Compared to last week (5-26-26): Feeder cattle were all scarcely tested today. Not enough sales to make any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered in very small packages or as singles. Quality this week was mostly plain. CME feeder cattle positions moved sharply lower again today with most contracts from August through January 2027 showing over 3.00 losses. Market activity was slow with a small crowd on hand. Internet bidding was active again this week. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light to moderate offerings. Feeding cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Feeding cows sold fully steady on breaking flesh cows. Boning and lean fleshed cows going to feed sold steady to 3.00 lower, with high quality and high yielding cows selling with the biggest losses this week. Thin and lower yielding cows sold closer to steady as private feeding buyers showed good demand for lame or blemished cows that would still feed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average. Demand for slaughter cows remains good. Packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest and were competitive when bidding against feeding buyers. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Bull quality this week was average to very attractive. Young age cows sold 10.00-15.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive and overall more attractive than last week. Several long strings of high quality young cows were seen this week. These offerings were met with very good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 651 | 392.50 | 2,555 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,915 | 217.49 | 4,165 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,383 | 185.94 | 2,571 | 247 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,654 | 182.29 | 3,015 | 56 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,137 | 171.62 | 1,951 | 41 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,541 | 192.66/cwt | 185.00–199.00 | 2,969 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,148 | 151.67/cwt | 146.00–162.50 | 1,741 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,098 | 123.72/cwt | 112.50–135.00 | 1,358 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,398 | 185.16/cwt | 182.00–186.00 | 2,589 | 125 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,628 | 183.78/cwt | 177.00–186.50 | 2,992 | 33 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,681 | 183.71/cwt | 183.00–184.50 | 3,088 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,400 | 161.45/cwt | 155.00–167.50 | 2,260 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,045 | 243.36/cwt | 235.00–248.00 | 4,977 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,243 | 232.30/cwt | 223.00–244.00 | 5,210 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 892 | 105.68/cwt | 102.50–112.50 | 943 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,364 | 188.00/cwt | 186.50–194.00 | 2,564 | 116 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,280 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 4,788 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,401 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 2,676 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,475 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 2,670 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,674 | 206.44/cwt | 205.00–207.00 | 3,456 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,600 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 2,704 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,305 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 2,545 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,716 | 176.27/cwt | 169.00–178.50 | 3,025 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,175 | 197.61/cwt | 187.00–235.00 | 2,322 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,017 | 307.66/cwt | 220.00–340.00 | 3,129 | 69 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,208 | 202.32/cwt | 187.00–237.50 | 2,444 | 22 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,131 | 258.75/cwt | 189.00–332.50 | 2,926 | 37 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 880 | 270.00/cwt | 270.00–270.00 | 2,376 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 820 | 303.14/cwt | 290.00–317.50 | 2,486 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 650–700 | 651 | 392.50/cwt | 392.50–392.50 | 2,555 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 347.50/cwt | 347.50–347.50 | 2,624 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 437.50/cwt | 437.50–437.50 | 2,100 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 410.00/cwt | 410.00–410.00 | 2,255 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,195 | 207.50/cwt | 207.50–207.50 | 2,480 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 900 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 2,475 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,450 | 156.42/cwt | 151.00–165.50 | 2,268 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,165 | 184.43/cwt | 178.00–186.50 | 2,149 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,137 | 170.48/cwt | 165.00–176.00 | 1,938 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,168 | 188.01/cwt | 187.00–189.00 | 2,196 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,983 | 214.82/cwt | 202.50–222.00 | 4,260 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,713 | 179.66/cwt | 175.00–185.00 | 3,078 | 2 |
Compared to last week (5-26-26): Feeder cattle were all scarcely tested today. Not enough sales to make any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered in very small packages or as singles. Quality this week was mostly plain. CME feeder cattle positions moved sharply lower again today with most contracts from August through January 2027 showing over 3.00 losses. Market activity was slow with a small crowd on hand. Internet bidding was active again this week. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light to moderate offerings. Feeding cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Feeding cows sold fully steady on breaking flesh cows. Boning and lean fleshed cows going to feed sold steady to 3.00 lower, with high quality and high yielding cows selling with the biggest losses this week. Thin and lower yielding cows sold closer to steady as private feeding buyers showed good demand for lame or blemished cows that would still feed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average. Demand for slaughter cows remains good. Packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest and were competitive when bidding against feeding buyers. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Bull quality this week was average to very attractive. Young age cows sold 10.00-15.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive and overall more attractive than last week. Several long strings of high quality young cows were seen this week. These offerings were met with very good demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,541 | 185.00–199.00 | 192.66 |
| 7 | — | 1,674 | 205.00–207.00 | 206.44 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 2,045 | 235.00–248.00 | 243.36 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,243 | 223.00–244.00 | 232.30 |
| 1 | — | 2,280 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,983 | 202.50–222.00 | 214.82 |
| 2 | — | 1,713 | 175.00–185.00 | 179.66 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,305 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,148 | 146.00–162.50 | 151.67 |
| 2 | — | 1,098 | 112.50–135.00 | 123.72 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 125 | — | 1,398 | 182.00–186.00 | 185.16 |
| 2 | — | 1,400 | 155.00–167.50 | 161.45 |
| 116 | — | 1,364 | 186.50–194.00 | 188.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,628 | 177.00–186.50 | 183.78 |
| 1 | — | 1,600 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,681 | 183.00–184.50 | 183.71 |
| 9 | — | 1,716 | 169.00–178.50 | 176.27 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 892 | 102.50–112.50 | 105.68 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,475 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,450 | 151.00–165.50 | 156.42 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,165 | 178.00–186.50 | 184.43 |
| 6 | — | 1,137 | 165.00–176.00 | 170.48 |
| 4 | — | 1,168 | 187.00–189.00 | 188.01 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,401 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,175 | 187.00–235.00 | 197.61 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 900 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 69 | — | 1,017 | 220.00–340.00 | 307.66 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 22 | — | 1,208 | 187.00–237.50 | 202.32 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 1,131 | 189.00–332.50 | 258.75 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 880 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 820 | 290.00–317.50 | 303.14 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,195 | 207.50 | 207.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 650–700 | 651 | 392.50 | 392.50 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 347.50 | 347.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 437.50 | 437.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 410.00 | 410.00 |