Compared to last week, steer calves under 550 lbs traded 5.00-10.00 higher with heavier weights selling steady to firm. The heifers followed a similar but more impressive trend with those weighing 450-600 lbs selling a full 10.00-15.00 higher while the heavier weights sold steady. Demand was good to very good for the loads of yearlings and long-weaned home raised calves. Supply was moderate, affected by the recent winter storm and now the mud. The summer feeder cattle contracts are trading roughly $15.00-$20.00 higher than the March contract and grass buyers are getting aggressive in gathering their grazing cattle, resulting in a higher market for the calves under 600 lbs. Slaughter cows sold 6.00-8.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 688 | 176.80 | 1,216 | 815 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 684 | 168.77 | 1,155 | 219 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 646 | 147.94 | 955 | 17thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,700 | 92.14 | 1,566 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,465 | 82.38 | 1,206 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,285 | 80.45 | 1,034 | 98 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,114 | 68.62 | 764 | 31 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 154.62/cwt | 153.25–160.00 | 889 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 536 | 187.28/cwt | 180.00–189.00 | 1,004 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 756 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 1,202 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 451 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 807 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 663 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 995 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 620 | 180.94/cwt | 174.50–186.00 | 1,122 | 75 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Value Added | — | 389 | 192.50/cwt | 192.50–192.50 | 749 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 933 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,157 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 365 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 602 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 643 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 1,090 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 397 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 734 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 882 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,376 | 57 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 671 | 163.73/cwt | 153.75–167.75 | 1,099 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 376 | 215.50/cwt | 215.50–215.50 | 810 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 766 | 153.79/cwt | 152.75–154.25 | 1,178 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 481 | 192.99/cwt | 178.00–201.00 | 928 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 562 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 1,012 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 212.66/cwt | 211.00–214.00 | 912 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 853 | 158.50/cwt | 158.50–158.50 | 1,352 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 683 | 172.99/cwt | 164.00–175.25 | 1,182 | 132 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 588 | 191.22/cwt | 187.75–198.75 | 1,124 | 98 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 732 | 166.57/cwt | 162.50–175.00 | 1,219 | 183 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 522 | 208.68/cwt | 202.00–214.00 | 1,089 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 808 | 162.91/cwt | 162.25–163.00 | 1,316 | 73 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 941 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 1,430 | 55 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 471 | 219.37/cwt | 208.00–223.50 | 1,033 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Value Added | — | 350 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 735 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Value Added | — | 530 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 1,007 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Value Added | — | 460 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 961 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 323 | 208.00/cwt | 208.00–208.00 | 672 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 483 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 836 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 540 | 179.31/cwt | 175.00–180.50 | 968 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 568 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 880 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 533 | 166.37/cwt | 166.00–167.00 | 887 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 735 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 1,003 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,167 | 68.34/cwt | 61.00–73.50 | 798 | 22 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,277 | 79.68/cwt | 73.00–84.50 | 1,018 | 72 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,034 | 75.15/cwt | 74.00–82.00 | 777 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 885 | 57.64/cwt | 54.00–59.50 | 510 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,430 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 951 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,550 | 85.38/cwt | 84.50–86.50 | 1,323 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,454 | 83.14/cwt | 76.00–84.50 | 1,209 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,324 | 86.37/cwt | 84.50–91.00 | 1,144 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,246 | 69.99/cwt | 69.50–71.00 | 872 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,625 | 85.88/cwt | 83.00–89.50 | 1,396 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,240 | 113.50/cwt | 113.50–113.50 | 2,542 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,684 | 94.83/cwt | 92.50–97.00 | 1,597 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 900 | 82.05/cwt | 72.00–95.00 | 738 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 922 | 92.76/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 855 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 917 | 832.96/cwt | 760.00–875.00 | 7,638 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,401 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 15,411 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,151 | 923.58/cwt | 900.00–950.00 | 10,630 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 670 | 158.34/cwt | 153.50–162.50 | 1,061 | 98 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 526 | 181.85/cwt | 172.00–189.00 | 957 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 586 | 173.84/cwt | 169.00–174.85 | 1,019 | 56 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 757 | 153.21/cwt | 151.00–156.00 | 1,160 | 43 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 905 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 1,005 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 427 | 187.64/cwt | 179.00–191.00 | 801 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 778 | 141.25/cwt | 141.25–141.25 | 1,099 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 743 | 150.42/cwt | 142.25–151.75 | 1,118 | 76 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 617 | 145.37/cwt | 142.50–150.75 | 897 | 39 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 506 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 830 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 387 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 731 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 397 | 187.49/cwt | 185.00–190.00 | 744 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Value Added | — | 475 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 881 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 774 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 185.16/cwt | 180.00–189.00 | 876 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 609 | 152.16/cwt | 149.50–155.50 | 927 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 724 | 151.65/cwt | 146.75–152.85 | 1,098 | 109 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 477 | 163.67/cwt | 160.50–175.00 | 781 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 643 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 971 | 9 |
Compared to last week, steer calves under 550 lbs traded 5.00-10.00 higher with heavier weights selling steady to firm. The heifers followed a similar but more impressive trend with those weighing 450-600 lbs selling a full 10.00-15.00 higher while the heavier weights sold steady. Demand was good to very good for the loads of yearlings and long-weaned home raised calves. Supply was moderate, affected by the recent winter storm and now the mud. The summer feeder cattle contracts are trading roughly $15.00-$20.00 higher than the March contract and grass buyers are getting aggressive in gathering their grazing cattle, resulting in a higher market for the calves under 600 lbs. Slaughter cows sold 6.00-8.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 575 | 153.25–160.00 | 154.62 |
| 3 | — | 778 | 141.25 | 141.25 |
| 76 | — | 743 | 142.25–151.75 | 150.42 |
| 39 | — | 617 | 142.50–150.75 | 145.37 |
| 8 | — | 506 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 8 | — | 387 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| 13 | — | 477 | 160.50–175.00 | 163.67 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 389 | 192.50 | 192.50 |
| 14 | — | 475 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 98 | — | 670 | 153.50–162.50 | 158.34 |
| 72 | — | 526 | 172.00–189.00 | 181.85 |
| 56 | — | 586 | 169.00–174.85 | 173.84 |
| 43 | — | 757 | 151.00–156.00 | 153.21 |
| 14 | — | 397 | 185.00–190.00 | 187.49 |
| 5 | — | 435 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 32 | — | 473 | 180.00–189.00 | 185.16 |
| 18 | — | 609 | 149.50–155.50 | 152.16 |
| 109 | — | 724 | 146.75–152.85 | 151.65 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 536 | 180.00–189.00 | 187.28 |
| 16 | — | 643 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| 3 | — | 397 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 57 | — | 882 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 24 | — | 671 | 153.75–167.75 | 163.73 |
| 38 | — | 766 | 152.75–154.25 | 153.79 |
| 14 | — | 481 | 178.00–201.00 | 192.99 |
| 8 | — | 562 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 756 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 4 | — | 451 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 663 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 75 | — | 620 | 174.50–186.00 | 180.94 |
| 4 | — | 376 | 215.50 | 215.50 |
| 22 | — | 429 | 211.00–214.00 | 212.66 |
| 62 | — | 853 | 158.50 | 158.50 |
| 132 | — | 683 | 164.00–175.25 | 172.99 |
| 98 | — | 588 | 187.75–198.75 | 191.22 |
| 183 | — | 732 | 162.50–175.00 | 166.57 |
| 62 | — | 522 | 202.00–214.00 | 208.68 |
| 73 | — | 808 | 162.25–163.00 | 162.91 |
| 55 | — | 941 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 23 | — | 471 | 208.00–223.50 | 219.37 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 933 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 4 | — | 365 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 9 | — | 643 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 350 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 8 | — | 530 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 460 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 323 | 208.00 | 208.00 |
| 9 | — | 483 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 3 | — | 568 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 11 | — | 533 | 166.00–167.00 | 166.37 |
| 4 | — | 905 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 11 | — | 427 | 179.00–191.00 | 187.64 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 540 | 175.00–180.50 | 179.31 |
| 6 | — | 735 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,167 | 61.00–73.50 | 68.34 |
| 6 | — | 1,034 | 74.00–82.00 | 75.15 |
| 3 | — | 885 | 54.00–59.50 | 57.64 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 1,277 | 73.00–84.50 | 79.68 |
| 20 | — | 1,324 | 84.50–91.00 | 86.37 |
| 6 | — | 1,246 | 69.50–71.00 | 69.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,430 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,550 | 84.50–86.50 | 85.38 |
| 13 | — | 1,454 | 76.00–84.50 | 83.14 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,625 | 83.00–89.50 | 85.88 |
| 1 | — | 2,240 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,684 | 92.50–97.00 | 94.83 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 900 | 72.00–95.00 | 82.05 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 922 | 90.00–95.00 | 92.76 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 917 | 760.00–875.00 | 832.96 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,401 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 17 | — | 1,151 | 900.00–950.00 | 923.58 |