Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Feeder cattle were mostly offered in small to moderate size packages. Many singles were seen today as well. CME feeder positions were lower today as feed commodities pushed higher. The nearby April feeder cattle contract closed at 142.45, May closed at 147.325 and August closed at 158.15, which is 2.05, 2.375, and 2.425 lower, respectfully. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this week. More buyers were on hand this sale compared to last week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light offerings. Packers and feeder buyers continue to show good demand for cows. Packers purchased cows to both feed and send to harvest this week. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 higher on all classes in a light test. Feeding cows sold steady to weak. Notably, feeding cow quality was not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mixed this sale. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold fully steady. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large 1 | 493 | 153.00 | 754 | 2thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 516 | 151.58 | 782 | 98 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 151.38 | 927 | 436 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 545 | 137.50 | 749 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,787 | 89.08 | 1,591 | 40 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,565 | 71.25 | 1,115 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,576 | 70.64 | 1,113 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,401 | 69.30 | 971 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,164 | 65.20 | 759 | 41 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 414 | 190.39/cwt | 190.00–191.00 | 788 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 514 | 176.49/cwt | 176.00–178.00 | 907 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 383 | 194.00/cwt | 194.00–194.00 | 743 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 140 | 410.00/cwt | 410.00–410.00 | 574 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 471 | 187.07/cwt | 185.00–188.50 | 881 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 492 | 167.10/cwt | 167.00–167.50 | 822 | 42 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 595 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 994 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 427 | 159.80/cwt | 159.00–160.00 | 682 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 524 | 152.33/cwt | 151.00–156.00 | 798 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 530 | 165.27/cwt | 164.00–169.00 | 876 | 87 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 468 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 749 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 583 | 157.31/cwt | 151.00–159.25 | 917 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 337 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 600 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 695 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 924 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 950 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,083 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 392 | 201.55/cwt | 200.00–202.00 | 790 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 85 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 149 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 470 | 194.10/cwt | 191.00–195.50 | 912 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 166.12/cwt | 165.50–168.00 | 713 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 723 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 972 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 944 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,208 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 910 | 113.50/cwt | 113.50–113.50 | 1,033 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 140.88/cwt | 137.00–146.00 | 951 | 44 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 500 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 800 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 166.73/cwt | 164.00–168.00 | 1,107 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 521 | 191.28/cwt | 186.00–193.00 | 997 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 418 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 857 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 180.63/cwt | 177.50–181.50 | 1,134 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 438 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 793 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 767 | 133.75/cwt | 132.00–134.75 | 1,026 | 108 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 718 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,106 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 181.58/cwt | 181.00–182.00 | 1,044 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 858 | 51.00/cwt | 51.00–51.00 | 438 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,300 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 923 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,730 | 81.57/cwt | 74.00–85.00 | 1,411 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,955 | 95.99/cwt | 93.50–99.00 | 1,877 | 12 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,470 | 77.50/cwt | 77.50–77.50 | 1,139 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,744 | 89.46/cwt | 85.00–92.00 | 1,560 | 18 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,169 | 66.89/cwt | 66.00–70.00 | 782 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,248 | 70.34/cwt | 70.00–71.00 | 878 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,440 | 62.50/cwt | 62.50–62.50 | 900 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,427 | 71.62/cwt | 71.00–72.50 | 1,022 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,440 | 72.24/cwt | 71.50–74.00 | 1,040 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,278 | 67.69/cwt | 66.50–69.00 | 865 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,236 | 67.93/cwt | 66.50–69.50 | 840 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 903 | 58.70/cwt | 55.00–62.00 | 530 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,580 | 69.00/cwt | 69.00–69.00 | 1,090 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,545 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 1,112 | 1 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,565 | 71.25/cwt | 71.25–71.25 | 1,115 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,134 | 64.56/cwt | 63.00–65.00 | 732 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,015 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,147 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,371 | 68.94/cwt | 68.00–70.50 | 945 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,340 | 54.00/cwt | 54.00–54.00 | 724 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,425 | 65.65/cwt | 65.00–66.00 | 936 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,040 | 51.00/cwt | 51.00–51.00 | 530 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,209 | 63.06/cwt | 60.00–64.50 | 762 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 572 | 176.50/cwt | 176.50–176.50 | 1,010 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,580 | 70.68/cwt | 69.50–73.00 | 1,117 | 7 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,145 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 1,225 | 1 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 493 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 754 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,165 | 107.01/cwt | 106.00–108.00 | 1,247 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,055 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,161 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 345 | 220.00/cwt | 220.00–220.00 | 759 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,015 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 863 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,043 | 76.61/cwt | 70.00–84.00 | 799 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,333 | 935.00/cwt | 935.00–935.00 | 12,464 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,059 | 79.66/cwt | 67.00–96.00 | 844 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 989 | 96.92/cwt | 81.50–111.00 | 959 | 71 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 785 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,115 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,245 | 103.00/cwt | 103.00–103.00 | 1,282 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 688 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 881 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 545 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 749 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 623 | 167.77/cwt | 167.50–168.00 | 1,045 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 754 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 912 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 592 | 146.16/cwt | 145.00–146.50 | 865 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 550 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 963 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 616 | 150.36/cwt | 143.50–155.50 | 926 | 34 |
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Feeder cattle were mostly offered in small to moderate size packages. Many singles were seen today as well. CME feeder positions were lower today as feed commodities pushed higher. The nearby April feeder cattle contract closed at 142.45, May closed at 147.325 and August closed at 158.15, which is 2.05, 2.375, and 2.425 lower, respectfully. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this week. More buyers were on hand this sale compared to last week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light offerings. Packers and feeder buyers continue to show good demand for cows. Packers purchased cows to both feed and send to harvest this week. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 higher on all classes in a light test. Feeding cows sold steady to weak. Notably, feeding cow quality was not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mixed this sale. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold fully steady. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 414 | 190.00–191.00 | 190.39 |
| 4 | — | 514 | 176.00–178.00 | 176.49 |
| 2 | — | 383 | 194.00 | 194.00 |
| 24 | — | 471 | 185.00–188.50 | 187.07 |
| 1 | — | 595 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 1 | — | 785 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 13 | — | 623 | 167.50–168.00 | 167.77 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 392 | 200.00–202.00 | 201.55 |
| 38 | — | 470 | 191.00–195.50 | 194.10 |
| 6 | — | 944 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 11 | — | 664 | 164.00–168.00 | 166.73 |
| 17 | — | 521 | 186.00–193.00 | 191.28 |
| 2 | — | 418 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| 62 | — | 628 | 177.50–181.50 | 180.63 |
| 28 | — | 718 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 14 | — | 575 | 181.00–182.00 | 181.58 |
| 5 | — | 345 | 220.00 | 220.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 438 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 10 | — | 550 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 572 | 176.50 | 176.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 140 | 410.00 | 410.00 |
| 4 | — | 695 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 1 | — | 950 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| 2 | — | 85 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 1 | — | 910 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| 1 | — | 500 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,015 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,145 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,165 | 106.00–108.00 | 107.01 |
| 1 | — | 1,055 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 103.00 | 103.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 42 | — | 492 | 167.00–167.50 | 167.10 |
| 87 | — | 530 | 164.00–169.00 | 165.27 |
| 43 | — | 583 | 151.00–159.25 | 157.31 |
| 9 | — | 337 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 38 | — | 429 | 165.50–168.00 | 166.12 |
| 31 | — | 723 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 44 | — | 675 | 137.00–146.00 | 140.88 |
| 34 | — | 616 | 143.50–155.50 | 150.36 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 427 | 159.00–160.00 | 159.80 |
| 24 | — | 524 | 151.00–156.00 | 152.33 |
| 11 | — | 468 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 2 | — | 688 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 10 | — | 754 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 13 | — | 592 | 145.00–146.50 | 146.16 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 108 | — | 767 | 132.00–134.75 | 133.75 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 493 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 545 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 858 | 51.00 | 51.00 |
| 2 | — | 903 | 55.00–62.00 | 58.70 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,169 | 66.00–70.00 | 66.89 |
| 6 | — | 1,134 | 63.00–65.00 | 64.56 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,248 | 70.00–71.00 | 70.34 |
| 13 | — | 1,236 | 66.50–69.50 | 67.93 |
| 1 | — | 1,040 | 51.00 | 51.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,209 | 60.00–64.50 | 63.06 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,440 | 62.50 | 62.50 |
| 12 | — | 1,427 | 71.00–72.50 | 71.62 |
| 9 | — | 1,371 | 68.00–70.50 | 68.94 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,440 | 71.50–74.00 | 72.24 |
| 2 | — | 1,278 | 66.50–69.00 | 67.69 |
| 1 | — | 1,340 | 54.00 | 54.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,425 | 65.00–66.00 | 65.65 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,580 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,545 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| 7 | — | 1,580 | 69.50–73.00 | 70.68 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,565 | 71.25 | 71.25 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,300 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,730 | 74.00–85.00 | 81.57 |
| 12 | — | 1,955 | 93.50–99.00 | 95.99 |
| 18 | — | 1,744 | 85.00–92.00 | 89.46 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,470 | 77.50 | 77.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,015 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,043 | 70.00–84.00 | 76.61 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,059 | 67.00–96.00 | 79.66 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 71 | — | 989 | 81.50–111.00 | 96.92 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,333 | 935.00 | 935.00 |