Compared to last week, steers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher and heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Nearly all the cattle on offer this week were weaned and most in pretty good condition. Those carrying a little flesh weren't docked too hard as interest in grass cattle starts to return. Heavy cattle were in pretty short supply and met with light demand as feedlots start to back up with slaughter ready cattle that can't catch a trip to the processor. Wholesale beef prices are surging, pressuring retailers to stretch product or raise prices, while the cattle feeder continues to take it on the chin. Supply light, demand moderate.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 513 | 167.47 | 859 | 107 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 564 | 153.95 | 868 | 180 |
| Medium 1-2 | 605 | 138.50 | 838 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,946 | 95.39 | 1,856 | 7thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,770 | 69.27 | 1,226 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,314 | 62.82 | 825 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,221 | 61.07 | 745 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,128 | 52.31 | 590 | 24 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,202 | 61.03/cwt | 54.00–65.00 | 734 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,015 | 42.46/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 431 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,319 | 68.40/cwt | 67.00–70.50 | 902 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,267 | 61.74/cwt | 56.00–65.00 | 782 | 14 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,770 | 69.27/cwt | 68.00–72.00 | 1,226 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,238 | 51.64/cwt | 51.00–53.00 | 639 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,423 | 65.33/cwt | 64.00–67.00 | 930 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,151 | 54.28/cwt | 48.00–60.50 | 625 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 322 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 525 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 405 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 593 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 527 | 139.59/cwt | 135.00–141.50 | 736 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 614 | 122.89/cwt | 120.00–125.00 | 755 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 768 | 105.05/cwt | 104.00–106.50 | 807 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 745 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 745 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1-2 | — | 846 | 103.50/cwt | 103.50–103.50 | 876 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 552 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 753 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 530 | 163.46/cwt | 162.50–164.00 | 866 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 428 | 176.09/cwt | 174.50–179.00 | 754 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 798 | 120.50/cwt | 120.50–120.50 | 962 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 442 | 163.83/cwt | 158.50–169.00 | 724 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 150.43/cwt | 147.50–151.75 | 865 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 507 | 170.18/cwt | 170.00–170.25 | 863 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 560 | 158.64/cwt | 154.75–163.50 | 888 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 644 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 937 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 382 | 152.71/cwt | 148.50–156.00 | 583 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 384 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 574 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 580 | 132.25/cwt | 124.50–136.00 | 767 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 474 | 137.32/cwt | 135.75–143.00 | 651 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 626 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 808 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 481 | 139.68/cwt | 137.75–142.00 | 672 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 645 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 774 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 656 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 810 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 390 | 170.78/cwt | 167.00–178.00 | 666 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 538 | 161.18/cwt | 155.50–166.50 | 867 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2Fleshy | — | 605 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 838 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 617 | 146.67/cwt | 145.75–147.25 | 905 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 476 | 178.59/cwt | 177.00–179.50 | 850 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 715 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 983 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 489 | 164.82/cwt | 163.00–165.25 | 806 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 659 | 142.63/cwt | 137.00–143.25 | 940 | 43 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,946 | 95.39/cwt | 92.50–99.00 | 1,856 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 637 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 758 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 437 | 144.07/cwt | 139.50–149.50 | 630 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 760 | 100.50/cwt | 100.50–100.50 | 764 | 3 |
Compared to last week, steers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher and heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Nearly all the cattle on offer this week were weaned and most in pretty good condition. Those carrying a little flesh weren't docked too hard as interest in grass cattle starts to return. Heavy cattle were in pretty short supply and met with light demand as feedlots start to back up with slaughter ready cattle that can't catch a trip to the processor. Wholesale beef prices are surging, pressuring retailers to stretch product or raise prices, while the cattle feeder continues to take it on the chin. Supply light, demand moderate.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,202 | 54.00–65.00 | 61.03 |
| 4 | — | 1,319 | 67.00–70.50 | 68.40 |
| 3 | — | 1,238 | 51.00–53.00 | 51.64 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,015 | 41.00–44.00 | 42.46 |
| 20 | — | 1,151 | 48.00–60.50 | 54.28 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,267 | 56.00–65.00 | 61.74 |
| 6 | — | 1,423 | 64.00–67.00 | 65.33 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,770 | 68.00–72.00 | 69.27 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,946 | 92.50–99.00 | 95.39 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 322 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 13 | — | 405 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 31 | — | 527 | 135.00–141.50 | 139.59 |
| 10 | — | 552 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 26 | — | 382 | 148.50–156.00 | 152.71 |
| 8 | — | 626 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 22 | — | 481 | 137.75–142.00 | 139.68 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 614 | 120.00–125.00 | 122.89 |
| 17 | — | 768 | 104.00–106.50 | 105.05 |
| 4 | — | 384 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| 9 | — | 580 | 124.50–136.00 | 132.25 |
| 23 | — | 474 | 135.75–143.00 | 137.32 |
| 8 | — | 656 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 20 | — | 437 | 139.50–149.50 | 144.07 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 745 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 3 | — | 760 | 100.50 | 100.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 846 | 103.50 | 103.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 645 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 530 | 162.50–164.00 | 163.46 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 428 | 174.50–179.00 | 176.09 |
| 11 | — | 507 | 170.00–170.25 | 170.18 |
| 26 | — | 560 | 154.75–163.50 | 158.64 |
| 13 | — | 617 | 145.75–147.25 | 146.67 |
| 32 | — | 476 | 177.00–179.50 | 178.59 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 798 | 120.50 | 120.50 |
| 14 | — | 442 | 158.50–169.00 | 163.83 |
| 23 | — | 575 | 147.50–151.75 | 150.43 |
| 8 | — | 644 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 19 | — | 390 | 167.00–178.00 | 170.78 |
| 36 | — | 538 | 155.50–166.50 | 161.18 |
| 8 | — | 715 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| 23 | — | 489 | 163.00–165.25 | 164.82 |
| 43 | — | 659 | 137.00–143.25 | 142.63 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 605 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 637 | 119.00 | 119.00 |