Based on limited comparisons with last week, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs 6.00-12.00 lower. Weights over 600 lbs sold with a lower undertone but with no price trend available. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. Demand moderate. Supply light. The cattle market is currently under pressure from both directions with sharply higher feed costs lowering the value of feeders while it is feared that record high fuel prices could soak up potential beef buying dollars and soften fed cattle demand. The feeder index, based on a 800 lb steer, has lost nearly 6.00/cwt over the past week. The feedlot trade began Tuesday at prices 2.00/cwt lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 492 | 154.96 | 763 | 100 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 589 | 152.40 | 898 | 105 |
| Large 1 | 542 | 146.51 | 794 | 10thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 607 | 140.00 | 850 | 3thin |
| Medium 2 | 490 | 132.00 | 646 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 657 | 122.73 | 806 | 11thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,678 | 104.30 | 1,750 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,508 | 82.91 | 1,250 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,340 | 80.18 | 1,074 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,075 | 71.93 | 773 | 37 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,383 | 72.24/cwt | 71.00–73.50 | 999 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,520 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 1,353 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,329 | 80.47/cwt | 78.50–86.50 | 1,069 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,082 | 72.92/cwt | 68.50–78.00 | 789 | 33 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,508 | 82.91/cwt | 78.50–87.50 | 1,250 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,845 | 111.02/cwt | 106.00–117.00 | 2,048 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,488 | 92.94/cwt | 80.00–103.00 | 1,383 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,015 | 63.72/cwt | 60.00–67.00 | 647 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,755 | 120.58/cwt | 119.00–122.00 | 2,116 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,236 | 1,039.57/cwt | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 12,849 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,156 | 1,400.00/cwt | 1,325.00–1,425.00 | 16,184 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 833 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,091 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 665 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 934 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 505 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 783 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 547 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 711 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 518 | 149.18/cwt | 140.00–161.00 | 773 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 579 | 140.83/cwt | 130.00–152.00 | 815 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 789 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 1,045 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 370 | 161.11/cwt | 155.00–165.00 | 596 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 149.17/cwt | 147.00–150.00 | 852 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 620 | 139.66/cwt | 139.50–140.00 | 866 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 525 | 162.83/cwt | 155.00–167.00 | 855 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 778 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,027 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 373 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 485 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Value Added | — | 796 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 1,063 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 531 | 148.85/cwt | 148.00–150.00 | 790 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 722 | 133.94/cwt | 130.00–138.00 | 967 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 417 | 165.56/cwt | 156.00–175.00 | 690 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 431 | 174.76/cwt | 170.00–180.00 | 753 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2Value Added | — | 698 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 838 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 427 | 167.12/cwt | 160.00–175.00 | 714 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 683 | 139.80/cwt | 139.00–142.00 | 955 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 607 | 148.76/cwt | 148.00–149.00 | 903 | 17 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 820 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 902 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 473 | 176.74/cwt | 160.00–190.00 | 836 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 618 | 130.76/cwt | 130.00–132.50 | 808 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 713 | 119.38/cwt | 115.00–120.00 | 851 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 431 | 160.40/cwt | 152.50–175.00 | 691 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 550 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 880 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 676 | 146.98/cwt | 146.00–148.00 | 994 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Value Added | — | 737 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,076 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 436 | 178.91/cwt | 175.00–182.00 | 780 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 472 | 178.03/cwt | 172.00–185.00 | 840 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 455 | 193.00/cwt | 193.00–193.00 | 878 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 338 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 608 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 569 | 192.20/cwt | 187.00–197.00 | 1,094 | 40 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 535 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 803 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 616 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 785 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 692 | 153.50/cwt | 153.50–153.50 | 1,062 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 339 | 195.59/cwt | 190.00–200.00 | 663 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 758 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 1,110 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 198.89/cwt | 194.00–206.00 | 1,032 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 745 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 1,084 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 483 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 869 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 631 | 153.98/cwt | 153.00–155.00 | 972 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 632 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 948 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 863 | 138.34/cwt | 137.50–139.50 | 1,194 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 431 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 840 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 522 | 173.30/cwt | 165.00–178.00 | 905 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 468 | 158.40/cwt | 150.00–164.00 | 741 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 607 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 850 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 655 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 868 | 7 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 542 | 146.51/cwt | 145.00–148.00 | 794 | 10 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 570 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 827 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 585 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,024 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 373 | 173.98/cwt | 170.00–178.00 | 649 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 548 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 729 | 6 |
Based on limited comparisons with last week, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs 6.00-12.00 lower. Weights over 600 lbs sold with a lower undertone but with no price trend available. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower. Demand moderate. Supply light. The cattle market is currently under pressure from both directions with sharply higher feed costs lowering the value of feeders while it is feared that record high fuel prices could soak up potential beef buying dollars and soften fed cattle demand. The feeder index, based on a 800 lb steer, has lost nearly 6.00/cwt over the past week. The feedlot trade began Tuesday at prices 2.00/cwt lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,383 | 71.00–73.50 | 72.24 |
| 1 | — | 1,520 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| 24 | — | 1,329 | 78.50–86.50 | 80.47 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,082 | 68.50–78.00 | 72.92 |
| 4 | — | 1,015 | 60.00–67.00 | 63.72 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,508 | 78.50–87.50 | 82.91 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,845 | 106.00–117.00 | 111.02 |
| 7 | — | 1,488 | 80.00–103.00 | 92.94 |
| 2 | — | 1,755 | 119.00–122.00 | 120.58 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,236 | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 1,039.57 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,156 | 1,325.00–1,425.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 833 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 12 | — | 525 | 155.00–167.00 | 162.83 |
| 6 | — | 778 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 20 | — | 431 | 170.00–180.00 | 174.76 |
| 16 | — | 683 | 139.00–142.00 | 139.80 |
| 17 | — | 607 | 148.00–149.00 | 148.76 |
| 3 | — | 550 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 7 | — | 373 | 170.00–178.00 | 173.98 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 665 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 4 | — | 789 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| 19 | — | 370 | 155.00–165.00 | 161.11 |
| 7 | — | 571 | 147.00–150.00 | 149.17 |
| 6 | — | 620 | 139.50–140.00 | 139.66 |
| 7 | — | 531 | 148.00–150.00 | 148.85 |
| 4 | — | 722 | 130.00–138.00 | 133.94 |
| 17 | — | 417 | 156.00–175.00 | 165.56 |
| 32 | — | 468 | 150.00–164.00 | 158.40 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 505 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 547 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 373 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 6 | — | 548 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 796 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 698 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 607 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 655 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 542 | 145.00–148.00 | 146.51 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 518 | 140.00–161.00 | 149.18 |
| 4 | — | 579 | 130.00–152.00 | 140.83 |
| 3 | — | 820 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 10 | — | 473 | 160.00–190.00 | 176.74 |
| 13 | — | 618 | 130.00–132.50 | 130.76 |
| 8 | — | 713 | 115.00–120.00 | 119.38 |
| 13 | — | 431 | 152.50–175.00 | 160.40 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 427 | 160.00–175.00 | 167.12 |
| 4 | — | 338 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 676 | 146.00–148.00 | 146.98 |
| 4 | — | 535 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 7 | — | 570 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 737 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 436 | 175.00–182.00 | 178.91 |
| 15 | — | 472 | 172.00–185.00 | 178.03 |
| 9 | — | 339 | 190.00–200.00 | 195.59 |
| 4 | — | 758 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 6 | — | 631 | 153.00–155.00 | 153.98 |
| 11 | — | 522 | 165.00–178.00 | 173.30 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 455 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| 40 | — | 569 | 187.00–197.00 | 192.20 |
| 3 | — | 692 | 153.50 | 153.50 |
| 19 | — | 519 | 194.00–206.00 | 198.89 |
| 19 | — | 745 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 12 | — | 863 | 137.50–139.50 | 138.34 |
| 6 | — | 431 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 616 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 483 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 6 | — | 585 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 632 | 150.00 | 150.00 |