Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was for 550-599 lbs which sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower, all other weights of steers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Feeder heifer 550-599 lbs offered the best test this week, selling steady in a narrow comparison. All other weights of feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and mostly offered in small packages. Flesh was mostly light this week, however a few moderate plus to fleshy offerings were seen this week as well. CME positions continue to try to find footing after another week of volatile trading. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for heavy offerings. Feeding buyers continue to be aggressive as they push to own all cows suitable to feed. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows today. With both packers and feeding buyers bidding aggressively on cows, offerings reached the highest prices so far this year. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-4.00 higher. Notably, cows continue to push fill today as all offerings were pushing moderate to heavy amounts of fill. Cow quality this sale was average to very attractive. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week as very few bulls sold to kill. Bulls sold on mostly moderate to good demand today. Bulls, like cows were mostly full this week. Young age 2-4 year olds sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower. Lighter demand was seen for feeding quality offerings as buyers reacted to lower CME live cattle contract prices. Demand for wet bagged cows remains moderate, with good demand seen on attractive offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive, however lower than last week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 583 | 144.95 | 845 | 87 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 630 | 135.91 | 856 | 46 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,867 | 85.67 | 1,599 | 32 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,434 | 68.14 | 977 | 40 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,497 | 67.12 | 1,005 | 6thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,144 | 60.89 | 697 | 50 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 2,012 | 94.83/cwt | 93.00–98.50 | 1,908 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,600 | 86.50/cwt | 86.50–86.50 | 1,384 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,039 | 60.88/cwt | 58.00–64.50 | 633 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 953 | 70.71/cwt | 66.00–77.50 | 674 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,240 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 769 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,063 | 58.08/cwt | 56.00–62.00 | 617 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,371 | 69.85/cwt | 66.00–74.00 | 958 | 66 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,076 | 107.00/cwt | 106.00–111.00 | 1,151 | 5 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,020 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,153 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 639 | 162.83/cwt | 160.00–170.00 | 1,040 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,200 | 48.06/cwt | 46.00–49.00 | 577 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,448 | 65.18/cwt | 64.50–65.50 | 944 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,595 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 1,132 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,445 | 68.46/cwt | 65.00–70.50 | 989 | 32 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,405 | 71.71/cwt | 71.00–72.50 | 1,008 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,677 | 78.85/cwt | 72.00–81.00 | 1,322 | 10 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,620 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 2,017 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,924 | 88.52/cwt | 83.50–91.00 | 1,703 | 17 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 907 | 54.06/cwt | 53.00–54.50 | 490 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 955 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 621 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 59.65/cwt | 54.50–63.50 | 689 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,159 | 65.98/cwt | 64.00–69.00 | 765 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,232 | 70.32/cwt | 69.50–71.50 | 866 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 726 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 908 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 637 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 860 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 576 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 824 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 494 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 706 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 680 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 918 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 901 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,018 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 459 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 693 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 100 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 175 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,425 | 1,675.00/cwt | 1,675.00–1,675.00 | 23,869 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,706 | 1,600.00/cwt | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 27,296 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | Large 3 | — | 932 | 62.50/cwt | 62.50–62.50 | 583 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 679 | 146.98/cwt | 145.00–148.00 | 998 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 642 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 969 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,362 | 58.76/cwt | 56.00–63.00 | 800 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 961 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 146.25/cwt | 146.25–146.25 | 927 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 808 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 690 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 973 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 428 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 717 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 120 | 290.28/cwt | 275.00–325.00 | 348 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 200 | 375.00/cwt | 375.00–375.00 | 750 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,181 | 1,733.25/cwt | 1,725.00–1,800.00 | 20,470 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 984 | 95.59/cwt | 77.00–109.00 | 941 | 185 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,358 | 69.79/cwt | 66.00–72.25 | 948 | 77 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,201 | 65.02/cwt | 62.50–71.50 | 781 | 162 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,134 | 1,360.18/cwt | 1,325.00–1,400.00 | 15,424 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,211 | 1,565.41/cwt | 1,425.00–1,610.00 | 18,957 | 12 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,484 | 1,445.76/cwt | 1,410.00–1,475.00 | 21,455 | 47 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,728 | 1,900.00/cwt | 1,900.00–1,900.00 | 32,832 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 948 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,147 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 173.48/cwt | 171.00–178.00 | 980 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 572 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 835 | 36 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 993 | 117.50/cwt | 117.00–118.00 | 1,167 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 874 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 510 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 913 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,168 | 105.20/cwt | 105.00–106.00 | 1,229 | 15 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,143 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,292 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,040 | 82.68/cwt | 70.00–95.00 | 860 | 149 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 727 | 144.95/cwt | 143.00–149.00 | 1,054 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 762 | 143.15/cwt | 142.00–144.00 | 1,091 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 507 | 178.75/cwt | 177.50–179.00 | 906 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 970 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,203 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 580 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 957 | 11 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,081 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,243 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 505 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 747 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 485 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 839 | 9 |
Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was for 550-599 lbs which sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower, all other weights of steers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Feeder heifer 550-599 lbs offered the best test this week, selling steady in a narrow comparison. All other weights of feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and mostly offered in small packages. Flesh was mostly light this week, however a few moderate plus to fleshy offerings were seen this week as well. CME positions continue to try to find footing after another week of volatile trading. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for heavy offerings. Feeding buyers continue to be aggressive as they push to own all cows suitable to feed. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows today. With both packers and feeding buyers bidding aggressively on cows, offerings reached the highest prices so far this year. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-4.00 higher. Notably, cows continue to push fill today as all offerings were pushing moderate to heavy amounts of fill. Cow quality this sale was average to very attractive. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week as very few bulls sold to kill. Bulls sold on mostly moderate to good demand today. Bulls, like cows were mostly full this week. Young age 2-4 year olds sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower. Lighter demand was seen for feeding quality offerings as buyers reacted to lower CME live cattle contract prices. Demand for wet bagged cows remains moderate, with good demand seen on attractive offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive, however lower than last week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,012 | 93.00–98.50 | 94.83 |
| 1 | — | 1,600 | 86.50 | 86.50 |
| 10 | — | 1,677 | 72.00–81.00 | 78.85 |
| 17 | — | 1,924 | 83.50–91.00 | 88.52 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,620 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,200 | 46.00–49.00 | 48.06 |
| 28 | — | 1,155 | 54.50–63.50 | 59.65 |
| 12 | — | 1,159 | 64.00–69.00 | 65.98 |
| 3 | — | 1,232 | 69.50–71.50 | 70.32 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,448 | 64.50–65.50 | 65.18 |
| 2 | — | 1,595 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,445 | 65.00–70.50 | 68.46 |
| 5 | — | 1,405 | 71.00–72.50 | 71.71 |
| 3 | — | 1,362 | 56.00–63.00 | 58.76 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 907 | 53.00–54.50 | 54.06 |
| 1 | — | 955 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,039 | 58.00–64.50 | 60.88 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 953 | 66.00–77.50 | 70.71 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,240 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 1,063 | 56.00–62.00 | 58.08 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 66 | — | 1,371 | 66.00–74.00 | 69.85 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 185 | — | 984 | 77.00–109.00 | 95.59 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 77 | — | 1,358 | 66.00–72.25 | 69.79 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 162 | — | 1,201 | 62.50–71.50 | 65.02 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 149 | — | 1,040 | 70.00–95.00 | 82.68 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,425 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,706 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,181 | 1,725.00–1,800.00 | 1,733.25 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,728 | 1,900.00 | 1,900.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 47 | — | 1,484 | 1,410.00–1,475.00 | 1,445.76 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,134 | 1,325.00–1,400.00 | 1,360.18 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,211 | 1,425.00–1,610.00 | 1,565.41 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,076 | 106.00–111.00 | 107.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,020 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,168 | 105.00–106.00 | 105.20 |
| 11 | — | 1,143 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 428 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 120 | 275.00–325.00 | 290.28 |
| 1 | — | 200 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 6 | — | 993 | 117.00–118.00 | 117.50 |
| 4 | — | 603 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 1 | — | 510 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 9 | — | 485 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 639 | 160.00–170.00 | 162.83 |
| 32 | — | 565 | 171.00–178.00 | 173.48 |
| 15 | — | 727 | 143.00–149.00 | 144.95 |
| 13 | — | 762 | 142.00–144.00 | 143.15 |
| 6 | — | 507 | 177.50–179.00 | 178.75 |
| 3 | — | 970 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 679 | 145.00–148.00 | 146.98 |
| 6 | — | 642 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 2 | — | 948 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 580 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,081 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 726 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 7 | — | 637 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 5 | — | 576 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 4 | — | 494 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 2 | — | 680 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 14 | — | 505 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 901 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 459 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 100 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 18 | — | 712 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 8 | — | 634 | 146.25 | 146.25 |
| 4 | — | 535 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 2 | — | 690 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 36 | — | 572 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 932 | 62.50 | 62.50 |