Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steers under 600 lbs sold with lower undertones, while steers over 600 lbs sold with steady to higher undertones. Heifers weighing less than 700 lbs sold with steady undertones, while heifers over 700 lbs sold with lower undertones. Quality this week was plain to average. CME positions sold off sharply today, as most contracts saw triple digit losses. However, demand for cattle suitable to go to grass remained good as ranchers continue to push to gather offerings. Market activity this week was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Packers were the driving force in the market this week as they showed good demand for slaughter cows. A winter storm across much of the plains has slowed the volume of cows and bulls being delivered to plants. Packers paid significantly higher prices in order to secure offerings this sale. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend as most cows were purchased for immediate harvest this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Two year old to young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady in a narrow comparison.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 450 | 150.24 | 676 | 17thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 376 | 141.05 | 530 | 7thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 668 | 140.29 | 937 | 194 |
| Medium 1 | 748 | 125.00 | 935 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,850 | 85.13 | 1,575 | 38 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,535 | 64.25 | 986 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,530 | 63.88 | 977 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,392 | 62.17 | 865 | 73 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,224 | 59.54 | 729 | 58 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 564 | 158.21/cwt | 148.00–165.00 | 892 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 161.53/cwt | 158.50–164.50 | 780 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 458 | 181.19/cwt | 177.50–185.00 | 830 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 510 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 719 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 791 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,020 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 830 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,033 | 37 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 144.07/cwt | 136.00–146.50 | 896 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 160.61/cwt | 160.00–162.00 | 920 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 983 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 912 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,058 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 737 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,058 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 923 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 507 | 159.30/cwt | 159.00–159.50 | 808 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 932 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 633 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 874 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 530 | 172.39/cwt | 170.00–174.00 | 914 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 160.88/cwt | 160.00–163.50 | 1,067 | 65 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 368 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 681 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 770 | 136.20/cwt | 135.00–141.00 | 1,049 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 674 | 129.80/cwt | 129.00–131.00 | 875 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 482 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 805 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 193.37/cwt | 190.00–195.00 | 830 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 791 | 125.50/cwt | 125.50–125.50 | 993 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 500 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 813 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 965 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 676 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,356 | 66.85/cwt | 66.00–68.00 | 906 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,185 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 1,945 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,699 | 77.29/cwt | 73.00–83.00 | 1,313 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,037 | 92.56/cwt | 91.00–97.00 | 1,885 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,994 | 85.94/cwt | 83.00–89.00 | 1,714 | 10 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,224 | 87.82/cwt | 87.50–88.00 | 1,075 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,439 | 64.32/cwt | 63.50–65.50 | 926 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,363 | 56.63/cwt | 55.50–58.00 | 772 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,284 | 60.93/cwt | 58.00–64.50 | 782 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,191 | 57.32/cwt | 56.00–59.50 | 683 | 17 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,588 | 56.46/cwt | 54.00–59.00 | 897 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,396 | 59.79/cwt | 56.00–60.75 | 835 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,215 | 62.62/cwt | 60.00–65.50 | 761 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 948 | 55.83/cwt | 51.00–59.50 | 529 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 714 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 992 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 748 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 935 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,214 | 57.41/cwt | 54.50–62.00 | 697 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,296 | 67.10/cwt | 66.50–67.50 | 870 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,407 | 64.86/cwt | 62.50–66.25 | 913 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,423 | 63.30/cwt | 61.00–65.50 | 901 | 30 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 835.00/cwt | 835.00–835.00 | 11,314 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,107 | 68.50/cwt | 61.50–81.00 | 758 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,632 | 64.40/cwt | 61.00–66.50 | 1,051 | 14 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,535 | 64.25/cwt | 64.25–64.25 | 986 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 883 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 706 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 376 | 141.05/cwt | 140.00–142.50 | 530 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 411 | 154.87/cwt | 154.00–156.00 | 637 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 455 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 687 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,023 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,217 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,010 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 879 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 392 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 706 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,038 | 95.50/cwt | 80.00–106.00 | 991 | 35 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 152.45/cwt | 146.00–158.00 | 881 | 58 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 674 | 133.10/cwt | 133.00–135.00 | 897 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,129 | 943.51/cwt | 900.00–1,000.00 | 10,652 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 995 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 597 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 510 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 796 | 1 |
Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steers under 600 lbs sold with lower undertones, while steers over 600 lbs sold with steady to higher undertones. Heifers weighing less than 700 lbs sold with steady undertones, while heifers over 700 lbs sold with lower undertones. Quality this week was plain to average. CME positions sold off sharply today, as most contracts saw triple digit losses. However, demand for cattle suitable to go to grass remained good as ranchers continue to push to gather offerings. Market activity this week was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Packers were the driving force in the market this week as they showed good demand for slaughter cows. A winter storm across much of the plains has slowed the volume of cows and bulls being delivered to plants. Packers paid significantly higher prices in order to secure offerings this sale. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend as most cows were purchased for immediate harvest this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Two year old to young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady in a narrow comparison.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 564 | 148.00–165.00 | 158.21 |
| 3 | — | 392 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 1 | — | 510 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 458 | 177.50–185.00 | 181.19 |
| 10 | — | 573 | 160.00–162.00 | 160.61 |
| 4 | — | 603 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 20 | — | 737 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| 5 | — | 530 | 170.00–174.00 | 172.39 |
| 65 | — | 663 | 160.00–163.50 | 160.88 |
| 2 | — | 368 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 13 | — | 770 | 135.00–141.00 | 136.20 |
| 3 | — | 429 | 190.00–195.00 | 193.37 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 714 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,023 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 483 | 158.50–164.50 | 161.53 |
| 10 | — | 791 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 37 | — | 830 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 29 | — | 622 | 136.00–146.50 | 144.07 |
| 6 | — | 912 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 18 | — | 710 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 5 | — | 507 | 159.00–159.50 | 159.30 |
| 58 | — | 578 | 146.00–158.00 | 152.45 |
| 19 | — | 674 | 133.00–135.00 | 133.10 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 510 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 7 | — | 411 | 154.00–156.00 | 154.87 |
| 6 | — | 455 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 748 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 376 | 140.00–142.50 | 141.05 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 923 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| 2 | — | 633 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 5 | — | 674 | 129.00–131.00 | 129.80 |
| 5 | — | 482 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 7 | — | 791 | 125.50 | 125.50 |
| 1 | — | 500 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 965 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 31 | — | 1,107 | 61.50–81.00 | 68.50 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 35 | — | 1,038 | 80.00–106.00 | 95.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 883 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 995 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,010 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,355 | 835.00 | 835.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,129 | 900.00–1,000.00 | 943.51 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,356 | 66.00–68.00 | 66.85 |
| 13 | — | 1,363 | 55.50–58.00 | 56.63 |
| 30 | — | 1,423 | 61.00–65.50 | 63.30 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,439 | 63.50–65.50 | 64.32 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,284 | 58.00–64.50 | 60.93 |
| 17 | — | 1,191 | 56.00–59.50 | 57.32 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,588 | 54.00–59.00 | 56.46 |
| 14 | — | 1,632 | 61.00–66.50 | 64.40 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,396 | 56.00–60.75 | 59.79 |
| 5 | — | 1,296 | 66.50–67.50 | 67.10 |
| 6 | — | 1,407 | 62.50–66.25 | 64.86 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,215 | 60.00–65.50 | 62.62 |
| 5 | — | 1,214 | 54.50–62.00 | 57.41 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 948 | 51.00–59.50 | 55.83 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,535 | 64.25 | 64.25 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,185 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| 13 | — | 1,699 | 73.00–83.00 | 77.29 |
| 11 | — | 2,037 | 91.00–97.00 | 92.56 |
| 10 | — | 1,994 | 83.00–89.00 | 85.94 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,224 | 87.50–88.00 | 87.82 |