Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and significantly lower than last weeks very attractive offerings. Buyers all showed lighter demand for feeders as quality was lower. Buyers all showed a desire to buy everything lower as higher input costs are weighing on buyers. CME positions have also taken a hit from last week which put additional pressure on the market. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this week. Fewer buyers were on hand this week compared to last. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed a desire to buy cows lower, but feeding buyers helped support the market. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. High quality front end cows sold with the best demand and traded mostly steady, while plain or lower quality feeding cows sold mostly 2.00 lower. Cows were very full this sale with most cows offering buyers below average weigh up conditions. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady to weak. These offerings started the sale lower but as buyers started loads demand increased quickly. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 414 | 165.00 | 683 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 666 | 159.12 | 1,059 | 83 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 425 | 159.00 | 676 | 4thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 552 | 157.15 | 867 | 45 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,914 | 104.34 | 1,997 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,593 | 85.00 | 1,354 | 30 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,434 | 79.89 | 1,145 | 178 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,190 | 75.68 | 900 | 233 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,145 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 13,740 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 509 | 179.01/cwt | 175.00–185.00 | 911 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 414 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 683 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 837 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,197 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 100 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 175 | 7 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | — | 1,065 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,108 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 110 | 338.64/cwt | 325.00–350.00 | 373 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 425 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 676 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 150 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 375 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 539 | 169.39/cwt | 166.00–171.00 | 913 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 555 | 195.91/cwt | 188.00–197.50 | 1,087 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 171.46/cwt | 164.00–174.00 | 982 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 988 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 486 | 202.38/cwt | 201.00–206.00 | 984 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 386 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 656 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 715 | 151.87/cwt | 145.00–155.50 | 1,086 | 44 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 432 | 169.19/cwt | 162.50–172.00 | 731 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 773 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,044 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 658 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 948 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 706 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,087 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 423 | 198.00/cwt | 196.00–200.00 | 838 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 478 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 908 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 811 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,127 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 532 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 1,005 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 941 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,120 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 590 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 968 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 898 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,131 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 989 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,070 | 111.66/cwt | 111.00–113.00 | 1,195 | 15 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 772 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,034 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,467 | 80.65/cwt | 78.00–84.50 | 1,183 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 985 | 75.66/cwt | 75.50–76.00 | 745 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,680 | 87.40/cwt | 85.50–88.50 | 1,468 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,467 | 76.13/cwt | 73.50–78.00 | 1,117 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,358 | 87.04/cwt | 86.50–87.50 | 1,182 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,403 | 82.84/cwt | 80.00–86.50 | 1,162 | 72 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,442 | 75.34/cwt | 72.00–77.00 | 1,086 | 57 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,290 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 1,109 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,190 | 62.27/cwt | 60.50–63.00 | 741 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,186 | 73.89/cwt | 64.50–76.50 | 876 | 61 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,551 | 85.81/cwt | 84.50–87.50 | 1,331 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,840 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,619 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,580 | 82.67/cwt | 82.50–84.00 | 1,306 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,577 | 88.16/cwt | 85.50–89.50 | 1,390 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 907 | 68.55/cwt | 65.00–72.00 | 622 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 860 | 58.14/cwt | 56.00–60.00 | 500 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,275 | 85.85/cwt | 85.00–86.50 | 1,095 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,178 | 72.38/cwt | 67.00–78.00 | 853 | 40 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,219 | 78.18/cwt | 76.50–80.50 | 953 | 62 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,626 | 93.50/cwt | 88.00–96.00 | 1,520 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,204 | 112.54/cwt | 109.50–115.00 | 2,480 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,218 | 78.82/cwt | 77.00–83.00 | 960 | 52 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,880 | 104.00/cwt | 99.00–108.00 | 1,955 | 17 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,038 | 83.33/cwt | 78.00–90.00 | 865 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,275 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,084 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,331 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 1,025 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,143 | 76.26/cwt | 71.00–84.00 | 872 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,364 | 1,300.00/cwt | 1,300.00–1,300.00 | 17,732 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 895 | 97.70/cwt | 92.00–105.00 | 874 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,328 | 1,235.00/cwt | 1,235.00–1,235.00 | 16,401 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 991 | 114.70/cwt | 91.00–129.00 | 1,137 | 177 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and significantly lower than last weeks very attractive offerings. Buyers all showed lighter demand for feeders as quality was lower. Buyers all showed a desire to buy everything lower as higher input costs are weighing on buyers. CME positions have also taken a hit from last week which put additional pressure on the market. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this week. Fewer buyers were on hand this week compared to last. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed a desire to buy cows lower, but feeding buyers helped support the market. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. High quality front end cows sold with the best demand and traded mostly steady, while plain or lower quality feeding cows sold mostly 2.00 lower. Cows were very full this sale with most cows offering buyers below average weigh up conditions. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady to weak. These offerings started the sale lower but as buyers started loads demand increased quickly. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,145 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,328 | 1,235.00 | 1,235.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,038 | 78.00–90.00 | 83.33 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,331 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 177 | — | 991 | 91.00–129.00 | 114.70 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,275 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,143 | 71.00–84.00 | 76.26 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 895 | 92.00–105.00 | 97.70 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,364 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 509 | 175.00–185.00 | 179.01 |
| 9 | — | 837 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 1 | — | 150 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 12 | — | 573 | 164.00–174.00 | 171.46 |
| 2 | — | 625 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 44 | — | 715 | 145.00–155.50 | 151.87 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 414 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 425 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 539 | 166.00–171.00 | 169.39 |
| 5 | — | 386 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 13 | — | 432 | 162.50–172.00 | 169.19 |
| 2 | — | 773 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 19 | — | 658 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 100 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 5 | — | 941 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| 1 | — | 590 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,065 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 110 | 325.00–350.00 | 338.64 |
| 2 | — | 898 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 3 | — | 618 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 5 | — | 772 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,070 | 111.00–113.00 | 111.66 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 47 | — | 555 | 188.00–197.50 | 195.91 |
| 18 | — | 486 | 201.00–206.00 | 202.38 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 706 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 4 | — | 423 | 196.00–200.00 | 198.00 |
| 2 | — | 478 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 14 | — | 811 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 9 | — | 532 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,467 | 78.00–84.50 | 80.65 |
| 57 | — | 1,442 | 72.00–77.00 | 75.34 |
| 5 | — | 1,577 | 85.50–89.50 | 88.16 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 985 | 75.50–76.00 | 75.66 |
| 6 | — | 907 | 65.00–72.00 | 68.55 |
| 2 | — | 860 | 56.00–60.00 | 58.14 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,680 | 85.50–88.50 | 87.40 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,467 | 73.50–78.00 | 76.13 |
| 4 | — | 1,358 | 86.50–87.50 | 87.04 |
| 72 | — | 1,403 | 80.00–86.50 | 82.84 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,290 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,190 | 60.50–63.00 | 62.27 |
| 61 | — | 1,186 | 64.50–76.50 | 73.89 |
| 62 | — | 1,219 | 76.50–80.50 | 78.18 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,551 | 84.50–87.50 | 85.81 |
| 1 | — | 1,840 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,580 | 82.50–84.00 | 82.67 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,275 | 85.00–86.50 | 85.85 |
| 40 | — | 1,178 | 67.00–78.00 | 72.38 |
| 52 | — | 1,218 | 77.00–83.00 | 78.82 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,626 | 88.00–96.00 | 93.50 |
| 6 | — | 2,204 | 109.50–115.00 | 112.54 |
| 17 | — | 1,880 | 99.00–108.00 | 104.00 |