Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Feeder heifers 550-600 lbs sold steady to firm, 600-650 lbs sold mostly 5.00 lower on a lower quality offering, all other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average and significantly lower than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed light demand for cows for immediate harvest as well as to feed. Feeding buyers purchased a large portion of the cow offering this week, buying up many middle age and older cows to hold until the market improves. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-6.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold generally steady. Demand from feeding buyers remains moderate.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 528 | 138.00 | 729 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 606 | 136.96 | 830 | 144 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 597 | 127.89 | 764 | 20 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,699 | 71.36 | 1,212 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,415 | 48.13 | 681 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,595 | 45.00 | 718 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,188 | 44.90 | 533 | 32 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,033 | 1,810.00/cwt | 1,810.00–1,810.00 | 18,697 | 31 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,370 | 69.00/cwt | 69.00–69.00 | 945 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,159 | 83.67/cwt | 82.00–84.50 | 970 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 690 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 725 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,463 | 62.03/cwt | 53.00–68.00 | 907 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 807 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 775 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,595 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 718 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,415 | 48.13/cwt | 47.00–49.00 | 681 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,154 | 42.29/cwt | 40.00–46.00 | 488 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,253 | 49.89/cwt | 48.00–50.25 | 625 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 410 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 718 | 5 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,220 | 74.00/cwt | 74.00–74.00 | 903 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,079 | 86.63/cwt | 85.50–89.00 | 935 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 928 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 872 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,717 | 72.87/cwt | 71.00–77.00 | 1,251 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 993 | 89.89/cwt | 88.50–97.00 | 893 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 895 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 593 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 830 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 129.40/cwt | 128.00–130.00 | 921 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 510 | 167.50/cwt | 163.00–169.00 | 854 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 435 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 718 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,038 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 893 | 8 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | — | 1,148 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 907 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,060 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 1,669 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,350 | 1,664.07/cwt | 1,650.00–1,675.00 | 22,465 | 45 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,409 | 1,300.00/cwt | 1,300.00–1,300.00 | 18,317 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 541 | 131.48/cwt | 130.00–133.00 | 711 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,170 | 62.64/cwt | 50.00–74.00 | 733 | 73 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,350 | 810.00/cwt | 810.00–810.00 | 10,935 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,212 | 1,592.25/cwt | 1,500.00–1,635.00 | 19,298 | 29 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,039 | 1,445.11/cwt | 1,410.00–1,475.00 | 15,015 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 754 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 716 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 866 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 528 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 729 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 699 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 832 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,050 | 46.01/cwt | 45.00–47.00 | 483 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,332 | 48.64/cwt | 46.00–55.50 | 648 | 33 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,405 | 46.33/cwt | 42.50–49.50 | 651 | 37 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 843 | 73.06/cwt | 69.50–85.00 | 616 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,011 | 81.15/cwt | 70.00–93.50 | 820 | 86 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,403 | 1,642.62/cwt | 1,475.00–1,725.00 | 23,046 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,390 | 1,475.00/cwt | 1,475.00–1,475.00 | 20,503 | 27 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,314 | 1,600.00/cwt | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 21,024 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,153 | 1,789.48/cwt | 1,775.00–1,825.00 | 20,633 | 70 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,456 | 1,328.94/cwt | 1,150.00–1,425.00 | 19,349 | 24 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,295 | 860.00/cwt | 860.00–860.00 | 11,137 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,359 | 1,510.00/cwt | 1,510.00–1,510.00 | 20,521 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,324 | 1,396.68/cwt | 1,350.00–1,425.00 | 18,492 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,375 | 1,075.00/cwt | 1,075.00–1,075.00 | 14,781 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 639 | 132.73/cwt | 129.50–133.00 | 848 | 56 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 440 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 704 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 559 | 143.28/cwt | 141.00–144.50 | 801 | 68 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 678 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 868 | 7 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Feeder heifers 550-600 lbs sold steady to firm, 600-650 lbs sold mostly 5.00 lower on a lower quality offering, all other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average and significantly lower than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed light demand for cows for immediate harvest as well as to feed. Feeding buyers purchased a large portion of the cow offering this week, buying up many middle age and older cows to hold until the market improves. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-6.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold generally steady. Demand from feeding buyers remains moderate.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 31 | — | 1,033 | 1,810.00 | 1,810.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,350 | 1,650.00–1,675.00 | 1,664.07 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,403 | 1,475.00–1,725.00 | 1,642.62 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 27 | — | 1,390 | 1,475.00 | 1,475.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 70 | — | 1,153 | 1,775.00–1,825.00 | 1,789.48 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,409 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,314 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 73 | — | 1,170 | 50.00–74.00 | 62.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 33 | — | 1,332 | 46.00–55.50 | 48.64 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 1,405 | 42.50–49.50 | 46.33 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 86 | — | 1,011 | 70.00–93.50 | 81.15 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,050 | 45.00–47.00 | 46.01 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 843 | 69.50–85.00 | 73.06 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,350 | 810.00 | 810.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,295 | 860.00 | 860.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,375 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,212 | 1,500.00–1,635.00 | 1,592.25 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 24 | — | 1,456 | 1,150.00–1,425.00 | 1,328.94 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,359 | 1,510.00 | 1,510.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,324 | 1,350.00–1,425.00 | 1,396.68 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,039 | 1,410.00–1,475.00 | 1,445.11 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,370 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,159 | 82.00–84.50 | 83.67 |
| 1 | — | 1,220 | 74.00 | 74.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,079 | 85.50–89.00 | 86.63 |
| 8 | — | 1,038 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 690 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 2 | — | 928 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 6 | — | 993 | 88.50–97.00 | 89.89 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 807 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,148 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 410 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 28 | — | 579 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 10 | — | 712 | 128.00–130.00 | 129.40 |
| 21 | — | 510 | 163.00–169.00 | 167.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 593 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 2 | — | 435 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 541 | 130.00–133.00 | 131.48 |
| 6 | — | 571 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 6 | — | 699 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 716 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 56 | — | 639 | 129.50–133.00 | 132.73 |
| 2 | — | 440 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 68 | — | 559 | 141.00–144.50 | 143.28 |
| 7 | — | 678 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 528 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,463 | 53.00–68.00 | 62.03 |
| 6 | — | 1,717 | 71.00–77.00 | 72.87 |
| 1 | — | 2,060 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,595 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,415 | 47.00–49.00 | 48.13 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,154 | 40.00–46.00 | 42.29 |
| 11 | — | 1,253 | 48.00–50.25 | 49.89 |