Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested this week and last week to develop any market trend. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average, with a limited offering of attractive cattle. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. Cattle were offered in mostly small packages or as singles forcing buyers to piece together loads. CME feeder cattle contract prices were lower today as most nearby contracts traded 3.75-3.925 lower. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows were lightly tested last week so all comparisons are narrow. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend, boning and lean cows sold mostly 2.00 lower. Heavier cow supplies are being seen across much of the upper plains as some regions of the county have started to brand calves and cull cows. This has allowed for supplies to ease slightly and prices to slip lower. Feeding cows sold on mostly good demand as packers prepare for lighter supplies during the summer months. Feeding cows sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this sale. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to lower undertones were noticed. Cow and bull quality was mostly average this week. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week. Young age cows comprised a large portion of the sale again this week as ranchers continue to sell off cows which lost calves. Young age cows sold mostly steady to firm.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 355 | 287.50 | 1,021 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 523 | 262.60 | 1,373 | 10thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 638 | 251.35 | 1,603 | 92 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,780 | 112.07 | 1,995 | 47 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,680 | 97.68 | 1,641 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,391 | 92.47 | 1,286 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,168 | 86.42 | 1,009 | 47 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,035 | $2,001 | 15 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,192 | 87.82/cwt | 84.50–91.50 | 1,047 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,715 | 99.00/cwt | 99.00–99.00 | 1,698 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,365 | 83.66/cwt | 81.00–85.00 | 1,142 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,310 | 88.98/cwt | 86.50–91.50 | 1,166 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 765 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 459 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,111 | 79.86/cwt | 72.00–84.50 | 887 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,378 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 2,937 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,684 | 101.98/cwt | 85.00–111.00 | 1,717 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,987 | 125.72/cwt | 123.00–128.50 | 2,498 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,858 | 117.09/cwt | 112.00–121.00 | 2,176 | 17 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,233 | 97.26/cwt | 87.00–107.00 | 1,199 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,378 | 107.83/cwt | 107.00–109.00 | 1,486 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 173.69/cwt | 133.00–188.00 | 1,603 | 97 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,068 | 105.65/cwt | 103.00–108.00 | 1,128 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,045 | 124.03/cwt | 102.50–152.00 | 1,296 | 28 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 733 | 162.54/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 1,191 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,164 | 94.93/cwt | 91.50–100.00 | 1,105 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 962 | 150.71/cwt | 148.00–151.00 | 1,450 | 20 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 991 | 1,935.00/head | 1,935.00–1,935.00 | 1,935 | 9 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 2,100.00/head | 2,100.00–2,100.00 | 2,100 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 583 | 246.00/cwt | 246.00–246.00 | 1,434 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 573 | 219.03/cwt | 200.00–226.00 | 1,255 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 405 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 932 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 85 | 200.00/head | 200.00–200.00 | 200 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 341 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 767 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 645 | 225.56/cwt | 224.00–226.00 | 1,455 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 355 | 287.50/cwt | 287.50–287.50 | 1,021 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 674 | 247.35/cwt | 237.00–254.00 | 1,667 | 54 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,576 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 508 | 276.00/cwt | 276.00–276.00 | 1,402 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 759 | 211.00/cwt | 211.00–211.00 | 1,601 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 543 | 251.00/cwt | 251.00–251.00 | 1,363 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 543 | 249.00/cwt | 249.00–249.00 | 1,352 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 648 | 242.00/cwt | 242.00–242.00 | 1,568 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 461 | 279.00/cwt | 279.00–279.00 | 1,286 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 547 | 258.50/cwt | 258.50–258.50 | 1,414 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 773 | 197.50/cwt | 197.50–197.50 | 1,527 | 15 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 100 | 350.00/head | 350.00–350.00 | 350 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 969 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,696 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 245.52/cwt | 237.50–252.00 | 1,407 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 725 | 192.43/cwt | 189.00–196.00 | 1,395 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,178 | 93.99/cwt | 93.50–94.50 | 1,107 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,570 | 102.00/cwt | 102.00–102.00 | 1,601 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,397 | 94.15/cwt | 90.50–97.50 | 1,315 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,359 | 86.14/cwt | 86.00–86.50 | 1,171 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,443 | 99.75/cwt | 99.75–99.75 | 1,439 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,663 | 97.02/cwt | 95.50–98.50 | 1,613 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,236 | 93.95/cwt | 93.50–94.50 | 1,161 | 10 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested this week and last week to develop any market trend. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average, with a limited offering of attractive cattle. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. Cattle were offered in mostly small packages or as singles forcing buyers to piece together loads. CME feeder cattle contract prices were lower today as most nearby contracts traded 3.75-3.925 lower. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows were lightly tested last week so all comparisons are narrow. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend, boning and lean cows sold mostly 2.00 lower. Heavier cow supplies are being seen across much of the upper plains as some regions of the county have started to brand calves and cull cows. This has allowed for supplies to ease slightly and prices to slip lower. Feeding cows sold on mostly good demand as packers prepare for lighter supplies during the summer months. Feeding cows sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this sale. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to lower undertones were noticed. Cow and bull quality was mostly average this week. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week. Young age cows comprised a large portion of the sale again this week as ranchers continue to sell off cows which lost calves. Young age cows sold mostly steady to firm.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,192 | 84.50–91.50 | 87.82 |
| 14 | — | 1,111 | 72.00–84.50 | 79.86 |
| 2 | — | 1,178 | 93.50–94.50 | 93.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,715 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,365 | 81.00–85.00 | 83.66 |
| 2 | — | 1,310 | 86.50–91.50 | 88.98 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 765 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,397 | 90.50–97.50 | 94.15 |
| 7 | — | 1,359 | 86.00–86.50 | 86.14 |
| 7 | — | 1,443 | 99.75 | 99.75 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,663 | 95.50–98.50 | 97.02 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,236 | 93.50–94.50 | 93.95 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 2,378 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 15 | — | 1,684 | 85.00–111.00 | 101.98 |
| 7 | — | 1,987 | 123.00–128.50 | 125.72 |
| 17 | — | 1,858 | 112.00–121.00 | 117.09 |
| 1 | — | 1,570 | 102.00 | 102.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,233 | 87.00–107.00 | 97.26 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,378 | 107.00–109.00 | 107.83 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 97 | — | 923 | 133.00–188.00 | 173.69 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 28 | — | 1,045 | 102.50–152.00 | 124.03 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,164 | 91.50–100.00 | 94.93 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,068 | 103.00–108.00 | 105.65 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 733 | 160.00–165.00 | 162.54 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 962 | 148.00–151.00 | 150.71 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 991 | 1,935.00 | 1,935.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,100 | 2,100.00 | 2,100.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 583 | 246.00 | 246.00 |
| 7 | — | 543 | 251.00 | 251.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 355 | 287.50 | 287.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 54 | — | 674 | 237.00–254.00 | 247.35 |
| 16 | — | 573 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| 2 | — | 508 | 276.00 | 276.00 |
| 4 | — | 759 | 211.00 | 211.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 543 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| 2 | — | 648 | 242.00 | 242.00 |
| 5 | — | 461 | 279.00 | 279.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 573 | 200.00–226.00 | 219.03 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 405 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · estimate wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 85 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 9 | — | 645 | 224.00–226.00 | 225.56 |
| 25 | — | 547 | 258.50 | 258.50 |
| 15 | — | 773 | 197.50 | 197.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 341 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per head · estimate wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 100 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 6 | — | 969 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 9 | — | 573 | 237.50–252.00 | 245.52 |
| 4 | — | 725 | 189.00–196.00 | 192.43 |