SOME Queensland beef processors dropped rates another 15c/kg on cows and grass steers on Friday, but part of that at least may have been about better alignment with competitor offers in a rapidly-declining market.
While some sheds remain inactive in the direct consignment market this week due to heavy bookings, others still have some spaces with a price for late June. Others are quoting July delivery only, without a price attached, as the market instability continues.
Offers seen from competitive processors this morning have heavy grass steer four-teeth for kills in southern Queensland at…