Compared to last week, feeder steers under 650 lbs sold mostly steady to spots 3.00 lower, 650-800 lbs sold fully steady to firm and over 800 lbs were not tested. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs were lightly tested, with 500-600 lbs selling steady to 3.00 lower, a light test of 600-700 lbs sold mostly steady and 700-750 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone with no recent test. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good, with supply moderate. A good quality offering of steers weighing 650-800 lbs sold with the best demand with several part loads in the mix and a good offering of 700-750 lb heifers. CME cattle futures traded lower to start the week and focused on Friday's COF report that showed bearish placements at 111 percent.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 545 | 163.19 | 890 | 153 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 671 | 159.97 | 1,073 | 689 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 577 | 147.57 | 852 | 35 |
| Large 1-2 | 907 | 134.00 | 1,215 | 14thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,627 | 88.40 | 1,438 | 9thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,522 | 65.91 | 1,003 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,233 | 63.51 | 783 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 962 | 52.17 | 502 | 24 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 533 | 148.26/cwt | 146.00–150.00 | 790 | 35 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 604 | 151.75/cwt | 151.75–151.75 | 917 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 592 | 142.37/cwt | 140.00–145.00 | 843 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 625 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 919 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 466 | 161.10/cwt | 160.00–162.50 | 751 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 633 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 1,019 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 537 | 167.99/cwt | 163.00–169.75 | 902 | 34 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 606 | 156.00/cwt | 153.00–157.00 | 945 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 479 | 166.43/cwt | 165.00–170.00 | 797 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 369 | 188.23/cwt | 180.00–191.00 | 695 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 677 | 142.90/cwt | 140.00–145.50 | 967 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 714 | 146.55/cwt | 140.00–149.00 | 1,046 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 420 | 172.78/cwt | 165.00–180.00 | 726 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 695 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 983 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 470 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 707 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 583 | 130.62/cwt | 129.50–131.50 | 762 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 462 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 716 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 417 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 701 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 979 | 57.14/cwt | 54.50–59.50 | 559 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,050 | 64.46/cwt | 61.50–68.00 | 677 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 930 | 36.90/cwt | 33.00–41.00 | 343 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 871 | 48.77/cwt | 46.00–52.00 | 425 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,467 | 62.75/cwt | 59.00–66.50 | 921 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,599 | 70.33/cwt | 67.50–75.50 | 1,125 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,223 | 64.00/cwt | 60.00–66.50 | 783 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,265 | 69.39/cwt | 67.00–71.50 | 878 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,238 | 55.84/cwt | 53.50–58.00 | 691 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,673 | 89.58/cwt | 86.50–93.50 | 1,499 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,260 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 995 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 568 | 152.52/cwt | 146.00–159.00 | 866 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 582 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 844 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 688 | 157.81/cwt | 152.00–159.50 | 1,086 | 184 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 722 | 156.29/cwt | 151.50–159.00 | 1,128 | 117 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 577 | 166.45/cwt | 162.50–172.00 | 960 | 82 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 922 | 136.75/cwt | 136.75–136.75 | 1,261 | 58 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 164.00/cwt | 160.50–164.75 | 1,004 | 57 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 767 | 151.02/cwt | 148.00–152.25 | 1,158 | 56 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 524 | 177.68/cwt | 175.75–180.00 | 931 | 53 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 418 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 782 | 30 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 487 | 178.43/cwt | 177.00–181.00 | 869 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 824 | 140.75/cwt | 139.00–145.50 | 1,160 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 580 | 158.50/cwt | 158.50–158.50 | 919 | 4 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 907 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,215 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 662 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 821 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 779 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 915 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 520 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 702 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 533 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 693 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 348 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 600 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 624 | 137.08/cwt | 130.00–139.50 | 855 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 582 | 138.89/cwt | 134.00–145.00 | 808 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 669 | 134.43/cwt | 133.00–138.00 | 899 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 487 | 146.82/cwt | 144.00–152.50 | 715 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 516 | 141.26/cwt | 136.50–144.25 | 729 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 384 | 153.51/cwt | 149.00–158.00 | 589 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 921 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,087 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 403 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 596 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 310 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 493 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 724 | 140.67/cwt | 140.00–141.75 | 1,018 | 122 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 576 | 153.54/cwt | 149.00–155.00 | 884 | 112 |
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 650 lbs sold mostly steady to spots 3.00 lower, 650-800 lbs sold fully steady to firm and over 800 lbs were not tested. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs were lightly tested, with 500-600 lbs selling steady to 3.00 lower, a light test of 600-700 lbs sold mostly steady and 700-750 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone with no recent test. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good, with supply moderate. A good quality offering of steers weighing 650-800 lbs sold with the best demand with several part loads in the mix and a good offering of 700-750 lb heifers. CME cattle futures traded lower to start the week and focused on Friday's COF report that showed bearish placements at 111 percent.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 533 | 146.00–150.00 | 148.26 |
| 21 | — | 604 | 151.75 | 151.75 |
| 7 | — | 695 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 6 | — | 470 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 122 | — | 724 | 140.00–141.75 | 140.67 |
| 112 | — | 576 | 149.00–155.00 | 153.54 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 662 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 4 | — | 779 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| 4 | — | 520 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 533 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 348 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 43 | — | 624 | 130.00–139.50 | 137.08 |
| 31 | — | 582 | 134.00–145.00 | 138.89 |
| 30 | — | 669 | 133.00–138.00 | 134.43 |
| 25 | — | 487 | 144.00–152.50 | 146.82 |
| 23 | — | 516 | 136.50–144.25 | 141.26 |
| 8 | — | 384 | 149.00–158.00 | 153.51 |
| 7 | — | 921 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 3 | — | 403 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 3 | — | 310 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 592 | 140.00–145.00 | 142.37 |
| 11 | — | 625 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 7 | — | 466 | 160.00–162.50 | 161.10 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 633 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 537 | 163.00–169.75 | 167.99 |
| 28 | — | 606 | 153.00–157.00 | 156.00 |
| 21 | — | 479 | 165.00–170.00 | 166.43 |
| 19 | — | 369 | 180.00–191.00 | 188.23 |
| 14 | — | 677 | 140.00–145.50 | 142.90 |
| 11 | — | 714 | 140.00–149.00 | 146.55 |
| 10 | — | 420 | 165.00–180.00 | 172.78 |
| 6 | — | 568 | 146.00–159.00 | 152.52 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 582 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 184 | — | 688 | 152.00–159.50 | 157.81 |
| 117 | — | 722 | 151.50–159.00 | 156.29 |
| 82 | — | 577 | 162.50–172.00 | 166.45 |
| 58 | — | 922 | 136.75 | 136.75 |
| 57 | — | 612 | 160.50–164.75 | 164.00 |
| 56 | — | 767 | 148.00–152.25 | 151.02 |
| 53 | — | 524 | 175.75–180.00 | 177.68 |
| 30 | — | 418 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 29 | — | 487 | 177.00–181.00 | 178.43 |
| 19 | — | 824 | 139.00–145.50 | 140.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 580 | 158.50 | 158.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 907 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 583 | 129.50–131.50 | 130.62 |
| 3 | — | 462 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | — | 417 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 979 | 54.50–59.50 | 57.14 |
| 6 | — | 1,050 | 61.50–68.00 | 64.46 |
| 6 | — | 930 | 33.00–41.00 | 36.90 |
| 5 | — | 871 | 46.00–52.00 | 48.77 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,467 | 59.00–66.50 | 62.75 |
| 5 | — | 1,599 | 67.50–75.50 | 70.33 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,223 | 60.00–66.50 | 64.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,265 | 67.00–71.50 | 69.39 |
| 5 | — | 1,238 | 53.50–58.00 | 55.84 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,673 | 86.50–93.50 | 89.58 |
| 1 | — | 1,260 | 79.00 | 79.00 |