Compared to last week: Feeder steers all sold steady to 5.00 lower on all weights in a narrow comparison. Heifers sold generally steady on all weights. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Outside of the consigned groups of cattle quality was mostly plain this week. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good today despite light offerings. Grass cattle buyers continue to show good demand for cattle suitable to run as yearlings. Recent snowfall has moisture totals on par with historical averages which has created some optimism for yearlings. Bigger feedlot ready cattle sold with the lightest demand this week as grain prices have seen huge price increases in the last 3 weeks. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week with a strong pool of buyers actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Packer buyers showed very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Lean cows sold with the strongest demand as packers are searching for lean product to blend down all the fed cows currently hitting the market. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes of cows. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Packers purchased mostly very high quality cows to feed this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows sold on good to very good demand. These offerings were purchased for both feeding and rebreeding purposes. Steady undertones were noticed on all offerings.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 475 | 180.45 | 857 | 22 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 570 | 176.38 | 1,006 | 322 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 509 | 167.98 | 856 | 70 |
| Medium 1-2 | 403 | 162.50 | 655 | 12thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 452 | 150.00 | 678 | 19thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,627 | 94.42 | 1,536 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,745 | 83.00 | 1,448 | 2thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,473 | 79.26 | 1,168 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,180 | 72.99 | 861 | 74 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,420 | 80.69/cwt | 77.50–83.00 | 1,146 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,361 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 1,075 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,319 | 1,038.90/cwt | 935.00–1,075.00 | 13,703 | 29 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,580 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 1,232 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 621 | 161.56/cwt | 161.00–162.00 | 1,003 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 570 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 918 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 170.63/cwt | 167.00–175.50 | 986 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 753 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,069 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 728 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 1,037 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 796 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,154 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 431 | 178.12/cwt | 170.00–180.00 | 768 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 427 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 792 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 546 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 923 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 528 | 184.06/cwt | 180.00–186.00 | 972 | 99 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 482 | 172.77/cwt | 170.00–180.00 | 833 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 684 | 166.60/cwt | 165.00–167.00 | 1,140 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 374 | 217.41/cwt | 215.00–221.00 | 813 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 491 | 180.50/cwt | 180.50–180.50 | 886 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 716 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 1,106 | 54 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 386 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 703 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 159.09/cwt | 152.00–165.50 | 1,056 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 603 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 1,025 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 381 | 207.93/cwt | 202.00–214.00 | 792 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 690 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,104 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 186.68/cwt | 184.00–195.00 | 976 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 783 | 149.37/cwt | 149.00–149.50 | 1,170 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 568 | 192.57/cwt | 184.00–194.00 | 1,094 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 539 | 206.74/cwt | 200.00–207.50 | 1,114 | 89 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 179.43/cwt | 175.00–180.50 | 1,138 | 175 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 480 | 212.47/cwt | 211.00–213.00 | 1,020 | 54 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 729 | 159.73/cwt | 158.00–163.00 | 1,164 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 696 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 988 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 453 | 194.97/cwt | 186.00–196.50 | 883 | 94 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,190 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 1,297 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,207 | 101.80/cwt | 101.00–102.00 | 1,229 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 933 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 1,246 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 848 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,136 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,225 | 80.04/cwt | 79.00–81.00 | 980 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,229 | 59.13/cwt | 58.00–60.00 | 727 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,455 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 1,033 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,188 | 71.45/cwt | 68.00–72.00 | 849 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,493 | 92.50/cwt | 89.00–96.00 | 1,381 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,513 | 79.08/cwt | 77.00–83.50 | 1,196 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,509 | 72.78/cwt | 70.50–74.50 | 1,098 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 920 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 718 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,166 | 69.51/cwt | 63.00–74.00 | 810 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 976 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 965 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 695 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,745 | 83.00/cwt | 82.00–84.00 | 1,448 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,400 | 85.23/cwt | 85.00–85.50 | 1,193 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,911 | 100.63/cwt | 97.00–102.00 | 1,923 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,185 | 76.98/cwt | 75.00–79.50 | 912 | 35 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,345 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,143 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,235 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 988 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,290 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,213 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,340 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,126 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,065 | 125.90/cwt | 117.00–136.00 | 1,341 | 46 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 967 | 1,035.00/cwt | 1,035.00–1,035.00 | 10,008 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,063 | 93.88/cwt | 77.00–115.00 | 998 | 38 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 885 | 115.51/cwt | 113.00–120.00 | 1,022 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,179 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 603 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 929 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 403 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 655 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 452 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 678 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 412 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 770 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 913 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,233 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 431 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 937 | 8 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers all sold steady to 5.00 lower on all weights in a narrow comparison. Heifers sold generally steady on all weights. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Outside of the consigned groups of cattle quality was mostly plain this week. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good today despite light offerings. Grass cattle buyers continue to show good demand for cattle suitable to run as yearlings. Recent snowfall has moisture totals on par with historical averages which has created some optimism for yearlings. Bigger feedlot ready cattle sold with the lightest demand this week as grain prices have seen huge price increases in the last 3 weeks. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week with a strong pool of buyers actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Packer buyers showed very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Lean cows sold with the strongest demand as packers are searching for lean product to blend down all the fed cows currently hitting the market. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes of cows. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Packers purchased mostly very high quality cows to feed this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows sold on good to very good demand. These offerings were purchased for both feeding and rebreeding purposes. Steady undertones were noticed on all offerings.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,420 | 77.50–83.00 | 80.69 |
| 1 | — | 1,455 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,345 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,225 | 79.00–81.00 | 80.04 |
| 7 | — | 1,188 | 68.00–72.00 | 71.45 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,229 | 58.00–60.00 | 59.13 |
| 19 | — | 1,166 | 63.00–74.00 | 69.51 |
| 2 | — | 1,205 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| 35 | — | 1,185 | 75.00–79.50 | 76.98 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,513 | 77.00–83.50 | 79.08 |
| 4 | — | 1,509 | 70.50–74.50 | 72.78 |
| 4 | — | 1,400 | 85.00–85.50 | 85.23 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 920 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 1 | — | 965 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,745 | 82.00–84.00 | 83.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,493 | 89.00–96.00 | 92.50 |
| 5 | — | 1,911 | 97.00–102.00 | 100.63 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,235 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,290 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,340 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,361 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,319 | 935.00–1,075.00 | 1,038.90 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,580 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 14 | — | 967 | 1,035.00 | 1,035.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 46 | — | 1,065 | 117.00–136.00 | 125.90 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 38 | — | 1,063 | 77.00–115.00 | 93.88 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 885 | 113.00–120.00 | 115.51 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 621 | 161.00–162.00 | 161.56 |
| 9 | — | 578 | 167.00–175.50 | 170.63 |
| 99 | — | 528 | 180.00–186.00 | 184.06 |
| 54 | — | 716 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 15 | — | 664 | 152.00–165.50 | 159.09 |
| 94 | — | 453 | 186.00–196.50 | 194.97 |
| 17 | — | 813 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 3 | — | 412 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 2 | — | 913 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 570 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 3 | — | 753 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 3 | — | 728 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 31 | — | 431 | 170.00–180.00 | 178.12 |
| 10 | — | 482 | 170.00–180.00 | 172.77 |
| 7 | — | 386 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| 8 | — | 696 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 6 | — | 603 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 427 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| 4 | — | 546 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 9 | — | 491 | 180.50 | 180.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 403 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 452 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 796 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 3 | — | 603 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 22 | — | 381 | 202.00–214.00 | 207.93 |
| 4 | — | 690 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 4 | — | 523 | 184.00–195.00 | 186.68 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 684 | 165.00–167.00 | 166.60 |
| 5 | — | 374 | 215.00–221.00 | 217.41 |
| 11 | — | 783 | 149.00–149.50 | 149.37 |
| 7 | — | 568 | 184.00–194.00 | 192.57 |
| 89 | — | 539 | 200.00–207.50 | 206.74 |
| 175 | — | 634 | 175.00–180.50 | 179.43 |
| 54 | — | 480 | 211.00–213.00 | 212.47 |
| 14 | — | 729 | 158.00–163.00 | 159.73 |
| 8 | — | 431 | 217.50 | 217.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,190 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,207 | 101.00–102.00 | 101.80 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 933 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| 3 | — | 848 | 134.00 | 134.00 |