Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mostly average. Feeders were mostly offered in small to medium size packages, with no load lots seen this sale. Demand was moderate for light grass cattle demand improved this sale as more participants were seen. Market activity this week was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were aggressive as they bought cows to feed and to send to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes. Cow quality this week was mostly average to attractive and most cows offered buyers a weigh up in their favor. Green grass has emptied many cows and has yielding conditions a solid 1-2 percent higher overall compared to last week. Packers were aggressive in buying feeding cows this week as well. Packers purchased older cows for short term feed to harvest during the Memorial day holiday, as well as high quality cows to feed to premium white to meet late summer demand. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher on a higher yielding offering compared to last week. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold on mostly moderate demand. These offerings sold steady to firm. Quality was average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 633 | 133.46 | 845 | 141 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 604 | 117.18 | 707 | 22 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,665 | 81.79 | 1,362 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,553 | 61.22 | 951 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,466 | 60.78 | 891 | 34 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,201 | 56.32 | 676 | 54 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 656 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 899 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 875 | 101.50/cwt | 101.50–101.50 | 888 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 500 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 720 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 653 | 130.60/cwt | 125.00–133.75 | 853 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 582 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 815 | 40 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 567 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 765 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 925 | 23 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,658 | 56.37/cwt | 54.50–58.00 | 935 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 486 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 714 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 116.75/cwt | 116.75–116.75 | 885 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 635 | 137.80/cwt | 132.50–142.00 | 875 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 525 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 696 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 738 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 915 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,542 | 61.73/cwt | 59.00–63.00 | 952 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,200 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 480 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,140 | 64.33/cwt | 62.50–66.00 | 733 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,459 | 56.06/cwt | 54.00–57.00 | 818 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,552 | 59.98/cwt | 59.00–61.50 | 931 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,409 | 63.40/cwt | 62.00–65.50 | 893 | 16 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,319 | 1,331.59/cwt | 1,300.00–1,400.00 | 17,564 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,464 | 935.00/cwt | 935.00–935.00 | 13,688 | 12 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,260 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 945 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,240 | 71.28/cwt | 67.00–76.00 | 884 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 910 | 47.50/cwt | 47.50–47.50 | 432 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 675 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 938 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 547 | 152.62/cwt | 152.50–153.00 | 835 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 882 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,014 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 682 | 146.75/cwt | 146.75–146.75 | 1,001 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 713 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 998 | 24 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,033 | 1,800.00/cwt | 1,800.00–1,800.00 | 18,594 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,280 | 1,723.75/cwt | 1,650.00–1,750.00 | 22,064 | 34 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,128 | 1,800.00/cwt | 1,800.00–1,800.00 | 20,304 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 640 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 947 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 645 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 906 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 516 | 176.95/cwt | 175.00–179.50 | 913 | 18 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,360 | 58.20/cwt | 56.00–61.00 | 792 | 17 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,072 | 85.49/cwt | 75.00–100.00 | 916 | 78 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,156 | 67.96/cwt | 61.00–85.50 | 786 | 83 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,326 | 61.94/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 821 | 39 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,534 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 14,957 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,188 | 54.93/cwt | 51.00–57.50 | 653 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,252 | 59.02/cwt | 57.50–61.50 | 739 | 21 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,340 | 83.50/cwt | 83.50–83.50 | 1,119 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,761 | 83.87/cwt | 82.00–89.00 | 1,477 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,571 | 78.45/cwt | 74.50–81.50 | 1,232 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,010 | 94.28/cwt | 90.00–98.50 | 1,895 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 594 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 636 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 698 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 726 | 6 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mostly average. Feeders were mostly offered in small to medium size packages, with no load lots seen this sale. Demand was moderate for light grass cattle demand improved this sale as more participants were seen. Market activity this week was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were aggressive as they bought cows to feed and to send to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes. Cow quality this week was mostly average to attractive and most cows offered buyers a weigh up in their favor. Green grass has emptied many cows and has yielding conditions a solid 1-2 percent higher overall compared to last week. Packers were aggressive in buying feeding cows this week as well. Packers purchased older cows for short term feed to harvest during the Memorial day holiday, as well as high quality cows to feed to premium white to meet late summer demand. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher on a higher yielding offering compared to last week. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold on mostly moderate demand. These offerings sold steady to firm. Quality was average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 656 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 587 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| 32 | — | 682 | 146.75 | 146.75 |
| 24 | — | 713 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 19 | — | 640 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 18 | — | 516 | 175.00–179.50 | 176.95 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 675 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 4 | — | 547 | 152.50–153.00 | 152.62 |
| 3 | — | 882 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 16 | — | 645 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 875 | 101.50 | 101.50 |
| 7 | — | 500 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 36 | — | 653 | 125.00–133.75 | 130.60 |
| 40 | — | 582 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 8 | — | 486 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 20 | — | 758 | 116.75 | 116.75 |
| 25 | — | 635 | 132.50–142.00 | 137.80 |
| 2 | — | 738 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 567 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 4 | — | 525 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 594 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| 6 | — | 698 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,340 | 83.50 | 83.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,658 | 54.50–58.00 | 56.37 |
| 19 | — | 1,542 | 59.00–63.00 | 61.73 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,200 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,140 | 62.50–66.00 | 64.33 |
| 28 | — | 1,188 | 51.00–57.50 | 54.93 |
| 21 | — | 1,252 | 57.50–61.50 | 59.02 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,459 | 54.00–57.00 | 56.06 |
| 11 | — | 1,552 | 59.00–61.50 | 59.98 |
| 16 | — | 1,409 | 62.00–65.50 | 63.40 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 910 | 47.50 | 47.50 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,260 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,240 | 67.00–76.00 | 71.28 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,761 | 82.00–89.00 | 83.87 |
| 11 | — | 1,571 | 74.50–81.50 | 78.45 |
| 3 | — | 2,010 | 90.00–98.50 | 94.28 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,319 | 1,300.00–1,400.00 | 1,331.59 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 34 | — | 1,280 | 1,650.00–1,750.00 | 1,723.75 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,128 | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 12 | — | 1,464 | 935.00 | 935.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,534 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,033 | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,360 | 56.00–61.00 | 58.20 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 78 | — | 1,072 | 75.00–100.00 | 85.49 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 83 | — | 1,156 | 61.00–85.50 | 67.96 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 39 | — | 1,326 | 57.00–65.00 | 61.94 |