Compared to last week, steers calves under 550 lbs traded 6.00-13.00 lower and heavier steers sold 2.00-6.00 lower. Heifers sold mostly steady. Steers weighing 600-650 lbs saw the least decline and the best demand, overall demand was moderate. Higher corn, trade disputes and lower fed cattle are factors working against the feeder calf market but the board has been in the green for a few days after last weeks sharp losses. The supply was moderate. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher with some high dressing cows up to 4.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 568 | 158.77 | 902 | 377 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 602 | 151.43 | 911 | 133 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 689 | 130.00 | 896 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,776 | 86.48 | 1,536 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,361 | 66.16 | 901 | 28 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,146 | 59.43 | 681 | 44 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 994 | 51.51 | 512 | 18 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 387 | 183.50/cwt | 183.50–183.50 | 710 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 767 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,058 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 559 | 125.20/cwt | 120.00–128.00 | 700 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 477 | 141.05/cwt | 139.50–142.00 | 673 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 322 | 148.53/cwt | 146.00–152.00 | 478 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 481 | 144.17/cwt | 143.00–146.00 | 693 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 673 | 124.22/cwt | 124.00–124.50 | 836 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 137.59/cwt | 135.00–139.00 | 786 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 622 | 135.69/cwt | 133.50–138.00 | 844 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 519 | 143.58/cwt | 140.50–146.00 | 745 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 446 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 647 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 144.41/cwt | 141.00–148.00 | 773 | 63 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 476 | 150.23/cwt | 145.00–153.00 | 715 | 46 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 593 | 136.76/cwt | 135.50–142.00 | 811 | 44 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 423 | 156.61/cwt | 148.00–162.00 | 662 | 34 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 375 | 166.44/cwt | 159.00–170.00 | 624 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 883 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 741 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 945 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 685 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 873 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 346 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 547 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 444 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 613 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 396 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 610 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 537 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 773 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 638 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 557 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 763 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 337 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 526 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 599 | 144.50/cwt | 144.50–144.50 | 866 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 969 | 51.87/cwt | 47.50–55.00 | 503 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,108 | 41.03/cwt | 40.00–42.00 | 455 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,058 | 59.50/cwt | 59.00–60.00 | 630 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,389 | 67.58/cwt | 65.00–72.50 | 939 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,292 | 62.61/cwt | 59.50–64.50 | 809 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,119 | 59.20/cwt | 55.50–62.50 | 662 | 26 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,159 | 63.71/cwt | 61.50–68.50 | 738 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,236 | 51.87/cwt | 48.00–54.00 | 641 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,757 | 84.78/cwt | 80.00–88.50 | 1,490 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,807 | 89.32/cwt | 88.00–90.00 | 1,614 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 689 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 896 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 627 | 153.00/cwt | 149.00–154.50 | 959 | 34 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 574 | 153.39/cwt | 149.00–157.50 | 880 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 526 | 158.67/cwt | 156.00–161.50 | 835 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 484 | 161.42/cwt | 161.00–162.00 | 781 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 728 | 140.11/cwt | 137.00–144.00 | 1,020 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 446 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 749 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 806 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 1,044 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,030 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,030 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 256 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 438 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 767 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,032 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 582 | 157.16/cwt | 153.50–161.00 | 915 | 107 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 680 | 145.96/cwt | 140.00–148.75 | 993 | 81 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 520 | 164.24/cwt | 160.00–167.50 | 854 | 72 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 422 | 172.10/cwt | 167.50–177.50 | 726 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 479 | 166.78/cwt | 163.00–168.50 | 799 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 158.00/cwt | 157.50–159.50 | 967 | 20 |
Compared to last week, steers calves under 550 lbs traded 6.00-13.00 lower and heavier steers sold 2.00-6.00 lower. Heifers sold mostly steady. Steers weighing 600-650 lbs saw the least decline and the best demand, overall demand was moderate. Higher corn, trade disputes and lower fed cattle are factors working against the feeder calf market but the board has been in the green for a few days after last weeks sharp losses. The supply was moderate. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher with some high dressing cows up to 4.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 387 | 183.50 | 183.50 |
| 15 | — | 767 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 107 | — | 582 | 153.50–161.00 | 157.16 |
| 81 | — | 680 | 140.00–148.75 | 145.96 |
| 72 | — | 520 | 160.00–167.50 | 164.24 |
| 35 | — | 422 | 167.50–177.50 | 172.10 |
| 29 | — | 479 | 163.00–168.50 | 166.78 |
| 20 | — | 612 | 157.50–159.50 | 158.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 689 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 627 | 149.00–154.50 | 153.00 |
| 27 | — | 574 | 149.00–157.50 | 153.39 |
| 19 | — | 526 | 156.00–161.50 | 158.67 |
| 12 | — | 484 | 161.00–162.00 | 161.42 |
| 11 | — | 728 | 137.00–144.00 | 140.11 |
| 10 | — | 446 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 8 | — | 806 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 5 | — | 1,030 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 4 | — | 256 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 3 | — | 767 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 559 | 120.00–128.00 | 125.20 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 477 | 139.50–142.00 | 141.05 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 322 | 146.00–152.00 | 148.53 |
| 10 | — | 481 | 143.00–146.00 | 144.17 |
| 9 | — | 673 | 124.00–124.50 | 124.22 |
| 9 | — | 571 | 135.00–139.00 | 137.59 |
| 8 | — | 622 | 133.50–138.00 | 135.69 |
| 7 | — | 519 | 140.50–146.00 | 143.58 |
| 5 | — | 446 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 63 | — | 535 | 141.00–148.00 | 144.41 |
| 46 | — | 476 | 145.00–153.00 | 150.23 |
| 44 | — | 593 | 135.50–142.00 | 136.76 |
| 34 | — | 423 | 148.00–162.00 | 156.61 |
| 22 | — | 375 | 159.00–170.00 | 166.44 |
| 18 | — | 603 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 14 | — | 741 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 10 | — | 685 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 4 | — | 346 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 444 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 396 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 537 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 4 | — | 375 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 3 | — | 557 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 337 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 599 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 969 | 47.50–55.00 | 51.87 |
| 2 | — | 1,108 | 40.00–42.00 | 41.03 |
| 2 | — | 1,058 | 59.00–60.00 | 59.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,389 | 65.00–72.50 | 67.58 |
| 8 | — | 1,292 | 59.50–64.50 | 62.61 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 1,119 | 55.50–62.50 | 59.20 |
| 12 | — | 1,159 | 61.50–68.50 | 63.71 |
| 6 | — | 1,236 | 48.00–54.00 | 51.87 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,757 | 80.00–88.50 | 84.78 |
| 3 | — | 1,807 | 88.00–90.00 | 89.32 |