Compared to last week: The best test for feeder cattle was 550-649 lbs heifers which sold mostly 4.00-5.00 lower. All other weights of steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality was mostly plain to average this week. Demand was very light to moderate. Demand for feeders under 500 lbs was mostly light as these cattle are too light for most to turn out on grass and will take more feed if put in the feedlot to get to their desired weight. Demand for crossbred or plain cattle was very light as very few takers were bidding on these type offerings. Cattle suitable to run on grass sold with moderate demand this week. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Packers buyers showed need for cows for immediate harvest as they purchased a large portion of the offering to slaughter. The cow cutout continues to push higher as demand for ground beef is very good. The cutter cow cutout closed at 201.55 as of todays close, 1.52 higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Packers were able to buy cows lower due to heavier than usually supplies for this time of year as drought conditions continue to drive cows and bulls to market. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Weigh up conditions were average to above average this week as good weather and green grass helped with weigh conditions. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly steady. Several sets of fancy three year old cows sold on very good demand. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 386 | 146.98 | 567 | 48 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 569 | 145.15 | 825 | 136 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 590 | 136.19 | 803 | 123 |
| Medium 1 | 518 | 134.00 | 694 | 12thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 637 | 116.92 | 744 | 37 |
| Medium 2 | 607 | 100.47 | 610 | 32 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,783 | 87.87 | 1,567 | 59 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,613 | 67.41 | 1,087 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Very Low | 1,377 | 63.05 | 868 | 134 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,190 | 60.35 | 718 | 155 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,043 | 1,030.28/cwt | 1,025.00–1,050.00 | 10,746 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,111 | 900.00/cwt | 900.00–900.00 | 9,999 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 710 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 866 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 628 | 136.71/cwt | 132.00–137.50 | 859 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 569 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 768 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 555 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 760 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 580 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 812 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 556 | 122.11/cwt | 120.00–132.00 | 679 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 425 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 795 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 514 | 164.47/cwt | 163.00–167.50 | 845 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 650 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 878 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 437 | 149.27/cwt | 149.00–150.00 | 652 | 15 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 492 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 640 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 568 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 909 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 688 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 819 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 765 | 134.99/cwt | 132.00–138.00 | 1,033 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 609 | 155.67/cwt | 154.00–164.00 | 948 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 562 | 149.03/cwt | 148.00–149.50 | 838 | 49 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 398 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 597 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 335 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 603 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 700 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,050 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 460 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 837 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 902 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 983 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,186 | 800.00/cwt | 800.00–800.00 | 9,488 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 485 | 133.30/cwt | 131.00–134.00 | 647 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 526 | 146.54/cwt | 144.00–151.00 | 771 | 30 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,129 | 77.74/cwt | 61.00–96.00 | 878 | 108 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,307 | 1,023.31/cwt | 1,000.00–1,050.00 | 13,375 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 707 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 905 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 632 | 140.35/cwt | 139.00–140.50 | 887 | 40 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 513 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 975 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 691 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,493 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 791 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,255 | 85.79/cwt | 84.00–88.00 | 1,077 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,125 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 731 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,277 | 75.39/cwt | 72.00–82.00 | 963 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,807 | 88.18/cwt | 84.50–92.50 | 1,593 | 22 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,571 | 78.85/cwt | 72.00–83.00 | 1,239 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,224 | 70.30/cwt | 69.00–72.00 | 860 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,220 | 64.62/cwt | 63.00–66.50 | 788 | 19 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,346 | 65.70/cwt | 62.50–68.00 | 884 | 46 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,201 | 61.27/cwt | 58.50–65.50 | 736 | 50 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,735 | 72.61/cwt | 72.50–73.50 | 1,260 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,583 | 66.87/cwt | 65.00–68.50 | 1,059 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,145 | 69.02/cwt | 67.50–69.75 | 790 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,080 | 50.00/cwt | 50.00–50.00 | 540 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,338 | 59.05/cwt | 58.00–60.00 | 790 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,424 | 71.25/cwt | 67.00–73.50 | 1,015 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 890 | 61.00/cwt | 61.00–61.00 | 543 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,548 | 73.50/cwt | 73.50–73.50 | 1,138 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,125 | 95.60/cwt | 92.00–98.00 | 1,076 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,022 | 81.15/cwt | 81.00–85.00 | 829 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,212 | 59.17/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 717 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,577 | 62.98/cwt | 61.00–64.00 | 993 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 860 | 56.66/cwt | 56.00–58.00 | 487 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,190 | 56.32/cwt | 51.00–59.00 | 670 | 56 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 571 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 571 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 425 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 625 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,388 | 58.62/cwt | 56.00–62.00 | 814 | 44 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,372 | 62.96/cwt | 62.00–67.00 | 864 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 518 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 694 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | — | 808 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 856 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,055 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 8,968 | 14 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,326 | 1,100.98/cwt | 1,085.00–1,150.00 | 14,599 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,000 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 650 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,036 | 95.71/cwt | 93.00–102.00 | 1,949 | 20 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 845 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 549 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 648 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 654 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 663 | 132.75/cwt | 132.75–132.75 | 880 | 55 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 652 | 123.90/cwt | 121.00–125.00 | 808 | 55 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 324 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 473 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 376 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 555 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 713 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 799 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,013 | 89.93/cwt | 80.00–107.00 | 911 | 93 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 426 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 588 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 491 | 170.84/cwt | 170.00–175.00 | 839 | 12 |
Compared to last week: The best test for feeder cattle was 550-649 lbs heifers which sold mostly 4.00-5.00 lower. All other weights of steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality was mostly plain to average this week. Demand was very light to moderate. Demand for feeders under 500 lbs was mostly light as these cattle are too light for most to turn out on grass and will take more feed if put in the feedlot to get to their desired weight. Demand for crossbred or plain cattle was very light as very few takers were bidding on these type offerings. Cattle suitable to run on grass sold with moderate demand this week. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Packers buyers showed need for cows for immediate harvest as they purchased a large portion of the offering to slaughter. The cow cutout continues to push higher as demand for ground beef is very good. The cutter cow cutout closed at 201.55 as of todays close, 1.52 higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Packers were able to buy cows lower due to heavier than usually supplies for this time of year as drought conditions continue to drive cows and bulls to market. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Weigh up conditions were average to above average this week as good weather and green grass helped with weigh conditions. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly steady. Several sets of fancy three year old cows sold on very good demand. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,043 | 1,025.00–1,050.00 | 1,030.28 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,111 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,307 | 1,000.00–1,050.00 | 1,023.31 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,055 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,186 | 800.00 | 800.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,326 | 1,085.00–1,150.00 | 1,100.98 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 108 | — | 1,129 | 61.00–96.00 | 77.74 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 93 | — | 1,013 | 80.00–107.00 | 89.93 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 23 | — | 1,022 | 81.00–85.00 | 81.15 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,000 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 845 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 710 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| 21 | — | 628 | 132.00–137.50 | 136.71 |
| 11 | — | 569 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 15 | — | 437 | 149.00–150.00 | 149.27 |
| 4 | — | 398 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 16 | — | 485 | 131.00–134.00 | 133.30 |
| 55 | — | 663 | 132.75 | 132.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 556 | 120.00–132.00 | 122.11 |
| 19 | — | 713 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 49 | — | 562 | 148.00–149.50 | 149.03 |
| 30 | — | 526 | 144.00–151.00 | 146.54 |
| 3 | — | 707 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 40 | — | 632 | 139.00–140.50 | 140.35 |
| 14 | — | 473 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 571 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 15 | — | 648 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 425 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 10 | — | 324 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 18 | — | 376 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 518 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 555 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 2 | — | 688 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 492 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 4 | — | 426 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 902 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,125 | 92.00–98.00 | 95.60 |
| Bulls — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 808 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 580 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 55 | — | 652 | 121.00–125.00 | 123.90 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 425 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 18 | — | 765 | 132.00–138.00 | 134.99 |
| 12 | — | 609 | 154.00–164.00 | 155.67 |
| 12 | — | 460 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 514 | 163.00–167.50 | 164.47 |
| 14 | — | 650 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 2 | — | 568 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 2 | — | 335 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 12 | — | 491 | 170.00–175.00 | 170.84 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 700 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 15 | — | 513 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,493 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| 44 | — | 1,388 | 56.00–62.00 | 58.62 |
| 23 | — | 1,372 | 62.00–67.00 | 62.96 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,224 | 69.00–72.00 | 70.30 |
| 19 | — | 1,220 | 63.00–66.50 | 64.62 |
| 11 | — | 1,212 | 57.00–62.00 | 59.17 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 46 | — | 1,346 | 62.50–68.00 | 65.70 |
| 2 | — | 1,338 | 58.00–60.00 | 59.05 |
| 15 | — | 1,424 | 67.00–73.50 | 71.25 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 50 | — | 1,201 | 58.50–65.50 | 61.27 |
| 6 | — | 1,145 | 67.50–69.75 | 69.02 |
| 1 | — | 1,080 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 56 | — | 1,190 | 51.00–59.00 | 56.32 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,735 | 72.50–73.50 | 72.61 |
| 19 | — | 1,583 | 65.00–68.50 | 66.87 |
| 11 | — | 1,577 | 61.00–64.00 | 62.98 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 890 | 61.00 | 61.00 |
| 3 | — | 860 | 56.00–58.00 | 56.66 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,548 | 73.50 | 73.50 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,255 | 84.00–88.00 | 85.79 |
| 3 | — | 1,277 | 72.00–82.00 | 75.39 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,125 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,807 | 84.50–92.50 | 88.18 |
| 11 | — | 1,571 | 72.00–83.00 | 78.85 |
| 20 | — | 2,036 | 93.00–102.00 | 95.71 |