reporting

§221 Definitions.

§222 Mandatory reporting for live cattle.

§223 Mandatory packer reporting of boxed beef sales.

Chapter 3 – Swine Reporting

§231 Definitions.

§232 Mandatory reporting for swine.

§233 Mandatory reporting of wholesale pork cuts.

Chapter 4 – Lamb Reporting

§241 Mandatory reporting for lambs.

Chapter 5 – Administration

§251 General provisions.

§252 Unlawful acts.

§253 Enforcement.

§254 Fees.

§255 Recordkeeping.

§256 Voluntary reporting.

§257 Publication of information on retail purchase prices for representative meat

products.

§258 Suspension authority regarding specific terms of price reporting requirements.

§259 Federal preemption.

§260 Termination of authority.
 	
 

	   



	



 


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Livestock Mandatory Reporting Regulation, 7 CFR Part 59

Subpart A – General Provisions

§59.10 General administrative provisions.

§59.20 Recordkeeping.

§59.30 Definitions.

Subpart B – Cattle Reporting

§59.100 Definitions.

§59.101 Mandatory daily reporting for steers and heifers.

§59.102 Mandatory daily reporting for cows and bulls.

§59.103 Mandatory weekly reporting for steers and heifers.

§59.104 Mandatory reporting of boxed beef sales.

Subpart C – Swine Reporting

§59.200 Definitions.

§59.201 General reporting provisions.

§59.202 Mandatory daily reporting for barrows and gilts.

§59.203 Mandatory daily reporting for sows and boars.

§59.204 Mandatory weekly reporting for swine.

§59.205 Mandatory reporting of wholesale pork sales.

Subpart D – Lamb Reporting

§59.300 Definitions.

§59.301 Mandatory Daily Reporting for Lambs.

§59.302 Mandatory weekly reporting for lambs.

§59.303 Mandatory reporting of lamb carcasses and boxed lamb.

Subpart E – OMB Control Number

§59.400 OMB control number.
AUTHORITY: 7 U.S.C. 1635-1636i.

Livestock Mandatory Reporting, 7 CFR Part 59

Subpart A – General Provisions

§59.10 General administrative provisions.

(a) Reporting by packers and importers. A packer or importer shall report all information

required under this part on an individual lot basis.

(b) Reporting schedule. Whenever a packer or importer is required to report information on

transactions of livestock and livestock products under this part by a set time, all covered transactions 

up to within one half hour of the reporting deadline shall be reported. Transactions completed during 

the one half hour prior to the previous reporting time, but not reported in the previous report, shall be 

reported at the next scheduled reporting time.

(c) Regional reporting and aggregation. The Secretary shall make information obtained under

this part available to the public only in a manner that:

(1) Ensures that the information is published on a national and a regional or statewide basis as

the Secretary determines to be appropriate;

(2) Ensures that the identity of a reporting person or the entity which they represent is not

disclosed; and

(3) Market information reported to the Secretary by packers and importers shall be aggregated

in such a manner that the market reports issued will not disclose the identity of persons, packers and 

importers, including parties to a contract and packer's and importer's proprietary information.

(d) Adjustments. Prior to the publication of any information required under this part, the

Secretary may make reasonable adjustments in information reported by packers and importers to 

reflect price aberrations or other unusual or unique occurrences that the Secretary determines would 

distort the published information to the detriment of producers, packers, or other market participants.

(e) Reporting of activities on weekends and holidays. Livestock and livestock products

committed to a packer, or importer, or purchased, sold, or slaughtered by a packer or importer on a 

weekend day or holiday shall be reported to the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this 

Part and reported by the Secretary on the immediately following reporting day. A packer shall not be 

required to report such actions more than once on the immediately following reporting day.

(f) Reporting methods. Whenever information is required to be reported under this part, it shall

be reported by electronic means and shall adhere to a standardized format established by the 

Secretary to achieve the objectives of this part, except in emergencies or in cases when an 

alternative method is agreeable to the entity required to report and AMS.

§59.20 Recordkeeping.

(a) In general. Each packer or importer required to report information to the Secretary under the

Act and this Part shall maintain for 2 years and make available to the Secretary the following 

information on request:
(1) The original contracts, agreements, receipts, and other records associated with any

transaction relating to the purchase, sale, pricing, transportation, delivery, weighing, slaughter, or 

carcass characteristics of all livestock or livestock products; and

(2) Such records or other information as is necessary or appropriate to verify the accuracy of

the information required to be reported under the Act and this Part.

(b) Purchases of cattle and swine and sales of boxed beef cuts. A record of a purchase of a lot

of cattle or swine, or a sale of a unit of boxed beef cuts, by a packer shall evidence whether the 

purchase or sale occurred:

(1) Before 10 a.m. central time;

(2) Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. central time; or

(3) After 2 p.m. central time.

(c) Purchases of lambs. A record of a purchase of a lot of lambs by a packer shall evidence

whether the purchase occurred:

(1) Before 2 p.m. central time; or

(2) After 2 p.m. central time.

(d) Sales of lamb carcasses and sales of boxed lamb cuts. A record of a sale by a packer of

lamb carcasses and cuts, shall evidence time and date the sale occurred:

(1) Before 2 p.m. central time; or

(2) After 2 p.m. central time.

A record of sale by an importer of lamb cuts shall evidence the date the sale occurred.

(e) Reporting sales of boxed beef cuts and sales of boxed lamb cuts. (1) Beef packers must

report all sales of boxed beef items by the applicable Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications 

(IMPS) item number or the boxed beef items' cutting and trimming specifications.

(2) Lamb packers and importers must report all sales of boxed lamb items by the applicable

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) item number or the boxed lamb items' cutting and 

trimming specifications.

(f) Reporting sales of wholesale pork. A record of a sale of wholesale pork by a packer shall

evidence whether the sale occurred:

(1) Before 10:00 a.m. central time;

(2) Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. central time; or

(3) After 2:00 p.m. central time.
[73 FR 28633, May 16, 2008, as amended at 77 FR 50573, Aug. 22, 2012]

§59.30 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this part.

Act. The term “Act” means Subtitle B of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended; 7 

U.S.C. 1635-1636h.

Base price. The term “base price” means the price paid for livestock, delivered at the packing 

plant, before application of any premiums or discounts, expressed in dollars per hundred pounds of 

hot carcass weight.

Basis level. The term “basis level” means the agreed on adjustment to a future price to 

establish the final price paid for livestock.

Current slaughter week. The term “current slaughter week” means the period beginning 

Monday, and ending Sunday, of the week in which a reporting day occurs.

Discount. The term “discount” means the adjustment, expressed in dollars per one hundred 

pounds, subtracted from the base price due to weight, quality characteristics, yield characteristics, 

livestock class, dark cutting, breed, dressing percentage, or other characteristic.

Exported. The term “exported” means livestock or livestock products that are physically shipped 

to locations outside of the 50 States.

F.O.B. The term “F.O.B.” means free on board, regardless of the mode of transportation, at the 

point of direct shipment by the seller to the buyer (e.g., F.O.B. Plant, F.O.B. Feedlot) or from a 

common basis point to the buyer (e.g., F.O.B. Omaha).

Imported. The term “imported” means livestock that are raised to slaughter weight outside of 

the 50 States or livestock products produced outside of the 50 States.

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications. Specifications describing various meat cuts, meat 

products, and meat food products derived from all livestock species, commonly abbreviated “IMPS”, 

and intended for use by any meat procuring activity. Copies of the IMPS may be obtained from the 

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Livestock and Seed Program located 

at Room 2603 South Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone (202) 

260-8295 or Fax (202) 720-1112. Copies may also be obtained over the Internet

at http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/LivestockStandardizationIMPS.

Livestock. The term “livestock” means cattle, swine, and lambs.

Lot. (1) When used in reference to livestock, the term “lot” means a group of one or more 

livestock that is identified for the purpose of a single transaction between a buyer and a seller;

(2) When used in reference to lamb carcasses, the term “lot” means a group of one or more

lamb carcasses sharing a similar weight range category and comprising a single transaction 

between a buyer and seller; or
(3) When used in reference to boxed beef, wholesale pork, and lamb, the term ‘lot’ means a

group of one or more boxes of beef, wholesale pork, or lamb items sharing cutting and trimming 

specifications and comprising a single transaction between a buyer and seller.

Marketing. The term “marketing” means the sale or other disposition of livestock, livestock 

products, or meat or meat food products in commerce.

Negotiated purchase. The term “negotiated purchase” means a cash or spot market purchase 

by a packer of livestock from a producer under which the base price for the livestock is determined 

by seller-buyer interaction and agreement on a delivery day. The livestock are scheduled for delivery 

to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the livestock are committed to the 

packer.

Negotiated grid purchase. The term “negotiated grid purchase” in reference to cattle means the 

negotiation of a base price, from which premiums are added and discounts are subtracted, 

determined by seller-buyer interaction and agreement on a delivery day. The livestock are scheduled 

for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the livestock are committed 

to the packer.

Negotiated sale. The term “negotiated sale” means a cash or spot market sale by a producer of 

livestock to a packer under which the base price for the livestock is determined by seller-buyer 

interaction and agreement on a delivery day. The livestock are scheduled for delivery to the packer 

not later than 14 days after the date on which the livestock are committed to the packer. When used 

in reference to sales of boxed beef or lamb cuts or lamb carcasses the term “negotiated sale” means 

a sale by a packer selling boxed beef or lamb cuts or lamb carcasses to a buyer of boxed beef or 

lamb cuts or lamb carcasses under which the price for the boxed beef or lamb cuts or lamb 

carcasses is determined by seller-buyer interaction and agreement on a day.

Origin. The term “origin” means the State where the livestock were fed to slaughter weight. 

Percent lean. The term “percent lean” means the value equal to the average percentage of the 

carcass weight comprised of lean meat.

Person. The term “person” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, 

association, or other entity.

Premium. The term “premium” means the adjustment, expressed in dollars per one hundred 

pounds, added to the base price due to weight, quality characteristics, yield characteristics, livestock 

class, and breed.

Priced. The term “priced” means the time when the final price is determined either through 

buyer-seller interaction and agreement or as a result of some other price determining method.

Prior slaughter week. The term prior “slaughter week” means the Monday through Sunday prior 

to a reporting day.

Producer. The term “producer” means any person engaged in the business of selling livestock 

to a packer for slaughter (including the sale of livestock from a packer to another packer).

Purchased. The term “purchased” means the agreement on a price, or the method for 

calculating a price, determined through buyer-seller interaction and agreement.
Reporting day. The term “reporting day” means a day on which a packer conducts business 

regarding livestock committed to the packer, or livestock purchased, sold, or slaughtered by the 

packer; the Secretary is required to make such information available to the public; and the 

Department of Agriculture is open to conduct business.

Secretary. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or any 

other officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture to whom authority has been delegated or 

may hereafter be delegated to act in the Secretary's stead.

State. The term “State” means each of the 50 States.

[73 FR 28633, May 16, 2008, as amended at 77 FR 50573, Aug. 22, 2012]

Subpart B—Cattle Reporting

§59.100 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subpart.

Boxed beef. The term “boxed beef” means those carlot-based portions of a beef carcass 

including fresh and frozen primals, subprimals, cuts fabricated from subprimals (excluding portioncontrol cuts such as chops and steaks similar to those portion cut items described in the Institutional 

Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) for Fresh Beef Products Series 100), thin meats (e.g. inside 

and outside skirts, pectoral meat, cap and wedge meat, and blade meat), and fresh and frozen 

ground beef, beef trimmings, and boneless processing beef.

Branded. The term “branded” means boxed beef cuts produced and marketed under a 

corporate trademark (for example, products that are marketed on their quality, yield, or breed 

characteristics), or boxed beef cuts produced and marketed under one of USDA's Meat Grading and 

Certification Branch, Certified Beef programs.

Carcass characteristics. The term “carcass characteristics” means the range and average 

carcass weight in pounds, the quality grade and yield grade (if applicable), and the average cattle 

dressing percentage.

Carlot-based. The term “carlot-based” means any transaction between a buyer and a seller 

destined for two or less delivery stops consisting of one or more individual boxed beef items. When 

used in reference to cow and bull boxed beef items, the term “carlot-based” means any transaction 

between a buyer and seller consisting of 2,000 pounds or more of one or more individual items.

Cattle committed. The term “cattle committed” means cattle that are scheduled to be delivered 

to a packer within the 7-day period beginning on the date of an agreement to sell the cattle.

Cattle type. The term “cattle type” means the following types of cattle purchased for slaughter:

(1) Fed steers;

(2) Fed heifers;

(3) Fed Holsteins and other fed dairy steers and heifers;
(4) Cows; and

(5) Bulls.

Established. The term “established”, when used in connection with prices, means that point in 

time when the buyer and seller agree upon a net price.

Formula marketing arrangement.

(1) When used in reference to live cattle, the term “formula marketing arrangement” means the

advance commitment of cattle for slaughter by any means other than through a negotiated purchase 

or a forward contract, using a method for calculating price in which the price is determined at a future 

date.

(2) When used in reference to boxed beef, the term “formula marketing arrangement” means

the advance commitment of boxed beef by any means other than through a negotiated purchase or 

a forward contract, using a method for calculating price in which the price is determined at a future 

date.

Forward contract. (1) When used in reference to live cattle, the term “forward contract” means 

an agreement for the purchase of cattle, executed in advance of slaughter, under which the base 

price is established by reference to prices quoted on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, or other 

comparable publicly available prices.

(2) When used in reference to boxed beef, the term “forward contract” means an agreement for

the sale of boxed beef, executed in advance of manufacture, under which the base price is 

established by reference to publicly available quoted prices.

Packer. The term “packer” means any person engaged in the business of buying cattle in 

commerce for purposes of slaughter, of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat food products 

from cattle for sale or shipment in commerce, or of marketing meats or meat food products from 

cattle in an unmanufactured form acting as a wholesale broker, dealer, or distributor in commerce. 

For any calendar year, the term “packer” includes only a federally inspected cattle processing plant 

that slaughtered an average of 125,000 head of cattle per year during the immediately preceding 5 

calendar years. Additionally, in the case of a cattle processing plant that did not slaughter cattle 

during the immediately preceding 5 calendar years, it shall be considered a packer if the Secretary 

determines the processing plant should be considered a packer under this subpart after considering 

its capacity.

Packer-owned cattle. The term “packer-owned cattle” means cattle that a packer owns for at 

least 14 days immediately before slaughter.

Prices for cattle. The term “prices for cattle” includes the price per hundredweight; the purchase 

type; the quantity on a live and a dressed weight basis; the estimated live weight range; the average 

live weight; the estimated percentage of cattle of a USDA quality grade Choice or better; beef 

carcass classification; any premiums or discounts associated with weight, quality grade, yield grade, 

or type of purchase; cattle State of origin; estimated cattle dressing percentage; and price basis as 

F.O.B. feedlot or delivered at the plant.

Terms of trade. The term “terms of trade” means, with respect to the purchase of steers and 

heifers for slaughter:
(1) Whether a packer provided any financing agreement or arrangement with regard to the

steers and heifers;

(2) Whether the delivery terms specified the location of the producer or the location of the

packer's plant;

(3) Whether the producer is able to unilaterally specify the date and time during the business

day of the packer that the cattle are to be delivered for slaughter; and

(4) The percentage of steers and heifers purchased by a packer as a negotiated purchase that

are scheduled to be delivered to the plant for slaughter not later than 14 days and the percentage of 

slaughter steers and heifers purchased by a packer as a negotiated purchase that are scheduled to 

be delivered to the plant for slaughter more than 14 days, but fewer than 30 days.

Type of purchase. The term “type of purchase” with respect to cattle, means a negotiated 

purchase, negotiated grid purchase, a formula market arrangement, and a forward contract.

Type of sale. The term “type of sale” with respect to boxed beef, means a negotiated sale, a 

formula market arrangement, and a forward contract.

White cow. Cow on a ration that tends to produce white fat.

§59.101 Mandatory daily reporting for steers and heifers.

(a) In general. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each steer and

heifer packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary at least two times each reporting day not 

later than 10 a.m. central time and not later than 2 p.m. central time the following information, 

inclusive since the last reporting, categorized to clearly delineate domestic from imported market 

purchases as described in §59.10(b).

(1) The prices for cattle (per hundredweight) established on that day, categorized by:

(i) The type of purchase;

(ii) The quantity of cattle purchased on a live weight basis;

(iii) The quantity of cattle purchased on a dressed weight basis;

(iv) The estimated weights of cattle purchased;

(v) An estimate of the percentage of the cattle purchased that were of a quality grade of Choice

or better; and

(vi) Any premiums or discounts associated with weight, quality grade, yield grade, or other

characteristic expressed in dollars per hundredweight on a dressed basis.

(2) The quantity of cattle delivered to the packer (quoted in numbers of head) on that day,

categorized by:

(i) The type of purchase;
(ii) The quantity of cattle delivered on a live weight basis; and

(iii) The quantity of cattle delivered on a dressed weight basis.

(3) The quantity of cattle committed to the packer (quoted in numbers of head) as of that day,

categorized by:

(i) The type of purchase;

(ii) The quantity of cattle committed on a live weight basis; and

(iii) The quantity of cattle committed on a dressed weight basis.

(4) The terms of trade regarding the cattle, as applicable.

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make the information available to the public not less

frequently than three times each reporting day.

§59.102 Mandatory daily reporting for cows and bulls.

(a) In General. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each cow and

bull packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary each reporting day the following 

information for each cattle type, inclusive since the last reporting, categorized to clearly delineate 

domestic from imported market purchases as described in §59.10(b).

(1) The base bid price (per hundredweight) intended to be paid for slaughter cow and bull

carcasses on that day not later than 10 a.m. central time categorized by:

(i) Weight; and

(ii) For slaughter cows, percent lean (e.g., breaker, boner, cutter (lean)).

(2) The prices for cattle (per hundredweight) purchased during the previous day not later than 2

p.m. central time categorized by:

(i) The type of purchase;

(ii) The quantity of cattle purchased on a live weight basis;

(iii) The quantity of cattle purchased on a dressed weight basis;

(iv) The estimated weight of the cattle purchased;

(v) The quality classification; and

(vi) Any premiums or discounts associated with weight or quality expressed in dollars per

hundredweight on a dressed basis.

(3) The volume of cows and bulls slaughtered the previous day.
(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make the information available to the public within one hour

of the required reporting time on the reporting day on which the information is received from the 

packer.

§59.103 Mandatory weekly reporting for steers and heifers.

(a) In general. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each steer and

heifer packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary on the first reporting day of each week, 

not later than 9 a.m. central time, the following information applicable to the prior slaughter week, 

categorized to clearly delineate domestic from imported market purchases:

(1) The quantity of cattle purchased through a negotiated basis that were slaughtered;

(2) The quantity of cattle purchased through a negotiated grid basis that were slaughtered;

(3) The quantity of cattle purchased through forward contracts that were slaughtered;

(4) The quantity of cattle delivered under a formula marketing arrangement that were

slaughtered;

(5) The quantity and carcass characteristics of packer-owned cattle that were slaughtered;

(6) The quantity, basis level, basis level month, and delivery month and year for all cattle

purchased through forward contracts;

(7) The range and average of intended premiums and discounts (including those associated

with weight, quality grade, yield grade, or type of cattle) that are expected to be in effect for the 

current slaughter week.

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make available to the public the information obtained under

paragraph (a) of this section on the first reporting day of the current slaughter week by 10 a.m. 

central time.

§59.104 Mandatory reporting of boxed beef sales.

(a) Daily reporting. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary at least twice each reporting day (once by 10 

a.m. central time, and once by 2 p.m. central time) the following information on total boxed beef

domestic and export sales established on that day inclusive since the last reporting as described in

§59.10(b):

(1) The price for each lot of each boxed beef sale, quoted in dollars per hundredweight on a

F.O.B. plant basis;

(2) The quantity for each lot of each sale, quoted by number of pounds sold; and

(3) The information regarding the characteristics of each sale is as follows:

(i) The type of sale;
(ii) The branded product characteristics, if applicable;

(iii) The grade for steer and heifer beef (e.g., USDA Prime, USDA Choice or better, USDA

Choice, USDA Select, ungraded no-roll product);

(iv) The grade for cow beef or packer yield and/or quality sort for cow beef (e.g., Breakers,

Boners, White Cow, Cutters (lean));

(v) The cut of beef, referencing the most recent version of the Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS), when applicable;

(vi) The trim specification;

(vii) The weight range of the cut;

(viii) The product delivery period; and

(ix) The beef type (steer/heifer, dairy steer/heifer, or cow).

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make available to the public the information obtained under

paragraph (a) of this section not less frequently than twice each reporting day.

Subpart C—Swine Reporting

§59.200 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subpart.

Affiliate. The term “affiliate”, with respect to a packer, means:

(1) A person that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote, 5 percent or

more of the outstanding voting securities of the packer;

(2) A person 5 percent or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly

owned, controlled, or held with power to vote, by the packer; and

(3) A person that directly or indirectly controls, or is controlled by or under common control with,

the packer.

Applicable reporting period. The term “applicable reporting period” means the period of time 

prescribed by the prior day report, the morning report, and the afternoon report, as provided in 

§59.202.

Average carcass weight. The term “average carcass weight” means the weight obtained by 

dividing the total carcass weight of the swine slaughtered at the packing plant during the applicable 

reporting period by the number of these same swine.

Average lean percentage. The term “average lean percentage” means the value equal to the 

average percentage of the carcass weight comprised of lean meat for the swine slaughtered during 

the applicable reporting period. Whenever the packer changes the manner in which the average lean 
percentage is calculated, the packer shall make available to the Secretary the underlying data, 

applicable methodology and formulae, and supporting materials used to determine the average lean 

percentage, which the Secretary may convert either to the carcass measurements or lean 

percentage of the swine of the individual packer to correlate to a common percent lean 

measurement.

Average net price. The term “average net price” means the quotient (stated per hundred 

pounds of carcass weight of swine) obtained by dividing the total amount paid for the swine 

slaughtered at a packing plant during the applicable reporting period (including all premiums and 

less all discounts) by the total carcass weight of the swine (in hundred pound increments).

Average sort loss. The term “average sort loss” means the average discount (in dollars per 

hundred pounds carcass weight) for swine slaughtered during the applicable reporting period, 

resulting from the fact that the swine did not fall within the individual packer's established carcass 

weight range or lot variation range.

Backfat. The term “backfat” means the fat thickness (in inches) measured between the third 

and fourth rib from the last rib, 7 centimeters from the carcass split (or adjusted from the individual 

packer's measurement to that reference point using an adjustment made by the Secretary) of the 

swine slaughtered during the applicable reporting period.

Barrow. The term “barrow” means a neutered male swine, with the neutering performed before 

the swine reached sexual maturity.

Base market hog. The term “base market hog” means a barrow or gilt for which no discounts 

are subtracted from and no premiums are added to the base price.

Base price. The term “base price” means the price from which no discounts are subtracted and 

no premiums are added.

Boars. The term “boar” means a sexually-intact male swine.

Bred female swine. The term “bred female swine” means any female swine, whether a sow or 

gilt, that has been mated or inseminated, or has been confirmed, to be pregnant.

Formula marketing arrangement. When used in reference to wholesale pork, the term ‘formula 

marketing arrangement’ means an agreement for the sale of pork under which the price is 

established in reference to publicly-available quoted prices.

Formula price. The term “formula price” means a price determined by a mathematical formula 

under which the price established for a specified market serves as the basis for the formula.

Forward sale. When used in reference to wholesale pork, the term ‘forward sale’ means an 

agreement for the sale of pork where the delivery is beyond the timeframe of a “negotiated sale” and 

means a sale by a packer selling wholesale pork to a buyer of wholesale pork under which the price 

is determined by seller-buyer interaction and agreement.

Gilt. The term “gilt” means a young female swine that has not produced a litter.

Hog Class. The term “hog class” means, as applicable, barrows or gilts; sows; or boars or 

stags.
Inferior swine. The term “inferior swine” means swine that are discounted in the market place 

due to light-weight, health, or physical conditions that affects their value.

Loin depth. The term “loin depth” means the muscle depth (in inches) measured between the 

third and fourth ribs from the last rib, 7 centimeters from the carcass split (or adjusted from the 

individual packer's measurement to that reference point using an adjustment made by the Secretary) 

of the swine slaughtered during the applicable reporting period.

Negotiated formula purchase. The term “negotiated formula purchase” means a swine or pork 

market formula purchase under which:

(1) The formula is determined by negotiation on a lot-by-lot basis; and

(2) The swine are scheduled for delivery to the packer not later than 14 days after the date on

which the formula is negotiated and swine are committed to the packer.

Negotiated sale. The term ‘negotiated sale’ means a sale by a packer selling wholesale pork to 

a buyer of wholesale pork under which the price is determined by seller-buyer interaction and 

agreement, and scheduled for delivery not later than 14 days for boxed product and 10 days for 

combo product after the date of agreement. The day after the seller-buyer agreement shall be 

considered day one for reporting delivery periods.

Net price. The term “net price” means the total amount paid by a packer to a producer 

(including all premiums, less all discounts) per hundred pounds of carcass weight of swine delivered 

at the plant. The total amount paid shall include any sum deducted from the price (per 

hundredweight) paid to a producer that reflects the repayment of a balance owed by the producer to 

the packer or the accumulation of a balance to later be repaid by the packer to the producer. The 

total amount paid shall exclude any sum earlier paid to a producer that must be repaid to the packer.

Noncarcass merit premium. The term “noncarcass merit premium” means an increase in the 

base price of the swine offered by an individual packer or packing plant, based on any factor other 

than the characteristics of the carcass, if the actual amount of the premium is known before the sale 

and delivery of the swine.

Other market formula purchase. The term “other market formula purchase” means a purchase 

of swine by a packer in which the pricing mechanism is a formula price based on any market other 

than the market for swine, pork, or a pork product. The term “other market formula purchase” 

includes a formula purchase in a case which the price formula is based on 1 or more futures or 

options contracts.

Other purchase arrangement. The term “other purchase arrangement” means a purchase of 

swine by a packer that is not a negotiated purchase, swine or pork market formula purchase, 

negotiated formula purchase, or other market formula purchase; and does not involve packer-owned 

swine.

Packer. The term “packer” means any person engaged in the business of buying swine in 

commerce for purposes of slaughter, of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat food products 

from swine for sale or shipment in commerce, or of marketing meats or meat food products from 

swine in an unmanufactured form acting as a wholesale broker, dealer, or distributor in commerce. 

For any calendar year, the term “packer” includes only a federally inspected swine processing plant 

that slaughtered an average of 100,000 head of swine per year during the immediately preceding 5 

calendar years and a person that slaughtered an average of 200,000 head of sows, boars, or 
combination thereof per year during the immediately preceding 5 calendar years. Additionally, in the 

case of a swine processing plant or person that did not slaughter swine during the immediately 

preceding 5 calendar years, it shall be considered a packer if the Secretary determines the 

processing plant or person should be considered a packer under this subpart after considering its 

capacity.

Packer-owned swine. The term “packer-owned swine” means swine that a packer (including a 

subsidiary or affiliate of the packer) owns for at least 14 days immediately before slaughter.

Packer-sold swine. The term “packer-sold swine” means the swine that are owned by a packer 

(including a subsidiary or affiliate of the packer) for more than 14 days immediately before sale for 

slaughter; and sold for slaughter to another packer.

Pork. The term “pork” means the meat of a porcine animal.

Pork class. The term “pork class” means the following types of swine purchased for slaughter:

(1) Barrow/gilt;

(2) Sow;

(3) Boar.

Pork product. The term “pork product” means a product or byproduct produced or processed in 

whole or in part from pork.

Purchase data. The term “purchase data” means all of the applicable data, including base price 

and weight (if purchased live), for all swine purchased during the applicable reporting period, 

regardless of the expected delivery date of the swine, reported by:

(1) Hog class;

(2) Type of purchase; and

(3) Packer-owned swine.

Slaughter data. The term “slaughter data” means all of the applicable data for all swine 

slaughtered by a packer during the applicable reporting period, regardless of whether the price of the 

swine was negotiated or otherwise determined, reported by:

(1) Hog class;

(2) Type of purchase; and

(3) Packer-owned swine.

Sow. The term “sow” means an adult female swine that has produced 1 or more litters. 
Specialty pork product. The term ‘specialty pork product’ means wholesale pork produced and 

marketed under any specialty program such as, but not limited to, genetically-selected pork, certified 

programs, or specialty selection programs for quality or breed characteristics.

Stag. The term “stag” means a male swine that was neutered after reaching sexual maturity.

Swine. The term “swine” means a porcine animal raised to be a feeder pig, raised for 

seedstock, or raised for slaughter.

Swine committed. The term “swine committed” means swine scheduled and delivered to a 

packer within the 14-day period beginning on the date of an agreement to sell the swine.

Swine or pork market formula purchase. The term “swine or pork market formula purchase” 

means a purchase of swine by a packer in which the pricing mechanism is a formula price based on 

a market for swine, pork, or a pork product, other than a future or option for swine, pork, or a pork 

product.

Type of purchase. The term “type of purchase”, with respect to swine, means:

(1) A negotiated purchase;

(2) Other market formula purchase;

(3) A swine or pork market formula purchase;

(4) Other purchase arrangement; and

(5) A negotiated formula purchase.

Type of sale. The term “type of sale” with respect to wholesale pork means a negotiated sale, 

forward sale, or formula marketing arrangement.

Variety meats. The term ‘variety meats’ with respect to wholesale pork means cut/processing 

floor items, such as neck bones, tails, skins, feet, hocks, jowls, and backfat.

Wholesale pork. The term ‘wholesale pork’ means fresh and frozen primals, sub-primals, cuts 

fabricated from sub-primals, pork trimmings, pork for processing, and variety meats (excluding 

portion-control cuts, cuts flavored above and beyond normal added ingredients that are used to 

enhance products, cured, smoked, cooked, and tray packed products). When referring to wholesale 

pork, added ingredients are used to enhance the product's performance (e.g. tenderness, juiciness) 

through adding a solution or emulsion via an injection or immersion process. The ingredients shall 

be limited to water, salt, sodium phosphate, antimicrobials, or any other similar combination of 

foresaid or similar ingredients and in accordance with established USDA regulations.

[73 FR 28633, May 16, 2008, as amended at 77 FR 50573, Aug. 22, 2012; 81 FR 52973, Aug. 11, 2016]

§59.201 General reporting provisions.

(a) Packer-owned swine. Information required under this section for packer-owned swine shall

include quantity and carcass characteristics, but not price.
(b) Type of purchase. If information regarding the type of purchase is required under this

section, the information shall be reported according to the numbers and percentages of each type of 

purchase comprising:

(1) Packer-sold swine; and

(2) All other swine.

§59.202 Mandatory daily reporting for barrows and gilts.

(a) Prior day report. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer that processes barrows and gilts shall report to the Secretary for each business day of the 

packer not later than 7 a.m. central time on each reporting day information regarding all barrows and 

gilts purchased or priced, during the prior business day of the packer, and not later than 9 a.m. 

central time on each reporting day information regarding all barrows and gilts slaughtered, excluding 

inferior swine, as specified in §59.10(b):

(1) All purchase data, reported by lot, including:

(i) The total number of barrows and gilts purchased;

(ii) The total number of barrows and gilts scheduled for delivery to a packer for slaughter;

(iii) The base price and weight for all barrows and gilts purchased on a live weight basis; and

(iv) The base price and premiums and discounts paid for carcass characteristics for all barrows

and gilts purchased on a carcass basis for which a price has been established. For barrows and gilts 

that were not priced, this information shall be reported on the next prior day report after the price is 

established.

(2) The following slaughter data for the total number of barrows and gilts slaughtered:

(i) The average net price;

(ii) The average carcass weight;

(iii) The average sort loss;

(iv) The average backfat;

(v) The average loin depth;

(vi) The average lean percentage; and

(vii) Total quantity slaughtered.

(3) Packer purchase commitments, which shall be equal to the number of barrows and gilts

scheduled for delivery to a packer for slaughter for each of the next 14 calendar days.
(4) The Secretary shall publish the information obtained in paragraph (a) of this section in a

prior day report not later than 8 a.m. central time for all barrows and gilts purchased and 10 a.m. 

central time for all barrows and gilts slaughtered on the reporting day on which the information is 

received from the packer. In addition, the Secretary shall publish a net price distribution for all 

barrows and gilts slaughtered on the previous day not later than 3 p.m. central time.

(b) Morning report. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer processing plant that processes barrows and gilts shall report to the Secretary not later than 

10 a.m. central time each reporting day as described in §59.10(b):

(1) The packer's best estimate of the total number of barrows and gilts, and barrows and gilts

that qualify as packer-owned swine, expected to be purchased throughout the reporting day through 

each type of purchase;

(2) The total number of barrows and gilts, and barrows and gilts that qualify as packer-owned

swine, purchased since 1:30 p.m. central time of the previous reporting day and up to that time of 

the reporting day through each type of purchase;

(3) All purchase data for base market hogs purchased since 1:30 p.m. central time of the

previous reporting day and up to that time of the reporting day through negotiated purchases;

(4) All purchase data for base market hogs purchased through each type of purchase other

than negotiated purchase since 1:30 p.m. central time of the previous reporting day and up to that 

time of the reporting day, unless such information is unavailable due to pricing that is determined on 

a delayed basis. The packer shall report information on such purchases on the first reporting day or 

scheduled reporting time on a reporting day after the price has been determined.

(5) The Secretary shall publish the information obtained in paragraph (b) of this section in the

morning report as soon as practicable, but not later than 11 a.m. central time, on each reporting day.

(c) Afternoon report. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer processing plant that processes barrows and gilts shall report to the Secretary not later than 

2 p.m. central time each reporting day as described in §59.10(b):

(1) The packer's best estimate of the total number of barrows and gilts, and barrows and gilts

that qualify as packer-owned swine expected to be purchased throughout the reporting day through 

each type of purchase;

(2) The total number of barrows and gilts, and barrows and gilts that qualify as packer-owned

swine, purchased up to that time of the reporting day through each type of purchase;

(3) The base price paid for all base market hogs purchased up to that time of the reporting day

through negotiated purchases; and

(4) The base price paid for all base market hogs purchased through each type of purchase

other than negotiated purchase up to that time of the reporting day, unless such information is 

unavailable due to pricing that is determined on a delayed basis. The packer shall report information 

on such purchases on the first reporting day or scheduled reporting time on a reporting day after the 

price has been determined.
(5) The Secretary shall publish the information obtained in paragraph (c) of this section in the

afternoon report as soon as practicable, but not later than 3 p.m. central time, on each reporting day.

[73 FR 28633, May 16, 2008, as amended at 81 FR 52974, Aug. 11, 2016]

§59.203 Mandatory daily reporting for sows and boars.

(a) Prior day report. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer of sows and boars shall report to the Secretary for each business day of the packer not later 

than 7 a.m. central time on each reporting day information regarding all sows and boars purchased 

or priced, excluding inferior swine, during the prior business day of the packer all purchase data, 

reported by lot, including:

(1) The total number of sows and boars purchased divided into at least three weight groups as

specified by the Secretary;

(2) The average price paid by each purchase type for all sows in each weight class specified by

the Secretary; and

(3) The average price paid by each purchase type for all boars in each weight class specified

by the Secretary.

(4) The packer is required to report only the volume of sows and boars that qualify as packer

owned swine and shall omit packer owned sows and boars from all average price calculations.

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall publish the information obtained in paragraph (a) of this

section as soon as practicable, but not later than 8 a.m. central time, on the reporting day on which 

the information is received from the packer.

§59.204 Mandatory weekly reporting for swine.

(a) Weekly noncarcass merit premium report. Not later than 4 p.m. central time in accordance

with §59.10(b) on the first reporting day of each week, the corporate officers or officially designated 

representatives of each packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary a noncarcass merit 

premium report that lists:

(1) Each category of standard noncarcass merit premiums used by the packer in the prior

slaughter week; and

(2) The dollar value (in dollars per hundred pounds of carcass weight) paid to producers by the

packer, by category.

(b) Premium list. A packer shall maintain and make available to a producer, on request, a

current listing of the dollar values (per hundred pounds of carcass weight) of each noncarcass merit 

premium used by the packer during the current or the prior slaughter week.

(c) Publication. The Secretary shall publish the information obtained under this subsection as

soon as practicable, but not later than 5 p.m. central time, on the first reporting day of each week.

§59.205 Mandatory reporting of wholesale pork sales.
(a) Daily reporting. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each

packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary at least twice each reporting day for barrows 

and gilts (once by 10 a.m. central time, and once by 2 p.m. central time) and once each reporting 

day for sows and boars (by 2 p.m. central time) the following information on total pork sales 

established on that day inclusive since the last reporting as described in §59.10(b):

(1) The price for each wholesale pork sale, as defined herein, quoted in dollars per

hundredweight on an F.O.B. Plant and an F.O.B. Omaha basis as outlined in §59.205(d). The price 

shall include brokerage fees, if applicable. All direct, specific, and identifiable marketing costs (such 

as point of purchase material, marketing funds, accruals, rebates, and export costs) shall be 

deducted from the net price if applicable and known at the time of sale;

(2) The quantity for each pork sale, quoted by number of pounds sold; and

(3) The information regarding the characteristics of each sale is as follows:

(i) The type of sale;

(ii) Pork item description;

(iii) Pork item product code;

(iv) The product delivery period, in calendar days;

(v) The pork class (barrow/gilt, sow, boar);

(vi) Destination (Domestic, Export/Overseas, NAFTA);

(vii) Type of Refrigeration (Fresh, Frozen, age range of fresh product); and

(viii) Specialty pork product, if applicable

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make available to the public the information obtained under

paragraph (a) of this section not less frequently than twice each reporting day for gilt and barrow 

product and once each reporting day for sow and boar product.

(c) The Secretary shall obtain product specifications upon request.

(d) The Secretary shall provide freight information for the purpose of calculating prices on an

F.O.B. Omaha basis. The Secretary shall provide this information periodically, but not less than 

quarterly.

[77 FR 50574, Aug. 22, 2012]

Subpart D—Lamb Reporting

§59.300 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subpart.
Boxed lamb. The term “boxed lamb” means those carlot-based portions of a lamb carcass 

including fresh primals, subprimals, cuts fabricated from subprimals excluding portion-control cuts 

such as chops and steaks similar to those portion cut items described in the Institutional Meat 

Purchase Specifications (IMPS) for Fresh Lamb and Mutton Series 200, and thin meats (e.g., inside 

and outside skirts, pectoral meat, cap and wedge meat, and blade meat) not older than 14 days from 

date of manufacture; fresh ground lamb, lamb trimmings, and boneless processing lamb not older 

than 7 days from date of manufacture; frozen primals, subprimals, cuts fabricated from subprimals, 

and thin meats not older than 180 days from date of manufacture; and frozen ground lamb, lamb 

trimmings, and boneless processing lamb not older than 90 days from date of manufacture.

Branded. The term “branded” means boxed lamb cuts produced and marketed under a 

corporate trademark (for example, products that are marketed on their quality, yield, or breed 

characteristics), or boxed lamb cuts produced and marketed under one of USDA's Meat Grading and 

Certification Branch, Certified programs.

Carcass characteristics. The term “carcass characteristics” means the range and average 

carcass weight in pounds, the quality grade and yield grade (if applicable), and the lamb average 

dressing percentage.

Carlot-based. The term “carlot-based” means any transaction between a buyer and a seller 

destined for three or less delivery stops consisting of any combination of carcass weights. When 

used in reference to boxed lamb cuts the term “carlot-based” means any transaction between a 

buyer and seller consisting of 1,000 pounds or more of one or more individual boxed lamb items.

Established. The term “established”, when used in connection with prices, means that point in 

time when the buyer and seller agree upon a net price.

Formula marketing arrangement.

(1) When used in reference to live lambs, the term “formula marketing arrangement” means the

advance commitment of lambs for slaughter by any means other than through a negotiated purchase 

or a forward contract, using a method for calculating price in which the price is determined at a future 

date.

(2) When used in reference to boxed lamb, the term “formula marketing arrangement” means

the advance commitment of boxed lamb by any means other than through a negotiated purchase or 

a forward contract, using a method for calculating price in which the price is determined at a future 

date.

Forward contract.

(1) When used in reference to live lambs, the term “forward contact” means an agreement for

the purchase of lambs, executed in advance of slaughter, under which the base price is established 

by reference to publicly available prices.

(2) When used in reference to boxed lamb, the term “forward contract” means an agreement for

the sale of boxed lamb, executed in advance of manufacture, under which the base price is 

established by reference to publicly available quoted prices.

Importer. The term “importer” means any person engaged in the business of importing lamb 

meat products with the intent to sell or ship in U.S. commerce. For any calendar year, the term 
includes only those that imported an average of 1,000 metric tons of lamb meat products per year 

during the immediately preceding 4 calendar years. Additionally, the term includes those that did not 

import an average 1,000 metric tons of lamb meat products during the immediately preceding 4 

calendar years, if the Secretary determines that the person should be considered an importer based 

on their volume of lamb imports.

Packer. The term “packer” means any person with 50 percent or more ownership in a facility 

engaged in the business of buying lambs in commerce for purposes of slaughter, of manufacturing 

or preparing meat products from lambs for sale or shipment in commerce, or of marketing meats or 

meat products from lambs in an unmanufactured form acting as a wholesale broker, dealer, or 

distributor in commerce. For any calendar year, the term includes only a federally inspected lamb 

processing plant which slaughtered or processed the equivalent of an average of 35,000 head of 

lambs per year during the immediately preceding 5 calendar years. Additionally, the term includes a 

lamb processing plant that did not slaughter or process an average of 35,000 lambs during the 

immediately preceding 5 calendar years if the Secretary determines that the processing plant should 

be considered a packer after considering its capacity.

Packer-owned lambs. The term “packer-owned lambs” means lambs that a packer owns for at 

least 28 days immediately before slaughter.

Type of purchase. The term “type of purchase” means a negotiated purchase, a formula market 

arrangement, and a forward contract.

Type of sale. The term “type of sale” with respect to boxed lamb, means a negotiated sale, a 

formula market arrangement, and a forward contract.

Yield grade lamb carcass reporting. The term “yield grade lamb carcass reporting” means if the 

lot includes 80 percent or more of one yield grade, the lot will be considered a single yield grade lot. 

If the lot contains less than 80 percent of one yield grade, the lot will be considered a mixed grade lot 

and all yield grades comprising 10 percent or more will be used to describe the lot.

[73 FR 28633, May 16, 2008, as amended at 81 FR 10062, Feb. 29, 2016; 81 FR 52974, Aug. 11, 2016]

§59.301 Mandatory Daily Reporting for Lambs.

(a) In general. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each packer

processing plant shall report to the Secretary at least once each reporting day not later than 2 p.m. 

central time the prices for lambs (per hundredweight) established on that day as F.O.B. feedlot or 

delivered at the plant, categorized to clearly delineate domestic from imported market purchases as 

described in §59.10(b) and categorized by:

(1) The type of purchase;

(2) The class of lamb;

(3) The quantity of lambs purchased on a live weight basis;

(4) The quantity of lambs purchased on a dressed weight basis;

(5) A range and average of estimated live weights of lambs purchased;
(6) An estimate of the percentage of the lambs purchased that were of a quality grade of

Choice or better;

(7) Any premiums or discounts associated with weight, quality grade, yield grade, or any type of

purchase;

(8) Lamb state of origin;

(9) The pelt type; and

(10) The estimated lamb dressing percentage.

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make the information available to the public not less than

once each reporting day.

§59.302 Mandatory weekly reporting for lambs.

(a) In general. The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each packer

processing plant shall report to the Secretary the following information applicable to the prior 

slaughter week contained in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) and (a)(7) of this section not later than 

9 a.m. central time on the second reporting day of the current slaughter week, and the following 

information applicable to the prior slaughter week contained in paragraph (a)(6) of this section not 

later than 9 a.m. central time on the first reporting day of the current slaughter week categorized to 

clearly delineate domestic from imported market purchases:

(1) The quantity of lambs purchased through a negotiated purchase that were slaughtered;

(2) The quantity of lambs purchased through forward contracts that were slaughtered;

(3) The quantity of lambs delivered under a formula marketing arrangement that were

slaughtered;

(4) The quantity and carcass characteristics of packer-owned lambs that were slaughtered;

(5) The quantity, basis level, and delivery month for all lambs purchased through forward

contracts; 

(6) The following information applicable to the current slaughter week. The range and average

of intended premiums and discounts (including those associated with weight, quality grade, yield 

grade, or type of lamb) that are expected to be in effect for the current slaughter week; and

(7) The following information for lambs purchased through a formula marketing arrangement

and slaughtered during the prior slaughter week, categorized to clearly delineate domestic from 

imported market purchases:

(i) The quantity (quoted in both numbers of head and pounds) of lambs;

(ii) The weighted average price paid for a carcass, including applicable premiums and

discounts;
(iii) The range of premiums and discounts paid;

(iv) The weighted average of premiums and discounts paid; and

(v) The range of prices paid.

(b) Publication. The Secretary shall make available to the public the information obtained in

paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) and (a)(7) of this section on the second reporting day of the current 

slaughter week and information obtained in paragraph (a)(6) of this section on the first reporting day 

of the current slaughter week.

§59.303 Mandatory reporting of lamb carcasses and boxed lamb.

(a) Daily reporting of lamb carcass transactions. The corporate officers or officially designated

representatives of each packer shall report to the Secretary each reporting day the following 

information on total carlot-based lamb carcass transactions not later than 3 p.m. central time in 

accordance with §59.10(b):

(1) The price for each lot of each lamb carcass transaction, quoted in dollars per hundredweight

on an F.O.B. plant basis;

(2) The quantity for each lot of each transaction, quoted by number of carcasses sold and

purchased; and

(3) The following information regarding the characteristics of each transaction:

(i) The type of transaction;

(ii) The USDA quality grade of lamb;

(iii) The USDA yield grade;

(iv) The estimated weight range of the carcasses; and

(v) The product delivery period.

(b) Daily reporting of domestic boxed lamb sales. The corporate officers or officially designated

representatives of each packer shall report to the Secretary each reporting day the following 

information on total domestic boxed lamb cut sales not later than 2:30 p.m. central time as described 

in §59.10(b):

(1) The price for each lot of each boxed lamb cut sale, quoted in dollars per hundredweight on

a F.O.B. plant basis;

(2) The quantity for each lot of each sale, quoted by product weight sold; and

(3) The following information regarding the characteristics of each transaction:

(i) The type of sale;
(ii) The branded product characteristics, if applicable;

(iii) The USDA quality grade of lamb;

(iv) The cut of lamb, referencing the most recent version of the Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS), when applicable;

(v) USDA yield grade, if applicable;

(vi) The product state of refrigeration;

(vii) The weight range of the cut; and

(viii) The product delivery period.

(c) Weekly Reporting of Imported Boxed Lamb Sales. The corporate officers or officially

designated representatives of each lamb importer shall report to the Secretary on the first reporting 

day of each week the following information applicable to the prior week for imported boxed lamb cut 

sales not later than 10 a.m. central time:

(1) The price for each lot of a boxed lamb cut sale, quoted in dollars per hundredweight on a

F.O.B. plant basis;

(2) The quantity for each lot of a transaction, quoted by product weight sold; and

(3) The following information regarding the characteristics of each transaction:

(i) The type of sale;

(ii) The branded product characteristics, if applicable;

(iii) The cut of lamb, referencing the most recent version of the Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS), when applicable;

(iv) The product state of refrigeration;

(v) The weight range of the cut; and

(vi) The product delivery period.

(d) Publication. The Secretary shall make available to the public the information required to be

reported in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section not less frequently than once each reporting day 

and the information required to be reported in paragraph (c) of this section on the first reporting day 

of the current slaughter week.

Subpart E—OMB Control Number

§59.400 OMB control number assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The information collection and recordkeeping requirements of this part have been approved by 

the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 and 

have been assigned OMB Control Number 0581-0186.

Forms and Guidelines

Livestock Mandatory Reporting General Guideline

Cattle Mandatory Reporting 

LP-113 Live Cattle Daily Report (Current Established Prices) 

LP-113 Guideline 

LP-114 Live Cattle Daily Report (Committed and Delivered Cattle) 

LP-114 Guideline 

LP-115 Live Cattle Weekly Report (Forward Contract and Packer-Owned) 

LP-115 Guideline 

LP-117 Cattle Premiums and Discounts Weekly Report 

LP-117 Guideline 

LP-131 Cow/Bull Plant Delivered Bids (Dressed Basis) 

LP-131 Guideline 

LP-132 Live Cow/Bull Daily Purchase Report 

LP-132 Guideline 

LP-126 Boxed Beef Daily Report 

LP-126 Guideline 

Swine Mandatory Reporting 

LP-89 Wholesale Pork Daily Report 

LP-89 Guideline 

LP-118 Swine Prior Day Report 

LP-118 Guideline 

LP-119 Swine Daily Report 

LP-119 Guideline 

LP-120 Weekly Non-Carcass Merit Premium Swine Reporting 

LP-120 Guideline 

Lamb Mandatory Reporting 

LP-121 Live Lamb Daily Report (Current Established Prices) 

LP-121 Guideline 
LP-123 Live Lamb Weekly Report 

LP-123 Guideline 

LP-124 Live Lamb Weekly Report (Formula Purchases) 

LP-124 Guideline 

LP-125 Lamb Premiums and Discounts Weekly Report 

LP-125 Guideline 

LP-128 Boxed Lamb Daily Report 

LP-128 Guideline 

LP-129 Lamb Carcass Report 

LP-129 Guideline 
Guideline

Livestock Mandatory Reporting General Guideline

The following reporting guidelines may be used by persons required to report electronically transmitted 

mandatory market information to the Agricultural Marketing Service. 

The first fields of each reporting form provide the following information:

1. Identification number (plant establishment number or importer ID number)

2. Company name (name of parent company)

3. Plant street address (street address for plant)

4. Plant city (city where plant is located)

5. Plant state (state where plant is located)

6. Plant zip code (zip code where plant is located)

7. Contact name (the name of the corporate representative contact at the plant)

8. Phone number (full phone number for the plant including area code)

9. Reporting date (date the information was submitted (mm/dd/yyyy))
FORM A

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE CATTLE DAILY REPORT

(Current Established Prices)

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

PURCHASE TYPE CODE

1 = NEGOTIATED CASH

2 = FORMULA NET

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT NET

4 = NEGOTIATED GRID NET

5 = FORMULA BASE

6 = FORWARD CONTRACT BASE

7 = NEGOTIATED GRID BASE

CLASS COD

1 = MIXED 

2 = STEER

3 = HEIFER

4 = DAIRYB

5 = MIXED 

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.)

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

13. PURCHASE TYPE CODE

14. CLASS CODE

15a. SELLING BASIS (1 = Live; 2 = Dressed)

15b. SELLING BASIS - Shipment (1 = FOB; 2 = Delivered)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency 

to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OM

information collection is 0581-0186. The time required to complete 

minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, se

the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of inform

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federa

(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its A

participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited fro

religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexu

parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, 

rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by U

and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Perso

communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print

contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at 

through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additiona

languages other than English. To file a program discrimination co

Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.g

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all o

copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your 

Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or em

opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

23a. PREMIUM PAID - WEIGHT ($/cwt.)

23b. PREMIUM PAID - QUALITY ($/cwt.)

23f. DISCOUNT PAID - YIELD ($/cwt.)

16. HEAD COUNT

17. ESTIMATED AVERAGE WEIGHT (pounds)

23g. PREMIUM PAID - OTHER ($/cwt.)

23h. DISCOUNT PAID - OTHER ($/cwt.)

18. AVERAGE PRICE ($/cwt)

19. % CHOICE OR BETTER

20. CLASSIFICATION CODE

21. DRESSING PERCENTAGE

24a. PACKER FINANCING (1 = yes; 2 = no)

24b. DELIVERY LOCATION (1 = producer; 2 = packer)

24c. DELIVERY DATE (1 = producer, 2 = packer)

24d. DELIVERED (1 = 1-14, 2 = 15-30)

22. ORIGIN (2-Letter State postal abbr.)

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23d. DISCOUNT PAID - WEIGHT ($/cwt.) 

23e. DISCOUNT PAID - QUALITY ($/cwt.)

23c. PREMIUM PAID - YIELD ($/cwt.) 
Guideline

LP-113 Live Cattle Daily Report (Current Established Prices)

(i) Lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if cattle were purchased inside of the 50 States, or ‘‘2’’, imported, if

cattle were purchased outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Purchase type code (13). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase.

(iv) Class code (14). Enter the code that best describes the type of cattle.

(v) Selling basis (15a–b). For 15a, enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle were purchased on a live basis or ‘‘2’’ if cattle were

purchased on a dressed basis. For 15b, enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle are shipped on an FOB feedlot basis or

‘‘2’’ if cattle are delivered at the plant.

(vi) Head count (16). Enter the quantity of cattle in the lot in number of head.

(vii) Estimated average weight (17). Enter the estimated average weight of the lot in pounds.

(viii) Average price (18). Enter the price established on that day for the lot in dollars per hundredweight.

(I) For negotiated purchases, enter the price that was agreed upon.

(II) For formula purchases, enter the base price when established (with estimated grading

information if not yet known). Then enter the final net price with all actual grading information when it

is known.

(III) For forward contract purchases, enter the base price when established (with estimated grading

information if not yet known). Then enter the final net price paid on the contract with actual grading

information.

(IV) For negotiated grid purchases, enter the base price when established (with estimated grading

information if not yet known). Then enter the final net price with all actual grading information.

(ix) Percent Choice or better (19). Enter the percentage of the number of cattle in the lot of a quality

grade of Choice or better.

(x) Classification code (20). Enter the code which best describes the quality of the majority of the cattle

in the lot.

(xi) Dressing percentage (21). Enter an average dressing percentage for the cattle in the lot. For

negotiated purchases, enter an estimate. For all other purchase types, enter the actual average

dressing percentage.

(xii) Origin (22). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the cattle were fed to

slaughter weight. For imported cattle enter ‘‘CN’’ for Canada.
LP-113 Live Cattle Daily Report (Current Established Prices) – (Cont.) 

(xiii) Premiums and discounts paid (23a– h). Enter the total net value of the adjustment for the lot (in

dollars per hundredweight) for any premiums associated with weight, quality, yield or other

expressed as a positive value and for any discounts associated with weight, quality, yield or other

expressed as a negative value in parenthesis.

(xiv) Terms of Trade (24a–d).

(I) Packer financing (24a). Enter ‘‘1’’ (yes) or ‘‘2’’ (no) in response to: ‘Did packer provide financing

agreement or arrangement with regards to the cattle?’’

(II) Delivery location (24b). Enter ‘‘1’’ if delivery terms specify producer location, ‘‘2’’ if they specify

packer’s plant location.

(III) Delivery Date (24c). Enter ‘‘1’’ if producer sets date of delivery for slaughter unilaterally;

otherwise enter ‘‘2’’ for packer.

(IV) Delivered (24d). Enter ‘‘1’’ if negotiated purchased cattle are to be delivered for slaughter 14 or

less days from the committed, purchased, or priced date. Enter ‘‘2’’ if they are to be delivered for

slaughter from 15 to 30 days from the date the cattle were committed, purchased, or priced.
FORM 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE CATTLE DAILY REPORT

(Committed and Delivered Cattle)

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

PURCHASE TYPE CODE

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA NET

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT NET

4 = NEGOTIATED GRID NET

5 = FORMULA BASE

6 = FORWARD CONTRACT BASE

7 = NEGOTIATED GRID BASE

CLAS

1 = M

2 = ST

3 = H

4 = DA

5 = M

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

and a person is not required to respond to a collection 

control number. The valid OMB control number for this 

required to complete this information collection is esti

including the time for reviewing instructions, sear

maintaining the data needed, and completing and review

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance w

of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and po

employees, and institutions participating in or admin

discriminating based on race, color, national origin, r

expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 

from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or rep

any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 

and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or in

alternative means of communication for program info

American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the resp

(202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA throug

Additionally, program information may be made availa

program discrimination complaint, complete the USD

AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/com

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the le

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632

USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office o

Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 2025

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunit

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

12. PURCHASING BASIS (1 = Delivered; 2 = Committed)

13. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

14. PURCHASE TYPE CODE

15. CLASS CODE

16. SELLING BASIS (1 = Live; 2 = Dressed)

17. HEAD COUNT

18. ORIGIN (2-Letter State postal abbr.)

19a. PACKER FINANCING (1 = yes; 2 = no)

19b. DELIVERY LOCATION (1 = producer; 2 = packer)

19c. DELIVERY DATE (1 = producer; 2 = packer)

19d. DELIVERED 

(1 = Less than 7; 2 = greater than 7 less than 14)

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Guideline

LP-114 Live Cattle Daily Report (Committed and Delivered Cattle) 

(i) Lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Purchasing basis (12). Enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle are delivered or ‘‘2’’ if cattle are committed.

(iii) Source (13). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if cattle are purchased within the 50 States or ‘‘2’’, imported, if

cattle are purchased outside of the 50 States.

(iv) Purchase type code (14). Enter the code that best describes the type of purchase.

(v) Class Code (15). Enter the code that best describes the type of cattle in the lot.

(vi) Selling basis (16). Enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle were purchased on a live basis or a ‘‘2’’ if cattle were purchased

on a dressed basis.

(vii) Head count (17). Enter the quantity of cattle in the lot in number of head.

(viii) Origin (18). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the cattle were fed to

slaughter weight. For imported cattle, enter ‘‘CN’’ for Canada.

(ix) Terms of Trade (19a–d). Enter when applicable, otherwise leave blank.

(I) Packer financing (19a). Enter ‘‘1’’ (yes) or ‘‘2’’ (no) in response to: ‘‘Did packer provide financing

agreement or arrangement with regards to the cattle?’’

(II) Delivery location (19b). Enter ‘‘1’’ if delivery terms specify producer location, ‘‘2’’ if they specify

packer’s plant location.

(III) Delivery Date (19c). Enter ‘‘1’’ if producer sets date of delivery for slaughter unilaterally;

otherwise enter ‘‘2’’ for packer.

(IV) Delivered (19d). Enter ‘‘1’’ if negotiated purchased cattle are to be delivered for slaughter 7 or

less days from the committed, purchased, or priced date. Enter ‘‘2’’ if they are to be delivered for

slaughter from 8 to 14 days from the date the cattle were committed, purchased, or priced.
F

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE CATTLE WEEKLY REPORT

(Forward Contract and Packer-Owned)

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

PRIOR WEEK SLAUGHTERED CATTLE HEAD COUNTS

(Data in this block to be entered once per weekly submission.)

2. COMPANY NAME

18. DOMESTIC, FORMULA ARRANGEMENT Head Count

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

19. IMPORTED, FORMULA ARRANGEMENT

20. DOMESTIC, NEGOTIATED

21. IMPORTED, NEGOTIATED

Head Count

Head Count

Head Count

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

22. DOMESTIC, NEGOTIATED GRID

23. IMPORTED, NEGOTIATED GRID

24. DOMESTIC, FORWARD CONTRACT

25. IMPORTED, FORWARD CONTRACT

Head Count 

Head Count 

Head Count

Head Count

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

and a person is not required to respond to a collection 

control number. The valid OMB control number for this 

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maintaining the data needed, and completing and review

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

SLAUGHTERED PACKER-OWNED CATTLE

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

13. HEAD COUNT

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance w

of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and po

employees, and institutions participating in or admin

discriminating based on race, color, national origin, re

expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 

from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or rep

any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (

and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or in

alternative means of communication for program info

American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the resp

(202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA throug

Additionally, program information may be made availab

program discrimination complaint, complete the USD

AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/comp

write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the lette

request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992

by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of t

Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 2025

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity 

14. ACTUAL AVERAGE CARCASS WEIGHT

FORWARD CONTRACT PURC

15. AVERAGE DRESSING PERCENTAGE

16. % YIELD GRADE 3 OR BETTER

17. % QUALITY GRADE CHOICE OR BETTER

26. LOT IDENTIFICATION

27. HEAD COUNT

28. BASIS LEVEL ($/cwt.)

29. DELIVERY MONTH (abbreviated)

30. DELIVERY YEAR (yyyy)

31. BASIS LEVEL MONTH (abbreviatied)

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Guideline

LP-115 Live Cattle Weekly Report (Forward Contract and Packer-Owned)

(i) Packer-Owned lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot of packer-owned cattle to the

packer.

(ii) Packer-Owned source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if packer-owned cattle are from within the 50 States

or ‘‘2’’, imported, if cattle are from outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Packer-Owned head count (13). Enter the quantity of packer-owned cattle in the lot in number of

head.

(iv) Packer-Owned actual carcass weight range (14). Enter the actual average carcass weight of the lot

in pounds.

(v) Packer-Owned average dressing percentage (15). Enter the average dressing percentage of the lot

of packer-owned cattle.

(vi) Percentage yield grade 3 or better (16). Enter the percentage of packer-owned cattle in the lot of a

yield grade of 3 or better.

(vii) Quality grade percentage (17). Enter the percentage of packer-owned cattle in the lot of a quality

grade of Choice or better.

(viii) Prior week slaughtered cattle head counts (18–25). Enter the total number of head of cattle

slaughtered for the prior week that were purchased through forward contracts, the total number of

head for cattle purchased through formula arrangements, the total number of head of cattle

purchased through negotiated cash, and the total number of head purchased through negotiated

grids, categorized by domestic or imported sources. Enter this information once per each week’s

submission.

(ix) Forward contract purchases lot identification (26). Enter code used to identify forward contracted

cattle to the packer.

(x) Forward contract purchases head count (27). Enter quantity of forward contracted cattle in the lot in

number of head.

(xi) Forward contract purchases basis level (28). Enter the agreed upon adjustment to a future price to

establish the final price of the forward contracted cattle in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(xii) Forward contract purchases delivery month (29). Enter the delivery month of the cattle purchased

through forward contracts as a 3-letter abbreviation.

(xiii) Forward contract purchases delivery year (30).

(xiv) Forward contract purchases basis level month (31). Enter the basis month which the contract was

based off of. Use 3- letter abbreviation.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

CATTLE PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS WEEKLY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act 

sponsor, and a person is not required to respond 

displays a valid OMB control number. The valid O

collection is 0581-0186. The time required to comple

to average 5 minutes per response, including the 

existing data sources, gathering and maintaining 

reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordan

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulati

offices, and employees, and institutions participating 

prohibited from discriminating based on race, colo

identity (including gender expression), sexual orienta

parental status, income derived from a public assista

or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any pro

USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remed

program or incident. Persons with disabilities who re

for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, au

should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s T

and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Rela

program information may be made available in la

program discrimination complaint, complete the U

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.us

any USDA office or write a letter addressed to US

information requested in the form. To request a 

632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 

Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-744

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, an

11. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Prime

12. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Choice

13. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Select

14. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Standard

15. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Avg. Choice or Better

16. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Dairy-Type

17. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Bullock/Stag

18. PREMIUM DISCOUNT - Hardbone

19. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Dark Cutter

20. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 1.0-2.0 (<=.1" Fat)

21. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 2.0-2.5 (<=.2" Fat)

22. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 2.5-3.0 (<=.4" Fat)

23. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 3.0-3.5 (<=.6" Fat)

24. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 3.5-4.0 (<=.8" Fat)

25. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 4.0-5.0 (<=1.2" Fat)

26. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 5.0/up (>=1.2" Fat)

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27. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 400-500 lbs. Carcass

28. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 500-550 lbs. Carcass

29. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 550-600 lbs. Carcass

30. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 600-900 lbs. Carcass

31. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 900-950 lbs. Carcass

32. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 950-1000 lbs. Carcass

33. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - over 1000 lbs. Carcass

34. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Hide (Brand Location)

35a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

35b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

36a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

36b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

37a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

37b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

38a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

38b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value
Guideline

LP-117 Cattle Premiums and Discounts Weekly Report

(i) Enter the premiums and discounts (in dollars per hundredweight) expected to be in effect for the

current slaughter week for each applicable category of premium and discount (11–34). For

‘‘other’’ categories (35–38), provide a brief description of the basis for the premium/discount

along with the value of the premium/discount. Enter negative values in parenthesis.
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1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

COW/BULL PLANT DELIVERED BIDS 

(Dressed Basis)

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. PREMIUM WHITE (All Weights)

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person is not required to respond to a collection of informati

The valid OMB control number for this information co

complete this information collection is estimated to aver

for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

completing and reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Fe

Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the US

institutions participating in or administering USDA programs a

color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including g

age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from 

reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any progra

bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing d

with disabilities who require alternative means of communicat

print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should conta

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA th

877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made av

program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Progra

found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cus

addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the informa

the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your complet

Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary fo

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or ema

opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

11. BREAKER 75% (500 and up) 24. BULL (Under 600 lbs)

12. BREAKER 75% (400-500 lbs)

13. BREAKER 75% (350-400 lbs)

14. BREAKER 75% (Under 350 lbs)

15. BONER 85% (500 and up)

16. BONER 85% (400-500 lbs)

17. BONER 85% (350-400 lbs)

18. BONER 85% (Under 350 lbs)

19. CUTTER (Lean) 90% (500 lbs and up)

20. CUTTER (Lean) 90% (400-500 lbs)

21. CUTTER (Lean) 90% (350-400 lbs)

22. CUTTER (Lean) 90% (Under 350 lbs)

23. BULL (Over 600 lbs)

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Guideline

LP-131 Cow/Bull Plant Delivered Bids (Dressed Basis)

Enter the plant delivered bids the plant expects to have in effect for that day in dollars per cwt. for each 

category.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 

LIVE COW/BULL DAILY PURCHASE REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

PURCHASE TYPE CODE

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA NET

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT NET

4 = NEGOTIATED GRID NET

5 = FORMULA BASE

6 = FORWARD CONTRACT BASE

7 = NEGOTIATED GRID BASE

CLASS CODES

6 = DAIRY COW

7 = BEEF COW

8 = MIXED COW

9 = BULL

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. LOT IDENTIFICATION

11. SOURCE (1=Domestic, 2=Imported)

12. PURCHASE TYPE CODE

13. CLASS CODE

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency 

to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OM

information collection is 0581-0186. The time required to complet

m i nutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, s

the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of inform

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Fede

(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencie

in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimina

gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation

income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs

any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all base

deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities 

program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, America

Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice a

Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may 

file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Pro

online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and a

and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the for

632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail

Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Wa

email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity pr

21d. DISCOUNT PAID - Weight ($/cwt.)

21e. DISCOUNT PAID - Quality ($/cwt.)

21f. DISCOUNT PAID - Yield ($/cwt.)

14. SELLING BASIS (1 = Live; 2 = Dressed)

15. SHIPMENT BASIS (1 = FOB, 2 = Delivered)

16. HEAD COUNT

17. ESTIMATED AVERAGE WEIGHT

18. AVERAGE NET PRICE ($/cwt)

19. CLASSIFICATION CODE

20. ORIGIN (2 Letter State Postal Abbr.)

21a. PREMIUM PAID - Weight ($/cwt.)

21b. PREMIUM PAID - Quality ($/cwt.)

21c. PREMIUM PAID - Yield ($/cwt.) 

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Guideline

LP-132 Live Cow/Bull Daily Purchase Report

(i) Lot identification (10). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Source (11). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if cattle were purchased inside of the 50 States, or ‘‘2’’, imported, if

cattle were purchased outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Purchase type code (12). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase.

(iv) Class code (13). Enter the code that best describes the type of cattle.

(v) Selling basis (14-15). For 14, enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle were purchased on a live basis or ‘‘2’’ if cattle were

purchased on a dressed basis. For 15, enter ‘‘1’’ if cattle are shipped on an FOB feedlot basis or ‘‘2’’

if cattle are delivered at the plant.

(vi) Head count (16). Enter the quantity of cattle in the lot in number of head.

(vii) Estimated average weight (17). Enter the estimated average weight of the lot in pounds.

(viii) Average price (18). Enter the price established on that day for the lot in dollars per hundredweight.

(I) For negotiated purchases, enter the final net price that was paid.

(II) For formula purchases, enter the base price when established (with estimated grading info if

not yet known). Then enter the final net price with all actual grading information when it is known.

(III) For forward contract purchases, enter the base price when established (estimated grading

info if not yet known. Then enter the final net price paid on the contract with actual grading

information.

(IV) For negotiated grid purchases, enter the base price when established (estimated grading info

if not yet known). Then enter the final net price with all actual grading information.

(ix) Classification code (19). Enter the code which best describes the quality of the majority of the cattle

in the lot.

(x) Origin (20). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the cattle were fed to

slaughter weight. For imported cattle enter ‘‘CN’’ for Canada.

(xi) Premiums and discounts paid (21a–f). Enter the total net value of the adjustment for the lot (in

dollars per hundredweight) for any premiums associated with weight, quality, or yield expressed as a

positive value and for any discounts associated with weight, quality, or yield expressed as a negative

value in parenthesis.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

BOXED BEEF DAILY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

DELIVERY PERIOD

1 = 0-21 DAYS

2 = 22-60 DAYS

3 = 61-90 DAYS

4 = 91/UP DAYS

CLASS CODE

1 = MIXED STEER/HEIFER

2 = STEER

3 = HEIFER

4 = DAIRYBRED STR/HFR

5 = MIXED STR/HFR/COW

6 = DAIRY COW

7 = BEEF COW

8 = MIXED COW

9 = BULL

CLASSIFICATION CO

1 = PRIME

2 = CHOICE

3 = SELECT

4 = PREMIUM WHITE

5 = CUTTER/CANNE

6 = BONER 85%

7 = BREAKER 75%

8 = BULL 92%

9 = UNGRADED

4. PLANT CITY

SALES TYPE CODE 

QUALITY 

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE 1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA MARKETING 

 ARRANGEMENT 

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT

1 = PRIME

2 = UPPER 2/3 CHOI

3 = LOWER 1/3 CHO

4 = SELECT

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an age

person is not required to respond to a collection of information unles

valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-018

information collection is estimated to average .1250 hours per re

instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintain

reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civ

(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, o

participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from d

origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sex

family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance progra

prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded 

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. 

means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large p

should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at 

USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Addition

in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination com

Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.a

any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in th

form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Su

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: progra

opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

12. DESTINATION (1 = Domestic; 2 = Export Overseas, 3 =

Export NAFTA)

13. SALES TYPE CODE

14. DELIVERYPERIOD CODE

15. REFRIGERATION (1 = Fresh; 2 = Frozen)

16. CLASS CODE

17. CLASSIFICATION CODE

18a. BEEF CUT - IMPS Code

18b. BEEF CUT - Description (if IMPS not applicable)

19. TRIM SPECIFICATION CODE

20. WEIGHT (1=Light; 2=Medium; 3= Heavy; 4=Mixed)

21. TOTAL PRODUCT WEIGHT (pounds)

22. FOB PLANT PRICE ($/cwt.)

23. USDA CERTIFIED SCHEDULE CODE (if applicable)

24a. BRANDED PRODUCT CODE - Quality

24b. BRANDED PRODUCT CODE - Yield

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Guideline

LP-126 Boxed Beef Daily Report

For lots comprising multiple items, provide information for each item in a separate record identified with the 

same lot identification or purchase order number. 

(i) Lot identification or purchase order number (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Destination (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, for product shipped within the 50 States; or ‘‘2’’, exported, for

product shipped overseas; or ‘‘3’’, exported, for product shipped NAFTA (Canada or Mexico).

(iii) Purchase type code (13). Enter the code corresponding to the sale type of the lot of boxed beef.

(iv) Delivery period code (14). Enter the code corresponding to the delivery time period of the lot of

boxed beef.

(v) Refrigeration (15). Enter ‘‘1’’ if the product is sold in a fresh condition with an age of 14 days or less

from the date of manufacture, ‘‘2’’ if the product is sold in a frozen condition, or ‘‘3’’ if the product is

sold in a fresh condition with an age of more than 14 days from the date of manufacture.

(vi) Class code (16). Enter the code that best describes the class of cattle from which the boxed beef

was produced.

(vii) Classification code (17). Enter the code corresponding to the grade of the boxed beef.

(viii) Beef cut (18a–b). Enter the numerical code corresponding to the Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS) (3 to 4 characters) (18a) or the internal corporate descriptor used to identify

the product (18b). Descriptors must be entered consistently for all submissions.

(ix) Trim spec code (19). Enter the code corresponding to the trim level of the boxed beef.

(x) Weight (20). Enter the code corresponding to the relative weight of the product. Where weight is a

factor, enter ‘‘1’’ to signify the lighter weight range, ‘‘2’’ to signify the middle weight range, or ‘‘3’’ to

signify the heavier weight range. Where weight is not a factor, enter ‘‘4’’ to signify all weights or

mixed.

(xi) Total product weight (21). Enter the total weight of the boxed beef cut in the lot in pounds.

(xii) Price (22). Enter the price received for each boxed beef cut in the lot in dollars per one hundred

pounds, FOB Plant basis.

(xiii) USDA Certified schedule code (23). Enter the code for the USDA Certified Program schedule, if

applicable (e.g. G1, G2, etc.); otherwise leave blank.

(xiv) Branded product code (24a–b). Enter the quality grade code (24a) and the yield grade code (24b)

that best describes the brand. Leave blank if not applicable.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

WHOLESALE PORK DAILY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

DELIVERY PERIOD CODE

1 = 0-14 DAYS BOX 

2 = 15-60 DAYS BOX

3 = 61 DAYS/UP BOX

4 = 0-10 DAYS COMBO

5 = 11-60 DAYS COMBO

6 = 61 DAYS/UP COMBO

CLASS CODE

1 =BARROW/GILTS

2 = SOW

3 = BOAR 

4 = MIXED BAR/GILT/

 SOW/BOAR 

RE

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.)

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

and a person is not required to respond to a collection 

control number. The valid OMB control number for this 

required to complete this information collection is esti

including the time for reviewing instructions, searc

maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewi

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance wi

of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and po

employees, and institutions participating in or admin

discriminating based on race, color, national origin, re

expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 

from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or rep

any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (

and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or in

alternative means of communication for program info

American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the resp

(202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA throug

Additionally, program information may be made availab

program discrimination complaint, complete the USD

AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/com

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the le

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632

USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office o

Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity 

12. DESTINATION ( 1 = Domestic; 2 = Export/Overseas; 3 = 

NAFTA)

13. SALES TYPE CODE

14. DELIVERY PERIOD CODE

15. REFRIGERATION

16. CLASS CODE

17. PORK ITEM PRODUCT CODE

18. PORK ITEM - Description

19. TOTAL PRODUCT WEIGHT

20. FOB PLANT PRICE ($/CWT)

21. FOB OMAHA PRICE ($/CWT)

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Guideline

LP-89 Wholesale Pork Daily Report

For lots comprising multiple items, provide information for each item in a separate record identified with the 

same lot identification or purchase order number.

(i) Lot identification or purchase order number (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Destination (12). Enter ‘1’, domestic, for product shipped within the 50 States; ‘2’, exported, for

product shipped overseas; and ‘3’, exported, for product shipped NAFTA (Canada or Mexico).

(iii) Sales type code (13). Enter the code corresponding to the sales type of the lot of wholesale pork.

(iv) Delivery period code (14). Enter the code corresponding to the delivery time period of the lot of

wholesale pork.

(v) Refrigeration (15). Enter ‘1’ if the product is sold in 0–6 days fresh, combo; ‘2’ if the product is sold 7

or more days fresh, combo; ‘3’ if the product is sold 0–10 days fresh, boxed; ‘4’ if the product is sold

11 or more days fresh, boxed; and ‘5’ if the product is sold in a frozen condition.

(vi) Class code (16). Enter ‘1’ if the product was derived from barrows/gilts, ‘2’ for sows, ‘3’ for boar, and

‘4’ for mixed.

(vii) Pork item product code (17). Enter the company product code for item sold.

(viii) Pork item—Description (18). Enter the pork item name.

(ix) Total product weight (19). Enter the total weight of the wholesale pork cuts in the lot in pounds.

(x) F.O.B. Plant Price (20). Enter the price received for each wholesale pork cut in the lot in dollars per

one hundred pounds, FOB Plant basis.

(xi) F.O.B. Omaha Price (21). Enter the price received for each wholesale pork cut in the lot in dollars

per one hundred pounds, FOB Omaha basis.
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1. IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

SWINE PRIOR DAY REPORT

CLASS CODE PURCHASE TYPE CODE 

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

1 = BARROWS/GILTS

2 = SOW

3 = BOARS/STAGS

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = OTHER MARKET FORMULA

3 = SWINE OR PORK MARKET FORMU

4 = OTHER PURCHASE ARRANGEMEN

5 = PACKER-SOLD NEGOTIATED

6 = PACKER-SOLD OTHER MARKET FO

7 = PACKER-SOLD SWINE OR PORK M

8 = PACKER-SOLD OTHER PURCHASE 

9 = PACKER-OWNED

10 = NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHA

11 = PACKER-SOLD NEGOTIATED FOR

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

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is not required to respond to a collection of information unles

OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-01

collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per respo

searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining t

collection of information. 

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Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the U

institutions participating in or administering USDA programs a

color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 

age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived fro

reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any progra

bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 

with disabilities who require alternative means of communica

print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should conta

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA t

877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made av

program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Progr

online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.htm

to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information reque

form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or let

Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1

20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake

provider, employer, and lender.

11. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Lot Identification

25. PURCHASED SWINE - Class Code

12. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Class Code

13. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Purchase Type Code

26. PURCHASED SWINE - Purchase Type Code

27. PURCHASED SWINE - Head Count

14. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Head Count

15. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Base Price ($/cwt.)

28. PURCHASED SWINE - Avg. Live Weight (pounds)

29. PURCHASED SWINE - Base Price ($/cwt.)

16. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Net Price ($/cwt.)

30. ORIGIN (State postal)

17. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Live Weight (pounds)

18. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Avg. Carcass Weight (pounds)

19. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Sort Loss ($/cwt.)

20. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Backfat (inches)

21. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Loin Depth (inches)

22. SLAUGHTERED SWINE - Average Lean Percentage

23. PURCHASED SWINE - Lot Identification

24. PURCHASED SWINE - Ownership Code
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

SWINE PRIOR DAY REPORT

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB con

information collection is 0581-0186. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existi

needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and emp

administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marita

a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies a

incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the respons

720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a prog

Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the lette

request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Ind

20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

31. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 1 38. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 8

32. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 2 39. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 9

33. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 3 40. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 10

34. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 4 41. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 11

35. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 5 42. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 12

36. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 6 43. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 13

37. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 7 44. SCHEDULED SWINE - Head Count for Day 14
Guideline

LP-118 Swine Prior Day Report

(i) Slaughtered swine lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot of slaughtered swine to

the packer.

(ii) Slaughtered swine class code (12). Enter the code that best describes the type of slaughtered swine

in the lot.

(iii) Slaughtered swine purchase type code (13). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase for

the slaughtered swine in the lot.

(iv) Slaughtered swine head count (14). Enter the quantity of slaughtered swine in the lot in number of

head.

(v) Slaughtered swine base price (15). Enter the base price established on that day for the lot of

slaughtered swine in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(vi) Slaughtered swine average net price (16). Enter the average net price established on that day for

the lot of slaughtered swine in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(vii) Slaughtered swine average live weight (17). Enter the average live weight of the lot of swine in

pounds if slaughtered swine were purchased on a live basis, otherwise leave blank.

(viii) Slaughtered swine average carcass weight (18). Enter the average carcass weight of the lot of

slaughtered swine in pounds.

(ix) Slaughtered swine average sort loss (19). Enter the average sort loss for the lot of slaughtered

swine in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(x) Slaughtered swine average backfat (20). Enter the average backfat measurement for the lot of

slaughtered swine in inches rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.

(xi) Slaughtered swine average loin depth (21). Enter the average loin depth measurement for the lot of

slaughtered swine in inches rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.

(xii) Slaughtered swine average lean percentage (22). Enter the average lean percentage for the lot of

slaughtered swine.

(xiii) Purchased swine lot identification (23). Enter code used to identify the lot of purchased swine to the

packer.

(xiv) Purchased swine ownership code (24). Enter code which best describes the source of the

purchased swine whether packer-owned, purchased from another packer, or all other swine.

(xv) Purchased swine class code (25). Enter the code that best describes the type of purchased swine.

(xvi) Purchased swine purchase type code (26). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase for

the purchased swine.

(xvii) Purchased swine head count (27). Enter the quantity of purchased swine in the lot.
LP-118 Swine Prior Day Report – (Cont.)

(xviii) Purchased swine average live weight (28). Enter the average live weight of the lot of swine in

pounds if swine were purchased on a live basis, otherwise leave blank.

(xix) Purchased swine base price (29). Enter the base price established on that day for the lot of

purchased swine in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(xx) Purchased swine origin (30). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the swine

were fed to slaughter weight.

(xxi) Scheduled swine (31–44). Enter the number of head of purchase commitment swine that were

scheduled for delivery for each of the next 14 days. Enter the total quantity currently scheduled for

each day at the time of reporting for each submission.
UNITEDSTATESDEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

SWINE DAILY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER CLASS CODE PURCHASE TYPE CODE

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

1 = BARROWS/GILTS 

2 = SOW 

3 = BOARS/STAGS 

1 = NEGOTIATED 

2 = OTHER MARKET FORMULA 

3 = SWINE OR PORK MARKET 

FORMULA 

4 = OTHER PURCHASE 

ARRANGEMENT 

5 = PACKER-SOLD NEGOTIATED 

6 = PACKER-SOLD OTHER 

MARKET FORMULA 

7 = P

FOR

8 = P

ARR

9 = B

10 = 

11 = 

PUR

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.)

11. PURCHASED SWINE - Lot Identification

12. PURCHASED SWINE - Purchase Type Code

13. PURCHASED SWINE - Average Live Weight

14. PURCHASED SWINE - Class Code

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response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil right

rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employe

USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, nat

gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/

program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, 

USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing d

disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program info

Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TAR

contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additio

languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, co

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_c

addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested 

call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: 

Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employe

15. PURCHASED SWINE - Head Count

16. PURCHASED SWINE - Base Price ($/cwt.)

17. PURCHASED SWINE - Origin (2-letter State postal abbr.)

PACKER-SOLD SWINEPURCHASES ALL OTHER SWINE PUR

18. EST. NEGOTIATED PURCHASES

19. EST. OTHER MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES

Head Count

Head Count

26. EST. NEGOTIATED PURCHASES

27. EST. OTHER MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES

20. EST. SWINE/PORK MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES Head Count 28. EST. SWINE/PORK MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES 

21. EST. OTHER ARRANGEMENT PURCHASES Head Count 29. EST. OTHER ARRANGEMENT PURCHASES 

22. ACT. NEGOTIATED PURCHASES

23. ACT. OTHER MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES

Head Count

Head Count

30. ACT. NEGOTIATED PURCHASES

31. ACT. OTHER MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES

24. ACT. SWINE/PORK MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES Head Count 32. ACT. SWINE/PORK MARKET FORMULA PURCHASES 

25. ACT. OTHER ARRANGEMENT PURCHASES Head Count 33. ACT. OTHER ARRANGEMENT PURCHASES 

34. EST. NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHASES Head Count 36. EST. NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHASES 

35. ACT. NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHASES

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Head Count 37. ACT. NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHASES 
Guideline

LP-119 Swine Daily Report

(i) Purchased swine lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot of purchased swine to the

packer.

(ii) Purchased swine purchase type code (12). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase for

the swine in the lot.

(iii) Purchased swine average live weight (13). Enter the average live weight of the lot of swine in

pounds if swine were purchased on a live basis, otherwise leave blank.

(iv) Purchased swine class code (14). Enter the code that best describes the type of swine in the lot.

(v) Purchased swine head count (15). Enter the quantity of swine in the lot in number of head.

(vi) Purchased swine base price (16). Enter the base price established on that day for the lot of swine in

dollars per one hundred pounds.

(vii) Purchased swine origin (17). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the swine

were fed to slaughter weight.

(viii) Packer-sold swine purchases (18–25, 34-35). Enter the best estimate of the total number of packersold swine expected to be purchased throughout the reporting day for each purchase type and the

total number of packer-sold swine purchased since 1:30 p.m. central of the previous reporting day

up to that time of the reporting day for each purchase type.

(ix) All other swine purchases (26–33, 36-37). Enter the best estimate of the total number of all other

swine expected to be purchased throughout the reporting day for each purchase type and the total

number of all other swine purchased since 1:30 p.m. central of the previous reporting day up to that

time of the reporting day for each purchase type.
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1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 

SWINE NONCARCASS MERIT PREMIUM WEEKLY REPORT

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0581-0186. The time required to complete this infor

15 minutes per response, including the time for revie

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collection of information.

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordan

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulat

offices, and employees, and institutions participating 

prohibited from discriminating based on race, col

identity (including gender expression), sexual orienta

parental status, income derived from a public assist

or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any pro

USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remed

program or incident. Persons with disabilities who re

for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, au

should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s T

and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Rela

program information may be made available in la

program discrimination complaint, complete the U

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.us

any USDA office or write a letter addressed to U

information requested in the form. To request a 

632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 

Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civi

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-744

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, an

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

11a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Volume - Low Range

11b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Volume - High Range

12a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Transportation - Low Range

12b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Transportation - High Range

13a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Delivery Timing - Low Range

13b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Delivery Timing - High Range

14a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Breed - Low Range

14b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Breed - High Range

15a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Pork Quality Assurance Low

Range 

15b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Pork Quality Assurance High 

 Range 

16a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Description

16b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - Low Range

16c. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - High Range

17a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Description

17b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - Low Range

17c. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - High Range

18a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Description

18b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - Low Range

18c. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - High Range

19a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Description

19b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - Low Range

19c. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - High Range

20a. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Description

20b. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - Low Range

20c. NONCARCASS MERIT - Other Value - High Range

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Guideline

LP-120 Weekly Non-Carcass Merit Premium Swine Reporting

Enter the standard non-carcass merit premiums used during the prior slaughter week (11–15) in dollars per 

hundredweight. If a range of standard non-carcass merit premiums was used, enter the low side of the 

range (a) and the high side of the range (b). If only one value was used, enter the same number in (a) and 

(b). If no value for the specified merit was used, leave blank. For ‘‘other’’ categories (16–20), provide a brief 

description of the basis for the premium along with the value of the premium.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE LAMB DAILY REPORT

 (Current Established Prices)

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PURCHASE TYPE CODE CLASS CODE CLA

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA MARKETING 

 ARRANGEMENT 

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT

1 = SLAUGHTER LAMBS

2 = EWES

3 = RAMS/STAGS

1 = 

2 = 

3 = 

4 = 

5 = 

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

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person is not required to respond to a collection of info

number. The valid OMB control number for this informatio

complete this information collection is estimated to average 

reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, g

completing and reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with 

Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the 

institutions participating in or administering USDA program

race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (i

disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, inco

political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights 

funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). R

program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require 

information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, Americ

responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 72

the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, 

languages other than English. To file a program discrim

Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, fou

complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write 

letter all of the information requested in the form. To re

632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA b

the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independen

Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. 

and lender.

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

13. PURCHASE TYPE CODE

14. CLASS CODE

15a. SELLING BASIS (1 = Live; 2 = Dressed)

15b. SELLING BASIS SHIPMENT (1 = FOB; 2 = Delivered)

16. HEAD COUNT

17a. WEIGHT RANGE - LOW (pounds)

17b. WEIGHT RANGE - HIGH (pounds)

22. DRESSING PERCENTAGE

23. ORIGIN (2-letter State postal abbr.)

24. PELT CODE

25a. PREMIUM PAID - WEIGHT ($/cwt.)

25b. PREMIUM PAID - QUALITY ($/cwt.)

25c. PREMIUM PAID - YIELD ($/cwt.)

25d. DISCOUNT PAID - WEIGHT ($/cwt.)

25e. DISCOUNT PAID - QUALITY ($/cwt.)

25f. DISCOUNT PAID - YIELD ($/cwt.)

18. ESTIMATED AVERAGE WEIGHT (pounds)

19. AVERAGE PRICE ($/cwt.)

20. % CHOICE OR BETTER

21. CLASSIFICATION CODE

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Guideline

LP-121 Live Lamb Daily Report (Current Established Prices)

(i) Lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if lambs were purchased inside of the 50 States, or ‘‘2’’, imported,

if lambs were purchased outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Purchase type code (13). Enter the code that describes the type of purchase.

(iv) Class code (14). Enter the code that best describes the type of lambs.

(v) Selling basis (15a–b). For 15a, enter ‘‘1’’ if lambs were purchased on a live basis or ‘‘2’’ if lambs

were purchased on a dressed basis. For 15b, enter ‘‘1’’ if lambs are shipped on an FOB feedlot

basis or ‘‘2’’ if lambs are delivered at the plant.

(vi) Head count (16). Enter the quantity of lambs in the lot in number of head.

(vii) Weight range (17a & 17b). Enter the lowest (17a) and highest (17b) weights for lambs in the lot in

pounds.

(viii) Estimated average weight (18). Enter the estimated average weight of the lot in pounds.

(ix) Average price (19). Enter the price established on that day for the lot in dollars per hundredweight.

(I) For negotiated purchases, enter the final (net) price paid.

(II) For formula purchases, enter the net price.

(III) For forward contract purchases, enter the final (net) price paid.

(x) Percent Choice or better (20). Enter the percentage of the number of lambs in the lot of a quality

grade of Choice or better.

(xi) Classification code (21). Enter the code which best describes the quality of the majority of the lambs

in the lot.

(xii) Dressing percentage (22). Enter an average dressing percentage for the lambs in the lot. For

negotiated purchases, enter an estimate. For all other purchase types, enter the actual average

dressing percentage.

(xiii) Origin (23). Enter the 2-letter postal abbreviation for the State in which the lambs were fed to

slaughter weight. Enter ‘‘CN’’ if lambs originate from Canada.

(xiv) Pelt Code (24). Enter the code that best describes the type of pelt for the majority of lambs in the lot.

(xv) Premiums and discounts paid (25a–f). Enter the total net value of the adjustment for the lot (in

dollars per hundredweight) for any premiums associated with weight, quality, or yield expressed as a

positive value and for any discounts associated with weight, quality, or yield expressed as a negative

value in parenthesis.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE LAMB WEEKLY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

PRIOR WEEK SLAUGHTERED L

(Data in this block to be entered onc

2. COMPANY NAME

19. DOMESTIC, FORWARD CONTRACT Head 

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

20. IMPORTED, FORWARD CONTRACT

21. DOMESTIC, FORMULA ARRANGEMENT

22. IMPORTED, FORMULA ARRANGEMENT

Head 

Head 

Head 

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

23. DOMESTIC, NEGOTIATED

24. IMPORTED, NEGOTIATED

Head 

Head 

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

person is not required to respond to a collection of informati

The valid OMB control number for this information collection 

information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes 

instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 

reviewing the collection of information. 

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

SLAUGHTERED PACKER-OWNED LAMBS

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with F

Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the U

institutions participating in or administering USDA programs 

color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 

age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived fr

or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any pr

(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and compla

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of co

Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc

USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY

Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information 

English. To file a program discrimination complaint, comple

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/co

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter 

request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. S

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant S

Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lende

13. HEAD COUNT

FORWARDCONTRACTPUR

14a. ACTUAL CARCASS WEIGHT RANGE - LOW

25. LOT IDENTIFICATION

14b. ACTUAL CARCASS WEIGHT RANGE - HIGH

15. ACTUAL AVERAGE CARCASS WEIGHT

16. AVERAGE DRESSING PERCENTAGE

17. % YIELD GRADE 3 OR BETTER 26. HEAD COUNT

27. BASIS LEVEL ($/cwt.)

28. DELIVERY MONTH (3-letter abbreviation)

18. % QUALITY GRADE CHOICE OR BETTER
Guideline

LP-123 Live Lamb Weekly Report

(i) Packer-Owned lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot of packer-owned lambs to

the packer.

(ii) Packer-Owned source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if packer-owned lambs are from within the 50

States or ‘‘2’’, imported, if lambs are from outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Packer-Owned head count (13). Enter the quantity of packer-owned lambs in the lot in number of

head.

(iv) Packer-Owned actual carcass weight range (14a & 14b). Enter the lowest (14a) and highest (14b)

actual carcass weights for lambs in the lot in pounds.

(v) Packer-Owned actual average carcass weight (15). Enter the actual average carcass weight of the

lot of packer-owned lambs in pounds.

(vi) Packer-Owned average dressing percentage (16). Enter the average dressing percentage of the lot

of packer-owned lambs.

(vii) Percentage yield grade 3 or better (17). Enter the percentage of packer-owned lambs in the lot of a

yield grade of 3 or better.

(viii) Quality grade percentage (18). Enter the percentage of packer-owned lambs in the lot of a quality

grade of Choice or better.

(ix) Prior week slaughtered lamb head counts (19–24). Enter the total number of head of lambs

slaughtered for the prior week that were purchased through forward contracts, the total number of

head for lambs purchased through formula arrangements, and the total number of head of lambs

purchased through negotiated cash, categorized by domestic or imported sources. Enter this

information once per each week’s submission.

(x) Forward contract purchases lot identification (25). Enter code used to identify forward contracted

lambs to the packer.

(xi) Forward contract purchases head count (26). Enter quantity of forward contracted lambs in the lot in

number of head.

(xii) Forward contract purchases basis level (27). Enter the agreed upon adjustment to a future price to

establish the final price of the forward contracted lambs in dollars per one hundred pounds.

(xiii) Forward contract purchases delivery month (28). Enter the delivery month of the lambs purchased

through forward contracts as a 3-letter abbreviation.

(xiv) Committed lambs (29). Enter quantity of lambs committed to be delivered to the packer in number of

head.

(xv) Committed delivery month (30). Enter the delivery month of the lambs committed for delivery to the

packer as a 3-letter abbreviation.

(xvi) Committed delivery year (31). Enter the delivery year of the lambs committed for delivery to the

packer as a 4-digit number.
F

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LIVE LAMB WEEKLY REPORT

(Formula Purchases)

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reducti

conduct or sponsor, and a person is not req

information unless it displays a valid OMB con

number for this information collection is 0581-0

this information collection is estimated to a

including the time for reviewing instructions

gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

collection of information.

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In acc

and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civ

USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees

administering USDA programs are prohibited 

color, national origin, religion, sex, gender ide

sexual orientation, disability, age, marital sta

derived from a public assistance program, pol

for prior civil rights activity, in any program or a

(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedie

by program or incident. Persons with disabilit

communication for program information (e.

American Sign Language, etc.) should contac

TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 

Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Add

made available in languages other than Engli

complaint, complete the USDA Program Discr

found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/com

USDA office or write a letter addressed to USD

information requested in the form. To reques

(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form 

Department of Agriculture Office of the Assis

Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 

or email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA 

employer, and lender.

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

13. HEAD COUNT

17a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT RANGE - LOW ($/cwt.)

17b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT RANGE - HIGH ($/cwt.)

18. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT WEIGHTED AVERAGE ($/cwt.)

14. TOTAL POUNDS

15. WEIGHTED AVERAGE CARCASS PRICE ($/cwt.)

16a. PRICE RANGE - LOW ($/cwt.)

16b. PRICE RANGE - HIGH ($/cwt.)

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Guideline

LP-124 Live Lamb Weekly Report (Formula Purchases)

(i) Lot identification (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, if lambs are purchased within the 50 States or ‘‘2’’, imported, if

lambs are purchased outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Head count (13). Enter the quantity of lambs in the lot in number of head.

(iv) Total pounds (14). Enter the total quantity of lambs in the lot in pounds.

(v) Weighted average carcass price (15). Enter the weighted average carcass price for the lambs in the

lot in dollars per hundredweight.

(vi) Range of prices paid (16a–b). Enter the lowest (16a) and the highest (16b) prices paid for the lambs

in the lot in dollars per hundredweight.

(vii) Range of premiums and discounts paid (17a–b). Enter the lowest (17a) and the highest (17b)

premium and discount paid for the lot of lambs in dollars per hundredweight. Enter negative values

in parenthesis.

(viii) Weighted average of premiums and discounts paid (18). Enter the weighted average of the

premiums and discounts paid for the lot of lambs in dollars per hundredweight. Enter negative

values in parenthesis.
F

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LAMB PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS WEEKLY REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (1 = 10:00 a.m.; 2 = 2:00 p.m.) (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Ac

sponsor, and a person is not required to respond 

displays a valid OMB control number. The valid 

collection is 0581-0186. The time required to comp

to average 5 minutes per response, including the 

existing data sources, gathering and maintaining 

reviewing the collection of information.

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordan

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulat

offices, and employees, and institutions participating 

prohibited from discriminating based on race, col

identity (including gender expression), sexual orienta

parental status, income derived from a public assist

or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any pro

USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remed

program or incident. Persons with disabilities who re

for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, a

should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s T

and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Rela

program information may be made available in la

program discrimination complaint, complete the U

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.u

any USDA office or write a letter addressed to U

information requested in the form. To request a 

632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 

Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civ

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-74

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, an

11. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Prime

12. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Choice

13. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Good

14. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Standard

15. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Choice YG 2 or Better

16. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Bucky

17. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Yearling or Older

18. PREMIUM DISCOUNT - YG 1.0-2.0 (<=.16" Fat)

19. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 2.0-3.0 (<=.26" Fat)

20. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 3.0-4.0 (<=.36" Fat)

21. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 4.0-5.0 (<=.46" Fat)

22. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - YG 5.0/up (>=.46" Fat)

23. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Under 45 lbs. Carcass

24. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 45-55 lbs. Carcass

25. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 55-65 lbs Carcass

26. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 65-75 lbs. Carcass

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27. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - 75-85 lbs. Carcass

28. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Over 85 lbs. Carcass

29. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Wooled Pelt

30. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - #1 Fall Shorn Pelt

31. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - #2 Fall Shorn Pelt

32. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - #3-4 Fall Shorn Pelt

33a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

33b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

34a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

34b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

35a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

35b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

36a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

36b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value

37a. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Description

37b. PREMIUM/DISCOUNT - Other Value
Guideline

LP-125 Lamb Premiums and Discounts Weekly Report

Enter the premiums and discounts (in dollars per hundredweight) expected to be in effect for the current 

slaughter week for each applicable category of premium and discount (11–32). For ‘‘other’’ categories (33–

37), provide a brief description of the basis for the premium/ discount along with the value of the 

premium/discount. Enter negative values in parenthesis.
F

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 

BOXED LAMB REPORT

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

SALE TYPE CODE

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA MARKETING ARRANGEMENT

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT

DELIVERY PERIO

1 = 0-21 DAYS

2 = 22-60 DAYS

3 = 61-90 DAYS

4 = 91/UP DAYS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

QUALITY

1 = PRIME

2 = CHOICE

BRANDED PRODUCT C

YIELD

1 = YIELD 

2 = YIELD 

3 = YIELD 

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (NOT APPLICABLE)

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may n

respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB cont

information collection is 0581-0186. The time required to complete this informa

importer s and 10 minutes for do mes tic pa ckers per response, 

existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completi

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights la

regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, a

programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national 

expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental st

political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any pro

bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by p

alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large 

contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 

Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be ma

program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discriminat

www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a 

the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, c

to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Sec

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.inta

employer, and lender.

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

12. SOURCE (1 = Domestic; 2 = Imported)

13. SALE TYPE CODE

14. DELIVERY PERIOD CODE

15. REFRIGERATION (1 = Fresh; 2 = Frozen)

16. CLASSIFICATION CODE

17a. LAMB CUT - IMPS Code

18. WEIGHT (1=Light; 2=Medium; 3= Heavy; 4=Mixed)

19. TOTAL PRODUCT WEIGHT (pounds)

20. FOB PLANT PRICE ($/cwt.)

21. USDA CERTIFIED SCHEDULE CODE (if applicable)

22a. BRANDED PRODUCT CODE - Quality

22b. BRANDED PRODUCT CODE - Yield

17b. LAMB CUT - Description (if IMPS not applicable)

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Guideline

LP-128 Boxed Lamb Daily Report

For lots comprising multiple items, provide information for each item in a separate record identified with the 

same lot identification or purchase order number. 

(i) Lot identification or purchase order number (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Destination/Source (12). Enter ‘‘1’’, domestic, for product originating within the 50 States or ‘‘2’’,

imported, for product originating from outside of the 50 States.

(iii) Sale type code (13). Enter the code corresponding to the sale type of the lot of boxed lamb.

(iv) Delivery period code (14). Enter the code corresponding to the delivery time period of the lot of

boxed lamb.

(v) Refrigeration (15). Enter ‘‘1’’ if the product is sold in a fresh condition or ‘‘2’’ if the product is sold in a

frozen condition.

(vi) Classification code (16). Enter the code corresponding to the grade of the boxed lamb, if applicable.

(vii) Lamb cut (17a–b). Enter the numerical code corresponding to the Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS) (3 to 4 characters) (17a) or the internal corporate descriptor used to identify

the product (17b). Descriptors must be entered consistently for all submissions.

(viii) Weight (18). Enter the code corresponding to the relative weight of the product. Where weight is a

factor, enter ‘‘1’’ to signify the lighter weight range, ‘‘2’’ to signify the middle weight range, or ‘‘3’’ to

signify the heavier weight range. Where weight is not a factor, enter ‘‘4’’ to signify all weights or

mixed.

(ix) Total product weight (19). Enter the total weight of the boxed lamb cut in the lot in pounds.

(x) Price (20). Enter the price received for each boxed lamb cut in the lot in dollars per one hundred

pounds, FOB Plant basis.

(xi) USDA Certified schedule code (21). Enter the code for the USDA Certified Program schedule, if

applicable (e.g., CL, etc.); otherwise leave blank.

(xii) Branded product code (22a–b). Enter the quality grade code (22a) and the yield grade code (22b)

that best describes the brand. Leave blank if not applicable.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

LAMB CARCASS REPORT

FO

NOTE: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may 

respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB co

information collection is 0581-0186. The time required to complete this inf

per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching exis

needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 

USDA’s Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil righ

rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and empl

USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, 

gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/

program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activ

USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 

disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program inf

Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s T

contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Addit

languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, 

Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing

addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requeste

call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mai

Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employe

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TRANSACTION TYPE CODE DELIVERY PERIOD CODE C

2. COMPANY NAME

3. PLANT STREET ADDRESS

4. PLANT CITY

5. PLANT STATE

1 = NEGOTIATED

2 = FORMULA MARKETING 

 ARRANGEMENT 

3 = FORWARD CONTRACT

1 = 0-14 DAYS

2 = 15 + Days

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6. PLANT ZIP CODE

7. CONTACT NAME

8. PHONE NUMBER (include area code)

9. REPORTING DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. REPORTING TIME (NOT APPLICABLE)

11. LOT IDENTIFICATION OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

12. TRANSACTION TYPE CODE

13. FOB PLANT PRICE ($/cwt.)

14. NUMBER OF CARCASSES

15. CLASSIFICATION CODE

16. YIELD GRADE CODE

17a. EST. CARCASS WEIGHT RANGE - Low

17b. EST. CARCASS WEIGHT RANGE - High

18. DELIVERY PERIOD CODE

19. TRANSACTION BASIS (1 = Purchase; 2 = Sale)

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Guideline

LP-129 Lamb Carcass Report

For lots comprised of distinct carcass weight range categories with different prices, provide information for 

each weight range in a separate record identified with the same lot identification or purchase order number.

(i) Lot identification or purchase order number (11). Enter code used to identify the lot to the packer.

(ii) Transaction type code (12). Enter the code corresponding to the transaction type of the lot of

carcass lamb.

(iii) FOB Plant Price (13). Enter the price received for the lamb carcasses in dollars per one hundred

pounds, FOB Plant basis.

(iv) Number of carcasses (14). Enter the total number of lamb carcasses in the lot.

(v) Classification code (15). Enter the corresponding USDA quality grade code.

(vi) Yield grade code (16). Enter the corresponding USDA yield grade code.

(vii) Estimated carcass weight range (17a– b). Enter the lowest (17a) and highest (17b) weights (in

pounds) that best describes the majority of the lamb carcasses in the lot.

(viii) Delivery period code (18). Enter the code corresponding to the time period the lamb carcasses will

deliver.

(ix) Transaction basis (19). Enter ‘‘1’’ for purchased carcasses or ‘‘2’’ for sold carcasses.