Compared to last Tuesday, feeder steers under 500 lbs 4.00--8.00 lower, over 500 lbs steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs 2.00-8.00 lower, over 600 lbs steady to 2,00 higher. Slaughter cows 5.00-8.00 lower. Demand uneven. Supply moderate. Very much an October feeder trade with good demand for yearlings and less demand for calves that carry a much higher health risk this time of year. The cattle outlook is very mixed at the moment with smaller harvest ready numbers allowing the market to regain some currentness and advance fed prices in the near term while the longer view is less rosy with rising corn prices and high feedlot occupancy overall.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 649 | 141.98 | 922 | 161 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 600 | 139.03 | 835 | 110 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 479 | 136.97 | 657 | 19thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 473 | 136.95 | 648 | 7thin |
| Large 1 | 471 | 125.00 | 589 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,789 | 77.69 | 1,390 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,220 | 53.73 | 656 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,474 | 52.48 | 773 | 4thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,203 | 42.71 | 514 | 21 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 565 | 129.90/cwt | 124.00–133.00 | 734 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 806 | 137.79/cwt | 134.50–138.00 | 1,111 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 140.05/cwt | 131.00–145.00 | 805 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 144.07/cwt | 141.00–145.00 | 696 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 767 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 905 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 583 | 127.82/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 745 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 422 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 633 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 626 | 133.76/cwt | 129.50–139.00 | 837 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 622 | 125.03/cwt | 123.00–126.00 | 778 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 411 | 132.22/cwt | 130.00–138.00 | 543 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 541 | 129.53/cwt | 126.00–131.00 | 701 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 659 | 135.50/cwt | 134.50–136.00 | 893 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 743 | 128.60/cwt | 125.00–135.00 | 955 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 417 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 563 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,980 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 1,485 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 465 | 131.92/cwt | 128.00–136.00 | 613 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 488 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 725 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 521 | 145.03/cwt | 140.00–150.00 | 756 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 324 | 135.73/cwt | 135.50–136.00 | 440 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 373 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 589 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,199 | 37.78/cwt | 33.00–41.00 | 453 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,520 | 57.50/cwt | 57.50–57.50 | 874 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,831 | 82.63/cwt | 79.00–89.50 | 1,513 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,458 | 50.81/cwt | 50.00–52.50 | 741 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,220 | 53.73/cwt | 51.00–55.50 | 656 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 45.17/cwt | 42.00–48.50 | 544 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,700 | 72.30/cwt | 67.00–78.00 | 1,229 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 619 | 116.65/cwt | 113.50–120.00 | 722 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 370 | 125.76/cwt | 125.50–126.00 | 465 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 764 | 129.58/cwt | 127.50–130.50 | 990 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 479 | 131.25/cwt | 125.00–135.00 | 629 | 25 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 757 | 111.88/cwt | 104.00–118.50 | 847 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 676 | 122.02/cwt | 121.00–123.00 | 825 | 12 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,182 | 1,178.33/cwt | 1,100.00–1,300.00 | 13,928 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 440 | 138.03/cwt | 135.00–141.00 | 607 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 517 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 701 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 512 | 107.55/cwt | 104.00–110.00 | 551 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 471 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 589 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 607 | 135.40/cwt | 135.00–136.00 | 822 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 533 | 143.98/cwt | 141.50–154.00 | 767 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 666 | 117.83/cwt | 110.00–122.00 | 785 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 581 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 758 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 503 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 689 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 427 | 139.54/cwt | 137.00–141.00 | 596 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 524 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 608 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 470 | 152.15/cwt | 144.00–157.00 | 715 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 374 | 140.74/cwt | 140.00–145.00 | 526 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 604 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 818 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 631 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 855 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 621 | 120.78/cwt | 118.00–121.50 | 750 | 17 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 896 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 8,960 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 676 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 835 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 418 | 157.34/cwt | 155.00–159.50 | 658 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 338 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 575 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 887 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 827 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,025 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,312 | 1,191.73/cwt | 1,050.00–1,235.00 | 15,635 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 977 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 850 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 627 | 144.21/cwt | 141.00–145.25 | 904 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 740 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,014 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 684 | 134.55/cwt | 133.50–137.50 | 920 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 589 | 142.59/cwt | 140.00–148.00 | 840 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 917 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,142 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 830 | 121.50/cwt | 121.50–121.50 | 1,008 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 558 | 133.72/cwt | 129.00–137.00 | 746 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 768 | 135.57/cwt | 135.00–136.00 | 1,041 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 528 | 126.12/cwt | 120.00–128.50 | 666 | 12 |
Compared to last Tuesday, feeder steers under 500 lbs 4.00--8.00 lower, over 500 lbs steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs 2.00-8.00 lower, over 600 lbs steady to 2,00 higher. Slaughter cows 5.00-8.00 lower. Demand uneven. Supply moderate. Very much an October feeder trade with good demand for yearlings and less demand for calves that carry a much higher health risk this time of year. The cattle outlook is very mixed at the moment with smaller harvest ready numbers allowing the market to regain some currentness and advance fed prices in the near term while the longer view is less rosy with rising corn prices and high feedlot occupancy overall.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 565 | 124.00–133.00 | 129.90 |
| 7 | — | 417 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 19 | — | 465 | 128.00–136.00 | 131.92 |
| 18 | — | 757 | 104.00–118.50 | 111.88 |
| 14 | — | 666 | 110.00–122.00 | 117.83 |
| 6 | — | 977 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| 12 | — | 528 | 120.00–128.50 | 126.12 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 806 | 134.50–138.00 | 137.79 |
| 10 | — | 533 | 141.50–154.00 | 143.98 |
| 23 | — | 470 | 144.00–157.00 | 152.15 |
| 6 | — | 418 | 155.00–159.50 | 157.34 |
| 10 | — | 338 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 8 | — | 627 | 141.00–145.25 | 144.21 |
| 4 | — | 740 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 18 | — | 684 | 133.50–137.50 | 134.55 |
| 16 | — | 589 | 140.00–148.00 | 142.59 |
| 14 | — | 917 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 8 | — | 768 | 135.00–136.00 | 135.57 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 575 | 131.00–145.00 | 140.05 |
| 3 | — | 422 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 12 | — | 659 | 134.50–136.00 | 135.50 |
| 11 | — | 743 | 125.00–135.00 | 128.60 |
| 6 | — | 488 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 20 | — | 521 | 140.00–150.00 | 145.03 |
| 4 | — | 373 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 10 | — | 764 | 127.50–130.50 | 129.58 |
| 5 | — | 607 | 135.00–136.00 | 135.40 |
| 3 | — | 830 | 121.50 | 121.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 440 | 135.00–141.00 | 138.03 |
| 3 | — | 517 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 471 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 581 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 5 | — | 503 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 10 | — | 427 | 137.00–141.00 | 139.54 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 604 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 631 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 483 | 141.00–145.00 | 144.07 |
| 5 | — | 767 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 32 | — | 626 | 129.50–139.00 | 133.76 |
| 13 | — | 374 | 140.00–145.00 | 140.74 |
| 6 | — | 676 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 8 | — | 721 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| 3 | — | 827 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 11 | — | 558 | 129.00–137.00 | 133.72 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 583 | 125.00–130.00 | 127.82 |
| 11 | — | 622 | 123.00–126.00 | 125.03 |
| 7 | — | 411 | 130.00–138.00 | 132.22 |
| 10 | — | 541 | 126.00–131.00 | 129.53 |
| 4 | — | 324 | 135.50–136.00 | 135.73 |
| 25 | — | 479 | 125.00–135.00 | 131.25 |
| 12 | — | 676 | 121.00–123.00 | 122.02 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 619 | 113.50–120.00 | 116.65 |
| 4 | — | 370 | 125.50–126.00 | 125.76 |
| 5 | — | 524 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 512 | 104.00–110.00 | 107.55 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 621 | 118.00–121.50 | 120.78 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,980 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,831 | 79.00–89.50 | 82.63 |
| 5 | — | 1,700 | 67.00–78.00 | 72.30 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,199 | 33.00–41.00 | 37.78 |
| 14 | — | 1,205 | 42.00–48.50 | 45.17 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,520 | 57.50 | 57.50 |
| 3 | — | 1,458 | 50.00–52.50 | 50.81 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,220 | 51.00–55.50 | 53.73 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,182 | 1,100.00–1,300.00 | 1,178.33 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 896 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,312 | 1,050.00–1,235.00 | 1,191.73 |