Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, too few steer and heifer calves were on offer to fully test the market, a light offering traded with a weak to lower undertone. Yearling steers weighing 650-800 lbs sold fully steady to firm, with yearling steers weighing 800-900 lbs were not well tested with two weeks ago on similar weights and quality but sold with a sharply higher undertone on a very active market. Feeder heifers over 600 lbs were lightly tested. Slaughter cows sold steady. A very nice offering of yearling steers sold in pot load and part load lots with very good quality, sorted up right for the buyers as they were eager to buy big yearlings while they still can. CME cattle futures continue to climb higher while fed cattle market also traded higher last week helping to support the market.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 777 | 144.94 | 1,126 | 1,153 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 678 | 141.53 | 959 | 151 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 639 | 132.19 | 844 | 50 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,741 | 78.39 | 1,365 | 23 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,552 | 54.70 | 849 | 35 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,257 | 51.38 | 646 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,021 | 44.01 | 449 | 17 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,275 | 101.81 | 1,298 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,614 | 73.44/cwt | 71.00–75.50 | 1,185 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,757 | 79.42/cwt | 77.00–83.00 | 1,395 | 9 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | — | 1,275 | 101.81/cwt | 101.00–102.00 | 1,298 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,252 | 53.18/cwt | 50.00–56.50 | 666 | 28 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,273 | 45.78/cwt | 43.50–49.00 | 583 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,572 | 54.97/cwt | 50.50–58.00 | 864 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 545 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 834 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 709 | 148.30/cwt | 144.50–151.10 | 1,051 | 260 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 889 | 139.80/cwt | 139.25–140.35 | 1,243 | 402 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 367 | 166.46/cwt | 164.00–169.00 | 611 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 179.76/cwt | 179.00–181.00 | 782 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 633 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 886 | 59 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 839 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 516 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 702 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 653 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 875 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 560 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 678 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 574 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 806 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 750 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 945 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 589 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 766 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 783 | 141.03/cwt | 139.50–142.00 | 1,104 | 103 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 554 | 141.75/cwt | 141.75–141.75 | 785 | 37 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 679 | 144.75/cwt | 144.75–144.75 | 983 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 805 | 145.87/cwt | 144.50–146.50 | 1,174 | 192 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 405 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 713 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 471 | 165.27/cwt | 160.00–171.00 | 778 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 641 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 846 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 616 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 881 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 835 | 112.50/cwt | 112.50–112.50 | 939 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,552 | 60.12/cwt | 58.50–64.50 | 933 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,025 | 88.47/cwt | 88.00–90.00 | 1,792 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,037 | 39.78/cwt | 35.00–43.50 | 413 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,009 | 46.97/cwt | 44.00–49.50 | 474 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 590 | 134.47/cwt | 133.00–135.50 | 793 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,495 | 47.75/cwt | 44.00–50.00 | 714 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 702 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 948 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 460 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 777 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 153.41/cwt | 149.50–154.00 | 1,017 | 91 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 146.63/cwt | 145.00–150.00 | 843 | 37 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 518 | 134.35/cwt | 132.00–137.00 | 696 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 792 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,069 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 820 | 133.55/cwt | 133.00–134.00 | 1,095 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 795 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 1,037 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 549 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 752 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 682 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 887 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 677 | 131.54/cwt | 131.00–134.50 | 891 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 904 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,130 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 615 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 775 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 583 | 143.34/cwt | 142.00–146.00 | 836 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 385 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 693 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 481 | 141.24/cwt | 139.00–143.00 | 679 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 616 | 129.80/cwt | 128.00–134.00 | 800 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 420 | 149.30/cwt | 146.00–151.00 | 627 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 670 | 133.46/cwt | 131.50–135.50 | 894 | 12 |
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, too few steer and heifer calves were on offer to fully test the market, a light offering traded with a weak to lower undertone. Yearling steers weighing 650-800 lbs sold fully steady to firm, with yearling steers weighing 800-900 lbs were not well tested with two weeks ago on similar weights and quality but sold with a sharply higher undertone on a very active market. Feeder heifers over 600 lbs were lightly tested. Slaughter cows sold steady. A very nice offering of yearling steers sold in pot load and part load lots with very good quality, sorted up right for the buyers as they were eager to buy big yearlings while they still can. CME cattle futures continue to climb higher while fed cattle market also traded higher last week helping to support the market.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,614 | 71.00–75.50 | 73.44 |
| 9 | — | 1,757 | 77.00–83.00 | 79.42 |
| 4 | — | 2,025 | 88.00–90.00 | 88.47 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,275 | 101.00–102.00 | 101.81 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,252 | 50.00–56.50 | 53.18 |
| 9 | — | 1,273 | 43.50–49.00 | 45.78 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,572 | 50.50–58.00 | 54.97 |
| 8 | — | 1,552 | 58.50–64.50 | 60.12 |
| 7 | — | 1,495 | 44.00–50.00 | 47.75 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,037 | 35.00–43.50 | 39.78 |
| 10 | — | 1,009 | 44.00–49.50 | 46.97 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 545 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 6 | — | 653 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 8 | — | 574 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 4 | — | 460 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 260 | — | 709 | 144.50–151.10 | 148.30 |
| 402 | — | 889 | 139.25–140.35 | 139.80 |
| 9 | — | 435 | 179.00–181.00 | 179.76 |
| 7 | — | 518 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 103 | — | 783 | 139.50–142.00 | 141.03 |
| 192 | — | 805 | 144.50–146.50 | 145.87 |
| 12 | — | 616 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 91 | — | 663 | 149.50–154.00 | 153.41 |
| 37 | — | 575 | 145.00–150.00 | 146.63 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 679 | 144.75 | 144.75 |
| 3 | — | 405 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| 15 | — | 471 | 160.00–171.00 | 165.27 |
| 12 | — | 702 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 20 | — | 820 | 133.00–134.00 | 133.55 |
| 16 | — | 795 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 12 | — | 904 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 26 | — | 583 | 142.00–146.00 | 143.34 |
| 4 | — | 385 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 641 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 12 | — | 670 | 131.50–135.50 | 133.46 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 590 | 133.00–135.50 | 134.47 |
| 8 | — | 549 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 30 | — | 682 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 367 | 164.00–169.00 | 166.46 |
| 59 | — | 633 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 16 | — | 516 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 37 | — | 554 | 141.75 | 141.75 |
| 28 | — | 792 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 560 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 750 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 8 | — | 589 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 36 | — | 518 | 132.00–137.00 | 134.35 |
| 45 | — | 677 | 131.00–134.50 | 131.54 |
| 7 | — | 481 | 139.00–143.00 | 141.24 |
| 10 | — | 616 | 128.00–134.00 | 129.80 |
| 18 | — | 420 | 146.00–151.00 | 149.30 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 835 | 112.50 | 112.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 615 | 126.00 | 126.00 |