Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, 400-650 lb steers sold steady to firm, with steers over 650 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher with three pot loads of 650-700 lb heifers trading steady. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate, with a good quality offering of heifers weighing 550-600 lbs and 650-700 lbs all sold with good demand. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Grains closed sharply lower with May corn 22 1/4 cents lower and December corn 11 3/4 lower. May soybeans closed 21 3/4 lower with November beans 20 1/4 lower. Feeder cattle contracts responded higher with April 3.52 higher and May 4.32 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 607 | 166.03 | 1,008 | 534 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 555 | 154.78 | 859 | 122 |
| Medium 1-2 | 435 | 150.83 | 656 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 557 | 137.51 | 766 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,799 | 104.00 | 1,871 | 9thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,454 | 84.50 | 1,229 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,244 | 80.62 | 1,003 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,028 | 69.51 | 714 | 16 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 560 | 196.27/cwt | 195.00–199.00 | 1,099 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 725 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 1,254 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 523 | 200.48/cwt | 196.00–210.50 | 1,049 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 745 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,080 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 693 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 1,053 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 630 | 174.50/cwt | 174.50–174.50 | 1,099 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 594 | 176.85/cwt | 174.50–180.00 | 1,050 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 365 | 200.50/cwt | 200.50–200.50 | 732 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 671 | 165.33/cwt | 163.50–168.00 | 1,109 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 471 | 195.54/cwt | 195.00–196.50 | 921 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 185.57/cwt | 181.50–188.50 | 1,160 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 517 | 188.07/cwt | 181.00–190.00 | 972 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 477 | 208.78/cwt | 204.50–214.00 | 996 | 21 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 857 | 141.25/cwt | 141.25–141.25 | 1,211 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 419 | 192.35/cwt | 191.00–193.00 | 806 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 376 | 216.00/cwt | 216.00–216.00 | 812 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 751 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,127 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 498 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 774 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 879 | 145.79/cwt | 145.00–146.25 | 1,281 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 736 | 153.51/cwt | 151.00–154.00 | 1,130 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 768 | 152.10/cwt | 152.10–152.10 | 1,168 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 661 | 181.57/cwt | 175.50–183.10 | 1,200 | 44 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 421 | 205.65/cwt | 201.50–211.50 | 866 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 520 | 166.07/cwt | 162.00–170.00 | 864 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 161.14/cwt | 157.25–161.85 | 1,070 | 266 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 685 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 925 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 632 | 137.76/cwt | 136.25–138.50 | 871 | 15 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 681 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 807 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 458 | 137.25/cwt | 137.25–137.25 | 629 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,056 | 79.72/cwt | 74.00–85.00 | 842 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,006 | 52.86/cwt | 48.00–58.00 | 532 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,467 | 87.26/cwt | 83.50–90.50 | 1,280 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,428 | 78.99/cwt | 78.00–80.50 | 1,128 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,168 | 62.55/cwt | 60.00–64.00 | 731 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,256 | 86.20/cwt | 82.50–91.00 | 1,083 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,249 | 77.95/cwt | 75.00–81.50 | 974 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 993 | 65.72/cwt | 62.50–72.00 | 653 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,977 | 114.32/cwt | 113.50–115.50 | 2,260 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,788 | 102.29/cwt | 96.50–107.00 | 1,829 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,555 | 91.93/cwt | 90.50–93.00 | 1,430 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 686 | 149.24/cwt | 143.75–153.50 | 1,024 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 430 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 662 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 396 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 584 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 557 | 148.75/cwt | 148.75–148.75 | 829 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 557 | 137.51/cwt | 136.25–140.50 | 766 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 418 | 167.77/cwt | 165.00–169.50 | 701 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 478 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 722 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 425 | 172.76/cwt | 172.00–174.00 | 734 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 367 | 170.42/cwt | 165.50–175.50 | 625 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 600 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 960 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 725 | 135.95/cwt | 131.50–139.25 | 986 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 528 | 154.58/cwt | 148.50–160.00 | 816 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 762 | 139.75/cwt | 139.75–139.75 | 1,065 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 162.42/cwt | 156.00–165.50 | 934 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 485 | 167.60/cwt | 161.50–173.50 | 813 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 385 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 579 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 466 | 177.75/cwt | 177.75–177.75 | 828 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 573 | 174.50/cwt | 173.75–175.25 | 1,000 | 152 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 474 | 169.59/cwt | 165.00–175.00 | 804 | 35 |
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, 400-650 lb steers sold steady to firm, with steers over 650 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher with three pot loads of 650-700 lb heifers trading steady. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate, with a good quality offering of heifers weighing 550-600 lbs and 650-700 lbs all sold with good demand. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Grains closed sharply lower with May corn 22 1/4 cents lower and December corn 11 3/4 lower. May soybeans closed 21 3/4 lower with November beans 20 1/4 lower. Feeder cattle contracts responded higher with April 3.52 higher and May 4.32 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 560 | 195.00–199.00 | 196.27 |
| 8 | — | 725 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 38 | — | 523 | 196.00–210.50 | 200.48 |
| 52 | — | 625 | 181.50–188.50 | 185.57 |
| 21 | — | 477 | 204.50–214.00 | 208.78 |
| 8 | — | 376 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| 8 | — | 879 | 145.00–146.25 | 145.79 |
| 28 | — | 768 | 152.10 | 152.10 |
| 44 | — | 661 | 175.50–183.10 | 181.57 |
| 20 | — | 421 | 201.50–211.50 | 205.65 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 745 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 4 | — | 693 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 630 | 174.50 | 174.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 594 | 174.50–180.00 | 176.85 |
| 3 | — | 365 | 200.50 | 200.50 |
| 12 | — | 671 | 163.50–168.00 | 165.33 |
| 11 | — | 471 | 195.00–196.50 | 195.54 |
| 9 | — | 517 | 181.00–190.00 | 188.07 |
| 9 | — | 419 | 191.00–193.00 | 192.35 |
| 6 | — | 751 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 12 | — | 736 | 151.00–154.00 | 153.51 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 857 | 141.25 | 141.25 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 498 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 520 | 162.00–170.00 | 166.07 |
| 266 | — | 664 | 157.25–161.85 | 161.14 |
| 8 | — | 425 | 172.00–174.00 | 172.76 |
| 8 | — | 600 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 33 | — | 575 | 156.00–165.50 | 162.42 |
| 35 | — | 474 | 165.00–175.00 | 169.59 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 685 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 15 | — | 632 | 136.25–138.50 | 137.76 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 686 | 143.75–153.50 | 149.24 |
| 3 | — | 557 | 148.75 | 148.75 |
| 12 | — | 418 | 165.00–169.50 | 167.77 |
| 10 | — | 367 | 165.50–175.50 | 170.42 |
| 7 | — | 725 | 131.50–139.25 | 135.95 |
| 23 | — | 528 | 148.50–160.00 | 154.58 |
| 7 | — | 762 | 139.75 | 139.75 |
| 12 | — | 485 | 161.50–173.50 | 167.60 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 430 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 3 | — | 396 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| 3 | — | 478 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 557 | 136.25–140.50 | 137.51 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 385 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 466 | 177.75 | 177.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 152 | — | 573 | 173.75–175.25 | 174.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 681 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 458 | 137.25 | 137.25 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,056 | 74.00–85.00 | 79.72 |
| 4 | — | 1,006 | 48.00–58.00 | 52.86 |
| 4 | — | 993 | 62.50–72.00 | 65.72 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,467 | 83.50–90.50 | 87.26 |
| 3 | — | 1,428 | 78.00–80.50 | 78.99 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,168 | 60.00–64.00 | 62.55 |
| 15 | — | 1,256 | 82.50–91.00 | 86.20 |
| 11 | — | 1,249 | 75.00–81.50 | 77.95 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,977 | 113.50–115.50 | 114.32 |
| 4 | — | 1,788 | 96.50–107.00 | 102.29 |
| 2 | — | 1,555 | 90.50–93.00 | 91.93 |