Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. CME positions continue to inch higher giving buyers additional confidence in the market. Feedlots are looking for yearlings to fill lots as heavy slaughter numbers are helping clear lot space. The CME feeder cattle index was sharply higher across all 12 states as feeders are becoming aggressive as they search for offerings. Demand for yearlings was mostly good on light to moderate offerings. Demand for spring calves was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Calf quality this sale was mostly average to attractive. Still too few calves on offer to make an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on steers and lower undertones were noticed on heifers. Market activity this week was mostly active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand as they searched for cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers were mostly out of the market this week, however packers picked up the slack as the bid aggressively against each other for cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average again this sale. Many cows were pushing heavy amounts of fill. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend as most offerings were destined for slaughter this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Young re-breed cows sold with higher undertones in a narrow comparison. Demand continues to improve on young cows.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 693 | 149.96 | 1,039 | 145 |
| Medium 1-2 | 337 | 145.00 | 489 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 926 | 129.80 | 1,202 | 10thin |
| Medium 1 | 774 | 127.60 | 988 | 15thin |
| Large 1 | 1,090 | 122.55 | 1,335 | 23 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,805 | 85.34 | 1,540 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,602 | 67.30 | 1,078 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,476 | 65.71 | 970 | 38 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,245 | 61.04 | 760 | 143 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 642 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 860 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 855 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,197 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 915 | 141.78/cwt | 136.50–143.50 | 1,297 | 43 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,235 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 803 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 337 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 489 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 900 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,134 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 367 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 495 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 952 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,285 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 721 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 959 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 807 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,057 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 685 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 863 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 447 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 599 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 927 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,168 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 692 | 135.64/cwt | 134.00–136.00 | 939 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 610 | 128.32/cwt | 125.00–129.00 | 783 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 642 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 918 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 419 | 175.77/cwt | 175.00–182.50 | 736 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 895 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 1,266 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 889 | 131.78/cwt | 129.50–132.75 | 1,172 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 473 | 164.36/cwt | 155.00–165.00 | 777 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 953 | 129.85/cwt | 126.00–130.25 | 1,237 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 586 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 756 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 907 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,206 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 548 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 701 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 592 | 141.09/cwt | 140.00–149.00 | 835 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 923 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 508 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,228 | 59.80/cwt | 54.50–64.00 | 734 | 119 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,367 | 68.29/cwt | 65.00–69.00 | 934 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,546 | 69.43/cwt | 67.75–70.50 | 1,073 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,748 | 76.33/cwt | 71.00–79.50 | 1,334 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,910 | 90.97/cwt | 85.50–97.00 | 1,738 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 973 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,187 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,167 | 115.67/cwt | 115.50–116.00 | 1,350 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,035 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,304 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 979 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,224 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 855 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,094 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium 1Fleshy | — | 782 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 993 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 769 | 134.78/cwt | 134.00–135.00 | 1,036 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,755 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 1,018 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,713 | 83.99/cwt | 83.50–84.50 | 1,439 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,130 | 80.59/cwt | 80.00–86.00 | 911 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,152 | 75.58/cwt | 70.50–79.50 | 871 | 13 |
| Heifers | Large 1Full | — | 1,036 | 111.50/cwt | 111.50–111.50 | 1,155 | 4 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,068 | 124.76/cwt | 123.00–129.50 | 1,332 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,475 | 67.11/cwt | 65.00–69.00 | 990 | 24 |
| Heifers | Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,060 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 1,124 | 7 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,021 | 119.20/cwt | 117.00–120.75 | 1,217 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium 1Fleshy | — | 743 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 966 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,479 | 63.31/cwt | 63.00–64.50 | 936 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,676 | 65.35/cwt | 62.50–66.25 | 1,095 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. CME positions continue to inch higher giving buyers additional confidence in the market. Feedlots are looking for yearlings to fill lots as heavy slaughter numbers are helping clear lot space. The CME feeder cattle index was sharply higher across all 12 states as feeders are becoming aggressive as they search for offerings. Demand for yearlings was mostly good on light to moderate offerings. Demand for spring calves was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Calf quality this sale was mostly average to attractive. Still too few calves on offer to make an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on steers and lower undertones were noticed on heifers. Market activity this week was mostly active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand as they searched for cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers were mostly out of the market this week, however packers picked up the slack as the bid aggressively against each other for cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average again this sale. Many cows were pushing heavy amounts of fill. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend as most offerings were destined for slaughter this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Young re-breed cows sold with higher undertones in a narrow comparison. Demand continues to improve on young cows.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 642 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 855 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 3 | — | 927 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 4 | — | 979 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 43 | — | 915 | 136.50–143.50 | 141.78 |
| 7 | — | 952 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 10 | — | 895 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 337 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 721 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 11 | — | 692 | 134.00–136.00 | 135.64 |
| 9 | — | 642 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 20 | — | 419 | 175.00–182.50 | 175.77 |
| 30 | — | 473 | 155.00–165.00 | 164.36 |
| 8 | — | 592 | 140.00–149.00 | 141.09 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,167 | 115.50–116.00 | 115.67 |
| 3 | — | 1,035 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 14 | — | 1,068 | 123.00–129.50 | 124.76 |
| Steers — Medium 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 782 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 3 | — | 743 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 900 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 3 | — | 973 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 367 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 17 | — | 447 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 807 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 7 | — | 855 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 685 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 19 | — | 610 | 125.00–129.00 | 128.32 |
| 7 | — | 586 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 2 | — | 548 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 889 | 129.50–132.75 | 131.78 |
| 22 | — | 953 | 126.00–130.25 | 129.85 |
| 26 | — | 907 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 769 | 134.00–135.00 | 134.78 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,036 | 111.50 | 111.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,060 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,021 | 117.00–120.75 | 119.20 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,235 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,130 | 80.00–86.00 | 80.59 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,152 | 70.50–79.50 | 75.58 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 923 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 119 | — | 1,228 | 54.50–64.00 | 59.80 |
| 22 | — | 1,367 | 65.00–69.00 | 68.29 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,546 | 67.75–70.50 | 69.43 |
| 1 | — | 1,755 | 58.00 | 58.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,676 | 62.50–66.25 | 65.35 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,475 | 65.00–69.00 | 67.11 |
| 14 | — | 1,479 | 63.00–64.50 | 63.31 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,748 | 71.00–79.50 | 76.33 |
| 6 | — | 1,910 | 85.50–97.00 | 90.97 |
| 5 | — | 1,713 | 83.50–84.50 | 83.99 |