Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was 650-699 lbs which sold mostly 5.00 higher. All other steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. The best test for heifer calves was for 500-549 lbs which sold 3.00 higher. All other heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. A few light loads were seen today and these cattle were met with the best demand. Small groups and singles sold way back from the main cut this week. Colored cattle also sold at a large discount to black cattle. Demand overall was moderate to good. A large buyer pool was on hand again this week. Market activity was mostly active as a result. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed very good demand for all cows on offer. A strong offering of bred and exposed cows were seen this week. Ranchers pushed most exposed cows just out of packers reach this week. A few loads of fed cows were seen this week off two different ranches. These cows were mostly purchased to return to feed as they needed 30 or so more days of grain to grade premium white. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were scarcely tested last week so no trend is available. A southern snow and ice storm late last week has southern packers scrambling to find cows for harvest. Northern packers are being squeezed from both higher prices southern packers are willing to give and tighter supplies due to transportation issues from cattle which they would normally buy from Canadian producers. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to trend, however higher undertones were noticed on a higher quality offering. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to trend last week, however steady undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 470 | 177.52 | 834 | 88 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 546 | 176.21 | 962 | 210 |
| Medium 1-2 | 403 | 152.50 | 615 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,650 | 99.10 | 1,635 | 32 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,627 | 77.49 | 1,261 | 84 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,421 | 75.49 | 1,073 | 100 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Low | 2,160 | 73.50 | 1,588 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,192 | 68.27 | 814 | 58 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,245 | 67.50/cwt | 67.50–67.50 | 840 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,447 | 1,022.53/cwt | 1,010.00–1,025.00 | 14,796 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,037 | 80.71/cwt | 67.50–86.00 | 837 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 965 | 89.88/cwt | 74.50–99.50 | 867 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,192 | 68.77/cwt | 67.25–69.50 | 820 | 78 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,083 | 1,175.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 12,725 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,101 | 1,357.48/cwt | 1,350.00–1,375.00 | 14,946 | 27 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,135 | 1,310.00/cwt | 1,310.00–1,310.00 | 14,869 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,370 | 941.00/cwt | 935.00–950.00 | 12,892 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 533 | 195.61/cwt | 190.00–202.00 | 1,043 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 180.82/cwt | 170.50–183.50 | 1,201 | 80 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 539 | 177.92/cwt | 176.00–181.00 | 959 | 118 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 471 | 177.36/cwt | 169.00–181.00 | 835 | 85 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 432 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 786 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 602 | 167.51/cwt | 165.00–168.00 | 1,008 | 53 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 1,154 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 189.33/cwt | 189.00–191.00 | 1,096 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,182 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 456 | 232.75/cwt | 232.75–232.75 | 1,061 | 98 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 676 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,000 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 610 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 1,061 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 405 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 851 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 462 | 188.50/cwt | 188.50–188.50 | 871 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 403 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 615 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 563 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 951 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,141 | 1,125.00/cwt | 1,125.00–1,125.00 | 12,836 | 25 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,209 | 1,035.00/cwt | 1,035.00–1,035.00 | 12,513 | 14 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,167 | 93.65/cwt | 93.50–94.00 | 1,093 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,220 | 88.93/cwt | 87.00–91.00 | 1,085 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,695 | 102.83/cwt | 99.00–103.75 | 1,743 | 19 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,455 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 1,397 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,860 | 99.00/cwt | 99.00–99.00 | 1,841 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,530 | 91.00/cwt | 91.00–91.00 | 1,392 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 64.74/cwt | 61.50–67.00 | 780 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 888 | 62.48/cwt | 57.00–64.00 | 555 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,367 | 76.86/cwt | 72.50–77.50 | 1,051 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,500 | 71.50/cwt | 71.50–71.50 | 1,073 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,674 | 75.84/cwt | 75.00–77.50 | 1,270 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,035 | 73.50/cwt | 73.50–73.50 | 761 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,070 | 63.50/cwt | 63.00–64.00 | 679 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,255 | 68.52/cwt | 67.50–73.50 | 860 | 29 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,628 | 77.74/cwt | 77.25–77.75 | 1,266 | 36 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,605 | 78.25/cwt | 78.25–78.25 | 1,256 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,220 | 75.50/cwt | 75.50–75.50 | 921 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,420 | 73.18/cwt | 73.00–75.50 | 1,039 | 28 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,460 | 76.04/cwt | 76.00–77.50 | 1,110 | 42 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 2,160 | 73.50/cwt | 73.50–73.50 | 1,588 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,267 | 75.08/cwt | 75.00–75.50 | 951 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,935 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,819 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,070 | 90.33/cwt | 89.00–92.00 | 1,870 | 2 |
Compared to last week: The best test for feeder steers was 650-699 lbs which sold mostly 5.00 higher. All other steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. The best test for heifer calves was for 500-549 lbs which sold 3.00 higher. All other heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. A few light loads were seen today and these cattle were met with the best demand. Small groups and singles sold way back from the main cut this week. Colored cattle also sold at a large discount to black cattle. Demand overall was moderate to good. A large buyer pool was on hand again this week. Market activity was mostly active as a result. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed very good demand for all cows on offer. A strong offering of bred and exposed cows were seen this week. Ranchers pushed most exposed cows just out of packers reach this week. A few loads of fed cows were seen this week off two different ranches. These cows were mostly purchased to return to feed as they needed 30 or so more days of grain to grade premium white. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were scarcely tested last week so no trend is available. A southern snow and ice storm late last week has southern packers scrambling to find cows for harvest. Northern packers are being squeezed from both higher prices southern packers are willing to give and tighter supplies due to transportation issues from cattle which they would normally buy from Canadian producers. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to trend, however higher undertones were noticed on a higher quality offering. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to trend last week, however steady undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,245 | 67.50 | 67.50 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,447 | 1,010.00–1,025.00 | 1,022.53 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 27 | — | 1,101 | 1,350.00–1,375.00 | 1,357.48 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,135 | 1,310.00 | 1,310.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 25 | — | 1,141 | 1,125.00 | 1,125.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 78 | — | 1,192 | 67.25–69.50 | 68.77 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 23 | — | 1,370 | 935.00–950.00 | 941.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,083 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,209 | 1,035.00 | 1,035.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 1,037 | 67.50–86.00 | 80.71 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 965 | 74.50–99.50 | 89.88 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 533 | 190.00–202.00 | 195.61 |
| 80 | — | 664 | 170.50–183.50 | 180.82 |
| 12 | — | 622 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| 6 | — | 579 | 189.00–191.00 | 189.33 |
| 9 | — | 721 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 98 | — | 456 | 232.75 | 232.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 610 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 2 | — | 405 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 118 | — | 539 | 176.00–181.00 | 177.92 |
| 53 | — | 602 | 165.00–168.00 | 167.51 |
| 4 | — | 676 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 32 | — | 462 | 188.50 | 188.50 |
| 3 | — | 563 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 85 | — | 471 | 169.00–181.00 | 177.36 |
| 3 | — | 432 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 403 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,167 | 93.50–94.00 | 93.65 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,220 | 87.00–91.00 | 88.93 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,695 | 99.00–103.75 | 102.83 |
| 1 | — | 1,455 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,860 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,530 | 91.00 | 91.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,935 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 2 | — | 2,070 | 89.00–92.00 | 90.33 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,205 | 61.50–67.00 | 64.74 |
| 29 | — | 1,255 | 67.50–73.50 | 68.52 |
| 3 | — | 1,220 | 75.50 | 75.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 888 | 57.00–64.00 | 62.48 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,367 | 72.50–77.50 | 76.86 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,500 | 71.50 | 71.50 |
| 16 | — | 1,674 | 75.00–77.50 | 75.84 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,035 | 73.50 | 73.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,070 | 63.00–64.00 | 63.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,267 | 75.00–75.50 | 75.08 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 1,628 | 77.25–77.75 | 77.74 |
| 31 | — | 1,605 | 78.25 | 78.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,420 | 73.00–75.50 | 73.18 |
| 42 | — | 1,460 | 76.00–77.50 | 76.04 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,160 | 73.50 | 73.50 |