Compared to last Wednesday, feeder steers steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs mostly steady, instances 5.00-10.00 higher on some better quality light heifers, over 550 lbs 3.00-6.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Demand good. Supply moderate. Nice quality feeder offering with several good to outstanding consignments. The advancing feeder cattle market took a hit with the Wednesday morning release of a bullish planting intentions and stocks report that sent corn futures limit higher. The news pushed feeder futures sharply lower although they did move off the days lows as live cattle futures turned higher. The feedlot trade is expected to be higher and certainly needs to be as there is well over $500.00/head difference in the live price of a 1,400 lb steer and his currently reported carcass value as the beef cutout continues to march higher this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 638 | 161.13 | 1,029 | 825 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 579 | 158.25 | 916 | 138 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 541 | 134.79 | 729 | 7thin |
| Large 1 | 785 | 130.60 | 1,025 | 25 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,585 | 76.03 | 1,205 | 3thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,453 | 63.68 | 925 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,283 | 63.52 | 815 | 9thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,062 | 49.92 | 530 | 13 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 282 | 188.71/cwt | 183.00–195.00 | 532 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 809 | 130.48/cwt | 128.50–132.00 | 1,056 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 983 | 117.79/cwt | 116.25–119.00 | 1,158 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 682 | 152.69/cwt | 147.00–153.60 | 1,041 | 162 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Full | — | 580 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 754 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 542 | 165.52/cwt | 165.00–175.00 | 897 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 455 | 177.46/cwt | 174.00–181.00 | 807 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 613 | 136.22/cwt | 135.50–136.50 | 835 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 184.07/cwt | 174.50–190.00 | 955 | 68 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 469 | 187.06/cwt | 181.00–195.00 | 877 | 64 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 172.61/cwt | 166.00–179.00 | 989 | 155 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 484 | 170.06/cwt | 155.00–181.50 | 823 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 620 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 880 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 615 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 881 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 717 | 129.48/cwt | 127.75–133.00 | 928 | 34 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 320 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 518 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 770 | 142.74/cwt | 138.00–147.00 | 1,099 | 196 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 370 | 157.50/cwt | 156.00–159.00 | 583 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 477 | 155.03/cwt | 151.00–160.00 | 739 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 156.90/cwt | 150.00–166.25 | 981 | 42 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 715 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 944 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,527 | 62.37/cwt | 58.00–64.50 | 952 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 612 | 148.91/cwt | 143.00–151.50 | 911 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 577 | 145.46/cwt | 138.00–149.75 | 839 | 65 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 610 | 141.70/cwt | 138.00–143.50 | 864 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 420 | 168.15/cwt | 158.00–180.00 | 706 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 722 | 144.70/cwt | 141.00–145.00 | 1,045 | 46 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 333 | 198.74/cwt | 192.00–205.00 | 662 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,305 | 66.30/cwt | 66.00–67.00 | 865 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,256 | 65.35/cwt | 61.00–67.00 | 821 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,305 | 62.05/cwt | 60.00–64.00 | 810 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,423 | 71.54/cwt | 70.00–73.00 | 1,018 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,910 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,624 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,209 | 1,461.88/cwt | 1,400.00–1,475.00 | 17,674 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 426 | 153.30/cwt | 152.00–157.00 | 653 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 605 | 153.50/cwt | 153.50–153.50 | 929 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,164 | 1,167.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,275.00 | 13,584 | 19 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 575 | 139.75/cwt | 139.75–139.75 | 804 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 770 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 909 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 795 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,034 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 573 | 136.73/cwt | 132.00–140.00 | 783 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 415 | 175.64/cwt | 161.00–181.00 | 729 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 725 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 906 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 925 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,092 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 917 | 41.73/cwt | 40.00–45.00 | 383 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,105 | 52.38/cwt | 50.00–54.00 | 579 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 526 | 138.69/cwt | 135.50–145.00 | 730 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 152.53/cwt | 151.00–153.00 | 572 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 420 | 185.27/cwt | 180.00–192.00 | 778 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,268 | 948.62/cwt | 900.00–1,000.00 | 12,029 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 475 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 641 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 615 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 892 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 621 | 151.65/cwt | 148.00–160.50 | 942 | 50 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 383 | 189.21/cwt | 182.50–197.00 | 725 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 735 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,014 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 569 | 157.59/cwt | 149.00–162.00 | 897 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 560 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 756 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 680 | 137.89/cwt | 128.00–141.00 | 938 | 38 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 622 | 135.60/cwt | 133.00–141.00 | 843 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 517 | 157.18/cwt | 149.00–165.00 | 813 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 680 | 128.39/cwt | 119.00–135.50 | 873 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 422 | 157.99/cwt | 156.00–159.00 | 667 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 515 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 693 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 495 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 735 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 529 | 146.45/cwt | 143.50–149.00 | 775 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 378 | 203.73/cwt | 200.00–207.50 | 770 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 422 | 199.94/cwt | 185.00–220.00 | 844 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 656 | 143.30/cwt | 142.00–145.00 | 940 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 822 | 130.63/cwt | 128.00–132.00 | 1,074 | 9 |
Compared to last Wednesday, feeder steers steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs mostly steady, instances 5.00-10.00 higher on some better quality light heifers, over 550 lbs 3.00-6.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Demand good. Supply moderate. Nice quality feeder offering with several good to outstanding consignments. The advancing feeder cattle market took a hit with the Wednesday morning release of a bullish planting intentions and stocks report that sent corn futures limit higher. The news pushed feeder futures sharply lower although they did move off the days lows as live cattle futures turned higher. The feedlot trade is expected to be higher and certainly needs to be as there is well over $500.00/head difference in the live price of a 1,400 lb steer and his currently reported carcass value as the beef cutout continues to march higher this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 282 | 183.00–195.00 | 188.71 |
| 36 | — | 542 | 165.00–175.00 | 165.52 |
| 4 | — | 455 | 174.00–181.00 | 177.46 |
| 6 | — | 420 | 180.00–192.00 | 185.27 |
| 50 | — | 621 | 148.00–160.50 | 151.65 |
| 5 | — | 383 | 182.50–197.00 | 189.21 |
| 4 | — | 735 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 16 | — | 656 | 142.00–145.00 | 143.30 |
| 9 | — | 822 | 128.00–132.00 | 130.63 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 809 | 128.50–132.00 | 130.48 |
| 9 | — | 983 | 116.25–119.00 | 117.79 |
| 162 | — | 682 | 147.00–153.60 | 152.69 |
| 68 | — | 519 | 174.50–190.00 | 184.07 |
| 64 | — | 469 | 181.00–195.00 | 187.06 |
| 155 | — | 573 | 166.00–179.00 | 172.61 |
| 196 | — | 770 | 138.00–147.00 | 142.74 |
| 42 | — | 625 | 150.00–166.25 | 156.90 |
| 46 | — | 722 | 141.00–145.00 | 144.70 |
| 6 | — | 333 | 192.00–205.00 | 198.74 |
| 4 | — | 378 | 200.00–207.50 | 203.73 |
| 38 | — | 422 | 185.00–220.00 | 199.94 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 715 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 13 | — | 612 | 143.00–151.50 | 148.91 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 605 | 153.50 | 153.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 795 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 5 | — | 925 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 5 | — | 615 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 560 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 3 | — | 515 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 580 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 613 | 135.50–136.50 | 136.22 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 620 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 8 | — | 573 | 132.00–140.00 | 136.73 |
| 8 | — | 526 | 135.50–145.00 | 138.69 |
| 9 | — | 375 | 151.00–153.00 | 152.53 |
| 19 | — | 422 | 156.00–159.00 | 157.99 |
| 5 | — | 495 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 615 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 717 | 127.75–133.00 | 129.48 |
| 3 | — | 320 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 4 | — | 370 | 156.00–159.00 | 157.50 |
| 60 | — | 477 | 151.00–160.00 | 155.03 |
| 65 | — | 577 | 138.00–149.75 | 145.46 |
| 9 | — | 610 | 138.00–143.50 | 141.70 |
| 27 | — | 420 | 158.00–180.00 | 168.15 |
| 38 | — | 680 | 128.00–141.00 | 137.89 |
| 32 | — | 529 | 143.50–149.00 | 146.45 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 426 | 152.00–157.00 | 153.30 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 575 | 139.75 | 139.75 |
| 5 | — | 770 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 475 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 484 | 155.00–181.50 | 170.06 |
| 4 | — | 415 | 161.00–181.00 | 175.64 |
| 3 | — | 725 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 15 | — | 569 | 149.00–162.00 | 157.59 |
| 6 | — | 622 | 133.00–141.00 | 135.60 |
| 6 | — | 517 | 149.00–165.00 | 157.18 |
| 4 | — | 680 | 119.00–135.50 | 128.39 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,527 | 58.00–64.50 | 62.37 |
| 4 | — | 1,305 | 66.00–67.00 | 66.30 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,256 | 61.00–67.00 | 65.35 |
| 5 | — | 1,305 | 60.00–64.00 | 62.05 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 917 | 40.00–45.00 | 41.73 |
| 10 | — | 1,105 | 50.00–54.00 | 52.38 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,423 | 70.00–73.00 | 71.54 |
| 1 | — | 1,910 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,209 | 1,400.00–1,475.00 | 1,461.88 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 19 | — | 1,164 | 1,050.00–1,275.00 | 1,167.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,268 | 900.00–1,000.00 | 948.62 |