Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were scarcely tested this week, thus no trend can be established. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good. Quality was mostly plain to average this week. CME positions continue to inch higher, the August contract closed at 172.45. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows comprised most of the offering today. Slaughter cows and feeding cows both sold 1.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Cow quality today was attractive to very attractive as load after load of high quality cows sold. Additionally, weigh up conditions were ideal for buyers as most cows were slicked off and very empty. Demand for cows was stronger this week as both packers and feeding buyers showed very good demand throughout the sale. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher aided by better weigh conditions this week. Young age cows sold steady to firm. Quality was mostly attractive this week. Demand for cow calf pairs was moderate to good this week. Quality was not as attractive as last week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 542 | 174.00 | 943 | 6thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 639 | 173.00 | 1,105 | 6thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 688 | 170.08 | 1,169 | 26 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,805 | 105.12 | 1,897 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,394 | 82.76 | 1,153 | 407 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,515 | 82.53 | 1,250 | 57 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,185 | 80.13 | 950 | 213 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,271 | $1,829 | 14 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,460 | $1,750 | 37 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,318 | $1,700 | 11 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,691 | $1,575 | 23 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 725 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,175 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 608 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 1,046 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 509 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 891 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 544 | 174.50/cwt | 174.50–174.50 | 949 | 20 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,130 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 1,266 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 978 | 118.32/cwt | 118.00–118.50 | 1,157 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 638 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 1,097 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 443 | 177.00/cwt | 177.00–177.00 | 784 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 671 | 170.42/cwt | 157.00–173.00 | 1,144 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 639 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 1,105 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 609 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 1,127 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 865 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,211 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,211 | 1,900.00/head | 1,900.00–1,900.00 | 1,900 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,318 | 1,700.00/head | 1,700.00–1,700.00 | 1,700 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 970 | 112.72/cwt | 92.00–122.00 | 1,093 | 57 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 995 | 84.46/cwt | 84.00–85.00 | 840 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,120 | 80.00/cwt | 79.00–81.00 | 896 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,035 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,035 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,110 | 93.18/cwt | 83.50–113.00 | 1,034 | 67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,691 | 1,575.00/head | 1,575.00–1,575.00 | 1,575 | 23 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,379 | 1,700.00/head | 1,700.00–1,700.00 | 1,700 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,460 | 1,750.00/head | 1,750.00–1,750.00 | 1,750 | 37 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,568 | 103.78/cwt | 98.50–106.00 | 1,627 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,920 | 108.60/cwt | 105.00–112.00 | 2,085 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,858 | 102.51/cwt | 98.50–104.50 | 1,905 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,565 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 1,409 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 930 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 679 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,377 | 83.26/cwt | 81.50–88.50 | 1,146 | 249 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,159 | 77.63/cwt | 74.50–79.00 | 900 | 58 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,677 | 75.40/cwt | 74.50–77.50 | 1,264 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,615 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 1,405 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,050 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 1,702 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,508 | 81.50/cwt | 81.50–81.50 | 1,229 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,228 | 83.23/cwt | 81.00–84.50 | 1,022 | 49 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 935 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 729 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 990 | 68.50/cwt | 68.50–68.50 | 678 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,355 | 74.50/cwt | 74.50–74.50 | 1,009 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,588 | 87.73/cwt | 87.00–88.50 | 1,393 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,160 | 70.70/cwt | 65.00–72.50 | 820 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,383 | 80.63/cwt | 79.50–82.50 | 1,115 | 46 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,189 | 81.83/cwt | 79.50–88.00 | 973 | 87 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,440 | 79.85/cwt | 74.50–82.00 | 1,150 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,434 | 83.77/cwt | 80.50–87.00 | 1,201 | 78 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,488 | 82.73/cwt | 82.50–83.50 | 1,231 | 47 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,267 | 79.26/cwt | 78.50–80.00 | 1,004 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were scarcely tested this week, thus no trend can be established. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good. Quality was mostly plain to average this week. CME positions continue to inch higher, the August contract closed at 172.45. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows comprised most of the offering today. Slaughter cows and feeding cows both sold 1.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Cow quality today was attractive to very attractive as load after load of high quality cows sold. Additionally, weigh up conditions were ideal for buyers as most cows were slicked off and very empty. Demand for cows was stronger this week as both packers and feeding buyers showed very good demand throughout the sale. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher aided by better weigh conditions this week. Young age cows sold steady to firm. Quality was mostly attractive this week. Demand for cow calf pairs was moderate to good this week. Quality was not as attractive as last week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 725 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 12 | — | 609 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 3 | — | 865 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 608 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 4 | — | 509 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 639 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 544 | 174.50 | 174.50 |
| 2 | — | 638 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 12 | — | 671 | 157.00–173.00 | 170.42 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 443 | 177.00 | 177.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,130 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 978 | 118.00–118.50 | 118.32 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,211 | 1,900.00 | 1,900.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 1,318 | 1,700.00 | 1,700.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,379 | 1,700.00 | 1,700.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 1,460 | 1,750.00 | 1,750.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 23 | — | 1,691 | 1,575.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 57 | — | 970 | 92.00–122.00 | 112.72 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,120 | 79.00–81.00 | 80.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 67 | — | 1,110 | 83.50–113.00 | 93.18 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 995 | 84.00–85.00 | 84.46 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,035 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,568 | 98.50–106.00 | 103.78 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,920 | 105.00–112.00 | 108.60 |
| 5 | — | 1,858 | 98.50–104.50 | 102.51 |
| 1 | — | 1,565 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 930 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| 1 | — | 935 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 1 | — | 990 | 68.50 | 68.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 249 | — | 1,377 | 81.50–88.50 | 83.26 |
| 46 | — | 1,383 | 79.50–82.50 | 80.63 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 58 | — | 1,159 | 74.50–79.00 | 77.63 |
| 14 | — | 1,160 | 65.00–72.50 | 70.70 |
| 87 | — | 1,189 | 79.50–88.00 | 81.83 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,677 | 74.50–77.50 | 75.40 |
| 3 | — | 1,508 | 81.50 | 81.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,588 | 87.00–88.50 | 87.73 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,615 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| 47 | — | 1,488 | 82.50–83.50 | 82.73 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,050 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 49 | — | 1,228 | 81.00–84.50 | 83.23 |
| 2 | — | 1,267 | 78.50–80.00 | 79.26 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,355 | 74.50 | 74.50 |
| 33 | — | 1,440 | 74.50–82.00 | 79.85 |
| 78 | — | 1,434 | 80.50–87.00 | 83.77 |