Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, the best test was on a pot load of heifers weighing 682 lbs and a pot load weighing 719 lbs trading mostly 25.00-32.00 lower than similar weights and quality from the last sale with all other weights lightly tested but trading with a lower undertone. Market has headed sharply lower over the last several weeks as fed cattle trade has lost ground over the last month retreating near 35.00 per/cwt, cattle futures continue to find few friends and corn prices have risen all putting pressure on the feeder cattle market. Slaughter cows were lightly tested but also sold with a lower undertone.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 575 | 357.49 | 2,056 | 28 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,731 | 218.11 | 3,774 | 4thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,680 | 158.51 | 2,663 | 2thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,287 | 153.98 | 1,982 | 5thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,541 | 152.09 | 2,344 | 6thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,070 | 132.50 | 1,418 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,541 | 152.09/cwt | 145.00–155.00 | 2,344 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,045 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,463 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,095 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,369 | 1 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,680 | 158.51/cwt | 157.00–160.00 | 2,663 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,718 | 212.02/cwt | 210.00–215.00 | 3,643 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,743 | 224.20/cwt | 220.00–228.00 | 3,908 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 584 | 379.00/cwt | 379.00–379.00 | 2,213 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 347.50/cwt | 347.50–347.50 | 2,415 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 357.49/cwt | 350.00–364.00 | 2,056 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 347.12/cwt | 330.00–357.50 | 2,482 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 446 | 449.50/cwt | 449.50–449.50 | 2,005 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 390.00/cwt | 390.00–390.00 | 2,098 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 677 | 341.45/cwt | 335.00–343.00 | 2,312 | 98 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 402.02/cwt | 399.00–405.00 | 1,966 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 344.00/cwt | 344.00–344.00 | 2,116 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 455 | 405.00/cwt | 405.00–405.00 | 1,843 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 606 | 405.50/cwt | 405.50–405.50 | 2,457 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 405.12/cwt | 399.00–412.00 | 2,309 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 475 | 400.00/cwt | 400.00–400.00 | 1,900 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 390.00/cwt | 390.00–390.00 | 1,853 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 293.50/cwt | 293.50–293.50 | 2,084 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 462.11/cwt | 459.00–465.00 | 1,992 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 801 | 320.00/cwt | 320.00–320.00 | 2,563 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,279 | 152.97/cwt | 147.00–155.00 | 1,956 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,320 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 2,086 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 369.00/cwt | 369.00–369.00 | 2,159 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 470.00/cwt | 470.00–470.00 | 1,993 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 389.58/cwt | 388.00–392.50 | 2,606 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 2,409 | 76 |
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, the best test was on a pot load of heifers weighing 682 lbs and a pot load weighing 719 lbs trading mostly 25.00-32.00 lower than similar weights and quality from the last sale with all other weights lightly tested but trading with a lower undertone. Market has headed sharply lower over the last several weeks as fed cattle trade has lost ground over the last month retreating near 35.00 per/cwt, cattle futures continue to find few friends and corn prices have risen all putting pressure on the feeder cattle market. Slaughter cows were lightly tested but also sold with a lower undertone.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,541 | 145.00–155.00 | 152.09 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,045 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,095 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,680 | 157.00–160.00 | 158.51 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,279 | 147.00–155.00 | 152.97 |
| 1 | — | 1,320 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,718 | 210.00–215.00 | 212.02 |
| 2 | — | 1,743 | 220.00–228.00 | 224.20 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 550–600 | 584 | 379.00 | 379.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 400–450 | 431 | 459.00–465.00 | 462.11 |
| 6 | 450–500 | 489 | 399.00–405.00 | 402.02 |
| 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 390.00 | 390.00 |
| 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 347.50 | 347.50 |
| 8 | 700–750 | 715 | 330.00–357.50 | 347.12 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 801 | 320.00 | 320.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 400–450 | 446 | 449.50 | 449.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 550–600 | 570 | 399.00–412.00 | 405.12 |
| 8 | 600–650 | 606 | 405.50 | 405.50 |
| 26 | 650–700 | 669 | 388.00–392.50 | 389.58 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 550–600 | 585 | 369.00 | 369.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 390.00 | 390.00 |
| 28 | 550–600 | 575 | 350.00–364.00 | 357.49 |
| 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 344.00 | 344.00 |
| 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 293.50 | 293.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 98 | 650–700 | 677 | 335.00–343.00 | 341.45 |
| 76 | 700–750 | 719 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 450–500 | 475 | 400.00 | 400.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 405.00 | 405.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 400–450 | 424 | 470.00 | 470.00 |