Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold mostly steady with a few spots 5.00 higher on 750-800 lb steers to spots 5.00 lower off of last week's highs. Demand was good on an active market for grazing cattle and yearlings saw increased demand as well with a few new buyers in the seats. Cattle futures have seen vast improvement this week with large gains each day so far giving some confidence to the market. Also, grass is here which has helped things along. Slaughter cows sold 7.00-10.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 628 | 148.29 | 932 | 274 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 603 | 144.77 | 873 | 93 |
| Medium 1-2 | 666 | 117.36 | 782 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,493 | 66.93 | 999 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,359 | 49.16 | 668 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,147 | 47.66 | 546 | 54 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 983 | 36.43 | 358 | 17 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 509 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 743 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 678 | 117.38/cwt | 108.00–122.00 | 796 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 381 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 625 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,259 | 46.77/cwt | 43.00–50.50 | 589 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,536 | 55.72/cwt | 55.00–56.00 | 856 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,445 | 42.00/cwt | 42.00–42.00 | 607 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,143 | 52.45/cwt | 48.50–55.50 | 600 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,160 | 47.26/cwt | 42.00–52.50 | 548 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,130 | 39.96/cwt | 37.00–42.00 | 452 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,528 | 71.76/cwt | 68.00–75.00 | 1,096 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,458 | 62.10/cwt | 55.00–66.00 | 905 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 890 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 534 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 912 | 77.37/cwt | 75.00–85.00 | 706 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 585 | 152.01/cwt | 139.00–156.50 | 889 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 474 | 160.59/cwt | 148.00–166.00 | 761 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 661 | 141.63/cwt | 136.00–145.00 | 936 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 753 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 930 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 535 | 155.36/cwt | 148.00–163.00 | 831 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 393 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 666 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 608 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 848 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 937 | 94.50/cwt | 94.50–94.50 | 885 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 664 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 830 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 465 | 158.96/cwt | 157.00–161.00 | 739 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 723 | 135.24/cwt | 135.00–136.00 | 978 | 44 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 669 | 142.11/cwt | 137.00–147.00 | 951 | 40 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 157.24/cwt | 152.00–162.00 | 912 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 516 | 166.96/cwt | 157.50–172.00 | 862 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 781 | 127.89/cwt | 125.50–134.50 | 999 | 37 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 152.35/cwt | 148.00–156.00 | 966 | 33 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 442 | 163.74/cwt | 163.00–164.00 | 724 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 464 | 167.15/cwt | 165.75–170.00 | 776 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 862 | 113.50/cwt | 113.50–113.50 | 978 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 743 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 884 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 691 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 795 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 633 | 120.50/cwt | 120.50–120.50 | 763 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 972 | 38.33/cwt | 35.00–42.00 | 373 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 999 | 33.72/cwt | 30.00–36.00 | 337 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 530 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 625 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 478 | 143.83/cwt | 141.00–146.00 | 688 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 430 | 140.05/cwt | 132.00–145.00 | 602 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 636 | 119.93/cwt | 114.50–122.00 | 763 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 373 | 143.83/cwt | 143.00–144.00 | 536 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 584 | 126.60/cwt | 121.00–141.00 | 739 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 830 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 830 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 718 | 104.50/cwt | 104.50–104.50 | 750 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 495 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 614 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 330 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 429 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 632 | 131.10/cwt | 128.50–137.50 | 829 | 53 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 672 | 125.37/cwt | 124.00–128.00 | 842 | 28 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 528 | 143.57/cwt | 142.00–146.00 | 758 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 561 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 785 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 440 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 649 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 704 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 845 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 373 | 137.07/cwt | 136.00–139.00 | 511 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 461 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 622 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 570 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 695 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 653 | 107.50/cwt | 107.50–107.50 | 702 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2Fleshy | — | 739 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 665 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 579 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 620 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 562 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 815 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 615 | 135.01/cwt | 134.50–135.50 | 830 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 150.54/cwt | 146.00–155.00 | 565 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 570 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 795 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 345 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 535 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 272 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 460 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 480 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 768 | 12 |
Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold mostly steady with a few spots 5.00 higher on 750-800 lb steers to spots 5.00 lower off of last week's highs. Demand was good on an active market for grazing cattle and yearlings saw increased demand as well with a few new buyers in the seats. Cattle futures have seen vast improvement this week with large gains each day so far giving some confidence to the market. Also, grass is here which has helped things along. Slaughter cows sold 7.00-10.00 lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 509 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 12 | — | 678 | 108.00–122.00 | 117.38 |
| 19 | — | 478 | 141.00–146.00 | 143.83 |
| 19 | — | 430 | 132.00–145.00 | 140.05 |
| 17 | — | 636 | 114.50–122.00 | 119.93 |
| 17 | — | 373 | 143.00–144.00 | 143.83 |
| 15 | — | 584 | 121.00–141.00 | 126.60 |
| 5 | — | 830 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 3 | — | 718 | 104.50 | 104.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 530 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 495 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 330 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 53 | — | 632 | 128.50–137.50 | 131.10 |
| 28 | — | 672 | 124.00–128.00 | 125.37 |
| 25 | — | 528 | 142.00–146.00 | 143.57 |
| 11 | — | 561 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 9 | — | 440 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| 8 | — | 704 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 8 | — | 373 | 136.00–139.00 | 137.07 |
| 5 | — | 461 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 570 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 653 | 107.50 | 107.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 739 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 579 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 381 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 12 | — | 480 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 562 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 615 | 134.50–135.50 | 135.01 |
| 6 | — | 375 | 146.00–155.00 | 150.54 |
| 4 | — | 570 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 345 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | — | 272 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 585 | 139.00–156.50 | 152.01 |
| 22 | — | 474 | 148.00–166.00 | 160.59 |
| 8 | — | 661 | 136.00–145.00 | 141.63 |
| 6 | — | 753 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 6 | — | 535 | 148.00–163.00 | 155.36 |
| 6 | — | 393 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| 4 | — | 608 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 937 | 94.50 | 94.50 |
| 4 | — | 664 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 465 | 157.00–161.00 | 158.96 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 44 | — | 723 | 135.00–136.00 | 135.24 |
| 40 | — | 669 | 137.00–147.00 | 142.11 |
| 38 | — | 580 | 152.00–162.00 | 157.24 |
| 38 | — | 516 | 157.50–172.00 | 166.96 |
| 37 | — | 781 | 125.50–134.50 | 127.89 |
| 33 | — | 634 | 148.00–156.00 | 152.35 |
| 15 | — | 442 | 163.00–164.00 | 163.74 |
| 13 | — | 464 | 165.75–170.00 | 167.15 |
| 3 | — | 862 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 743 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 691 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 3 | — | 633 | 120.50 | 120.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,259 | 43.00–50.50 | 46.77 |
| 4 | — | 1,536 | 55.00–56.00 | 55.72 |
| 1 | — | 1,445 | 42.00 | 42.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,143 | 48.50–55.50 | 52.45 |
| 21 | — | 1,160 | 42.00–52.50 | 47.26 |
| 12 | — | 1,130 | 37.00–42.00 | 39.96 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 972 | 35.00–42.00 | 38.33 |
| 7 | — | 999 | 30.00–36.00 | 33.72 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,528 | 68.00–75.00 | 71.76 |
| 6 | — | 1,458 | 55.00–66.00 | 62.10 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 890 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 912 | 75.00–85.00 | 77.37 |