Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was 650-699 lbs, which sold mostly 5.00 lower. All other weights of feeder steers were too lightly tested to trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and significantly lower than last week. CME contracts traded with triple digit losses today and buyers showed limited demand as a result. Demand was mostly light for light offerings. Market activity was slow. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Packers purchased the majority of the cows for immediate harvest this week. Feeding cow buyers picked around the edges this sale attempting to buy some cows away from packers, however limited offerings were destined to feed this week. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower on a lower quality offering of bulls. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold on mostly light to moderate demand. These offerings sold steady to 3.00 lower. Quality was average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 684 | 120.36 | 823 | 133 |
| Medium 1-2 | 673 | 113.82 | 766 | 57 |
| Large 1-2 | 1,045 | 68.00 | 711 | 1thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,734 | 79.25 | 1,374 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,461 | 57.71 | 843 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,570 | 57.00 | 895 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,192 | 52.77 | 629 | 70 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,977 | 86.39/cwt | 86.00–87.50 | 1,708 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,804 | 79.94/cwt | 76.00–84.00 | 1,442 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,626 | 74.15/cwt | 72.00–76.00 | 1,206 | 17 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 696 | 119.36/cwt | 119.00–121.50 | 831 | 115 |
| Bulls | Medium 1-2 | — | 542 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 678 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium 1-2 | — | 694 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 777 | 49 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 907 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 952 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 646 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 904 | 8 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,064 | 1,693.60/cwt | 1,675.00–1,700.00 | 18,020 | 18 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,326 | 58.35/cwt | 56.50–60.75 | 774 | 38 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,152 | 67.19/cwt | 57.00–82.00 | 774 | 82 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 955 | 84.95/cwt | 64.00–99.50 | 811 | 48 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 142.40/cwt | 139.00–144.00 | 819 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 955 | 104.50/cwt | 104.50–104.50 | 998 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 911 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 947 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 654 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 883 | 8 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 797 | 113.50/cwt | 113.50–113.50 | 905 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 524 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 755 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 624 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 786 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 562 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 871 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 690 | 134.93/cwt | 134.00–139.00 | 931 | 57 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 640 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 883 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 471 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 683 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 440 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 645 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 670 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 871 | 23 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 628 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 710 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 413 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 500 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 824 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 542 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 762 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 90 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 248 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,570 | 57.00/cwt | 57.00–57.00 | 895 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,125 | 39.91/cwt | 39.00–41.00 | 449 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,272 | 59.29/cwt | 59.00–59.50 | 754 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,470 | 61.17/cwt | 60.50–62.00 | 899 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 518 | 134.59/cwt | 131.00–137.00 | 697 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 536 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 654 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 100 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 250 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 745 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 644 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 792 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,266 | 55.74/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 706 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,174 | 51.83/cwt | 47.00–55.00 | 608 | 31 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,460 | 57.32/cwt | 55.50–58.50 | 837 | 27 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,129 | 56.12/cwt | 52.50–59.00 | 634 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 970 | 50.00/cwt | 50.00–50.00 | 485 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 888 | 39.26/cwt | 39.00–39.50 | 349 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 917 | 42.03/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 385 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,855 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 1,670 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,659 | 88.50/cwt | 88.50–88.50 | 1,468 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2Full | — | 1,045 | 68.00/cwt | 68.00–68.00 | 711 | 1 |
Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was 650-699 lbs, which sold mostly 5.00 lower. All other weights of feeder steers were too lightly tested to trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and significantly lower than last week. CME contracts traded with triple digit losses today and buyers showed limited demand as a result. Demand was mostly light for light offerings. Market activity was slow. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Packers purchased the majority of the cows for immediate harvest this week. Feeding cow buyers picked around the edges this sale attempting to buy some cows away from packers, however limited offerings were destined to feed this week. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower on a lower quality offering of bulls. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold on mostly light to moderate demand. These offerings sold steady to 3.00 lower. Quality was average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,977 | 86.00–87.50 | 86.39 |
| 15 | — | 1,804 | 76.00–84.00 | 79.94 |
| 17 | — | 1,626 | 72.00–76.00 | 74.15 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,855 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,659 | 88.50 | 88.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,570 | 57.00 | 57.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,125 | 39.00–41.00 | 39.91 |
| 7 | — | 1,272 | 59.00–59.50 | 59.29 |
| 24 | — | 1,266 | 55.00–57.00 | 55.74 |
| 31 | — | 1,174 | 47.00–55.00 | 51.83 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,470 | 60.50–62.00 | 61.17 |
| 27 | — | 1,460 | 55.50–58.50 | 57.32 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 970 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 2 | — | 888 | 39.00–39.50 | 39.26 |
| 3 | — | 917 | 41.00–44.00 | 42.03 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 115 | — | 696 | 119.00–121.50 | 119.36 |
| 9 | — | 571 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 9 | — | 644 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Bulls — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 542 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 49 | — | 694 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 100 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,045 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 907 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 8 | — | 646 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 6 | — | 955 | 104.50 | 104.50 |
| 22 | — | 562 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 57 | — | 690 | 134.00–139.00 | 134.93 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 575 | 139.00–144.00 | 142.40 |
| 3 | — | 640 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 4 | — | 471 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 11 | — | 440 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 911 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| 8 | — | 654 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 9 | — | 797 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 524 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 624 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 13 | — | 518 | 131.00–137.00 | 134.59 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 670 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 12 | — | 634 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 19 | — | 542 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 1 | — | 90 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 628 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 413 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 5 | — | 536 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 18 | — | 1,064 | 1,675.00–1,700.00 | 1,693.60 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 38 | — | 1,326 | 56.50–60.75 | 58.35 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 82 | — | 1,152 | 57.00–82.00 | 67.19 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 48 | — | 955 | 64.00–99.50 | 84.95 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,129 | 52.50–59.00 | 56.12 |