Compared to last week, steer calves weighing under 550 lbs sold with a lower undertone on very few comparisons with last week, 550-600 lbs traded mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, with 600-700 lbs selling steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers weighing 400-500 lbs were not well tested, 500-550 lbs traded mostly steady, with 550-650 lb heifers selling 3.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter cows traded steady. Demand was moderate with a good quality offering of steers and heifers weighing 500-700 lbs. CME cattle futures continue to to come under pressure from the fast rising corn market. Feeder cattle contracts on Tuesday were sharply lower mostly 3.80-4.00 lower with July corn closing 17 cents higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 340 | 158.50 | 539 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 600 | 152.08 | 912 | 330 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 590 | 145.31 | 858 | 102 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,837 | 93.76 | 1,722 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,445 | 65.06 | 940 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,268 | 61.34 | 778 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,009 | 55.33 | 558 | 42 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 432 | 154.66/cwt | 151.00–159.00 | 668 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 340 | 158.50/cwt | 158.50–158.50 | 539 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 501 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 651 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 463 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 648 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 693 | 121.60/cwt | 121.60–121.60 | 843 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 623 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 816 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 559 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 894 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 448 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 645 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 150.36/cwt | 147.00–152.25 | 564 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 580 | 131.24/cwt | 130.25–132.75 | 761 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 353 | 159.50/cwt | 159.50–159.50 | 563 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 488 | 151.73/cwt | 148.50–155.00 | 740 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 660 | 145.64/cwt | 138.75–146.25 | 961 | 82 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 626 | 130.70/cwt | 126.00–133.25 | 818 | 55 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 725 | 117.48/cwt | 117.25–118.25 | 852 | 27 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 505 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 732 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 706 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 872 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 522 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 692 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 482 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 757 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,056 | 66.39/cwt | 62.00–71.00 | 701 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,036 | 57.18/cwt | 52.00–61.00 | 592 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 899 | 34.07/cwt | 30.00–38.00 | 306 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,625 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 1,300 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,117 | 99.95/cwt | 98.00–103.00 | 2,116 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,679 | 92.55/cwt | 89.00–96.50 | 1,554 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 149.38/cwt | 145.00–152.50 | 934 | 99 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 581 | 151.63/cwt | 148.00–155.00 | 881 | 57 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 627 | 139.06/cwt | 137.00–142.00 | 872 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 479 | 144.69/cwt | 144.00–145.50 | 693 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 428 | 169.59/cwt | 168.00–173.50 | 726 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 800 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,020 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 662 | 124.75/cwt | 124.75–124.75 | 826 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 516 | 151.17/cwt | 147.50–153.50 | 780 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 520 | 160.11/cwt | 156.00–162.50 | 833 | 49 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 134.55/cwt | 133.00–140.00 | 778 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 136.38/cwt | 135.00–136.75 | 822 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 793 | 125.50/cwt | 125.50–125.50 | 995 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 491 | 164.50/cwt | 164.50–164.50 | 808 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 485 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 868 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,448 | 60.26/cwt | 56.00–62.00 | 873 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,444 | 67.19/cwt | 64.00–72.00 | 970 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 933 | 46.38/cwt | 41.00–50.00 | 433 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 477 | 162.37/cwt | 160.50–163.50 | 775 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 690 | 133.73/cwt | 132.00–135.75 | 923 | 44 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 597 | 139.75/cwt | 139.75–139.75 | 834 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,289 | 65.99/cwt | 64.00–69.00 | 851 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,313 | 49.94/cwt | 49.00–51.00 | 656 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,245 | 59.31/cwt | 55.50–63.00 | 738 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 502 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 884 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 592 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 781 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 445 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 783 | 3 |
Compared to last week, steer calves weighing under 550 lbs sold with a lower undertone on very few comparisons with last week, 550-600 lbs traded mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, with 600-700 lbs selling steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers weighing 400-500 lbs were not well tested, 500-550 lbs traded mostly steady, with 550-650 lb heifers selling 3.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter cows traded steady. Demand was moderate with a good quality offering of steers and heifers weighing 500-700 lbs. CME cattle futures continue to to come under pressure from the fast rising corn market. Feeder cattle contracts on Tuesday were sharply lower mostly 3.80-4.00 lower with July corn closing 17 cents higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 432 | 151.00–159.00 | 154.66 |
| 5 | — | 353 | 159.50 | 159.50 |
| 12 | — | 488 | 148.50–155.00 | 151.73 |
| 7 | — | 662 | 124.75 | 124.75 |
| 60 | — | 516 | 147.50–153.50 | 151.17 |
| 18 | — | 578 | 133.00–140.00 | 134.55 |
| 24 | — | 603 | 135.00–136.75 | 136.38 |
| 6 | — | 793 | 125.50 | 125.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 501 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 3 | — | 463 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 693 | 121.60 | 121.60 |
| 9 | — | 623 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 11 | — | 592 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 448 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 14 | — | 375 | 147.00–152.25 | 150.36 |
| 10 | — | 580 | 130.25–132.75 | 131.24 |
| 55 | — | 626 | 126.00–133.25 | 130.70 |
| 27 | — | 725 | 117.25–118.25 | 117.48 |
| 6 | — | 505 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 17 | — | 479 | 144.00–145.50 | 144.69 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 340 | 158.50 | 158.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 559 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 82 | — | 660 | 138.75–146.25 | 145.64 |
| 99 | — | 625 | 145.00–152.50 | 149.38 |
| 57 | — | 581 | 148.00–155.00 | 151.63 |
| 4 | — | 800 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 49 | — | 520 | 156.00–162.50 | 160.11 |
| 14 | — | 491 | 164.50 | 164.50 |
| 3 | — | 445 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 706 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 4 | — | 522 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| 4 | — | 482 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 627 | 137.00–142.00 | 139.06 |
| 13 | — | 428 | 168.00–173.50 | 169.59 |
| 21 | — | 477 | 160.50–163.50 | 162.37 |
| 44 | — | 690 | 132.00–135.75 | 133.73 |
| 3 | — | 597 | 139.75 | 139.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 485 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 3 | — | 502 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,056 | 62.00–71.00 | 66.39 |
| 19 | — | 1,036 | 52.00–61.00 | 57.18 |
| 4 | — | 899 | 30.00–38.00 | 34.07 |
| 8 | — | 933 | 41.00–50.00 | 46.38 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,448 | 56.00–62.00 | 60.26 |
| 9 | — | 1,444 | 64.00–72.00 | 67.19 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,289 | 64.00–69.00 | 65.99 |
| 2 | — | 1,313 | 49.00–51.00 | 49.94 |
| 14 | — | 1,245 | 55.50–63.00 | 59.31 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,625 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| 3 | — | 2,117 | 98.00–103.00 | 99.95 |
| 4 | — | 1,679 | 89.00–96.50 | 92.55 |