Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, steer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher, 500-550 lb sold steady, 550-600 lbs sold 3.00-7.00 higher with the best test on 6 weight steers weighing 650-700 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 lower, 700-750 lb steers traded mostly 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers weighing 400-550 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher with 550-600 lbs selling mostly 5.00 lower and 650-750 lb heifers selling with a steady to firm undertone on a light comparison. Slaughter cows sold 3.00-6.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good with the best demand on the 5 weight steers, especially the 550-600 lb steers. CME cattle futures turned bearish on Tuesday with triple digit losses, but overall feeder demand remains good.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 591 | 161.08 | 952 | 521 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 400 | 158.04 | 632 | 26 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 151.66 | 864 | 117 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,938 | 98.38 | 1,906 | 4thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,935 | 72.09 | 1,395 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,510 | 68.00 | 1,027 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,261 | 64.71 | 816 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,011 | 58.25 | 589 | 25 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 474 | 154.77/cwt | 150.50–158.50 | 734 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 523 | 150.71/cwt | 147.00–154.00 | 788 | 54 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,890 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,966 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,985 | 92.75/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 1,841 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 304 | 163.21/cwt | 160.50–164.75 | 496 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 356 | 166.50/cwt | 166.50–166.50 | 593 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 378 | 174.10/cwt | 172.50–175.00 | 658 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 520 | 159.00/cwt | 152.50–163.50 | 827 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 747 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,031 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 584 | 146.36/cwt | 141.50–155.00 | 855 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 600 | 140.25/cwt | 140.25–140.25 | 842 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 627 | 144.83/cwt | 142.50–146.50 | 908 | 56 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 963 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 582 | 136.51/cwt | 135.00–140.00 | 794 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 384 | 163.77/cwt | 163.00–164.75 | 629 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 419 | 156.26/cwt | 155.00–158.00 | 655 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 518 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 640 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 502 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 803 | 5 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,935 | 72.09/cwt | 70.50–75.00 | 1,395 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,044 | 63.03/cwt | 58.50–67.00 | 658 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,039 | 54.71/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 568 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 780 | 45.38/cwt | 44.00–46.00 | 354 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,503 | 69.19/cwt | 65.50–74.00 | 1,040 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,540 | 63.25/cwt | 62.00–65.00 | 974 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,266 | 60.83/cwt | 56.00–65.00 | 770 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,255 | 68.87/cwt | 66.00–72.00 | 864 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 427 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 726 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 721 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 865 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 571 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 899 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 166.24/cwt | 160.50–172.25 | 961 | 168 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 730 | 141.82/cwt | 140.00–144.50 | 1,035 | 97 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 668 | 146.42/cwt | 142.50–148.50 | 978 | 83 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 431 | 182.87/cwt | 179.50–189.00 | 788 | 58 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 169.62/cwt | 165.75–172.25 | 879 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 474 | 173.51/cwt | 172.50–175.00 | 822 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 372 | 195.50/cwt | 195.50–195.50 | 727 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 756 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 1,047 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 989 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 483 | 133.31/cwt | 132.75–134.50 | 644 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 444 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 653 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 572 | 132.36/cwt | 130.00–134.35 | 757 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 607 | 133.13/cwt | 132.00–135.50 | 808 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 331 | 147.59/cwt | 143.50–152.25 | 489 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 707 | 123.97/cwt | 122.75–125.50 | 876 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 658 | 127.12/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 836 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 451 | 147.40/cwt | 144.50–148.50 | 665 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 156.40/cwt | 154.50–158.75 | 587 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 426 | 145.28/cwt | 137.00–150.50 | 619 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 543 | 137.25/cwt | 137.25–137.25 | 745 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 435 | 147.25/cwt | 147.25–147.25 | 641 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 679 | 135.45/cwt | 135.00–135.75 | 920 | 145 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 714 | 131.69/cwt | 131.50–131.75 | 940 | 93 |
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, steer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher, 500-550 lb sold steady, 550-600 lbs sold 3.00-7.00 higher with the best test on 6 weight steers weighing 650-700 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 lower, 700-750 lb steers traded mostly 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers weighing 400-550 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher with 550-600 lbs selling mostly 5.00 lower and 650-750 lb heifers selling with a steady to firm undertone on a light comparison. Slaughter cows sold 3.00-6.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good with the best demand on the 5 weight steers, especially the 550-600 lb steers. CME cattle futures turned bearish on Tuesday with triple digit losses, but overall feeder demand remains good.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 474 | 150.50–158.50 | 154.77 |
| 54 | — | 523 | 147.00–154.00 | 150.71 |
| 38 | — | 758 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 38 | — | 582 | 135.00–140.00 | 136.51 |
| 20 | — | 384 | 163.00–164.75 | 163.77 |
| 16 | — | 419 | 155.00–158.00 | 156.26 |
| 145 | — | 679 | 135.00–135.75 | 135.45 |
| 93 | — | 714 | 131.50–131.75 | 131.69 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 518 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 483 | 132.75–134.50 | 133.31 |
| 5 | — | 444 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 572 | 130.00–134.35 | 132.36 |
| 21 | — | 607 | 132.00–135.50 | 133.13 |
| 19 | — | 331 | 143.50–152.25 | 147.59 |
| 18 | — | 707 | 122.75–125.50 | 123.97 |
| 14 | — | 658 | 125.00–130.00 | 127.12 |
| 11 | — | 451 | 144.50–148.50 | 147.40 |
| 11 | — | 375 | 154.50–158.75 | 156.40 |
| 10 | — | 426 | 137.00–150.50 | 145.28 |
| 6 | — | 543 | 137.25 | 137.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 435 | 147.25 | 147.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 304 | 160.50–164.75 | 163.21 |
| 8 | — | 356 | 166.50 | 166.50 |
| 7 | — | 600 | 140.25 | 140.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 378 | 172.50–175.00 | 174.10 |
| 11 | — | 520 | 152.50–163.50 | 159.00 |
| 10 | — | 747 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 8 | — | 584 | 141.50–155.00 | 146.36 |
| 56 | — | 627 | 142.50–146.50 | 144.83 |
| 5 | — | 427 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 721 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 571 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 168 | — | 578 | 160.50–172.25 | 166.24 |
| 97 | — | 730 | 140.00–144.50 | 141.82 |
| 83 | — | 668 | 142.50–148.50 | 146.42 |
| 58 | — | 431 | 179.50–189.00 | 182.87 |
| 47 | — | 518 | 165.75–172.25 | 169.62 |
| 38 | — | 474 | 172.50–175.00 | 173.51 |
| 9 | — | 372 | 195.50 | 195.50 |
| 8 | — | 756 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 5 | — | 628 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 502 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,890 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,985 | 90.00–95.00 | 92.75 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,935 | 70.50–75.00 | 72.09 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,044 | 58.50–67.00 | 63.03 |
| 8 | — | 1,039 | 52.00–58.00 | 54.71 |
| 3 | — | 780 | 44.00–46.00 | 45.38 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,503 | 65.50–74.00 | 69.19 |
| 4 | — | 1,540 | 62.00–65.00 | 63.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,266 | 56.00–65.00 | 60.83 |
| 14 | — | 1,255 | 66.00–72.00 | 68.87 |