Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend. Quality this week was mostly plain. Calves were mostly offered in small packages again this week. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate. Offerings this week were light. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for mostly moderate offerings. Feeding buyers were the main push this week as they were fully back in the market after being mostly sidelined over the last few weeks due to weather and lot conditions. Packers also purchased cows to send to feed this week as they prepare for increased summer grilling demand. Packers also showed good demand for cows to send to immediate harvest as lightened holiday sale schedules helped fuel demand. All classes of feeding and slaughter cows sold on good demand. Cow quality this week was mostly attractive to very attractive, with many high quality and high dressing cows in the offering. Slaughter cows and feeding cows both sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold on good demand as well as packers showed good demand for lean grinding materials. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher. A strong offering of bred cattle sold on was seen this sale. Most of these cows calve between now and late June. Many buyers were on hand to bid on these offerings. Quality was average to attractive. 2-3 year old cows suitable to re-breed sold on moderate to good demand, these offerings sold higher on moderate supplies.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 555 | 151.83 | 843 | 61 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 726 | 140.25 | 1,019 | 81 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,905 | 83.01 | 1,581 | 89 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,543 | 64.94 | 1,002 | 8thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,454 | 61.52 | 894 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,176 | 58.45 | 687 | 25 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,543 | 1,185.00/cwt | 1,185.00–1,185.00 | 18,285 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,463 | 1,250.00/cwt | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 18,288 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 739 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 1,046 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,314 | 61.20/cwt | 55.00–65.50 | 804 | 65 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,099 | 54.15/cwt | 51.00–56.50 | 595 | 26 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 452 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 746 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 110 | 325.00/cwt | 300.00–375.00 | 358 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 638 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 957 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 160.50/cwt | 160.50–160.50 | 928 | 20 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 918 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 9,639 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1 | — | 1,043 | 1,427.20/cwt | 1,425.00–1,450.00 | 14,886 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,362 | 1,458.05/cwt | 1,300.00–1,510.00 | 19,859 | 27 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 985 | 103.68/cwt | 81.00–122.50 | 1,021 | 149 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 835 | 129.09/cwt | 128.00–129.50 | 1,078 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 479 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 829 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 509 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 728 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 962 | 53.24/cwt | 53.00–54.00 | 512 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,404 | 64.12/cwt | 61.50–66.50 | 900 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,601 | 68.30/cwt | 67.00–69.50 | 1,093 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 973 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 721 | 134.75/cwt | 134.50–135.00 | 972 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 515 | 154.29/cwt | 154.00–154.50 | 795 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,416 | 56.90/cwt | 55.50–60.50 | 806 | 22 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,655 | 76.95/cwt | 71.00–78.00 | 1,274 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 172.13/cwt | 170.50–172.50 | 983 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 455 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 742 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 447 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 711 | 3 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,016 | 1,550.00/cwt | 1,550.00–1,550.00 | 15,748 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,250 | 1,613.89/cwt | 1,500.00–1,660.00 | 20,174 | 240 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 581 | 151.01/cwt | 150.50–153.00 | 877 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 487 | 182.50/cwt | 182.50–182.50 | 889 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 874 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 970 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,543 | 83.65/cwt | 80.50–88.00 | 1,291 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,307 | 1,455.44/cwt | 1,450.00–1,475.00 | 19,023 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,114 | 88.22/cwt | 63.00–106.00 | 983 | 92 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 879 | 135.38/cwt | 135.00–135.50 | 1,190 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,057 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 700 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 1,127 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,327 | 1,814.35/cwt | 1,500.00–2,100.00 | 24,076 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,146 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 13,179 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,495 | 2,448.81/cwt | 2,000.00–2,800.00 | 36,610 | 20 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 807 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 1,126 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 973 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,177 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 873 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,100 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,367 | 67.17/cwt | 62.00–70.00 | 918 | 89 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,736 | 1,675.00/cwt | 1,675.00–1,675.00 | 29,078 | 19 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,522 | 1,441.82/cwt | 1,425.00–1,450.00 | 21,945 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,247 | 63.61/cwt | 62.00–64.50 | 793 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,214 | 58.88/cwt | 54.50–62.50 | 715 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,460 | 56.00/cwt | 56.00–56.00 | 818 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,571 | 67.92/cwt | 67.50–68.50 | 1,067 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,948 | 83.74/cwt | 80.00–90.50 | 1,631 | 70 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,235 | 98.30/cwt | 97.00–99.00 | 2,197 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 612 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,434 | 65.52/cwt | 60.00–68.00 | 940 | 80 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,161 | 1,575.00/cwt | 1,575.00–1,575.00 | 18,286 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,548 | 1,189.53/cwt | 1,135.00–1,210.00 | 18,414 | 12 |
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend. Quality this week was mostly plain. Calves were mostly offered in small packages again this week. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate. Offerings this week were light. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for mostly moderate offerings. Feeding buyers were the main push this week as they were fully back in the market after being mostly sidelined over the last few weeks due to weather and lot conditions. Packers also purchased cows to send to feed this week as they prepare for increased summer grilling demand. Packers also showed good demand for cows to send to immediate harvest as lightened holiday sale schedules helped fuel demand. All classes of feeding and slaughter cows sold on good demand. Cow quality this week was mostly attractive to very attractive, with many high quality and high dressing cows in the offering. Slaughter cows and feeding cows both sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold on good demand as well as packers showed good demand for lean grinding materials. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher. A strong offering of bred cattle sold on was seen this sale. Most of these cows calve between now and late June. Many buyers were on hand to bid on these offerings. Quality was average to attractive. 2-3 year old cows suitable to re-breed sold on moderate to good demand, these offerings sold higher on moderate supplies.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,543 | 1,185.00 | 1,185.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 27 | — | 1,362 | 1,300.00–1,510.00 | 1,458.05 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 240 | — | 1,250 | 1,500.00–1,660.00 | 1,613.89 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,307 | 1,450.00–1,475.00 | 1,455.44 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,146 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,043 | 1,425.00–1,450.00 | 1,427.20 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,548 | 1,135.00–1,210.00 | 1,189.53 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,463 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,522 | 1,425.00–1,450.00 | 1,441.82 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 65 | — | 1,314 | 55.00–65.50 | 61.20 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 149 | — | 985 | 81.00–122.50 | 103.68 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 92 | — | 1,114 | 63.00–106.00 | 88.22 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 89 | — | 1,367 | 62.00–70.00 | 67.17 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 80 | — | 1,434 | 60.00–68.00 | 65.52 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,099 | 51.00–56.50 | 54.15 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 918 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,161 | 1,575.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,016 | 1,550.00 | 1,550.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | N/A | 20 | — | 1,543 | 80.50–88.00 | 83.65 |
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 13 | — | 1,327 | 1,500.00–2,100.00 | 1,814.35 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | N/A | 20 | — | 1,495 | 2,000.00–2,800.00 | 2,448.81 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | N/A | 19 | — | 1,736 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 739 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 8 | — | 807 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| 7 | — | 973 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 4 | — | 873 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 452 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 874 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 110 | 300.00–375.00 | 325.00 |
| 4 | — | 879 | 135.00–135.50 | 135.38 |
| 2 | — | 700 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 479 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 571 | 170.50–172.50 | 172.13 |
| 3 | — | 487 | 182.50 | 182.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 638 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 20 | — | 578 | 160.50 | 160.50 |
| 3 | — | 710 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 9 | — | 813 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 835 | 128.00–129.50 | 129.09 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 509 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 721 | 134.50–135.00 | 134.75 |
| 23 | — | 515 | 154.00–154.50 | 154.29 |
| 4 | — | 455 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 3 | — | 447 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 25 | — | 581 | 150.50–153.00 | 151.01 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 962 | 53.00–54.00 | 53.24 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,404 | 61.50–66.50 | 64.12 |
| 10 | — | 1,601 | 67.00–69.50 | 68.30 |
| 22 | — | 1,416 | 55.50–60.50 | 56.90 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,247 | 62.00–64.50 | 63.61 |
| 14 | — | 1,214 | 54.50–62.50 | 58.88 |
| 2 | — | 1,155 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,460 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,571 | 67.50–68.50 | 67.92 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,655 | 71.00–78.00 | 76.95 |
| 70 | — | 1,948 | 80.00–90.50 | 83.74 |
| 3 | — | 2,235 | 97.00–99.00 | 98.30 |