Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on like quality offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the offering this week. Packers continue to be aggressive as they purchase cows. Packers opted to put the majority of the cow offering on feed this week. Many cows were purchased to put on a holding ration until shackle space becomes available. Packers also purchased high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Quality this week was attractive to very attractive. Heavy supplies of cows continue to be offered up as ranchers cull cows which aren't raising calves or have yet to calve. Weigh up conditions were mostly in buyers favor this week as most cows coming off grass were slicked off and very empty. Both slaughter and feeding cows sold fully steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to weak. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for cow-calf pairs was mostly light as ranchers continue to show concern over both drought conditions and higher feed prices.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 627 | 150.00 | 941 | 5thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 743 | 138.80 | 1,032 | 66 |
| Large 1 | 1,004 | 111.14 | 1,116 | 14thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,881 | 93.42 | 1,758 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,412 | 66.02 | 933 | 171 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,596 | 65.57 | 1,046 | 18 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,204 | 62.56 | 753 | 233 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 930 | 63.00/cwt | 63.00–63.00 | 586 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,067 | 107.50/cwt | 107.50–107.50 | 1,147 | 8 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 921 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,068 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 465 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 637 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 930 | 65.50/cwt | 65.50–65.50 | 609 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 552 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 883 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 740 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 999 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 894 | 73.27/cwt | 71.00–76.50 | 655 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 88.29/cwt | 70.00–104.50 | 895 | 82 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 761 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,043 | 30 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,471 | 1,403.58/cwt | 1,350.00–1,425.00 | 20,647 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 658 | 135.88/cwt | 134.00–138.00 | 894 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 829 | 114.78/cwt | 114.00–115.50 | 952 | 11 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,037 | 1,425.00/cwt | 1,425.00–1,425.00 | 14,777 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 638 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 893 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 714 | 141.96/cwt | 140.50–143.00 | 1,014 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 676 | 123.17/cwt | 121.00–124.00 | 833 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 844 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,072 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,046 | 101.95/cwt | 98.00–106.00 | 2,086 | 23 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,565 | 93.50/cwt | 93.50–93.50 | 2,398 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,689 | 87.19/cwt | 84.00–91.00 | 1,473 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,420 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 1,164 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,387 | 80.01/cwt | 73.00–84.00 | 1,110 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,055 | 94.14/cwt | 92.50–96.00 | 1,935 | 12 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,600 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 1,376 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,200 | 59.49/cwt | 54.00–62.00 | 714 | 42 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,472 | 64.97/cwt | 63.00–66.50 | 956 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,370 | 60.47/cwt | 59.00–61.00 | 828 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,615 | 62.91/cwt | 61.50–65.00 | 1,016 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 975 | 44.00/cwt | 44.00–44.00 | 429 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,470 | 60.06/cwt | 58.00–61.00 | 883 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,244 | 65.77/cwt | 62.00–68.50 | 818 | 92 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,908 | 94.52/cwt | 94.00–95.00 | 1,803 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,547 | 83.58/cwt | 81.50–85.00 | 1,293 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,700 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 1,131 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 918 | 55.26/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 507 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,385 | 68.50/cwt | 68.50–68.50 | 949 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,598 | 67.17/cwt | 66.50–67.50 | 1,073 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,365 | 68.27/cwt | 68.25–68.50 | 932 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,412 | 66.44/cwt | 62.00–67.75 | 938 | 131 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,220 | 85.67/cwt | 85.00–87.00 | 1,045 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,716 | 69.00/cwt | 69.00–69.00 | 1,184 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,237 | 62.81/cwt | 61.00–64.50 | 777 | 61 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,208 | 70.96/cwt | 70.00–72.00 | 857 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 902 | 59.91/cwt | 55.00–65.00 | 540 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,097 | 57.65/cwt | 52.00–60.50 | 632 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,107 | 76.51/cwt | 63.50–88.50 | 847 | 70 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,503 | 63.92/cwt | 62.50–65.00 | 961 | 7 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,284 | 1,499.21/cwt | 1,485.00–1,500.00 | 19,250 | 55 |
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on like quality offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the offering this week. Packers continue to be aggressive as they purchase cows. Packers opted to put the majority of the cow offering on feed this week. Many cows were purchased to put on a holding ration until shackle space becomes available. Packers also purchased high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Quality this week was attractive to very attractive. Heavy supplies of cows continue to be offered up as ranchers cull cows which aren't raising calves or have yet to calve. Weigh up conditions were mostly in buyers favor this week as most cows coming off grass were slicked off and very empty. Both slaughter and feeding cows sold fully steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to weak. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for cow-calf pairs was mostly light as ranchers continue to show concern over both drought conditions and higher feed prices.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 930 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 894 | 71.00–76.50 | 73.27 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 930 | 65.50 | 65.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 82 | — | 1,014 | 70.00–104.50 | 88.29 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 70 | — | 1,107 | 63.50–88.50 | 76.51 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,471 | 1,350.00–1,425.00 | 1,403.58 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 55 | — | 1,284 | 1,485.00–1,500.00 | 1,499.21 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,037 | 1,425.00 | 1,425.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,067 | 107.50 | 107.50 |
| 6 | — | 921 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 552 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 2 | — | 740 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 761 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 32 | — | 714 | 140.50–143.00 | 141.96 |
| 4 | — | 844 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 465 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,220 | 85.00–87.00 | 85.67 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 658 | 134.00–138.00 | 135.88 |
| 11 | — | 829 | 114.00–115.50 | 114.78 |
| 13 | — | 638 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 676 | 121.00–124.00 | 123.17 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 2,046 | 98.00–106.00 | 101.95 |
| 2 | — | 1,908 | 94.00–95.00 | 94.52 |
| 3 | — | 1,547 | 81.50–85.00 | 83.58 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,565 | 93.50 | 93.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,689 | 84.00–91.00 | 87.19 |
| 1 | — | 1,420 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| 12 | — | 2,055 | 92.50–96.00 | 94.14 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,387 | 73.00–84.00 | 80.01 |
| 1 | — | 1,600 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,385 | 68.50 | 68.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 42 | — | 1,200 | 54.00–62.00 | 59.49 |
| 92 | — | 1,244 | 62.00–68.50 | 65.77 |
| 2 | — | 1,208 | 70.00–72.00 | 70.96 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,472 | 63.00–66.50 | 64.97 |
| 9 | — | 1,370 | 59.00–61.00 | 60.47 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,615 | 61.50–65.00 | 62.91 |
| 3 | — | 1,598 | 66.50–67.50 | 67.17 |
| 4 | — | 1,716 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 975 | 44.00 | 44.00 |
| 6 | — | 918 | 52.00–58.00 | 55.26 |
| 3 | — | 902 | 55.00–65.00 | 59.91 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,470 | 58.00–61.00 | 60.06 |
| 13 | — | 1,365 | 68.25–68.50 | 68.27 |
| 131 | — | 1,412 | 62.00–67.75 | 66.44 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,700 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,503 | 62.50–65.00 | 63.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 61 | — | 1,237 | 61.00–64.50 | 62.81 |
| 26 | — | 1,097 | 52.00–60.50 | 57.65 |